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English, Arts, 5 seasons, 179 episodes, 5 days, 5 hours, 47 minutes
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A series of podcasts exploring Women in menSwear. I will be talking to guests from all aspects of the industry; Women starting their own brands, designers, freelancers, tailors and other professions that make up the industry I will also be sharing my own experiences within the industry as well as hearing about other’s journeys. The highs and lows everything in between from Diversity, Equality, Creativity, Struggles, love for what we do, are Women changing and challenging menswear or is it still a male dominated universe? Is there a seat for Women at the table? Let’s find out...Sarmilla
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EP169: A Shirt Is Not Just A Shirt ft 100 Hands - Varvara & Akshat

Today's episode is with Akshat and Varvara the founders of 100 Hands Handmade Shirts based in Amsterdam. Akshat has a hertiage background from family who are in textiles in India both come from a background of investment bankers who have turned their hands to a trade with the most talented artisans craftsman based in India who have these exceptional tailors in the art of bespoke. Join Akshat & Varvara and myself on a conversation in how 100 Hands have become one the most prestigious center of mens bespoke shirts in this trade who have made their name throughout within the menswear industry. After talking with them both you totally understand how 100 Hands shirt is not just a shirt. You can find 100 Hands here www.100hands.nl Today episode was hosted, presented and researched by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
9/17/202443 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP168: Chatting With Simswear ft Billy Sims-Hilditch

Today’s episode is with Billy Sims Hilditch founder of Sims Wear using best natural fibre. Billy is also very much into "make it well and make it last". Billy is very much into making things in using British Manufacturing and the future of British Manufacturing maybe saved by smaller independent brands. Join me on this delightful conversation with Billy and how and why he began a menswear brand. You can find Sims Wear here www.simswear.com Today's episode was host and researched by Sarmilla and music by Charles J.
9/10/202440 minutes, 45 seconds
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EP167: The Impeccable Hawkwood Mercantile ft Richard Illingworth

Today's episode is with one of my favourite brands in menswear called Hawkwood Mercantile founder Richard Illingworth. Richard has had quite a journey with his brand from developing design, functionality and quality to make the brand impeccable. From a journey with brand and its craftsman after 13 years in menswear Richard has made to order with brands like Stone Roses to people who cherish the finest product that he has thrived on from day one! Join Richard and myself on a conversation about how it all begin with him and his brand and how he made sure the quality isn't just in his product but also with those who make this possible. You can find Hawkwood Mercantile www.hawkwoodmercantile.com Today's episode hosted, research, edited by Sarmilla, music by Charles J. https://www.patreon.com/menSwearbyAWomanpodcast
9/3/202453 minutes, 49 seconds
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EP166: 100% Vegan Trainers or Sneakers Puraai ft Emiliano Aiardi

I've been following this brand for sometime and I've seen how they've been going from strength to strength with their trainers, from design, to telling the story of their products and of course how its all 100% Vegan! Join myself and Emiliano Aiardi Co founder of the brand Puraai on a light hearted conversion about how they began and how by going to Japan gave them insight and inspiration to begin the brand known as Puraai. The whole team at Puraai work on the same drive of making this brand one of the most fascinating new comers on the scene of trainers who are just different from the others Puraai seems to have it all going the right direction! bravo! You can find Puraai here www.puraai.it Today's episode host and research was done by Sarmilla and music by Charles J. https://www.patreon.com/menSwearbyAWomanpodcast
8/27/202444 minutes, 43 seconds
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EP165: The Craftmanship of Beorma Leather ft Alex Simpson

Today's episode is with Alex Simpson who had the most different career to what he has now. Alex coming from the army has began a journey into this trade where he has become learned and developed saved a community of artisans who would have lost generation of talented craftsmanship of UK artisans. Alex knows that coming into this trade isn't easy but at the sametime he has had help from his team where he knows and they know that without each other Beorma Leather would not be able to reach the most amazing inspirational heights. Join Alex and myself in one of the most fascinating stories of a community coming together and creating together. Today's episode was hosted, reached by Sarmilla music by Charles J. https://www.patreon.com/menSwearbyAWomanpodcast
8/20/202441 minutes, 16 seconds
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EP164: Seeing the World ft Photographer Luke Alland: The Exile Brit

Today’s episode is with Luke Alland who is a photographer in menswear but at the same time travelled to a lot places around the world. Luke has this amazing style and love for menswear that it really shows when he is talking about his own style. Join me on a conversation where his talking from a coffee place drinking his first coffee for the day and was going off to do a photography shoot with a menswear model as we were speaking which was just fantastic . Luke is also the co founder of the magazine called The Accessible Magazine. You can find Luke here www.theexiledbrit.co.uk
8/6/202441 minutes, 29 seconds
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EP163: A Conversation With Margn Menswear ft Saurabh Maurya

Todays episode is based on conversation with a brand who are beginning to be well known internationally around the globe within menswear called Margn by two friend Saurabh Maurya and Ranjit Kr Yadav. Join me on this chatting with Saurabh about how they began and what there journey has been coming from the valleys of the most beautiful place in India called Himachal Pradesh. You can find Margn here www.margn.in Today's episode host and research was by Sarmilla music was by Charles J.
7/30/202441 minutes, 12 seconds
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EP162: Films, Music and Menswear ft Mark Baxter

Mark Baxter is a well-known film and music documentary maker, writer and owner of Monomedia. Mark produced the very famous documentary about John Simons that we all know about in menswear. Join Mark and myself as we discuss the most important era of British Menswear, how it has changed and how that era was at the forefront of Europe. Even today we are still seeing the echoes of that era either in films, documentary or even in menswear Catwalk shows. The majority of us menswear designers will always refer back to it and thats the most amazing inspirational part that. You can never forget that era, it's the dna of menswear. You can find Mark Baxter on www.monomedia.london If you would like to support the podcast you can on patreon.com/menswearbyawomanpodcast Today's episode host, editing and research was by Sarmilla, Music was by Charles J.
7/25/202449 minutes, 23 seconds
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EP162: Films, Music and Menswear ft Mark Baxter

Mark Baxter is a well-known film and music documentary maker, writer and owner of Monomedia. Mark produced the very famous documentary about John Simons that we all know about in menswear. Join Mark and myself as we discuss the most important era of British Menswear, how it has changed and how that era was at the forefront of Europe. Even today we are still seeing the echoes of that era either in films, documentary or even in menswear Catwalk shows. The majority of us menswear designers will always refer back to it and thats the most amazing inspirational part that. You can never forget that era, it's the dna of menswear. You can find Mark Baxter on www.monomedia.london If you would like to support the podcast you can on patreon.com/menswearbyawomanpodcast Today's episode host, editing and research was by Sarmilla, Music was by Charles J.
7/24/202449 minutes, 23 seconds
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EP161: Scent of A Man ft Robin James founder of Man For Himself

Today's episode is about one my favourite items that we all use which is Fragrance and no one seems to know Fragrance as better as Robin James. Robin has his own YouTube channel to talk about men's grooming, Fragrance and hair products. Robin's knowledge and skills that he has learnt about the world of Fragrance is on scale of the finest product to be used. The Fragrance as we all know is a huge business but how do you get to pick the write Fragrance with what your wearing? how has this part of menswear changed to become one the most important part of the industry smell if a perfume on a man is so important as the clothes too! Join Robin and myself on a conversation about how he began into developing one of the most successful YouTube channel about men's grooming and perfume channel. You can find Robin here www.manforhimself.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J. patreon.com/menswearbyawomanpodcast
7/16/202431 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Mini•Pod EP9: Questions & Answers From Subscribers About menSwear

