Style Arcades Podcast | Victoria Leeds

Your front-row seat to the world of fashion, style, and culture.

Where trends meet timeless conversations

This month on style arcades

We dive into the world of premium jewellery and self-empowerment, unpacking new trends, the rise of Missoma and techniques on inspiring and uplifting women in 2025.

Styled by North Home

Art by Castle Fine Art

New episodes

EP2: Wardrobe icons, style secrets & Smart Works mission with influencer Ruth Preston & Smart Works Chair Tracy Fletcher

Welcome to the Style Arcades podcast, brought to you by Victoria Leeds!
Style Arcades is your front-row seat to the world of fashion, style, and culture: where trends meet timeless conversations!

Join Michelle Eagleton for our second episode, as we are joined by Smart Works’ Chair Tracy Fletcher, and fashion influencer Ruth Preston.

In this episode we dive into the important mission of Smart Works, Ruth’s advice for styling throughout the season and inspiring stories from Tracy on guiding women in their careers through fashion.

Our gorgeous studio is styled by North Home, with artwork from the lovely Castle Fine Art and fragrance by Penhaligons.

Keep up to date with new episodes and behind the scenes insights on our Instagram ⁠@stylearcadespodcast⁠ or website.

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Ep1: Style, jewellery & midlife fashion with Missoma Founder Marisa Hordern & confidence activist Rachel Peru

Welcome to the Style Arcades podcast, brought to you by Victoria Leeds! Style Arcades is your front-row seat to the world of fashion, style, and culture: where trends meet timeless conversations!
Join Michelle Eagleton for our debut episode, as we are joined by Missoma Founder and Creative Director Marisa Hordern, and Model and body confidence advocate Rachel Peru.

In this episode we dive into the story behind Missoma, the creation of their iconic jewellery and inspiring stories from Rachel on motivating women at a later age in life.

Our gorgeous studio is styled by North Home, with artwork from the lovely Castle Fine Art.

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Meet the host

Michelle Eagleton is an experienced TV and Radio presenter with over 20 years background in broadcast journalism working for national and local media, including BBC Radio Manchester, Key 103, GMTV, BBC Breakfast, and most recently BBC One’s Morning Live. Her career has seen her interview a number of high-profile celebrities including Sir David Attenborough, Cher and Dame Joan Collins.

Michelle has reported live from numerous red carpets and covered an array of awards ceremonies from the BAFTAS to the British Soap Awards. A regular live event host, Michelle will be found comparing ladies lunches, fashion shows and taking to the stage to present at awards and charity balls.

@michelleeagletonofficial

Meet this month’s guest brand

Tracy enjoyed a 20-year career in Financial Services, working in senior leadership roles, before launching her own banking recruitment business in 2008.

Throughout her Career Tracy has been a huge advocate for women, being both an active signatory of the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and mentoring a number of new business owners and finance professionals.

She joined Smart Works initially in 2019 as a volunteer coach, and was appointed Chair in 2023. Following the sale of her recruitment business last year she is working on a number of consultancy assignments, giving herself some much-needed work life balance.

@smartworkscharity

Meet this month’s guest influencer

As a full-time working Mum of three kids, expect to see relatable fashion content, showcasing easy, everyday style for the busy woman. Ruth is a firm believer in wearing what makes us feel good & the positive impact this has not only on yourself, but also those around you.

Ruth is great at seeking out what’s on trend, showcasing accessible stylish looks from the high street whilst combining it with what’s already in our wardrobes.

Her Instagram platform @wearitlikeruth began in July 2018 as a creative outlet to avoid her falling into that familiar post-kids; ‘jeans and a jumper’ uniform. She soon found she not only kept herself accountable to get up & get dressed but empowered other women to do the same.

@wearitlikeruth