Menswear Style Podcast
Welcome to the official Menswear Style Podcast, hosted by Peter Brooker. In this men's fashion, men's style, men’s grooming and men’s lifestyle focused podcast we speak to some of the most influential designers, innovative brand founders and truly inspiring entrepreneurs from within the fashion and apparel industry. Our aim is to bring you a detailed insight into founder start-up stories with a focus on sustainability, marketing, design, manufacturing, eCommerce, and operations.
Episodes
227 episodes
Mark Warman, Founder of Barnfield Customs / Handmade Jackets
Barnfield Customs is a new brand not only capturing a passion for product, but with a drive to establish itself as a premium ‘maker’ within the UK market through founder Mark Warman.The br...
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Episode 228
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29:54
Mathias Jensen, Creative Director at Les Deux / Scandinavian Premium Menswear
The story of Les Deux began in Copenhagen in 2011 when two seemingly opposite worlds collided. A law student from the suburbs crossed paths with a creative soul with international roots at a city bar. Their ...
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Episode 227
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33:14
Adam White-Johnson, Founder of BeardGang Members / Hemp Beard Care
BeardGang Members (BGM) formulate premium products that are class-leading and healthy for their customers. Their goal is to work with the body's natural chemistry to ensure your hair and skin maintain...
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Episode 226
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24:34
Rory Bennett and Billy Sims-Hilditch, Co-Founder of Sims Wear / British Made Clothing
Sims Wear is a British menswear brand delivering elevated wardrobe essentials produced from the best wool and textiles in the British Isles. Dedicated to quality, and to creating timeless luxury that will sta...
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Episode 225
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34:37
Evren Ozka, Co-Founder of Mallet London / Luxury Footwear
Disciplined, Dedicated and a Rationalist. Evren Ozka has long had a strategic eye for business, starting his professional career in textiles and manufacturing. At age 18, he ran his division at his family's textile companies for seven years bef...
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Episode 224
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28:06
Jonathan Bordell, Co-Founder of The Helicon Watch Company / British Watchmaker
With over two decades of combined experience in the world of watches, Danielle and Jonathan (a husband and wife team) share a deep passion for curating, creating, and connecting collectors and enthusiasts with timepieces from renowned watchmake...
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Episode 223
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28:29
Miguel Soares, Founder of BYMS / Sports Fashion
Miguel was a professional soccer player but sadly suffered an injury which led to him starting a new career. Drawing inspiration from soccer, he embarked on a new journey. BYMS is a brand that stands out in ...
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Episode 222
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21:45
Peter Jüriado, Creative Director at Stenströms / Premium Shirts
Style, quality and comfort in every detail. This philosophy has made Stenströms one of Sweden's most well-known and respected brands. The classic Stenströms shirt carries 125 years of tradition, craftsma...
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Episode 221
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27:44
Will Verona, Founder of PURIFIED / Biodegradable Durable Sneakers
On a factory trip to Sri Lanka, shoe designer Will Verona was confronted with a shocking sight: a 50-meter high mountain of plastic waste. 'Trash mountain' would later collapse, with tragic consequences. Reflecting on his industry’s role in the...
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Episode 220
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22:49
Giuliano Dore, Co-Founder of Get Groomed / Mobile Barbers
Get Groomed are not your average barbers, they're your personal professional hair artists that cater to you in your preferred time, place, and style. They aim to revolutionise your grooming experien...
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Episode 219
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22:49
Manel Garcia Prats, Co-Founder of OHNE PROJECT / Barefoot Sneakers
The Project 080 sneaker is designed to look like a regular sneaker but with all the benefits of a barefoot shoe. Thick looking sole and dynamic design. Having a foot shaped shoe might be the most important quality of a barefoot sneaker because ...
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Episode 218
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28:33
Ed Bartlett, Founder of Kostüme / Cycling Apparel
Kostüme makes the best cycling apparel money can buy, developed and tested on some of the most challenging cycling events in the world. The brand makes technically innovative cycling apparel focused on all-day ...
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Episode 217
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33:38
Edzard van der Wyck, Co-Founder of Sheep Inc. / Natural Merino Wool Clothing
Sheep Inc. is a pioneering clothing brand that uses proprietary techno...
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Episode 216
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31:20
Jack Millington, Founder of Billy Tannery / Handmade Leather Bags
Billy Tannery was founded in 2016 by Jack Millington. A farmer’s son who spent his early career in marketing, he had no previous experience in the leather industry. After discovering that thousands ...
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Episode 215
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26:15
Jennifer Brown, Founder of pampeano / Argentine Handmade Belts
Inspired by South America's rich heritage of unrivalled horsemanship and traditional leather work, pampeano evolved from the polo fields of central Argentina. pampeano remains one of the few brands with quali...
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Episode 214
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23:44
Richard Plowden, Director at Plowden & Fallow / Luxury British Fragrance
The world of Plowden & Fallow is the home to one of Britain’s newer contemporary fragrance houses, located on the Plowden Estate in Shropshire, England. They produce artisan luxury fragrances ...
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Episode 213
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Ian Fielding-Calcutt, Founder of Fielding & Nicholson / Custom Made Suits
Fielding & Nicholson is an independent tailors which has been providing a highly personal, exceptional service, creating pieces from some of the finest fabrics in the world for eighteen years....
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Episode 212
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28:34
Chris Beastall & Eli Ankutse, Co-Founders of Pelota / Sporting Clothiers
The principal Pelota theme is menswear designed for after sport. The menswear brand is designed from the ground up to bridge the gap between sport and leisure. You might call it ath-leisure, but it’s a step beyo...
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Episode 211
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26:50
Michael Shuttleworth, Founder of W. Rubens / Reinventing T-Shirts
It all began when clients would ask founder of W.Rubens and former stylist, Michael Shuttleworth, the same question: where can I get a good white T-shirt? Michael didn’t know. That’s when he realised something...
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Episode 210
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28:17
Mark Francis, Founder of Heron's Ghyll / Elegant Clothing & Tailoring
Heron’s Ghyll is a cosmopolitan tailoring brand with a pluriversal eye to the future. Within this vision, everything is fluid; cultures collide and recombine to produce new forms. Based in London, the ...
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Episode 209
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23:46
Dimitar Kehayov, Founder of KHV CONCEPT / Handmade High-End Footwear
Experience the essence of KHV CONCEPT, where they meticulously craft exceptional high-end products in London and bring them to life through expert handcraftsmanship in Italy. Their distinctive style emb...
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Episode 208
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26:42
Kestin Hare, Founder of KESTIN / High-Quality Menswear
Founded in 2015 by designer Kestin Hare with over two decades of industry experience, KESTIN is redefining modern Scottish design by blending innovation with tradition. Kestin the brand was created to redefi...
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Episode 207
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27:22
Ben Mears, Founder of Expio / Lightweight Waterproof Outerwear
Expio are a cutting-edge brand for men's fashion that prioritizes style, sustainability, and performance. Through their groundbreaking approach to development, they have been able to produce the lightes...
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Episode 206
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