It's great getting Questions about the podcast but there are times we're Questions are about my menSwear and some of these questions are really good ones that I had to bring them onto Ep9 The Saturday Mini Pod. Join me on this episode where it seems like I've become the guest and the community of menSwear by a Woman Podcast are the host. It's great getting questions, and I love sending the answers back, thahkyou! patreon.com/menswearbyawomanpodcast
7/13/202418 minutes, 47 seconds
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EP160: The World Of Menswear ft Ian Peggs

Today's episode is with someone who has been making a wave in menswear. Ian has a well-known store in the heart of Brighton called Peggs & Son based on showing and selling the best independent brands round at this moment. Ian goes back in the journey how he began and how his world changed once he started menswear. Ian may say he hasn't that much knowledge of menswear, but I would say that he has this experience and knowledge about menswear as a shop owner really does understand and eye for menswear. Join Ian and myself in conversation on a fascinating journey in the world of menswear. You can find Peggs & Son here www.peggsandson.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
7/9/202447 minutes, 48 seconds
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EP159: From A Map To Menswear ft Peter Williams Founder of Aubin and Wills

Peter Williams is not a stranger towards menswear as an Economist who has turned into having a successful menswear brand, Aubin and Wills known as Aubin, but before that, he tested his ability how the trade was by developing a brand called Jack Wills that majority of us will very much remember. As an economist, I have to say Peter has done amazingly well within this trade, i.e.menswear understanding his customer and how everything plays a huge part within each other from story telling, design, image, working with manufacturers and having a great team to work with. Join me on this fascinating conversation about how Peter began and how he remains to be one the most known entrepreneurs within the menswear business. You can find Aubin here www.aubinandwills.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J. FOR BUSINESS ENQUIRIES, FUTURE COLLABORATION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA [email protected] WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
7/2/202436 minutes, 12 seconds
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EP158: Red or Dead, Hemingway Design ft Wayne Hemingway

In today's episode , I still can't believe that I was able to do an episode with Wayne Hemingway. Majority of us will know so much about the most inspirational design brand, Red or Dead, how we began to recognise Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway and how we was so into this brand it was the most talked about brand in all Fashion universities. Join me on a conversation with Wayne Hemingway about fashion, how he began to see the design world in how they both have shaped up the industry of design, retail, and giving a true sense of inspiration of the industry. You can find Hemingway design here www.hemingwaydesign.co.uk This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
6/25/202432 minutes, 43 seconds
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EP157: Menswear & I ft Becky French founder of Marwood

It's very rare coming across a creative director in menswear who is a woman. Becky French wasn't just a menswear designer, but she went to a level that even today, it seems like the most impossible role as a woman is to be a creative director in a menswear world. How do you become a creative director within a menswear brand as it seems like there is very little amout of females in this role! Becky has worked for some of the great brands in menswear. Join me in a conversation with Becky about her being a creative director for one of the most prestigious brands in the Row. How she began her clothing brand, why, and what made her start Marwood. You can find Marwood here www.marwood.life
6/18/202448 minutes, 1 second
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EP156: One Man and His Menswear ft Moteen Abbasi

Moteen has been around Menswear all his life, but how has it worked and changed his life. Some of us have grown up with seeing our dads, brother, and other family members who wore menwear that really has made us truly join menswear. Join me in a conversation about how one man and his menswear have made him look, learn, and discover the essence of menswear. You can find Moteen here https://tinyurl.com/msskbmb9 This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
6/11/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP155: The Past, Present and Future ft Finn Lewis Founder of Florence Black 1954 Menswear

They say to create you have to understand style and the beauty of design. When you create from the past, you already understand the style, and when you live in the present, you've created it for not only the present but for the future too. Florence Black 1954 founder Finn Lewis joins me on this episode in a conversation about how he became a stylist who understands the meaning of design. Finn talks about how important understanding the style, design, and your customer is so crucial but most of all no matter how tough it becomes he realised that he is in this for long term with Florence Black 1954 Luxury Brand is his past present and future. You can find Florence Black here www.florenceblack.co.uk This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
6/4/202456 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Mini•Pod EP8: Men's Wedding Suits Inspiration #FathersDays

It's finding that perfect suit for that wedding . Today's episode it's all about the suit from the birth of the Tuxedo in 1920s to the Morning jacket suit of the 1930s which have been holding the traditional men's wedding suit as a guest to actual groom. How it's all is changing to the most modern days of relaxed casual tailoring suits from dark colours to the bright colours has the traditional suit gone away for good, or will we ever see them back again? What is the perfect wedding suit? Join me on the mini Pod as I explore the two main traditional suits and what's available today away from the formal suits to more relaxed suits. Are we following the more european style? This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
6/1/20248 minutes, 37 seconds
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EP154: Being Kestin ft Kestin Hare

Being yourself is always important, but as a menswear designer with all the experience you come across and live through, it's hard to be yourself. Kestin on the other hand took each obstacles and just went with it without changing himself and that's what today's episode is all about. True to your art, craft, creativity and most of all staying within the belief of when you first started is what I would say how Kestin remains to one the very rare menswear designer to be that and Kestin does it without knowing! Join me on this episode with Kestin Hare about how menswear never changed him but how his changing menswear. You can find Kestin here www.kestin.co This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
5/28/202449 minutes, 11 seconds
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EP153: Bespoke HandSewn Shoe Makers Carréducker ft Deborah Carré and James Ducker

Shoes are the most important items to finish an outfit, and sometimes we seem to forget about it, but it's the most important part of the look. Today's episode talks to one the most oldest trade and very important one that's been around for very long time and even now is still making its come back. Carrdecker bespoke shoe makers founders James and Deborah talk about the history and the future of this very unique trade and how it's been going on for centuries shoe making. In todays world, bespoke handsewn shoes are one the most beautiful and unique craftsmanship that has to say is starting to go from strength to strength. Join me, James and Deborah on a conversation in how they became one the countries most known companies in making handsewn bespoke shoes but also teaching their craft to the next generation not at universities but in there own studio where they teach the art of bespoke shoe making which is just amazing but a brilliant way of keeping this most skilled craft alive. You can find James and Deborah founder of Carreducker here www.carreducker.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
5/21/202444 minutes, 23 seconds
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EP152: RA of the Row ft Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson began his journey at Row (Savile Row) from the age of 17. He began as an apprentice and never looked back. As one the most well-known tailors of the Row, join Richard and I in a conversation about how he maintained to become one of the most established craftsman and stylish tailors at Row and internationally. As Richard says, he fell into tailoring from wanting to become a footballer. This great match I would have to say he seem to have won the final at the Row and holding on the greatest trophy. You can find Richard Anderson at No. 13 Savile Row here www.richardandersonltd.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
5/14/202432 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP151: The Vintage Upscale Designer ft Herbie Mensah

You don't need to be any age to start something you have been passionate about. Welcome to the world of Herbie Mensah, who is a designer in upscaling vintage clothing. Taking the scenes and living through some of the most fashionable decades starting from the 60s as Herbie says till now, his inspiration comes from the way he lived through the 80s club scenes. At the moment, his store in Portobello Market is one of the hotspots of a designer who is thinking very much sustainable and ethical has become much of a full-time business. Join Herbie and myself in a conversation about how it all began and what the future holds with so many clothes that's around. You can find Herbie Mensah here www.herbiemensahvintagelondon.com/ This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
5/7/202453 minutes, 14 seconds
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EP150: Style & Beyond in Menswear ft Ontario Armstrong Art Director of No Chaser Magazine

