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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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. -
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!
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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. -
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
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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
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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
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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.
- Visa fler