This week, we’re joined by Sofia Lai—fashion stylist, visual artist, and the genius behind our looks this season. But styling is just one piece of her story. Sofia takes us through her shift from fashion to sculptural art, using her work to explore insomnia, the body, and self-acceptance. We dive into her artist residency, where she embraced vulnerability by creating in front of strangers, and get real about societal norms, ageing in fashion, and breaking out of the boxes we’re put in. Plus, we spill on The Substance—would we take it? Should we? Let’s discuss.

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Video Editor: Subhabrata Mandal

Director of Photography: Mattia Maestri

Sound Engineer: Josh Heal

Stylist: Sofia Lai

Make-Up Artist: Darrien Sasha

Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

Photography Assistant: Camilla Tavoletti

Set Design & Styling Assistant: Sara Miglore

This week, we have a conversation that’s as raw as it is eye-opening—mental health activist and filmmaker Rosie Viva joins us for her first-ever interview about her upcoming book, Completely Normal and Totally Fine. Rosie opens up about her journey with bipolar disorder, from a life-altering moment at Stansted Airport to finding balance in the chaos. We dive into the unfiltered realities of mental health, the making of her documentary Modelling, Mania & Me, and how she’s using her platform to break down stigma. Plus, she shares never-before-heard details from her book, giving us an inside look at what it really means to live with bipolar disorder. This episode is deeply personal, refreshingly honest, and one you won’t want to miss.

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Video Editor: Subhabrata Mandal

Director of Photography: Mattia Maestri

Sound Engineer: Josh Heal

Stylist: Sofia Lai

Make-Up Artist: Darrien Sasha

Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

Photography Assistant: Camilla Tavoletti

Set Design & Styling Assistant: Sara Miglore

We never get to talk about this, but today, we’re diving deep into the wild world of brand building—the highs, the lows, and the absolute chaos in between. From the impact of bad publicity to the importance of visual consistency (shoutout to that very mystical Kohl Kreatives shoot that almost threw us off track), we’re breaking it all down. We also debate whether social media disasters are actually easier to recover from in today’s fast-moving digital world (spoiler: we think they are) and get nostalgic about brands like Blockbuster making a comeback. Plus, we’re sharing our favorite hidden gems in London, our best beauty advice, and the unforgettable moments that shaped our love for the industry. We’re so excited to bring this season to our home turf—get ready for all the exciting buzz ahead!

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Want more?! Check out our special video edition of the episode at https://www.youtube.com/@letsgetugly

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Website I https://www.letsgetuglypod.com/

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Video Editor: Subhabrata Mandal

Director of Photography: Mattia Maestri

Sound Engineer: Josh Heal

Stylist: Sofia Lai

Make-Up Artist: Darrien Sasha

Hair Stylist: Yezi Yun

Photography Assistant: Camilla Tavoletti

Set Design & Styling Assistant: Sara Miglore

Dressed By: Cult Mia