Style is not fashion, and fashion can never outlive style. Ontario Armstrong has a very unique style. As an art director for No Chaser magazine, he understands the world of artisans in menswear. When I asked him about how style is captured, he knew what style really meant how, within style, there's silhouette, texture, colour, and it all makes up to it and how it all works within yourself. Join Ontario from all the way in NYC a conversation about Style and Beyond in menswear, Miles Davis, and most of all, his own style. You can find Ontario Armstrong here www.ontarioarmstrong.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
4/30/202444 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP149: The Scissor Hands Of Ernest Wright Est 1902 ft Jonathan Reid

Well, without the scissors or shears, we in this trade would be totally lost! Without the proper shears or scissors, there is no way things could be done. From day one, I was told about scissors and how important they are to this trade either in menswear or womenswear its a tool that none of us can enter without it. The tools that make us all become master's in our own ways and the scissors or shears play a huge roles within the journey. Jonathan Reid production manager and putter have the most incredible knowledge about his craft that you see the scissors or shears in a different way. Ernest Wright, a company that has been around from 1902, has the most incredible history. The heart of Sheffield Ernest Wright was known for its scissors and cutlery making but went through the most turbulent times. Though each time it fell , it would come back stronger . Join me on history conversation about a company, community all related to scissors or shears that play a huge part in this trade. You can find Ernest Wright here www.ernestwright.co.uk
4/23/202450 minutes, 5 seconds
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EP148: Staying Raw To Your Craftsmanship ft Raffael Flores-Contreras founder of Raw Meat Repair NYC

Making clothing, designing, and producing is all on a similar level, but when you find artisans who repair clothing are on a different level altogether. Today's episode explores all about how repairing is done by Raw Meat Repair based in NYC where I have been told by some of you to interview Raffael Flores-Contreras for his amazing skilled work who transform and saving that piece of clothing from the landfields where majority of our clothes ends up in destroying the planet! Yes, it really does. Join me on this fascinating conversation about how Raffael began and how he seems to do his part for the industry. You can find Raffael here www.rawrepair.nyc
4/16/202453 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP147: Discussing Ivy, Preppy, Japan, and Menswear ft W. David Marx, author of Ametora

W.David Marx is a very well-known cultural historian writer who has written an amazing book about how Japan adapted the American style book called Ametora. Today's episode is all about and many other things cultural views in menswear. David's insights and how it all came together in seeing how Japan took the style and worn it better than anyone else is a truly remarkable part of history in menswear. Join David and myself in a conversation about Ivy, Preppy, Japan, and other parts of menswear that has made it into what it is today. You can find W. David Marx here www.neomarxisme.com
4/9/202444 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP146: Developing A Brand in Menswear ft Raff Godfrey Founder of Works And Days

It's never easy taking the first step to develop a brand it has been told somehow you're on this path of challenges. Raff Godfrey, Founder of Works And Days, began developing his menswear brand with clean innovative designs. Join Raff and myself on how it really is in making a brand in what and how much it challenges ones ability in knowing what it takes to develop a brand in menswear. You can find Works And Days here www.worksanddays.co
4/2/202437 minutes, 19 seconds
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EP145: The Sartorialist Illustrator ft Joseph Tate

Today's episode is with Joseph Tate, who is one the most well known illustrator in The Sartorialist. A conversation about how and why Joseph began and what it was that attracted him to this world of fine, elegance, sophisticated part of menswear. He started up his own IT business, but at the back of his mind, he was illustrating not thinking he could make it successful but as they say where there is a will there will always be away and ta da it all came alive! One the most successful illustrators in menswear Joseph shares his insights and knowledge of the industry, and he very much admires and has respect for I would say he has become The Sartorialist Illustrator. You can find Joseph here www.josephtateofficial.com
3/26/202442 minutes, 17 seconds
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EP144: The Beginning of Hackett ft Jeremy Hackett

The beginning of Hackett is one the most inspirational and fascinating stories of how this brand began. Jeremy Hackett, one of the most well-known figures in British Menswear, joins me on a conversation about how it all started. The iconic brand that has had so much depth into Menswear not just British Menswear but all over the globe Hackett has become one the most iconic and proud British Menswear Brand that's still going. It was just amazing to hear the story of how much fun and joy Jeremy had in developing and making Hackett work. As Jeremy says, " I've never worked in my life," how can it feel like work when you enjoy doing something and when you do it so well. The beginning may be hard work, but it's the most fun part of building up a brand. Join Jermey and myself in conversation about how The Beginning of Hackett all began.
3/19/202434 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Mini•Pod EP7: Sarmilla & Charles Scrambles in menSwear

Well, it's been amazing to be available to do this podcast and the journey! Join Charles and myself to talk about the podcast. It is truly for myself has been the highlight of my menswear career in meeting the most amazing people in the trade. Their stories are the ones who make and made menswear. Join this humours light-hearted conversation with one of my closest friend's Charles about the journey so far. Most of all to say thankyou to you all around the globe for following,listening, and giving the most amazing reviews ❤️ 👏🏽 I am always very grateful! Thankyou!
3/16/202428 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP143: Beyond The Clouds ft Sushant Abrol Founder of Country Made In

This has to be one the most emotional and great stories of a brand that I have recorded on menSwear by A Woman Podcast. I've never come across such a story where I myself froze throughout! Sushant began his journey in starting a brand in menswear with his brother, who was in the air force in India. What happened next will never prepare anyone for it, Sushant was not prepared what was coming his way. A brand that has so much value with the creative side, using the most amazing artisans, but the brand holds something so dear to one's heart it only makes you stronger that you have to hold onto it even more than ever! You have to join me in one of the most fascinating stories and conversations I have ever recorded for this podcast. A story that I have also know how it felt suddenly losing someone so dear and how Sushant tells his story in losing someone dear, but at the same time, how menswear in our each way got us back into Menswear. It's a very emotional episode. At the same time, with each of us creatives, we all have some sort of stories that also make us. You can find Country Made In here www.countrymade.in The title is called Beyond The Clouds, a tribute to Sushant's brother who began this journey and who will always remain on this journey with him.
3/12/202459 minutes, 5 seconds
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EP142: What's The Time Mr Hast ft Justin Hast

Well, this is probably one the most amazing inspirational chats I've had about watches. Justin Hast is and has to be the most iconic watch guru or master of watches. Justin knowledge and most of all his passion, who I was totally insipred by, had the same vibe as how I have for menswear, so how could I resist not getting him onto the podcast! His passion for what he loves doing is on a level that he has become the Guru of Watches. Join me in a conversation with Justin about the most fascinating products, one of the most luxurious items to be seen on a wrist either on a man or a woman. As Justin says, a watch is not about telling the time, so what can it be about? Join us on this fascinating conversation about the knowledge and skills of Justin, who will tell us all about how a watch is not just about time! You can find Justin here https://www.youtube.com/@justin_hast
3/5/202456 minutes, 6 seconds
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EP141: New Awakening In Sportswear ft United We Are Co-Founder Connor Mcdonald

This episode is an interesting concept how Connor and his brother began a journey in developing not just a brand but something more than just another brand. United We Are is more than just another sportswear brand. Their both understand the problem that lies within the sportswear industry and how they want to start a major revolution in showing how it should be and can be. Join Connor and myself on a journey taught me the opportunity that I never knew existed in sportswear and how United We Are Are awakening the sportswear industry not just through its products but also mentally and physically for each customer. You can find United We Are here www.unitedweare.co.uk
2/27/202431 minutes, 4 seconds
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EP140: The Legendary Tailor ft Mark Powell

