Susannah Constantine — British fashion presenter, stylist and author

Early life and career beginnings

Before television, Constantine worked in the fashion world in roles that included editorial projects, personal styling and consultancy for retail and private clients. She had early professional contact with noted designers and fashion circles, including associations with figures such as John Galliano. Constantine also wrote about style for national newspapers and magazines and developed an emphatic, practical approach to dressing that emphasised body shape and confidence. She met Trinny Woodall in 1994 at a party, and the two soon collaborated on a regular newspaper column and styling commissions; some of that work appeared in outlets such as The Telegraph and other national pages. Their columns and fashion columns built a readership that translated well to television.

Television, shows and media appearances

Constantine became widely recognised after co-presenting the makeover series What Not to Wear, a format that combined candid critique with practical wardrobe solutions and structured advice on dressing for different body shapes. The pair received industry recognition in the early 2000s, including awards that acknowledged their contribution to daytime and lifestyle broadcasting. They later fronted series such as Trinny & Susannah Undress, which extended their format to address issues of underwear, body confidence and intimate fit. Constantine and Woodall made several international television appearances, introducing their methods to US audiences on talk shows and broadcasts related to lifestyle and journalism-style features.

Books and publishing

With Woodall she co-authored a series of practical styling guides and wardrobe manuals that translated the shows' advice to print. These books offered step-by-step guidance on choosing flattering clothing, creating a capsule wardrobe and dressing for different body shapes. The titles were marketed in the UK and abroad and collectively became commercially significant: published editions and reprints were sold in multiple territories and adapted into translated editions. See references to their books and other published guides; some listings are also catalogued under general books and fashion manuals. International reach was extended through translations and syndicated features.

Style, influence and public reception

Constantine's public style combined candid critique with an emphasis on achievable changes: correct fit, simple tailoring and proportion rather than exclusive high-fashion statements. This pragmatic approach appealed to many viewers and readers who sought clear, actionable advice rather than abstract commentary. At the same time, the pair's forthright manner attracted both praise for accessibility and occasional criticism for bluntness. Media discussions frequently noted how their direct approach shifted mainstream expectations about everyday dressing, encouraging a focus on clothes that flatter individual shapes rather than trends alone.

Personal life and notable facts

Outside her professional work, Constantine has appeared in social and tabloid coverage linked to earlier relationships and social connections. In the 1980s she was publicly associated with figures from aristocratic circles, including reports of a personal link to David, Viscount Linley. She continues to contribute to fashion journalism and public events, offering commentary on changes in retail, sustainability debates and consumer behaviour in clothing.

Selected television work and publications

• What Not to Wear — UK makeover series presented with Trinny Woodall
• Trinny & Susannah Undress — ITV series addressing underwear, fit and body confidence
• Their books — practical style guides and wardrobe manuals
• Selected books and guides — titles covering dressing by body shape and capsule wardrobes
• Media appearances — international interviews and lifestyle broadcasts
• Journalism and features — television interviews and magazine contributions
• Fashion columns — early newspaper columns that led to television work

For readers who want to explore Constantine’s output further, contemporary press profiles, archived newspaper columns and programme listings provide chronology and fuller bibliographies. Profiles of her partnership with Trinny Woodall, accounts of their first meeting at a party and discussions of their influence on mainstream clothes-buying culture appear across lifestyle and broadcast histories. A range of background material is also available through book retailers and translation catalogues referenced under translations and publisher pages. General listings, interviews and curated overviews can be found in media archives and fashion journalism collections that index both their television series and published guides.

This summary outlines Constantine's public career and influence in styling and broadcasting. For individual series dates, full bibliographies and episode guides consult broadcaster records and book publisher catalogues linked to the entries above.