menSwear by a Woman

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 Ar...

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 Men...

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...

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...

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 ho...

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 stori...

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 hims...

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 wh...

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 C...

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,...

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 conversati...

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 wea...

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...

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...

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 bas...

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...

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...

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 craftsmans...

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 list...

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...

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.

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...

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 bee...

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 f...

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 st...