Mark Powell, what can be said about Mark part from a legend in his business, which is tailoring. As one of the well-known tailors who has made suits for the most prestigious people in the world. His understanding, knowledge, and passion for his art are on a different level. Join Mark and myself in a conversation with Mark in how it all began and how things are in the current times. You can find Mark Powell here www.markpowellbespoke.co.uk
2/20/202424 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Mini•Pod EP6: The Women Who Wore Menswear

Today's episode is talking about some of the women who wore first to wear menswear . From Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, Gladys Bentley, Janet Bragg, Indira Devi and Maharani Gayatri Devi. These women broke all traditional way in how a women was not to be seen in menswear. All of these women were among the most history part of menswear that are and were so head of their time it was seen as rebelling against in what they wanted to wear and thanks to them today they hold a massive part of history as Women in Menswear.
2/17/202411 minutes, 51 seconds
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EP139: Staying True To What We Know ft HebTroCo co-founder Ed

Ed and Brant came up with an idea in 2015 inside a pub to start up a brand to make trousers. They found out that Hebden Bridge, where they live, used to be known as Trousertown. It used to make 20,000 pairs of trousers, not a year but a week! Wow! That's a lot of trousers. Sadly, things started to decline in these places as we all know how manufacturing started to stop. Brant and Ed in the pub came up with an idea! So it began a kick-started and crowd fund, and 2016 HebTroCo was here to stay. One of the most inspirational stories on how friendship brought so many wonderful people together to keep going with a brand that is only going from strength to strength and enjoying what they have began. You can find HebTroCo here www.hebtro.co
2/13/202451 minutes, 6 seconds
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EP138: The Modern Gentlewoman In Menswear ft Navaz Batliwalla

The Modern Gentlewoman In Menswear world has to be Navaz Batliwalla. Navaz is a well-known writer of the most well-known blog, The Disney Roller Girl Blog. Her well known book that she wrote : The New Garconne: How to be a Modern Gentlewoman, came out in 2016 but to me I feel Navaz was very head of her time as this book is still one the most well known book of masculinity from a modern women's outlook. Join me in a conversation with Navaz about masculinity in womenswear. How menswear has played a huge part, how she began, and why she thought it was important to do such a book. A conversation about cultures and how it leads into the creative world. Navaz dresses so well I have to say Navaz is The modern Gentlewoman In Menswear in my opinion her style is so sophisticated that you see in menswear. You can find Navaz Batliwalla here www.disneyrollergirl.net
2/6/202431 minutes, 36 seconds
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EP137: A Way to Buy Into Menswear ft Terry Betts

Terry Betts is one the most well known in menswear as a Director Buyer in menswear from Mr Porter, days to Selfridge's to All Saints and high tec Threads. Terry's knowledge and eye for menswear have made him one the most important figures in menswear. His education is from doing a degree in English, and thinking he be going into journalism, he diverted into Menswear and became one the most well-known giant's of menswear. Join Terry and myself in a conversation about how he began and the life of a buyer. The importance of a buyer and how social media is taking part in going directly to consumers. You can find Terry Betts here http://tinyurl.com/y6yusbuy
1/30/202447 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Mini•Pod EP5: AW24-25 Menswear Collections Highlights

Highlights of AW24-25 collection what was interesting from Details, Style, Textures, Silhouette, Colour, Elegant and design purpose. I've been following the shows that took place from Pitti Uomo, Milan to Paris, and overall some of the looks in menswear have been very wearable but focus on textiles and textures. Tailoring is huge as it always is, but most of all, it is oversized and loose tailoring with details and sporty. Tailoring is hugely important in menswear for my menswear. I've also like to mix sporty tailoring with classic tailoring. For me, the most stand out menswear has to be the following Neil Barett, Issey Miyake, Dries Van Noton, Botter and Fear of God America Symphony collection. Have a look at them and let me know what you think?
1/27/202413 minutes, 52 seconds
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EP136: Old Town Clothing ft Will Brown & Marie Willey

Will Brown and Marie Willey started Old Town clothing about 30 years ago. Leaving London heading to Norfolk, not knowing what will come of the move, but they did it and never looked back. They make all orders of their clothing from their own studio in Norfolk with some of the most experienced artisans that Will and Marie have invested in their time, making sure these makers/ artisans are on the same or above level as their brand. Old Town clothing is a successful unisex brand with sophisticated, stylish, in its charm and very calm way with Old Town. Once you see the designs of this brand, you really can't forget it. Join Marie, Will, and myself in a conversation about the up and downs in holding a brand in the most challenging times of this trade with shortage of skilled makers that once there gone it's impossible to replace as a nation we don't seem to have the formula to replace skilled makers. One of the most important conversations of my podcast as this situation relates to us all in this trade is what holds the future for this trade. You can find Old Town Clothing here www.old-town.co.uk
1/23/202448 minutes, 44 seconds
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EP135: Like Father, Like Daughter in Menswear ft Ellie Jaffa Co-Founder of Rewound Clothing

You don't hear much about a father and daughter starting a menswear brand these days! I myself got all my knowledge understanding about menswear from my dad. Ellie, on the other hand, has started a menswear brand with her dad called Rewound Clothing. This is not another menswear brand! It's a brand that has thought of its carbon footprint thoroughly. They were both adamant to start this brand on the idea to make a difference to the world of menswear, making sure it all ways remains to be ethical and sustainable menswear. It was not about starting a brand the sake of it but actually starting a brand on making sure they make a huge difference to the world of menswear and so they have. Join me on a conversation with Ellie on her journey into menswear with her father at her side, both guiding each other the way into a brand that is here to stay like the same relationship as like a Father and like a daughter. You can find Rewound Clothing here
1/16/202431 minutes, 36 seconds
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EP134: Timeless Tailoring ft Maxi Milian Mogg

Todays eposide is all about tailoring and its timeless features with Maxi Milian Mogg. Maxi Milian Mogg began his journey into understanding the definition of timeless tailoring. As Maxi dresses in the most amazing luxurious fabrics and suits that you seriously can not envy the timeless taste. Join me from Berlin, where Maxi Milian Mogg is based on how Maxi has began his journey into the world of menswear and how he is helping to make Tailoring Timeless. You can find Maxi Milian Mogg here www.maximilianmogg.de
1/9/202439 minutes, 59 seconds
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EP133: The Cartoonist, Illustrator in Menswear ft Dick Carroll

2024 starts better with this episode with the most funny down to earth guy Dick Carroll. Richard, who is called Dick Carroll, had me in stitches! of laughter! Join me on this most laughable fun episode of how Richard (Dick) became one the most known for his cartoon, illustrations in menswear. This episode is one the most fun full of laughter episodes you will hear! Dick has become one the most favourable illustrators in menswear! You can find Dick Carroll here www.dickcarroll.com
1/2/202449 minutes, 57 seconds
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EP132: Looking Back on 2023 Few Highlights ft menSwear by a Woman Podcast

This year has been amazing to record all the guests that have come on and have been the most inspirational guests that I've spoken with. Each in their own way has stories that are fascinating . I sadly could not fit them all in this highlight episode, but they are still on the podcast platform, i.e., on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms. It's been an honour to record and chat with them as it has been even huge honour bringing this podcast to you all. Once again, I thank you for all the support and the good vibes of wishes and reviews you're leaving. I truly am grateful 🙏🏽.. Happy New Year! I wish you all the very best for 2024 a safe, health, peace, and of course Stylish 2024 from menSwear by a Woman Podcast 💛.
12/26/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Mini•Pod EP4: It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas and Menswear

