Pennod 12 Cwpwrdd Dillad

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-In this programme...

-..a Welsh icon who's determined

-to celebrate life in style.

-A stunning transformation

-for a young woman from Cardiff.

-And a man who blows his own trumpet.

-Welcome to Cwpwrdd Dillad.

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-I love every item in my wardrobe.

-My shoes, my socks, my tights,

-my underwear and my outerwear.

-If I don't love it, I don't want it.

-You must love the things you wear.

-Your wardrobe

-is part of your history.

-Where you've been

-and where you're going.

-From where did your interest in

-fashion and talent for style come?

-I think

-I may have got it from my mother.

-She had a great figure.

-She was

-just like a little egg timer!

-She was pretty, quite petite

-and very fashion conscious.

-She always dressed

-to adorn what she already had.

-She genuinely did have style.

-It came totally naturally to her

-but I've no idea where she got it.

-My grandmother

-was very plainly dressed.

-She pinned back her hair.

-She owned one handbag, in which

-she kept a key and some Polo mints.

-She wore a big coat

-and a serious expression!

-I inherited this passion for clothes

-from my mother.

-Do you think if you look chic

-and graceful on the outside...

-..you start to feel good,

-on the inside?

-No,

-I think it works the opposite way.

-What goes on in your head dictates

-the way you look on the outside.

-For example, I always wear

-very, very nice lingerie.

-I like to feel something special

-next to my skin.

-The whole concept grows

-from the inside out.

-That's the image you display

-to the world around you.

-The world sees a woman

-who's totally at ease with herself.

-If you work on yourself, from the

-inside out, you'll feel that way.

-This is a shearling coat.

-A shearling is a lamb.

-You can wear it inside-out too.

-It was too long, so I cut off

-the hem and made a bag for myself.

-I always carry this bag

-when I wear this coat.

-That's an amazing idea!

-You made the bag yourself, did you?

-You made the bag yourself, did you?

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-Yes, I just stitched it together.

-Are you a seamstress?

-No,

-I wouldn't show you the stitching...

-..but it hasn't fallen apart!

-I get the impression...

-..that you're happy

-to wear animal skin and fur.

-People tend not to feel that way,

-these days, to be honest.

-You're comfortable

-with the idea of wearing fur?

-Yes, I am.

-What do you like about it?

-Maybe it's all about the skin.

-I have a full-length mink coat.

-It's cosy.

-When you think about

-the nature of the mink...

-..it flourishes in water

-and in the snow.

-Its coat still shines.

-That's how I feel about this coat.

-This animal, when it was alive...

-well, several animals, really...

-..they've had a good life

-and now, they live with me!

-I love it!

-They still have a good life!

-They still have a good life!

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-Absolutely!

-Your father was a butcher.

-The idea of using every part

-of the animal, including the skin...

-..is something

-with which you were raised.

-Yes, I went to the slaughterhouse

-to play.

-I was accustomed to seeing animal

-skins and all sorts of other things.

-It's a part of me, if you like.

-I was a real tomboy.

-I don't know where this

-feminine look came from...

-..but even as a young girl,

-I'd sew and make my own clothes.

-I even made a sun suit for myself

-and I still have it.

-It has a yellow lining...

-..and the fabric is green

-with red strawberries.

-I also made

-a matching shawl and bag!

-What came over me?

-You own a few long, knitted suits.

-Do you like wool and cashmere

-because they're natural fibres?

-Yes.

-The suits are figure-hugging

-but they're not tight.

-My cream suit

-has been to Venice and to Paris.

-It's been to several countries.

-I like to wear something smart

-for travelling.

-They're like a second skin

-and they wash fantastically well.

-Do you spend a lot of money

-on your clothes?

-Are you going to give me

-an honest answer?

-I spend a lot on some garments...

-..but I also go to the other extreme

-and spend next to nothing.

-I go to a second-hand shop

-but I won't tell you where it is.

-Someone who uses the shop is

-the same size as me and has style!

-I've bought many things from there,

-including that suede coat.

-I wouldn't have liked to have paid

-big money for it...

-..but it was an absolute snip!

-It's a size 16

-but it has a large wrap.

-I make it work for me.

-It came with a matching belt.

-I could wear it as a dress,

-if I so wished.

-That fake leopard skin coat

-is also from the second-hand shop.

-That's also too big for me.

-That's why I threw it back

-at the neck...

-..and sewed two smart buttons here.

-It gives me fullness at the back...

-..but it fits better

-on the shoulders.

-Does the woman who takes

-her clothes there buy your clothes?

-Possibly!

-What about designers?

-When you buy expensive clothes,

-do you stick to certain collections?

-I think Armani is hard to beat.

-I like the cut of Armani clothes.

