Lyla Elichaoff and Esme Bertelsen revealed to Tatler that they have never seen the iconic fashion series What Not to Wear. Elichaoff emphasized, “You can’t really speak to people like that now.” In a recent interview, the daughters of Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine shared their thoughts on how the show, which aired from 2001 to 2007, would fare in today’s world.

Reflecting on the impactful series, Elichaoff noted, “I think they would be canceled if the show was made now. You can’t really talk to people like that anymore, saying things like, ‘You’re so ugly.’” Even though neither of them has watched the show, they fondly recall experiences from their childhood, like when people would stop their mothers for photos while they were on location.

Elichaoff, a student at IE University in Madrid, reminisced about a particular shoot: “I was in some country in Europe—I can’t remember which—but this woman wanted to look like Hannah Montana, and I was the only one who knew who that was, so I got to help her.”

Interestingly, both daughters shared that their mothers never imposed the harsh critiques that defined the show. Bertelsen, age 23, remarked that she was given “free rein,” while Elichaoff, 21, mentioned that her only constraint was avoiding ripped jeans. Otherwise, she was free to explore her own style, even if it meant making “really bad mistakes,” singling out Topshop skinny jeans as one of her more regrettable choices.

Both daughters have developed a passion for vintage shopping, frequently utilizing secondhand apps like Vinted and Depop to curate their wardrobes. Bertelsen, who works as an artist management specialist at Robbie Williams’ talent agency, shared that vintage shopping is “a massive interest” of hers. She described her style as simple, often adding statement jewelry and handbags for an elevated look, a lesson she attributes to her mother.

When asked if they would consider rebooting the show, potentially titled Esme and Lyla: What Not to Wear, Elichaoff said, “I’ve never thought about it… I think that’s their thing.” Bertelsen added, “They were so similar, but so opposite. Their dynamic really worked. I feel like we might be too similar?” Elichaoff nodded in agreement, “We’d be too anxious.”