Well, this is the last episode of 2023 of The Saturday Mini Pod where I'm talking about Christmas gifts and the beginning of the new year of the menswear shows that are all starting in January. So if your like myself who does all the Christmas shopping at the very end and then comes home and starts buying gift vouchers but gift vouchers that are i.e made to order or even giving gifts that are vintage also which I always think is very personal gift. Join me on this occasion where I talk about the Golden Days of Fashion, maybe over a remarkable news letter by Alec a very must read how branches of fashion have began and menswear has so many branches that it become a platform that is growing faster then any other market out there. It's a very exciting time in menswear!
12/23/202310 minutes, 18 seconds
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EP131: The Holistic Wellbeing Mens Barber's ft. Supply 91 Co-Founder Maxwell Oakley

Supply 91 has made names in the menswear by not in clothing but in as the holistic wellbeing hair style barber shop. Founders Luke Davies and Maxwell Oakley made sure Supply 91 is not just your typical barber shop. There are more of the modern world of the new barber shop and hairdressers who have thought of the world we are living in. The fast world we live in nowadays. Suppy 91 team does the opposite in unwinding inside as the rush that is happening outside. Their approach to well-being is as important as their approach to cutting and styling hair. Mental health in men has become one the most talked about as his team and himself understand how difficult it is for someone who is going through any sort of mental health to come in in asking for a haircut can be. Join Maxwell, the co-founder of Supply 91 and myself, in our conversation about hairstyle, mental health, and how they are helping in their way of well-being and how they help their staff's well-being too! Supply 91, the founders Maxwell and Luke, have thought it through in understanding the need of Supply 91. You can find Supply 91 here www.supply91.co.uk
12/19/202340 minutes, 45 seconds
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EP130: A Generation of Menswear ft Naveen Pishe of P N RAO Suits

Naveen Pishe is the grandson of Pishe Narayan Rao as known as today P N RAO Suits. His grandfather began this journey from the year 1923 in India with one machine, one dedication and belief that he could and will achieve in a menswear suiting brand. Today, in 2023, the company is still standing, making suits that his grandfather began with. It's truly is the most amazing story how his grandfather began this brand in menswear and how 3 generations have carried on the same wave of determination, dedication and gift to maintain this brand that's over 100 years old. Join me on this historic story of one man and his belief how a family stands by in creating even till today what his grandfather P N RAO believed in. You can find P N RAO Suits here www.pnrao.com
12/12/202339 minutes, 36 seconds
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EP129: Sartorial Traveller ft Carlo Schneider

Today's episode is about how Sartorial travels around with Carlo Schneider, who's the founder of Travel Renaissance Man. Join me in this light conversation about how the finest things in how Sartorial lifestyle travels within the wearers world. In the world of Carlo who will only travels with Sartorial lifestyle had it be double-breasted jackets, bandanas to shirts then to shoes the thought of putting a outfit together isn't very quick it all takes time to make it to perfect and how perfection ever part has to look! It was delightful to chat with Carlo and understand more about how he travels with his passion for a sartorial lifestyle bit like an artist. You can find Carlo Schneider here www.travelrenaissanceman.com
12/5/202347 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Mini•Pod Ep3: Menswear And It's Cultures

Menswear and its culture is today's episode talking about books that highlight how each other cultures are adapted into the work of menswear. Today's episode I talk about the latest book called Ametora by W. David Marx and This is not fashion: Streetwear Past, Present and Future by King Adzand Wilma Stone. I talk about the subculture of the youth culture of multicultural England. In the mid 80s, when was very young, seeing how my brother and his mate's use to wear sport Streetwear and how its not even mentioned in any menswear book have we left a culture out un menswear? It would be great to know ? Would love to hear your view? Please write on the Spotify poll. Thankyou :)
12/2/202310 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP128: The Jazz Master's Of Menswear Ft Paul Simons of John Simons

Today's episode talks to the jazz master's of menswear Paul Simons, who has been running the legendary menswear store John Simons. The son of John Simons, who's been in the menswear business from 1955. Paul has been running John Simons very successfully. His understanding about menswear and how jazz plays part is huge knowledge that you won't get from any educational information about menswear. Why are they master's? Well, you just need to chat with him to get the knowledge that was passed to him from a father to a son. To be in menswear you have to know what John Simons has done for the British Menswear and how classic and one the most well known talked about in all menswear media John Simons will always be the Jazz Master's of menswear. Join me in this conversation with Paul, who talks about his step into his own world of John Simons, one the most amazing menswear stores around UK, and how his become one of the master's himself. You can find Paul here at John Simons www.johnsimons.co.uk
11/28/202331 minutes, 55 seconds
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EP127: The Stylish Crook of Menswear, Dirk The Crook Ft Dirk Willem Fourie

Today's episode is all the way in Australia, Melbourne, with Dirk Willem Fourie, who goes by the name "Dirk The Crook." Dirk has been collecting and wearing suits from the 1940s and doing it so well that you actually forget that you're in 2023! Join Dirk and myself in a conversation about how it all began and how his styles influenced many of us himself in looking this immaculate way of the 1940s and, most of all, why as a Crook! You can find Dirk here https://tinyurl.com/mrya6a7h
11/21/202344 minutes, 16 seconds
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EP126: At The Front Of Menswear Tailoring Ft Andrew M Ramroop Owner of Maurice Sedwell

Today's episode is with Andrew M Ramroop OBE, owner of Maurice Sedwell No 9-10 Savile Row. It's a fascinating story how it all began with Andrew. Not allowed to stay in the front or come through the front of shops in Savile Row because the colour of your skin! Andrew was determined to change all of this, and so he did, and by his perseverance, huge determination he has achieved all and beyond. Join me in a conversation about how Andrew began his journey and how nothing was going to stop him anyway to achieve what he always set out to do. One the most amazing challenging story you would hear from a tailoring house in Savile Row. You can find Andrew here www.mauricesedwell.com
11/14/202349 minutes, 18 seconds
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EP125: The Newsletter Sprezza Making a Impact in Menswear ft Clayton Chambers

There are a lot of newsletters that the majority of us get once we sign up, but Sprezza is a very different newsletter that we should be getting if you're in a menswear world. Today's episode explores all about Sprezza and the founder Clayton Chambers based in America. Menswear has become a huge part of him as his understanding and knowledge of brands has grown with as well as his newsletter. Sprezza has become an insight into not just developing a newsletter but actually understanding about menswear. Join Clayton and myself on conversation about how it all began and the future of newsletters in menswear. You can find Sprezza here https://tinyurl.com/mt3reszt
11/7/202326 minutes, 54 seconds
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EP124: The Past, Present, & The Future of Menswear ft Ian Batten

Ian Batten is no stranger in this trade he didn't begin his journey recently but began his journey sometime ago. Today's episode is a conversation about the past how the trade was, then we came towards the present time and how things have changed and the future seems to be uncertain with it all or is it, but somehow, what's very certain is there is alot of talented artisans and artists in design but how do we open the doors back again to make the world realise that we still have the most creative people here. Join Ian and myself on an episode that travels through the good and the bad the joy and the truth of menswear. You can find Ian Batten here https://tinyurl.com/2s9kfu96
10/31/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Mini•Pod Ep2: Autumn Has Finally Arrived

