Talking trends, questioning quarter-zips & best of BRITs and BAFTAs

It’s all about Olivia Dean, if you know what we mean…

It’s nearly Friday, and this week on CLO Club Live we’re pressing pause — literally. Over a much-needed midweek cup of coffee, we chat about the art of slowing down in the middle of a busy week. Not quitting. Not spiralling. Just taking a breath, reclaiming five minutes, and remembering we’re humans, not productivity machines.

Naturally, we then pivot to the important stuff. Fashion first: are quarter-zips officially dad-wear? Have they crossed into cool? Or are we all just one fleece away from becoming our fathers? We unpack the rise of “dad fashion,” comfort-core, and whether we’re resisting it or fully leaning in. Then it’s onto middle-class car buying trends — because nothing says grown-up like discussing BMWs vs Volvos and the ‘TEMU’ Range Rover!

And of course, we debrief the cultural moments of the week: The iconic chaos and sparkle of the Brit Awards — where Olivia Dean reigned supreme (she’s the queen, and that’s final). Plus the glamour and gravitas of the BAFTAs — red carpet hits, cinematic brilliance, and our completely unqualified but passionate takes.

It’s reflective. It’s lightly chaotic. It’s culturally informed (ish). And it’s all wrapped up in the warm, familiar energy of friends catching up midweek before the final push to Friday.

Pop the kettle on. Take a breath. Come sit with us.