

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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Jul 26, 2022 • 35min
The Style Guru ft Nick Wooster
Nick Wooster does not require an introduction to menSwear. I was totally excited having Nick on the podcast talking about how he began in menswear. I've seen Nick's images of his immaculate amazing style but always wondered if I only could speak to him about it as they say where there is a will there is way and so it happened! Join Nick and myself on a conversation about Style and how menSwear is nowadays from upcoming brands to the established ones. You can find Nick Wooster here https://instagram.com/nickwooster?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

Jul 20, 2022 • 44min
The Stylish Illustrator ft Simon Mcaleese
Style in menswear is a huge thing but at the sametime style in illustration is also huge well it's becoming more huge. Simon Mcaleese illustrations are stylish individual Characters in menswear that have recognition from menswear brands but at the sametime these characters that he draws are some of well known stylish people in menswear. Simon's illustrations are fun and at the sametime very liveable and not forgetting amazing! Join Simon and myself on a conversation about illustrations and how important it is to develop your own handwriting in illustrations for menSwear. You can see more of Simon's work here https://instagram.com/deliberateindifference?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

Jul 12, 2022 • 46min
Born with Style ft Paul Stafford
Paul Stafford has this very unique style that not only can I see it but we all see it. Paul is professional and well known hairdresser but at sametime his dress sense is immaculate stylish, was Paul born with Style well I think he was! Paul makes you realise Style is something that you can adapt from however young you are. Your own self style you can learn from it and at the sametime it teaches you about things. In this episode join Paul and myself on a conversation about how what style means and how style is seen in the youth culture today why has Style being so important to him and to us all. I think Paul Stafford style is very unique in sense that you can't stop admiring some people who are just born with Style. You can find Paul Stafford here https://instagram.com/paulstafford1?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

Jul 5, 2022 • 56min
Style of The Artisans ft Benedict Browne
Benedict Browne has worked with many well known menswear brands in developing the style story of each brand and craftsmanship in recognition of artisans. His vision of looks and style and writing takes you a journey in finding the voices of the brands. Join Benedict and myself on conversation about Style of the Artisans how he developes and begins the creative side of Style. You can find Benedict Browne here https://www.benedictbrowne.com/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Jun 28, 2022 • 54min
Classic Style ft Gurj Sohanpal
When you think about Classic style nowadays you have a feeling that Classics means no trainers no denim and so on but I think you have to rethink as Gurj is taking us through the Classic menSwear totally a different way. Where he introducing certain elements of menswear that would not dare be seen as Classic, somehow that's what individual style is all about having no rules! Join Gurj and myself how we discuss A Classic Style, how he began on this journey, what is in what should never come back, we also discuss about race the future of menswear and most all how he became one the most well known Classic dressed. You can find Gurj Sohanpal here https://singhgentry.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

Jun 21, 2022 • 39min
Styling the way in menSwear ft Erik Mannby
Style in menswear has always been far important then any other form of menswear but when you come across someone who knows his style so well and does it so well it has to be Erik Mannby. I’ve been following and looking at Erik style way before doing the podcast and I honestly can say I don’t think Erik has ever had a day that his natural style has been wrong! Join Erik and myself about Style, Classic menswear, jeans and the future of style in menswear. You can find Erik here https://instagram.com/erikmannby?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

Jun 14, 2022 • 47min
Styling It Up ft Mark Large
Mark Large has this unique style that you think he was naturally born with it in his case he was I would say! I find Mark very inspirational in menswear at the same time Mark is such a humble guy I was very grateful to interview him. Join Mark and myself on conversation about His style and the decades that he has try to adapt into making is style from. You can see Mark amazing style here https://www.instagram.com/1lrg/?hl=en If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Jun 7, 2022 • 53min
The Styles of Actors from Holly to Bolly to PineWood ft Nigel Cleaver
The last episode of the Collaboration where Nigel and myself talk about actors from Hollywood to Bollywood and Pinewood in other words how actors like Cary Grant (American) to Shammi Kapoor (Indian) to Stewart Granger (British) and many others that we talk about all had the most elegant, sophisticated style but yet very individuals. Join me on one of my favourite topics with Nigel about the famous actors who have given menswear a huge block. You can find Nigel Cleaver here https://instagram.com/ignoreatyourperil If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

May 24, 2022 • 46min
Style by Legend Sportsmen Collaboration Episode Ft Nigel Cleaver
Sportswear has made a huge influence in menswear from polo, cricket, tennis to rugby and may others. Nowadays sportswear use’s the highest technology fabrics for the functional side of Sports. How did certain sportswear become the iconic items of mens fashion throughout the decades. Join me and Nigel Cleaver on chat about how Sportswear become so Stylish that even today we still refer to. You can find Nigel Cleaver here https://instagram.com/ignoreatyourperil If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

May 17, 2022 • 52min
Kings of Kings Style, collaboration with Nigel Cleaver @ignoreatyourperil
Season 4 a collaboration Episodes with Nigel Cleaver @ignoreatyourperil who writes for well known menswear labels like Crockett & Jones, Private White VC, Italist and many more others. I was so grateful that Nigel said yes to this collaboration and when we discussed about what we should talk about as Stylish as Nigel is Style in menSwear always outlives Fashion in menSwear. So this whole season 4 is dedicated to "STYLE" and the history of men and women in menSwear who even today we refer back to created Style History. Join Nigel and myself in talking about The Kings of Kings Style where we talk about King Edward VIII, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, Queen Elizabeth II and Maharani Gayatri Devi. How the Kings changed and were trend setters but also how Queen Elizabeth & Maharani Gayatri Devi going against royal protocols in wearing men's suits. A very ear opening episode of history of Style. You can find Nigel Cleaver here https://instagram.com/ignoreatyourperil If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com