It's finally here, Autumn and Winter around the corner! After a very mild autumn as the clocks back tomorrow and the frosty mornings are here. The dark nights cold air its arrival has lots of us excited about what kind of menswear products this season. Well, I have seen some of the most exciting fabrics colours that men are embracing this season. From your bright colours to your classic wools, Tweeds, flannels heavy jacquard knits , details shirts more on towards your workwear and then of course quilted jackets to trousers. How classics to functional menswear all mix with each other. Navy Pinstripe has made a comeback! Yeap its here too! Silhouettes simple, to functional there's alot happening in this season and it's a very fun overall as there is more taste of menSwear then ever. Enjoy this season cause there is alot to see and enjoy in the world of menswear! ;))
10/28/202311 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP123: Nigel Cabourn Authentic Menswear ft Nigel Cabourn

Well, I never thought it would or could happen, but it has! Nigel Cabourn has arrived on menswear by a Woman Podcast! A very down to earth menswear designer, an inventor, someone I've been admiring for a longtime I.e uni days. The conversation is about how he began, when, and how he actually started authentic menswear. Join me in the conversation with Nigel and myself on one of the most uplifting delightful amazing episodes. You can find Nigel Cabourn here www.cabourn.com
10/24/202341 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP122: The Kings & Queens of India and British Tailoring ft Peter Bance

Today's episode is with Peter Bance, who's a historian, art, and antique collector. Peter also is known for bringing us about the life of the last king of India in the region of punjab, the last emperor Maharaja Duleep Singh. Peter's knowledge about the Maharaja Duleep Singh is unbelievable. We also explore about the queens of India such as Maharani Gayatri Devi and Princess Indira Devi of Kapurthala. How they all were so head of their time in adapting the British Tailoring. The wealth of these individual kings and queens was on a different level. Princess Indira Devi of Kapurthala was once in Vogue in 1930s . Maharani Gayatri Devi was known for her elegant style and was one of the most beautiful women in the world. Join me in a step back to history that no other menswear books have mentioned about these Kings & Queen's Of India and British Tailoring houses as we known them as the heritage brands of menswear today. You can find Peter Bance here https://tinyurl.com/3wxnxvff
10/17/202347 minutes, 2 seconds
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EP121: The Shirts ft Jake Wigham, founder of Jake's London

One of the most important pieces in a man's wardrobe has to be a shirt! Wearing a crisp, made very well, you could tell a lot about that person who's wearing it. Today's episode explores all about shirts with the founder of Jake's, Jake Wigham. Jake has mastered his craft in making the most amazing made to order Shirts and using very good fabrics and the quality of his shirts are at the very high end as each shirt is handmade by himself and Albert. Join us in a conversation about how he began his business the ups and downs of having his own brand most of all the joy he gets on doing his own shirt business and how to appreciate that employer who is in your business , it very hard to come across a boss like Jake. You can find Jake's here www.jakesldn.com
10/10/202347 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Mini•Pod Ep1: Chiltern Street for Menswear

There aren't many that carry menswear brands in one Street part from Savile Row, Jeremy St, and then Lamb's Conduit Place, but here comes Chiltern Street. One of the best menswear streets has the most amazing menswear brands. Let me know your thoughts, either DM on Instagram or leave a message on Spotify. Hope to hear from you. You can find more about the brands and about Chiltern Street on menSwear by A Woman Podcast website.
10/7/20239 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP120: Menswear Space Odyssey ft Satish Tailor Creative Director of Vollebak

I've waited a long time to get Satish onto the podcast. What he was developing was unbelievable in menswear. It's a dream job, menswear with Science in what way? Well, if you think about it, everything has science involved. Satish is the creative director of Vollebak and has his own design consultancy company called Hst Creative. We talk about how it all began from going to the Royal College of Art and how he became the head designer director of Adidas, then Puma. Now he is working for one of the most inspirational brands in menswear, developing things only we could imagine the touch of Space and how menswear has been taken to a direction that we could only imagine but Satish and his team are developing the unimaginable substance that would only come across by scientists. I would say they are scientists of menswear welcome to Menswear Space Odyssey. Join me in this fascinating conversation about how science has a huge impact in the world of menswear. You can find Satish Tailor here www.vollebak.com www.hstcreative.co.uk
10/3/202336 minutes, 55 seconds
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EP119: The Timeless Classic Of Menswear ft Osman Abdul Razak

This episode travels to India, where I have a conversation with Osman, the founder of the Classic Sartorial brand owner of Osman Abdul Razak. Tailoring has become big in India the Artisans are in every part of India in showing the skills of their craftsmanship that has been given to each from the generation of their ancestors. Join Osman and myself in conversation about how Timeless Classic in Menswear and how important it has become for himself to understand and to create classic's. It's a challenge will the art of tailoring always remain to be and what the future holds for this craftsmanship in India as the technology and high paid jobs take over for next generation. You can find Osman here www.osmanabdulrazak
9/26/202343 minutes, 4 seconds
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EP118: The Heritage Wear Collector of Menswear ft Ed Anthony Stanford

The word "Heritage" has a huge meaning in any history behind clothing and menswear. Why, you may ask? Well, when you come across these types of clothing, you realise the art of making these clothing was something else. Ed has become a huge part of this world and has created a world for us to realise how important these clothing are. We discuss the importance, the knowledge, and most of the history of these clothing Ed knows his world very well, and if you need to learn, then Ed is someone who brings a world of knowledge and its a great knowledge. Soon, the second Part to this interview coming soon with his co-founder of their brand, Darte, discussing more about the brand and the knowledge of this unique world of menswear. You can find Ed here https://tinyurl.com/3uyh6x7e
9/19/202340 minutes, 46 seconds
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EP117: The Way it Was, The way it Could be ft Toby Clark

Toby Clark, a Welsh menswear designer, was the head design for Margaret Howell. He received three nominations for ‘Menswear Designer Of The Year’ at the British Fashion Awards. We talk about how menswear the way it was towards the way it could be as we discuss the future of menswear. It was fascinating to find out about his career. We discuss the past of menswear and the future of menswear in the UK and why it's important to make a huge awareness of British Menswear. Join Toby and myself in a conversation that touches the base of the future of menswear. You can find Toby here www.tobyetc.com
9/12/202356 minutes, 11 seconds
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EP116: The Making of Uskees Founder ft Paul Clapham

So you come across a lot of different people in menswear, but once you get to hear the story behind, how a brand was developed is a pretty fascinating conversation. Paul Clapham, founder of Uskees a Workman Brand started a journey in not just developing a brand but understanding what makes a brand. I must say this is probably the first time I've come across a brand owner who's genuine in saying how important it is to have a design team, marketing team, production team, and manufacturing team, but allowing in building a team with the right people. I've worked for a few small brands but have not seen a setup or understanding like Paul has, which is great cause if you don't understand, will you ever understand how a brand creative works. Join me in this conversation with Paul talking about these things that he has realised how important they are for a brand and how I and other creatives have always mentioned developing a brand creativity is always is important and all time keeping it fresh and how important it is to have a team that also makes a brand. You can find Uskees here www.uskees.com
9/5/202338 minutes, 29 seconds
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EP115: The Parade Of Menswear Rags ft JoJo Elgarice Founder of Jojo’s General Store

