Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud Dan Levy
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May 6, 2026 
Dan Levy, Emmy-winning actor, writer, director and lifelong fashion obsessive, chats about using costume to tell stories and sourcing vintage wardrobes on a budget. He explores dressing for his body and travel packing rituals. He also reflects on friendships with designers, collaborating with Peaches, and writing with Rachel Sennott.
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Daily Glasses Ritual Reveals Fashion Obsession
- Dan Levy keeps hundreds of glasses and changes them daily to match outfits because he refuses contacts and treats eyewear as an essential accessory.
- He even had custom trunks with pull-out drawers to store them, illustrating obsessive, tactile care for small style details.
Costume As Silent Storytelling
- Dan used costume to show wealth and character on Schitt's Creek rather than expositional dialogue, making clothes act as storytelling shorthand.
- Because the family had lost money, he sourced vintage and consignment pieces so garments read authentic to their past, not new label displays.
Fittings With Catherine Became A Playground
- Dan delighted in accessing high-fashion pieces through costume work, treating fittings with Catherine O'Hara as some of his fondest memories.
- He personalized references like Daphne Guinness into Moira's wardrobe rather than impersonating the muse.