Thomas Griffin

My Own Garms

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/myowngarms/subscribe M.O.G. is a podcast about clothes. In each ep Thomas Griffin speaks to a person who has an interesting relationship with the garms they wear. Paris, London, New York, Milan - we’re here for all of that. But what we really want to know is what coat you had in year 10 at high school, which pair of socks you’re most emotionally bonded to, and which pair of your dad’s trainers you reckon you could actually get away with wearingThis is My Own Garms, the pod where we talk about the garments that have shaped us🏷️ Fas...

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Thomas Griffin

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Oct 5, 2025

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My Own Garms: Live at Topologie with Lawrence Midwood, David Keyte, Cara Hayward and Nectar Woode 05.10.2025

What’s happening pals. Got a special bonus episode for you here, recorded live at Topologie’s flagship store in Covent Garden. Topologie are a French brand that take inspiration from climbing culture, creating modular bags, phone slings and accessories that balance function and design. They asked me to come down and host a live My Own Garms session with a few brilliant guests to talk about creativ...

Dan Sandison’s Stolen CDG Shirt, Losing His Fave Hat & Five-A-Side Fits | Fit Pic Breakdown 10.04.2025

In this Fit Pic Breakdown mini-episode, Dan Sandison takes us through three looks that mean a lot to him — from childhood nostalgia to Sunday league steeze. We cover: – His first Liverpool shirt bought from a portacabin at Anfield– The vintage Comme des Garçons jacket he stole from his wife– The Pop Trading cap he still grieves– And the five-a-side fit that launched a grassroots football movement...

Dan Sandison on Scouse Futurism, Footy Boots & Klopp’s Liverpudlian Glow-Up | My Own Garms 08.04.2025

On this episode I’m talking with Dan Sandison. Dan’s a big footy fan who has worked in and around the sport for the last couple of decades. His work has often intersected with the clothing industry and his latest role is with eco-friendly football boot brand Sokito. I’ve only met Dan once before but have always admired his writing, content and outlook on footy and fashion. I’m buzzing to have him...

Nike Caps, Versace Shades, Digging Fits & A Cold Wall Trench Coat – Seb from GFV's Fit Pic Breakdown 03.04.2025

In this *Fit Pic Breakdown* mini episode, Seb from Gone Fishing Vintage walks us through some of his favourite looks, from vintage Manchester United kits to sourcing rare Italian pieces in Naples. We get into: – Why the Cold Wall trench was “hard” even if he didn’t choose it – His chain from his mum that hasn’t left his neck in 11 years – The origin of the *Gone Fishing* name – A fit that channels...

Gone Fishing Vintage: Seb Dixon on Building a Cult Shop, Sourcing Stone Island in Italy & Manc Style 01.04.2025

On this week’s episode, I’m chatting to Seb Dixon from Gone Fishing Vintage. Gone Fishing sells tons of nice stuff, specialising in vintage Italian designer clothes. If you’ve ever walked down Oldham Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, you’ve probably seen it. Seb’s a top fella with a proper passion and care for what he does and I’m buzzing for you lot to hear more about Gone Fishing and wher...

Stone Island, Depop & Day-One Supreme: Vinnie from Sneaker Pharm's Fit Pic Breakdown 27.03.2025

In this Fit Pic Breakdown Bonus Episode, Vinnie from Sneaker Pharm walks us through the evolution of his style — from early Depop digs and Stone Island obsessions to Norbit jackets and GH Bass penny loafers outside his own Manchester store. We get nostalgic over early 2010s techwear, Chinatown, Instagram filters, and a 1990s triple-denim childhood fit that still bangs today. Vinnie reflects on the...

Restoring More Than Shoes: Vinnie Tao from Sneaker Pharm & the Punk Ethos of Repair 25.03.2025

On this weeks episode, I’m sitting down with footwear wizard Vinnie Tao from Sneaker Pharm. Vinnie loves shoes. Restoring them, tweaking them, Frankensteining em. Anything that’ll give them a longer, better or more loved life. He’s an appreciator of great design and the value that can create in an object and I’m buzzing to chat to him about his combined love of footwear culture and sustainability....