This episode is one of the light hearted episode I’ve done. Jojo, the founder of Jojo's General Store in Sheffield, as most of us will know his instragram account as Ragparade is such a nice and down to earth guy but as the most knowledge about Vintage menswear. Jojo store is one of the most well known in the industry of Vintage Military Sportswear menswear and you just have to hear some his stories that you do hope he will come up with book about the Vintage products its like an archive store for menswear. Join Jojo and myself on this episode on a delightful conversation on the subject of the highly recommended Vintage Military Sportswear Clothing of menswear and how he began into this area as a chef from the Kitchen to one of the most well known in his craft of Vintage wear. You can find Jojo here https://tinyurl.com/34erzjx7
8/22/202348 minutes, 30 seconds
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EP114: The Rollercoaster Ride of a Brand ft Ross Geddes Founder of Finnieston Clothing

This episode is probably one the truth version of how a brand in menswear operates and why I was very much interested and appreciated Ross's honesty. The truth about the ups and downs of having his own brand Finnieston Clothing in Glasgow but somehow Ross faced this rollercoaster ride he realised something amazing that he truly loved the innovation of menswear and what he was building not for himself but for the community of menswear. Join me on this fascinating story of someone who never came from the industry and how he fell in love with menswear and realised this is what he wants to do. Ross has learnt so much from being thrown into the deep end, but somehow, you end up learning a lot when you step into this kind of ride and at the same time thrown into the deep end. This episode is for all menswear community small or large as we all know this ride very well but at the same time we adore the subject called Menswear. You can find Finnieston Clothing here www.finniestonclothing.com
8/15/202348 minutes, 35 seconds
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EP113: Wearing it Well ft Chad Haupt Founder of Men's Style Guide

Chad Haupt based in South Africa as we all have been very intrigued with his Men's Style website and his extermly successful Instagram. We have a discussion about how he began why he wanted to do this and the pure passion for Sartorial. Join Chad and myself talking about how our dad's and grandfather insipred our menswear knowledge. We also discussed how he has learnt so much about menswear and what his next adventure is about. You can find Chad here www.chadhaupt.com If you need any feedback, please feel free to contact me via email.
8/8/202335 minutes, 30 seconds
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EP112: Conversation about Shirts ft Olivia Villanti founder of Chava Studio

Shirts are one the most important items in menswear wardrobe. So, I decided to travel to Mexico via the supreme fast-paced Internet to chat with Olivia Villanti, founder of Chava Studio. Chava Studio has a remarkable story behind the brand that Olivia has achieved to tell it so well. Join Olivia and myself on this remarkable achievement in building her brand with the most enchanting story in how Chava Studio became. You can find Chave Studio here. You can find Chava Studio here www.chavastudio.com
8/1/202341 minutes, 35 seconds
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EP111: The Science of Men's Jewellery ft Alice Walsh founder of Alice Made This

In this episode, my conversation is with Alice Walsh, who is the founder of men's jewellery brand with her husband Ed called Alice Made This. This episode is all about the science behind making men's jewellery. Alice has a huge knowledge of her art but also how to introduce the makers into her brand, who are the heart of her brand. Alice describes herself as a scientist in her field of jewellery, and if you think about it, she is working with science at all times with calculations of using different types of metal elements. Join me on this fascinating conversation about liquids of metals, the art of the makers, to how she's established a brand helping not only our knowledge but also how she's helping the next generation youth to come into creative field. If you're up for a conversation about how science has played a part in her jewellery brand and how in reality of the creative world works, join Alice and myself on this episode. You can find Alice Made This here www.alicemadethis.com
7/25/202342 minutes, 18 seconds
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EP110: Constructing Menswear ft Louis Geramita - Aspiring Gent founder of Primo Tailors

All the way from Pennsylvania Primo Tailors owner Louis Geramita is the proud founder of the Tailoring company. We all know him as the aspiring gent from his videos of how to do a tie and inspirational style. After a long running match of emails as our time zone is very different, Louis was very sweet in accepting the invite and totally supporting the podcast. Join Louis and myself in a conversation about how Louis came from a background of construction career to one of the most inspiring tailoring brands. You can find Louis here https://tinyurl.com/22m35t4h If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
7/18/202330 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP109: The Elegance of Menswear ft Loïc founder of Bienluienapris

The founder of Bienluienapris is by Loïc who is one of the most elegant dressed men that you would come across. This episode explores his dress sense and the elegance in menswear. Loïc knows what works and also what doesn't work, but at the same time, he is not afraid to wear what doesn't work! Join Loïc and myself on this elegant conversation about what is a elegant men dress sense and how he wears the clothes and turns them to elegant! You can find Loic here https://tinyurl.com/mrytm528 If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
7/11/202339 minutes, 7 seconds
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EP108: Thinking Outside The Box in Menswear ft Studio Arko Galih Richardson

This episode explores thinking outside the box, i.e., the world outside the normal way of thinking. Galih Richardson, the co-founder of Studio Arko, talks about his career in menswear and how he and his business partner are changing things outside the box. We discuss a lot of things that are on the bottom list or never on the list. There are serious conversations and funny ones too. Join me on an uplifting of truth and some of us creatives thinkers thinking outside the box. You can find Galih Richardson www.wearearko.com If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
7/4/202348 minutes, 34 seconds
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EP107: It's About Socks ft Ruby Chahal Founder of Rock + Ruby

About Socks episode exploring how this item is becoming one of the most important accessories in the world of menswear. There are socks that you wear and you don't think twice about, and there are socks the moment you open the package makes you smil, you wear them and really comfy amazing colours and design who am talking about Rock and Ruby Socks. Join Ruby and me in a conversation about how she began from a menswear career. Ruby talks about how and why she started this brand and how she developed the creative design side of the brand. As it all about socks, they really do make you smile once you receive a pair, and I can't say enough about the quality and how comfortable they are! You find Rock + Ruby here www.rockandruby.co.uk If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
6/27/202340 minutes, 21 seconds
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EP106: The Madras Check ft Prasan Shah founder of Original Madras Trading Company New York

Madras Check has a huge history in menswear. However, we all should know the story behind it if you don't have a read. So how is Madras check becoming known again cause it was in the past? Prasan Shah is taking the Madras Check on different levels. From all orginal in house dying the yarns, weaving, designing, producing its a different scale of quality and workmanship. Their craftsmanship, all based in India, has a unique story to be told, but at the same time, it's a brand that has a huge value to its original craftsmanship. Join Prasan and myself on this episode chat that I learnt a lot about the most famous cloth in menswear Original Madras Trading Company based in New York City from its heritage India Chennai. You can find Original Madras Trading Company NY here www.omtcnyc.com If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
6/20/202338 minutes, 26 seconds
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EP105: The UnderWear World of Menswear ft Hamilton & Hare Olivia Francis

Olivia Francis, the founder of Hamilton & Hare, is most well known for developing the most comfortable, stylish yet simple underwear and leisure wear for men. Olivia has established a very well-known brand in her craft. As a women in menswear, brand owner and a mother join me and Olivia on this conversation how she began and how much she went through in developing a brand on one the most essential clothing that lot of us kind of forgot about or we didn't think it needed to be revived! However, once you have a conversation with Olivia, you realise how this particular industry needs to be revived. Thanks to Olivia Francis for bringing menswear, the underwear world, and leisure wear to a different level. You can find Hamilton & Hare here www.hamiltonandhare.com If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
6/13/202341 minutes, 14 seconds
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EP104: Knowing About Menswear founder of Style & Direction ft Ethan M Wong

Ethan M Wong is known in menswear, the co-founder of the podcast Style and Direction has a chat with me about his understanding of menswear. Ethan and I discuss how and why he became interested in menswear. A very down to earth chat discussing all things about menswear from style, vintage, our voices, families especially our parents and the world of podcasting in menswear. You can find Ethan here www.alittlebitofrest.com If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
6/6/202353 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP103: The Embroider of Menswear ft Giulio Miglietta

