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They say to create you have to understand style and the beauty of design. When you create from the past, you already understand the style, and when you live in the present, you've created it for not only the present but for the future too. Florence Black 1954 founder Finn Lewis joins me on this episode in a conversation about how he became a stylist who understands the meaning of design. Finn talks about how important understanding the style, design, and your customer is so crucial but most of all no matter how tough it becomes he realised that he is in this for long term with Florence Black 1954 Luxury Brand is his past present and future. You can find Florence Black here www.florenceblack.co.uk This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

It's finding that perfect suit for that wedding . Today's episode it's all about the suit from the birth of the Tuxedo in 1920s to the Morning jacket suit of the 1930s which have been holding the traditional men's wedding suit as a guest to actual groom. How it's all is changing to the most modern days of relaxed casual tailoring suits from dark colours to the bright colours has the traditional suit gone away for good, or will we ever see them back again? What is the perfect wedding suit? Join me on the mini Pod as I explore the two main traditional suits and what's available today away from the formal suits to more relaxed suits. Are we following the more european style? This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Being yourself is always important, but as a menswear designer with all the experience you come across and live through, it's hard to be yourself. Kestin on the other hand took each obstacles and just went with it without changing himself and that's what today's episode is all about. True to your art, craft, creativity and most of all staying within the belief of when you first started is what I would say how Kestin remains to one the very rare menswear designer to be that and Kestin does it without knowing! Join me on this episode with Kestin Hare about how menswear never changed him but how his changing menswear. You can find Kestin here www.kestin.co This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Shoes are the most important items to finish an outfit, and sometimes we seem to forget about it, but it's the most important part of the look. Today's episode talks to one the most oldest trade and very important one that's been around for very long time and even now is still making its come back. Carrdecker bespoke shoe makers founders James and Deborah talk about the history and the future of this very unique trade and how it's been going on for centuries shoe making. In todays world, bespoke handsewn shoes are one the most beautiful and unique craftsmanship that has to say is starting to go from strength to strength. Join me, James and Deborah on a conversation in how they became one the countries most known companies in making handsewn bespoke shoes but also teaching their craft to the next generation not at universities but in there own studio where they teach the art of bespoke shoe making which is just amazing but a brilliant way of keeping this most skilled craft alive. You can find James and Deborah founder of Carreducker here www.carreducker.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Richard Anderson began his journey at Row (Savile Row) from the age of 17. He began as an apprentice and never looked back. As one the most well-known tailors of the Row, join Richard and I in a conversation about how he maintained to become one of the most established craftsman and stylish tailors at Row and internationally. As Richard says, he fell into tailoring from wanting to become a footballer. This great match I would have to say he seem to have won the final at the Row and holding on the greatest trophy. You can find Richard Anderson at No. 13 Savile Row here www.richardandersonltd.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

You don't need to be any age to start something you have been passionate about. Welcome to the world of Herbie Mensah, who is a designer in upscaling vintage clothing. Taking the scenes and living through some of the most fashionable decades starting from the 60s as Herbie says till now, his inspiration comes from the way he lived through the 80s club scenes. At the moment, his store in Portobello Market is one of the hotspots of a designer who is thinking very much sustainable and ethical has become much of a full-time business. Join Herbie and myself in a conversation about how it all began and what the future holds with so many clothes that's around. You can find Herbie Mensah here www.herbiemensahvintagelondon.com/ This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Style is not fashion, and fashion can never outlive style. Ontario Armstrong has a very unique style. As an art director for No Chaser magazine, he understands the world of artisans in menswear. When I asked him about how style is captured, he knew what style really meant how, within style, there's silhouette, texture, colour, and it all makes up to it and how it all works within yourself. Join Ontario from all the way in NYC a conversation about Style and Beyond in menswear, Miles Davis, and most of all, his own style. You can find Ontario Armstrong here www.ontarioarmstrong.com This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Well, without the scissors or shears, we in this trade would be totally lost! Without the proper shears or scissors, there is no way things could be done. From day one, I was told about scissors and how important they are to this trade either in menswear or womenswear its a tool that none of us can enter without it. The tools that make us all become master's in our own ways and the scissors or shears play a huge roles within the journey. Jonathan Reid production manager and putter have the most incredible knowledge about his craft that you see the scissors or shears in a different way. Ernest Wright, a company that has been around from 1902, has the most incredible history. The heart of Sheffield Ernest Wright was known for its scissors and cutlery making but went through the most turbulent times. Though each time it fell , it would come back stronger . Join me on history conversation about a company, community all related to scissors or shears that play a huge part in this trade. You can find Ernest Wright here www.ernestwright.co.uk

Making clothing, designing, and producing is all on a similar level, but when you find artisans who repair clothing are on a different level altogether. Today's episode explores all about how repairing is done by Raw Meat Repair based in NYC where I have been told by some of you to interview Raffael Flores-Contreras for his amazing skilled work who transform and saving that piece of clothing from the landfields where majority of our clothes ends up in destroying the planet! Yes, it really does. Join me on this fascinating conversation about how Raffael began and how he seems to do his part for the industry. You can find Raffael here www.rawrepair.nyc

W.David Marx is a very well-known cultural historian writer who has written an amazing book about how Japan adapted the American style book called Ametora. Today's episode is all about and many other things cultural views in menswear. David's insights and how it all came together in seeing how Japan took the style and worn it better than anyone else is a truly remarkable part of history in menswear. Join David and myself in a conversation about Ivy, Preppy, Japan, and other parts of menswear that has made it into what it is today. You can find W. David Marx here www.neomarxisme.com