Issey Miyake, Abayas and Nike Sweats: Alina Akbar's Fit Pic Breakdown 20.03.2025

In Alina's Fit Pic Breakdown, we sit down to dissect three of her most iconic looks. From climbing a mountain in all-terrain Crocs to rocking Casablanca in the Peak District, Alina shares the stories behind her outfits and how fashion, culture, and heritage shape her personal style.📸 Outfit Breakdown:🔥 Fit Pic 1: Climbing a mountain in Saudi Arabia in Issey Miyake pleats, an abaya from White...

Alina Akbar (Lean0161): Fashion, Film, Fabrics & Identity – My Own Garms Podcast 18.03.2025

On this week's ep, I’m chatting to auteur  Alina Akbar , aka  Lean0161 . Alina is an artist from the North West of England. She documents her life and community using photography and filmmaking, AND she also dresses sick. Loads of well-chosen sports and terrace wear worn in really interesting ways, which all, in turn, add to her own sense of story. I’m buzzing for you lot to hear about Alina’s sto...

Evisu, CP Company & Wu-Tang Tees – Jojo's Fit Pic Breakdown 13.03.2025

In this episode of  Fit Pic Breakdown , we sit down with  JoJo Elgarice  of  Rag Parade Sheffield  to dive into three of his most memorable outfits. From rocking  Evisu jeans  as a teen to styling  CP Company’s Mille Miglia jacket , to meeting UK hip-hop legend  Skinnyman , JoJo takes us through his  fashion evolution . 👕  Outfit Breakdown: 🔥  Look 1:  Teenage JoJo in  Evisu & vintage finds...

Jojo Elgarice - Rag Parade: The Buzz of Vintage Hunting, Fashion Stories & John Lennon's Lost Cape 11.03.2025

Now then!! What’s happening? What’s good? This week, I’m chatting to JoJo Elgarice. Steel City’s foremost flogger of rare and vintage garms.  JoJo’s shop Rag Parade sells a really broad range of gear with a real singularity of vision. To buy and sell really nice things. I met JoJo for about 15 seconds when I was leathered at vintage fair in Stoke Newington a few weeks ago but I’ve been drooling ov...

Lettie Pattinson (The Design Studio Hawarden) breaks down her fit pics feat. her own TDS Faux Fur Bombers, thrift shop sunnies, bum bags, childhood duvet covers, camo caps and reworked hippy trousers 06.03.2025

Lettie Pattinson from The Design Studio Hawarden breaks down some fit pics featuring her own TDS Faux Fur Bombers, thrift shop sunnies, bum bags, childhood duvet covers, camo caps and reworked hippy trousers If you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on Spotify Get at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we’re @myowngarms everywhe...

Lettie Pattinson from TDS on Faux Fur Bombers, Fashion Design as Therapy, Sourcing Deadstock Fabrics, Working With Her Mum and Shipping One Off Northern British Designs to Japanese Consumers 04.03.2025

On this ep, I’m sitting down with Lettie Pattinson, one half of the mother / daughter duo behind TDS - The Design Studio Hawarden. They make absolutely stunning, one of a kind pieces from recycled and dead stock material and the brand has sustainability hardwired into its ethos. We’re gonna see where her influences and philosophy have grown from and how the brand has changed over the first ten yea...

Joe Donovan's Fit Pic Breakdown - Stone Island, Levi's, Boneville, Gazelles, American Pool-Wear 27.02.2025

Joe Donovan from Blossoms breaks down some historic fit pics on the My Own Garms podcastIf you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on Spotify Get at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we’re @myowngarms everywhereIf you wanna support us with a little donation head to patron.com/myowngarms If you want to advertise with us, slide i...

Joe Donovan from Blossoms on Bandmate Outfits, Stockport Mosher Shops, Working in Tailoring, Haglöfs, Stone Island at Festivals, Thrifting On Tour and Dressing For Your Body 25.02.2025

Yes my mates. What’s happening with you lot...? On this weeks ep, I’m chatting with Joe Donovan from Blossoms. Joe’s a top bloke who loves his clothes and all the culture that surrounds them. I went to watch him play on the latest tour and was absolutely blown away by the show and the reception they got from the fans. As well as being a mint drummer, Joe’s got a bit of a professional history with...

Charlie Cooper - Fit Pic Breakdown - French Workwear, St. Laurent, Farlows, Fera, Sin-Eater, Tamoshanter 20.02.2025

Charlie Cooper breaks down some historic fit pics on My Own Garms If you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on SpotifyGet at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we’re @myowngarms everywhereIf you wanna support us with a little donation head to https://www.patreon.com/MyOwnGarmsIf you want to advertise with us, slide into the DMs...

