Nick Johannessen

Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.

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Garmology is a podcast about our clothes, old and new, how they are made, and the impact they have, from a perspective of making, buying, wearing, collecting, evaluating and appreciating. With interesting guests, the aim is to provide a non-fashion view of the world of our clothes. Expect plenty of opinions! Garmology is made by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/garmologyGarmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.

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Nick Johannessen

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Influences and where we find them - with Nick and Shaun 02.06.2020 42:14

Pretty much everything we do is influenced by what is around us and what has gone before us. Here is another rambling chat with Shaun and Nick, including a parasol that keeps toppling over and references to various subcultures. Shaun is @these_rough_notes on Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Ni...

A guide to taking care of your shoes - with Miguel of Marcus De Shoes 31.05.2020 1:00:27

In this episode, my guest is Miguel de Almeida, owner and creative director of British footwear brand Marcus de Shoes. Miguel takes me through the necessary and vital steps in keeping your quality footwear in good shape, so it can be enjoyed and used for its full potential lifespan. It's both less involved and more involved than you might think, but at the end of the day, with quite little effort,...

Why do some brands become favorites? - with Nick & Dachi 24.05.2020 52:39

S00E06: In this episode, my co-host is my friend Dachi from Brighton and we enjoy a Sunday morning chat about brands that find favour with us, and why that is so. We ruminate upon what may make a brand interesting and whether a designer working on his own may be more interesting creatively than design by committee. Dachi is Rugged_Frills on Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , t...

Where does the value of clothing lie? - with Nick & Dachi 21.05.2020 44:40

In this episode, my co-host is my friend Dachi from Brighton and we talk about the various ways we look at the value of clothes and heritage, vintage and reproduction clothing. Is there a valid point to reproducing items that are still widely available? Dachi is Rugged_Frills on Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instag...

Life as a Harris Tweed weaver - with Rebecca Hutton 21.05.2020 32:12

Please note: This episode has technical issues and is superseded by S2:E5. It remains here for posterity! In this episode, I talk tweed with Rebecca Hutton, an independent weaver of Harris Tweed on the Isle of Harris on the Hebridean Isles off the coast of Scotland. We talk about the history and social significance of the tweed, what it entails to be an independent weaver and what the future of Ha...

Jacket design principles - with Nick Hussey of FRAHM jackets 21.05.2020 32:26

In this episode, I talk with Nick Hussey of FRAHM Jackets about his philosophy when it comes to designing garments for his brand. We talk about jacket design, the influence of classic jackets, what needs a jacket needs to fill and more. Nick Hussey is FRAHMjacket / frahmjacket.com Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You...

Is "buy better, buy less" sensible or a marketing trick? - with Nick & Shaun 21.05.2020 40:17

In this episode, my co-host is my friend Shaun from Glasgow and we talk buying decent clothes, getting value for money, at what price point you might find "peak value" and why "buy better, buy less" may not be entirely sensible. Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Gar...

Heritage, provenance and where things are made - with Nick & Shaun 21.05.2020 36:44

In this episode, my co-host is my friend Shaun from Glasgow and we talk about heritage, provenance and branding. Where are things made, what is the brand history and does it really matter? Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is...