-I love the way he works the fabric.

-Armani clothes are pulled in at

-the waist to make you look slimmer.

-I adore the detail on the cuffs.

-The collar is flat,

-which makes you look very good.

-How would you sum up your style?

-Most people say I'm glamorous.

-I disagree - I'd say I'm creative.

-Yes - creative.

-And chic.

-And chic.

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-Yes, and chic!

-I'd like to tell you something

-as we're here, having fun.

-Three weeks ago, Nia,

-I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

-Three days from now,

-I start a course of chemotherapy.

-Who knows what I'll wear in the

-future? Who knows how I'll feel?

-Who knows what jewellery,

-scarves and hats I'll wear?

-Who knows what clothes I'll wear?

-But I know I can still be chic.

-But I know I can still be chic.

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-Yes, you'll always be chic.

-Thank you.

-You'll be the most glamorous lady

-on the ward.

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-Where do you work

-and what are you expected to wear?

-I work at the Welsh Language

-Teaching Centre, Cardiff University.

-I'm not expected

-to be smartly dressed.

-I don't teach, so I don't

-stand in front of a class.

-Universities are institutions where

-people wear whatever they like.

-When you decide what to wear

-in the morning...

-..do any particular garments put you

-in the right frame of mind for work?

-No. Should I think like that?

-Other people may feel like that

-but I don't.

-What sort of clothes are there

-in your wardrobe?

-Baggy? Colourful?

-Nothing particularly nice.

-Why did you

-ask for Eleanor's advice?

-What are your goals?

-I want to learn how to dress

-and how to enjoy clothes shopping.

-Everyone else loves it

-but I get panic attacks.

-I don't like anything in the shops

-and I don't know what suits me.

-I need help.

-This is a good shape for you

-because it will help create a waist.

-It's feminine too, and it's a good

-addition to your wardrobe.

-I agree. I like it.

-I'm going to give you a waist,

-big breasts and a big bum!

-A big bum?

-A big bum?

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-Yes. Let's carry on shopping.

-Are you looking forward

-to seeing Lleucu?

-Yes, but I hope she's happy

-with this major change.

-Have you seen her new hairstyle?

-I haven't

-but I have seen the colour.

-She's having a shorter style.

-New spectacles?

-New spectacles?

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-Yes, some amazing spectacles!

-Are they Dame Edna ones?

-Are they Dame Edna ones?

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-No, but they're a bit sparkly.

-Let's see her. Come on, Nia!

-Lleucu, you look fantastic!

-Lleucu, you look fantastic!

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-Thank you.

-Talk us through the hair, Eleanor.

-Talk us through the hair, Eleanor.

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-The colour has softened her face.

-We can now see

-the shape of Lleucu's face.

-Her eyes stand out.

-What have you done, Catrin?

-She has fantastic skin,

-so I kept everything really light.

-I used browns and golds.

-It works.

-Are you happy?

-Are you happy?

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-Yes, I love it.

-It's a stunning change.

-Can you see it?

-Do you feel different?

-Yes, I feel hugely different.

-I want to see the new spectacles.

-I want to see the new spectacles.

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-The moment of truth.

-Hair and make-up done,

-so make way for Miss Sophisticated!

-The big moment has arrived and we're

-about to see the transformed Lleucu.

-These are two of her friends.

-We can't wait to see her.

-Nia, what did you think

-of her style?

-I've known Lleucu for years.

-We went to college together.

-She still wears clothes I lent

-to her when we were students!

-She was interested in fashion

-when she was a student...

-..but now she wears baggy clothes

-which make her look old.

-It would be great to see her

-wear clothes which suit her.

-Anna, you work with her?

-Yes, and Lleucu wears black clothes

-which have faded to grey.

-They're always baggy too.

-I'd like to see her

-in bright colours.

-I hope you both approve

-of her new look.

-Shall I call her?

-Shall I call her?

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-Yes.

-We're ready!

-Lleucu?

-Here she is!

-Oh, my gosh!

-You look completely different.

-You look really good.

-Look at your hair!

-You look really great.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

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-You look amazing.

-Lleucu, you must get used

-to people looking you up and down.

-I love the specs.

-Lleucu, I think this is

-a breathtaking transformation.

-What do you think of it?

-I think it's amazing!

-The whole experience

-has been fantastic...

-..and I feel gorgeous!

-That's fantastic!

-What happened? Did you stop

-paying attention to yourself?

-I lost my way. I lost my confidence.

-I've regained my confidence

-and that feels great.

-Eleanor helped you

-learn the rules of dressing.

-Was that valuable?

-Yes, it's extremely valuable.

-I've gone from hating shopping

-to loving shopping in three days!

-Don't be scared to try new styles.

-Don't be scared to try new styles.