In this episode, my conversation is with Giulio Miglietta's well-known Embroider in menswear. Giulio began started his business in 2016 and has established his name in menswear, working with well-known artists to brands. His life story, which I didn't mention, is a huge inspiration. Every part of his embroidery is well thought out, from developing the design to seeing the real work. His craftsmanship is at such a high standard, and his knowledge about his craft and the machines that he had searched for as they are hugle very rare. His work is truly special, inspirational, and hugely interesting. Join me in this conversation with Giulio, knowing about how he became one of the most talented, knowledgeable Embroider of Menswear. You can find Giulio here https://www.giuliomiglietta.com If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
5/30/202342 minutes, 56 seconds
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EP102: The Making of A Denim Master ft Mohsin Sajid

When you become a Master in your art, you go through things to become one. Mohsin, I would have to say, is a huge treasure for the UK in having someone who knows so much about Denim. Not only does he know about the design sides, but he also has a huge knowledge of the technical coming from Patter cutting to machinery to fabrics. His knowledge of the history on denim is something else you must listen cause on the Masters go that far to give back that kind of knowledge. You can find Mohsin here www.denimhistory.com www.endrime.com https://tinyurl.com/2p8he5nu If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
5/23/202342 minutes, 12 seconds
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EP101: Conversation about menSwear ft: Angelique Noire & Guillaume Bo

Here I am on my 101th episode and interviewing the most Stylish couple in menswear! Guillaume Bo is very well known in menswear, and so is his wife, Angelique Noire, who is a well-known model, but her style is very different from any other female models you see. Join me in a conversation with Angelique and Guillaume about all on classic menswear and how they are involved in menSwear, making a wave from for "Classic Menswear." They both bring a unique style of individuality that shows menswear on different level of STYLE Bravo! You can find Angelique Noire here https://shorturl.at/mrLY1 and Guillaume Bo here https://shorturl.at/fjstw If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
5/16/202346 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP100: menSwear by a Woman Podcast Thankyou From Me

An episode celebrating the "100" episode. I talked about the episodes of the guests and how the podcast has changed my view and made me learn more about menSwear even more. The struggles and obstacles that made me feel that it was worth it to actually words "Don't Fit In" was a huge blessing! Here's to the future and, more importantly, carrying on with the podcast 💛 Sarmilla.
5/9/202327 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP99: There's A Hat for Everyone ft Sierra & South Handmade Hats founder Matt Kitto

This episode I have a conversation with Matt Kitto, founder of Sierra & South Handmade Hats. I never knew how such craft is very limited, but at the same time, a hat makes such an entrance that it over takes clothing! Matt explains how this craftsmanship has very limited skilled people actually in the trade and how himself and others are trying to gain more awareness. As Matt says, "There's a Hat for Everyone," his totally right! I'm very intrigued in getting a hat now, but at some time, it will mean much more as I understand as there are only 3 people in the country that makes Hats the way Matt does! You can find Sierra & South Handmade Hats founder Matt Kitto here https://tinyurl.com/mwm6uuvx If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
5/2/202353 minutes, 17 seconds
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EP98: Sartorial from Bangladesh ft Dapper Bespoke founder Shezzane Mozumder

This episode I was totally thrilled to speak with Shezzane Mozumder, founder of Dapper Bespoke, based in Bangladesh in the capital of Dhaka. I was totally inspired by the craftsmanship. When I first saw the Dapper Bespoke and Shezzane images on Instagram, I was convinced it was either based in Italy or other parts of the world but never thought it was based in Bangladesh just shows how we have been convinced in thinking certain countries are only known for their Fast Fashion Factories only! How wrong was I! On this conversation Shezzane joins me in introducing how Sartorial is taking high steps in Bangladesh, how his father took the very first steps in introducing Sartorial way of dressing, how he himself became influenced into taking his steps from his father into the world of Sartorialist journey thriving extraordinaire heights and tasting the success in changing a generation. You can find Shezzane here https://tinyurl.com/ywhfzy9k If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
4/25/202354 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP97: Barnfield Customs Menswear ft Mark Warman The challenges of developing a brand

Last year, I recorded an episode with Mark Warman, the founder of Barnfield Customs, which was lost through technical issues. I decided to invite Mark to come and record again. Mark who's worked in digital marketing and had his own company in Marketing was not a stranger to entrepreneur, came up with an idea of reventing his grandfather army jacket, so he set on the journey in doing that. It was fascinating to chat with Mark, who doesn't come from a menswear background but has taken onboard the challenges that some of us know who are in the trade know how things work and of course the challenges and obstacles that we all face. After a year, I went back to talking to him, I found out how he developed and journeyed to get a jacket in the sense of a perfect functional product. But on going on the obstacles and challenges he went through, it was his 100% determination and passion for his brand. You can find Mark here https://www.barnfieldcustoms.com If you have any feedback or comments, please feel free to email me on [email protected]
4/18/202339 minutes, 22 seconds
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EP96: The Artistic Illustrator of Menswear ft Wesley Robinson

Illustration is an art that some of us, well, most of us have it in us. But when you become an artistic illustrator in menswear, it's a totally different level to the rest of the illustrators. Join me in a conversation with one of the well-known artistic illustrators in menswear Wesley Robinson of Wes Art, who has worked with many menswear brands. Wesley Illustration for Drakes is probably that stands out the most for me his illustrations are so different from the other menswear illustrators. The flare and style he has in his menswear illustrations are what I would say very artistic. You can find Wesley's work here shorturl.at/imwGL If you have any feedback back please email me on [email protected] .
4/11/202338 minutes, 9 seconds
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EP95: Striking A Pose in Menswear ft Richard Biedul

Well, there isn't always you get a chance to talk to one of the most well known model' s in menswear, but not only that Richard is so humble and so down to earth. Join Richard and I talking about modelling in menswear and how the industry i.e menswear is for newcomers and existing designers. Why is London not able to offer what other major fashion organisations are. As Richard explains, his future in menswear and how he is helping others as he becomes creative director and producer who ever is under is wing you will definitely Strike the most amazing Pose. You can find Richard Biedul here https://www.richardbiedul.com you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
4/4/202347 minutes, 10 seconds
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Tailoring, Sportswear & Building a Menswear Brand ft Fred F.E Castleberry

This episode my conversation is with Fred Castleberry, the founder of F.E Castleberry in New York City. The conversation starts with talking about tailoring within using elements of sportswear. F.E. Castleberry is one of the menswear labels that caught my eye with its colours and textiles, and of course, the tailoring. Fred, in honesty, talks about how it is hard to create a brand. I think he was the only designer to say the truth, and I appreciate his honesty. Join myself and Fred on a conversation about tailoring, Sportswear, and how it really is like building a brand. You can find F.E Castleberry here www.fecastleberry.com If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email [email protected]
3/28/202339 minutes, 55 seconds
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Season 4 The Style season

Join me on this short podcast where I be talking about the new season 4 and what this season about menswear style is going to be about. This season is a collaboration with Nigel Cleaver who writes for Crocket & Jones journal. Nigel and I will be in conversation about Men's Style one my favourite subject. It's any all ear opening in what we both discover what Style and History of menswear and who has been in the fame of menswear style even in this decade. If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email [email protected]
5/10/202214 minutes, 26 seconds
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Welcome to menSwear by a Woman

A brand new series of podcasts looking at the role of Women in the menswear industry.
2/24/20211 minute, 1 second