Charlie Cooper on Kurtan's Wardrobe, Fishing Gear, Charity Shops and How Modelling Helped Him in This Country 18.02.2025

What’s happening pals. Soz it’s been ages since the last episodes but we’ve got an absolute banger for you today. I’ve been down to Gloucestershire to have a chat with actor and lovely bloke Charlie Cooper. I briefly met Charlie at a Waterstones in Bath about 7 years ago and loads has happened since then; massive films, being a dad, T.V. documentary series and Fulham FC have been up, down, and bac...

Palace, Adidas, Merch, Reebok Work Out, Wayfairers and Nu-Rave - Fit Pic Breakdown with Murkage Dave 09.05.2024

Murkage Dave breaks down some fit pics for us. If you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on SpotifyGet at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we’re @myowngarms everywhereIf you wanna support us with a little donation head to https://www.patreon.com/MyOwnGarmsIf you want to advertise with us, slide into the DMs. We’ll have a chat...

Murkage Dave on Garms, London, St. Pauli, Clarks Wallabees and Shottin Airmax to the Shottas 07.05.2024

Last one of series three today and this week I’m chatting with Murkage Dave. Dave’s a musician from East London. I first met Dave when he was putting on dances in Manchester in the early 2000s just before his beard became fully majestic. He’s a total legend of a bloke and if you can go and see him do a live show, then you’ll be in for an absolute treat. He’s always looked a million dollars and I’m...

Fit Pic Breakdown w/ Kian Patel - Gander Gander, Off White, Nike Air Max 95, Gorpcore, Festival Fits, Goretex 02.05.2024

Kian Patel from AllTerrain95 breaks down some fit pics for us. If you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on Spotify Get at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we’re @myowngarms everywhere If you wanna support us with a little donation head to https://www.patreon.com/MyOwnGarms If you want to advertise with us, slide into the DMs...

Kian Patel - AT95 - All Terrain Outdoor Fashion Communities and Working For Your Fave Football Team 30.04.2024

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with my mate Kian Patel from the AllTerrain95 collective. Kian’s deeply immersed in the world of clothes, creating visual content and real life experiences for a diverse client list and audience. He’s worked with the likes of Merrell, Barbour, Columbia, Size, Manchester United, Gander Gander, Purple Mountain Observatory and loads of others. I’ve known Kian for a wh...

Ibiza Tees, Grandpacore, Bound, Uniqlo, Reebok, UN:IK - Fit Pic breakdown w/ Jake Messer 25.04.2024

Jake Messer from Bound and UN:IK clothing breaks down some fit pics for us. https://wearebound.co.uk https://www.unikclothing.co.uk If you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on Spotify Get at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we’re @myowngarms everywhere If you wanna support us with a little donation head to https://www.patreo...

Bound and UN:IK clothing owner Jake Messer on Indie Brands, Skream, Arctic Monkeys and Manchester 23.04.2024

This week I’m chatting to Jake Messer. Founder of Bound and UN:IK Clothing. Jake’s been blazing trails in the clothing industry for about a decade now. I love how he takes a D.I.Y. approach to making real high-quality, wearable garments, championing graphic artists and collaborators as he goes. He’s a top lad with real solid graft ethic and I can’t wait to hear his clothing stories and dig down in...

Fringe Jackets, Cowboy Hats, Jane Birkin, Charity Shop Finds - Fit Pic breakdown w/ Mia MadSeventies 18.04.2024

Mia Williams from MadSeventies breaks down some fit pics for us. If you love this ep then drop us a comment on YouTube, a review on Apple Podcasts, or a comment on Spotify Get at us on the socials and let us know what you thought, we’re @myowngarms everywhere If you wanna support us with a little donation head to Patreon.com/myowngarms If you want to advertise with us, slide into the DMs. We’ll ha...

Selling Vintage, Thrifting and Sustainability with Mia Madseventies 16.04.2024

On this ep, we’re chatting with Mia Williams from the 70s inspired fashion brand MadSeventies . Mia does it properly. Everything about her exudes 70s cool and her forward-looking, eco-friendly takes on nostalgia have been turning heads and adorning the chicest shoulders in music and showbiz for the best part of a decade. Providing a mixture of vintage and reworked pieces, originally through her me...

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