menSwear by a Woman

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...

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...

Family means everything no matter if your in menswear or fashion or any kind of business. C.P Company began by Massimo Osti who was not just a designer but also an inventor. C.P Company has invented clothing from generations to generations would appreciate every part. This episode I was very fortunate to be able to chat with Lorenzo Osti who is the president of C.P Company but also the Son. Join m...

This is probably one of the most entertaining episodes I've done so far. Leanne Cloudsdale, who's a Communication and Brand strategist, has worked with many menswear brands. I really find her reels with Universal Works, which is very entertaining, but at the same time, she totally understands how to communicate in menswear and tells the brand story that you engaged in the life of the brand. Join L...

Zak Timol is a creative director in menswear and has an eye that makes his style for menswear very unique. This episode Zak and O have conversations about menswear, of course, but also how South Asian are changing menswear and how his influence from seeing his parents and grandparents has given his sight in Directing Menswear. You can find Zak Timol here https://t.ly/AVK7H If you have any feedback...

Oliver Spencer is very well known in the menswear brand, but it all began with the actual Oliver Spencer who had this drive to succeed in menswear, and he has. It was an episode recorded last year, and finally, with major technical hiccups, I was apprently able to upload it. Join Oliver and myself talking about menswear, his way into Menswear the ups and downs we also talk about dyslexia and how i...

It's always inspiring to hear how people end up in Menswear seeking their own path without knowing anyone in the trade. Steve becomes his own master in doing things his own way. Join me in a conversation with Steve Gonzalez in NYC who's a digital contentor and creative director in menswear, where I find out the reason why and how he found his way, and how he is shaping menswear for the world to se...

It's an episode that I've been waiting to do for some time, and as I set out this podcast in beginning I wanted to tell everyone how difficult it has been and only person came into say " I know what you're saying cause I've done the same" and that is Andrew Ibi. Andrew is a designer, mentor, and educator. has many talents in the way he has used to conquer into this trade. A very humble and straigh...

Education is important, and some of us came from studying menswear as a form of degree or some sort to get a taste of the industry or more to show our creativity. Andrew Groves isn't just a lecturer but a professor from Westminster University London, also the founder of Menswear Archive. Andrew has worked for many established designers had his own label so you could say he has done alot and is ver...

Join me on this episode on The World of Menswear with Habilitate founder Theo Coetzer. Exploring behind the scenes of Habilitate how Theo has made his blog into where menswear has taken centre stage as The World of Menswear exploring clothing and most of all how to wear and how not to wear, importantly comfort is a huge factor on Habilitate. Join me and Theo on this episode chatting about the clot...

John Michael is a very established photographer in New York. This episode explores how John got into photographer. What clicks his creative mind when taking photographers from the cluck of an eye, either in menswear and other surroundings his around. Join John and myself on episode exploring the nature behind creative minds and the art of a Click of an eye. You can find more of John's photography...

This episode is based on the taste of menSwear a conversation with Mitchell Moss, founder of Menswear Musing. We chat about how menSwear is changing and how Mitchell is helping & advising how to wear certain ways of menSwear. Join Mitchell and myself all the way across the pond on conversation about how to muse in menSwear. https://www.menswearmusings.com/ If you have any feedback or would like to...

Christopher Modoo is well known in menswear, especially in the classic areas of menswear. From a career in menSwear Christopher has done very well. From merchandiser, sales staff, buyer to ranger builder, and a stylist, you could say his knowledge of menswear is at high level, but is education of menswear really needed to be a success? Join Christopher and myself on conversation about careers to e...

The first episode of 2023 has been a challenge from 2022, trying to get Lou on to talk about his "menSwear" on the podcast and by it's been worth the wait. Lou is a barber, but a barber you would come across with a very unique menswear style. From vintage clothing that he wears with the twist of tattoos, Lou has this amazing knowledge of menswear and is totally aware of how menswear is to him and...

Ruby Slevin and Rocco Tullio, founder of Banshee of Savile Row, is a magnificent tailoring house called Banshee of Savile Row the first bespoke tailoring for women only. Join Ruby, Rocco, and myself in talking about how it all began from Ireland to London and how they are surely giving women the choice of tailoring worldwide. You can find Banshee here https://bansheeofsavilerow.com If you have any...

The GoodNeighbour Shop Sustainable menswear brand founder John Brigh joins me on this episode . A brand that makes sure the quality and quantity are all at the level of sustainability. His idea of menswear very much comes across geniune in making sure the brand as a local pop ups around London in selling his menswear. An independent brand with a huge way of giving towards menswear. Join John and m...

Vintage clothing has a massive market especially in menswear. Worne on the other hand is selling vintage army, workwear and denim which majority of us love who are in menswear call us vintage geek. Worne vintage founder Ted Allott joins me in a light conversation about Vintage clothing in menswear that is army, navy, workwear and denim. His love for made in the USA, how he began and where vintage...

Robin Carlo and Robin Todde founders of Lennertson shoes built to last. As friends over 20 years they began this journey in finding a way in making sure the shoe or boot are built to last. From creating, designing to craftsmanship nothing is impossible if you have a vision and passionate about your art. Join me and Robin from Belgium on conversation about creativity, business and of course Lennert...

Leigh Montague has always been a menswear designer her children's wear has influence of menswear as workwear. Leigh is also a mum to two beautiful young children and also runs her business. Leigh has this eye that as we say in menswear you can never leave menswear it always is with you. Join Leigh and myself on a conversation about how things have to change to be much fairer all round for the envi...

Harriet Saywood the founder of Saywood Studio began this journey two years ago with in mind to change the industry. Slow sustainable menswear as well as her womenswear too. Join Harriet and myself where we discuss about slow sustainable menswear and what the sayings are for slow fashion and independent brands. Saywood Studio has very promising grounds saying for a sustainable menswear brand. You c...

It takes an experience explore to become a master of there art or craftsmanship and thats what Matthew Hranek founder of William Brown Project magazine known as WM Brown Project which explores drink, food, travel and of course menswear. Join Matthew and myself on a conversation about menswear and how he became from a photographer which he still is to a founder to one of the most exclusive menswear...

Harsh Agarwal is the founder of Harago textile designs for menswear. He began the journey on humble beginnings. As a Economics student he wanted to do something more meaningful. So he began his journey in a great understanding for sustainable and Indian craftsmanship by the most talented artisans in India. At the moment Harago is in Matches store London. Join Harsh and myself on conversation about...

Jo Rees is a dyslexia specialist who covers and has done numerous studies about dyslexia that she has her own foundation in helping schools for special needs. Jo herself is also Dyslexic which she was diagnosed in her adulthood. As you all know that I myself am Dyslexic I wanted to give a bit of insight in how dyslexia is mapped out in this big world. But what does this do for menSwear. Well alot...

Malloch's founder Chris Chasseaud has become one of the most known knitwear brands in menswear of today. Malloch's uses craftsmanship from the traditional times and most talented artisans that are very little around in Hawick Scotland. Join Chris and myself talking about knitwear and also Dyslexia which we both share and how we overcome the stereo types . You can find Malloch's here https://malloc...

Sam Goates founder of Woven In The Bone where she began her weaving business in Scotland has over 25 years experience in weaving and developing the most amazing fabrics with the most gorgeous colours. Join Sam and myself talking about colours, textile, how she began and most of all how Sam just has this passion for her art. In my eyes she's a true Artisan in the world of textiles. You can find Wov...