

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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Oct 22, 2024 • 6min
EP173: Update From menSwear by a Woman to you all
It's an update from us to you. We will be back on the 5th November. We have amazing guest line up from menSwear community I can't wait to introduce and record the episode. Thankyou once again for all the support throughout the journey that you all joined with us... Sarmilla

Oct 15, 2024 • 42min
EP172: The Centre of Menswear Universal Works ft David Keyte
Today's episode in having a conversation with one of the most well known menswear brands that feels like the centre of universe of menswear Universal Works.
To David Universal Works is just his very huge wardrobe that has influenced many of us around the globe but on the other hand has it all been a challenge they both faced within creating and how does it all work within from the creative side to business side the reality.
Join David and myself talking about how David and Stephanie began their journey in creating one of the most fascinating creative brands in menswear.
You can find Universal Works here www.universalworks.co.uk

Oct 8, 2024 • 29min
EP171: Part 2 Exclusive Interview with Fred Perry Managing Director Richard Gilmore
Part 2: Fred Perry, Iconic Wimbledon Champion. From 1952 until today his famous polo shirt has remained one of the most recognised single pieces of men’s clothing. From Paul Weller, Terry from The Specials, Blur, JFK this most iconic brand was and has been worn by many influential people. Was Fred a marketer, inventor, designer, entrepreneur or a sportsman? Of course he was all of these. The passion he had for what he did from sports to creating was inspiring and when he created the Laurel Wreath his legacy was cemented. Join me as I talk on location in London with Richard Gilmore, the MD of Fred Perry as he explains all about the brand, the vision, the designs and most of all Fred Perry himself…Oh and why it all comes back to Tennis…

Oct 1, 2024 • 24min
EP171: Exclusive Interview with Fred Perry Managing Director Richard Gilmore
Fred Perry, Iconic Wimbledon Champion. From 1952 until today his famous polo shirt has remained one of the most recognised single pieces of men’s clothing. From Paul Weller, Terry from The Specials, Blur, JFK this most iconic brand was and has been worn by many influential people. Was Fred a marketer, inventor, designer, entrepreneur or a sportsman? Of course he was all of these. The passion he had for what he did from sports to creating was inspiring and when he created the Laurel Wreath his legacy was cemented. Join me as I talk on location in London with Richard Gilmore, the MD of Fred Perry as he explains all about the brand, the vision, the designs and most of all Fred Perry himself…Oh and why it all comes back to Tennis…

Sep 24, 2024 • 45min
EP170: By The Oak ft Naz Bileydi Yenigun
By The Oak is based in Turkey and to tell you the truth I really was looking forward to doing this recording with Naz Bileydi Yenigun, co-founder of By The Oak (with her brother). Join Naz and myself in this intriguing conversation about menswear in Turkey and how they've both faced challenges growing the brand from their family home. A very intriguing and heart felt story. You can find By The Oak here www.bytheoak.com
Today's episode host and research was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J

Sep 17, 2024 • 43min
EP169: A Shirt Is Not Just A Shirt ft 100 Hands - Varvara & Akshat
Today's episode is with Akshat and Varvara the founders of 100 Hands Handmade Shirts based in Amsterdam.
Akshat has a hertiage background from family who are in textiles in India both come from a background of investment bankers who have turned their hands to a trade with the most talented artisans craftsman based in India who have these exceptional tailors in the art of bespoke. Join Akshat & Varvara and myself on a conversation in how 100 Hands have become one the most prestigious center of mens bespoke shirts in this trade who have made their name throughout within the menswear industry. After talking with them both you totally understand how 100 Hands shirt is not just a shirt. You can find 100 Hands here www.100hands.nl
Today episode was hosted, presented and researched by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Sep 10, 2024 • 41min
EP168: Chatting With Simswear ft Billy Sims-Hilditch
Today’s episode is with Billy Sims Hilditch founder of Sims Wear using best natural fibre. Billy is also very much into "make it well and make it last".
Billy is very much into making things in using British Manufacturing and the future of British Manufacturing maybe saved by smaller independent brands.
Join me on this delightful conversation with Billy and how and why he began a menswear brand.
You can find Sims Wear here www.simswear.com
Today's episode was host and researched by Sarmilla and music by Charles J.

Sep 3, 2024 • 54min
EP167: The Impeccable Hawkwood Mercantile ft Richard Illingworth
Today's episode is with one of my favourite brands in menswear, Hawkwood Mercantile and features founder Richard Illingworth. Richard has had quite a journey with his brand from developing design, functionality and quality to make the brand impeccable. Join Richard and myself in a conversation about how it all begin with him and his brand and how he made sure the quality isn't just in his product but also with those who make this possible.
You can find Hawkwood Mercantile www.hawkwoodmercantile.com
Today's episode hosted, research, edited by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.
https://www.patreon.com/menSwearbyAWomanpodcast

Aug 27, 2024 • 45min
EP166: 100% Vegan Trainers or Sneakers Puraai ft Emiliano Aiardi
I've been following this brand for sometime and I've seen how they've been going from strength to strength with their trainers, from design, to telling the story of their products and of course how its all 100% Vegan!
Join myself and Emiliano Aiardi Co founder of the brand Puraai on a light hearted conversion about how they began and how by going to Japan gave them insight and inspiration to begin the brand known as Puraai.
The whole team at Puraai work on the same drive of making this brand one of the most fascinating new comers on the scene of trainers who are just different from the others Puraai seems to have it all going the right direction! bravo! You can find Puraai here www.puraai.it
Today's episode host and research was done by Sarmilla and music by Charles J.
https://www.patreon.com/menSwearbyAWomanpodcast

Aug 20, 2024 • 41min
EP165: The Craftmanship of Beorma Leather ft Alex Simpson
Today's episode is with Alex Simpson who had the most different career to what he has now. Alex coming from the army has began a journey into this trade where he has become learned and developed saved a community of artisans who would have lost generation of talented craftsmanship of UK artisans. Alex knows that coming into this trade isn't easy but at the sametime he has had help from his team where he knows and they know that without each other Beorma Leather would not be able to reach the most amazing inspirational heights. Join Alex and myself in one of the most fascinating stories of a community coming together and creating together.
Today's episode was hosted, reached by Sarmilla music by Charles J.
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