In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by Cherry West, Scotland's youngest drag queen. Cherry began performing in drag at just 13 years old and has since built a career that has taken her across Scotland and beyond, while also becoming one of the breakout stars of the BBC series The Agency: Unfiltered.

Using fashion as a starting point, Cherry reflects on the realities of life as a drag performer, including the pressure not to outfit repeat, the cost of keeping up appearances, and why delivering a memorable performance will always matter more than what you're wearing.

The conversation explores Cherry's journey from discovering drag as a teenager to launching an events company at just 15 years old, finding confidence through performance, and learning to build a career on her own terms. Cherry also shares what it was like filming The Agency: Unfiltered, the opportunities the show has brought, and why visibility and community remain so important.

As Pride celebrations continue around the world, Cherry discusses why Pride is more important than ever and the role drag can play in bringing people together, creating joy and challenging perceptions.

• Starting a drag career at 13

• The realities of being Scotland's youngest drag queen

• The pressure not to repeat outfits in drag culture

• Why performance matters more than appearance

• Building an events company at 15

• Finding confidence, purpose and ambition at a young age

• Behind the scenes of The Agency: Unfiltered

• Why Pride is more important than ever

Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.

Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.

Follow Cherry West on TikTok and Instagram. Her upcoming show, Cherry West: A Star on the Rise is on at Churchill Theatre, Edinburgh on 10/10. Stream The Agency: Unfiltered on iPlayer. 

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Welcome to Who Are You (Wearing?), the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.

Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, this celebrity, showbiz, arts and culture interview series uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the moments that shape us.

For the very first episode, Alice is joined by Amy Moore and Kirsten Coakley, stars of the BAFTA-winning BBC series The Agency: Unfiltered.

Together, they take a nostalgic trip back to the 2000s, revisiting the high-street fashion trends and shops that defined a generation of young Scottish fashionistas, sharing memories of the original blogger era, and reflecting on how style, confidence and self-expression have evolved over the years.

The conversation also goes behind the scenes of The Agency: Unfiltered, with Amy and Kirsten discussing the show's success and teasing what viewers can expect from Series 4.

This episode explores:

• 2000s fashion nostalgia and iconic high-street trends

• The rise of blogger culture and early digital influence

• Personal style, confidence and identity

• The relationship between fashion and self-expression

• What it takes to run Scotland's biggest influencer agency, Aquarius Creative

• Behind-the-scenes insights from The Agency: Unfiltered

• That big Scottish BAFTAs win and how to choose an outfit for the red carpet
• What's coming up in Series 4 of The Agency: Unfiltered

Whether you're interested in fashion, pop culture, media, television, celebrity interviews or the stories behind public personas, this conversation offers plenty of laughs, nostalgia and honest reflection - all while discussing fabulous outfits, of course!

About the podcast

Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes. Each episode features candid conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, using fashion as a starting point to uncover the stories that make people who they are.

Hosted by Alice Cruickshank. Recorded in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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