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-You taught me to go for it.

-You'll have no money in the bank!

-Stuff the bank!

-That's the attitude we like!

-Is it alright for me to go first?

-Is it alright for me to go first?

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-Yes. After you.

-Wow! You're organized.

-Yes, I'm very neat.

-You'll make someone a good husband.

-You'll make someone a good husband.

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-I'd make a better wife!

-Where shall we start?

-Let's start in this corner.

-Tucked away over here

-are my golfing clothes.

-Are you a good golfer?

-Are you a good golfer?

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-Yes, I like to think so.

-Where do you play?

-I'm a member

-of Porthmadog Golf Club.

-I play golf regularly.

-I try to play

-two or three times a week.

-There's a dress code

-when it comes to playing golf.

-You must wear full-length trousers

-and a collared shirt.

-You can't wear jeans.

-There is a certain etiquette.

-My theory is if you look good on

-the course, that's all you need!

-Never mind if you're rubbish,

-if you look good, you're a winner!

-This is one of my favourites

-and I wear it when we play gigs.

-Unfortunately,

-it got ripped one wild night!

-What happened on that wild night?

-What happened on that wild night?

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-I can't tell you!

-That's one of my favourites.

-You mentioned playing in gigs.

-Tell me about your band.

-I play the trumpet for Frizbee.

-I'm also a member

-of the Royal Oakeley Silver Band.

-The clothes I wear vary such a lot

-between the two groups!

-Take a look at this shirt.

-I'd wear something like this

-to play in the band.

-This is a style you see

-in lots of shirts.

-You roll up the sleeve

-and fasten it with the button.

-It's very practical.

-Yes, when I play the trumpet...

-..I don't want my clothes

-to restrict my movement.

-# After one or two drinks

-# You fall flat on your face... #

-Do you give a lot of thought

-to the way you look on stage?

-Do you discuss your look, as a band?

-No, we don't discuss it as a band...

-..but I never wear the same T-shirt

-to two consecutive gigs.

-I think about what I'll wear

-before I head off to the gig.

-Moving on to the Oakeley band.

-Unfortunately, I don't wear Diesel

-when I play in the silver band!

-This is a Gucci!

-I wear this jacket every time

-I play with the silver band.

-We wear this for every concert

-and competition.

-It's nice to wear a uniform.

-Jacket, white shirt and bow tie.

-Do you like it?

-Do you like it?

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-No!

-No, it's fine because we look smart.

-I hear you liked to dress up

-when you were a boy.

-Yes, I was the official

-Carnival King of Blaenau Ffestiniog!

-The seven-year undefeated champion!

-What sort of outfits did you wear?

-What sort of outfits did you wear?

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-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

-I've been dressed as an Oxo cube,

-Bertie Bassett...

-...and the Pied Piper of Hamelin!

-Your street cred

-has gone out of the window.

-Do you always keep them

-in this order?

-Jumpers, shirts, T-shirts?

-Jumpers, shirts, T-shirts?

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-Yes, I like to be organized.

-I'm obsessive

-about colour order too.

-Do you iron and fold

-your pants, too?

-Yes.

-Yes.

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-He does!

-You know

-that means I want to see them!

-Has music always been

-an important part of your life?

-Yes, since I was young.

-My father played the harmonica.

-He gave me a harmonica and

-that sparked my interest in music.

-We used to go to clubs to play.

-Just the two of us, on the stage.

-My father loved brass bands

-and he played records in the house.

-I saw the band

-marching in the carnival...

-..and I decided

-to take up the trumpet.

-That's where it started

-and here I am today.

-# Myfanwy #

-Joseph Parry

-Few young lads have an ambition

-of playing in a brass band.

-They usually want to play guitar

-in a rock band.

-Playing the guitar, singing

-and drumming were cool things to do.

-Playing the trumpet

-wasn't a cool thing to do.

-I took a lot of stick for it

-when I was at school.

-Mam had to take me by car...

-..because I was scared

-to take my trumpet on the bus.

-The people at school

-didn't know I played the trumpet.

-Are you a full-time musician?

-No, I have a day job.

-I'm a dispensing optician by trade.

-I work for Alton Murphy Opticians.

-They paid for my clothes!

-As a group, are your friends

-fashion and style conscious?

-Yes, and that's because

-I'm their style guru!

-They've all caught up with me now,

-to be fair.

-My friends have started to dress

-more fashionably than in the past.

-We live in a world where how you

-look and how you dress is important.

-Everyone tends to dress well.

-You led the way

-when you won at the carnival!

-Yes, it started

-when I wore that Oxo cube costume.

-I am the trendsetter!

-They all yearn to dress up

-as Oxo cubes to be like you!

-S4C subtitles by Eirlys A Jones

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