

menSwear by a Woman
menSwear by a Woman
A podcast exploring menSwear from a woman's perspective. Join me as I speak to a huge range of people from within the industry. From brand owners to designers and entrepreneurs. I will also be sharing my own experiences within the menSwear universe as well as hearing about other people’s journeys. The highs and lows and everything in between. Exploring diversity, equality, creativity and struggles. Ultimately questioning whether women are changing and challenging menswear or is it still a male dominated universe. Is there a seat for women at the table? Let’s find out...Sarmilla
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Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 13min
Menswear ft Christopher Modoo
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 education and what does it mean in menSwear? You can find Christopher Modoo here https://instagram.com/chrismodoo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Jan 3, 2023 • 44min
The One and Only ft Lou Christou
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 can teach us about Vintage menswear. Join Lou and myself in a conversation about vintage, which time of menswear is important time to him and how menswear is becoming. You can find Lou here https://instagram.com/london_boy_lou?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Dec 27, 2022 • 40min
Ireland to London ft Banshee of Savile Row, Ruby & Rocco
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 feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Dec 20, 2022 • 40min
The Good Neighbour of Menswear ft John Bright
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 myself talking about the way he began and what the future is for travelling around the community as neighbouring around the city . You can find The Good Neighbour shop here https://thegoodneighbourshop.com/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Dec 13, 2022 • 54min
Wear to be Worne ft Ted Allott
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 clothing is and will be going. You can find Worne here https://www.wornelondon.com/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Dec 6, 2022 • 49min
Let's walk with Lennertson shoes ft Robin Carlo
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 Lennertsons. You can find Lennertsons here https://www.lennertson.com/en/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Nov 29, 2022 • 44min
Always a menswear designer ft Leigh Montague from Monty & Co
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 environment as well as the inner environment. Having designers like Leigh who totally understands the barriers on inner environment I have no doubt with designers like Leigh there is change but for a positive outlook! You can find Leigh here https://www.montyandco.com/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Nov 22, 2022 • 50min
Menswear Sayings ft Saywood Studio
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 can find Saywood Studio here https://saywoodstudio.co.uk/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Nov 15, 2022 • 43min
The Master of Menswear Magazines ft Matthew Hranek
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 magazine. You can find WM Brown Project here https://www.thewilliambrownproject.com/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Nov 8, 2022 • 26min
From Economics to menSwear ft Harago 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 his humble journey. You can find Harago menswear here https://instagram.com/harago__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com