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 ideas on sustainability, marketing, manufacturing, eCommerce, and more.
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- Junaid Ansari, Co-Founder of Burrows & Hare / Men's Clothing StoreBurrows & Hare offer men's lifestyle and grooming for a new generation of discerning gentleman. Their vision for every item is that it be beautifully crafted, built to last and live organically with those who wear it and within its environment. The brand believes in opting for a higher quality of product, made by skilled and talented people. Through classic styling, quality materials and meticulous finishing, each product becomes timeless, making it a modern classic. Overall, they align their lifestyle philosophy with "buy less but buy better quality goods" which strives towards reducing waste, pollution and misconduct against labour force. Be it in a small way, it honours the craft and product itself. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Junaid Ansari, Co-Founder of Burrows & Hare about the focus of the family multi-brand business and the founding story which began with brick and motar in Oxford in 2015. Peter Brooker and Junaid talk about what to look for in a brand, the early reaction to their newly opened Marlow store, working with family, offering alternative services to drive footfall, using social media, and future plans for a skincare and shaving line.0 comments0
- Robin Vindevogel, Co-Founder of BTI / Fashion Business GuidanceBTI is an innovative London-based scale-up whose aim is to disrupt and democratise the fashion industry by helping retail entrepreneurs globally to build their dream business. Led by former Gieves and Hawkes private tailor, Robin Vindevogel and chaired by the renowned Dominique Vindevogel, they offer a comprehensive solution for both retail entrepreneurs looking to launch their own fashion brand and existing brands seeking to elevate their business to the next level. They offer access to the supply chain, purchasing power, and creative advisory services of one of Europe's leading fashion families. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Robin Vindevogel, Co-Founder of BTI about his background in private tailoring and how the idea for a fashion tech platform was born. Peter Brooker and Robin talk about how the guidance process works, working with Rio Ferdinand and other celebrities, their white label showroom, and how streamlining a brand launch can save you money.0 comments0
- Menswear Style Podcast Mar 31 · 25m José Maria Reffoios, Co-Founder of JAK / Minimalistic Timeless SneakersJAK was founded in 2014 in Lisbon by Isabel and José Maria. Part of JAK's vision is to create products with modern design, that are made of high-quality materials and age beautifully over time. They create sneakers and accessories for an urban lifestyle and everyday use. Production is in the northern region of Portugal, famous for its multi-generation family owned factories. They source locally and responsibly, and follow a strict ethical code, making sure their products’ raw materials have less environmental impact, and that the people that work with them are fairly and ethically treated. To ensure this, they hand-pick all suppliers, and visit their facilities on a regular basis. JAK are perfectionists, testing and crafting products to the ultimate detail. They like simplicity and believe that a minimalistic and monochromatic design highlights the high-quality materials they source and the craftsmanship of their Made in Portugal shoes. They want to go beyond fashion and create an authentic lifestyle experience. Due to its combination of flexibility and durability over time, JAK mostly use full grain leather, which is the highest quality and most valued part of the hide. Full grain leathers carry natural markings, that add character and age beautifully over time, just like people. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview José Maria Reffoios, Co-Founder of minimalistic timeless sneaker brand JAK about his background and how the unisex DTC sneaker brand was first launched. Peter Brooker and José talk about working with family-owned factories, brick and mortar stores, sustainability, minimalistic design, materials research process, social media, and future plans.0 comments0
- Guy Hills, Founder of Dashing Tweeds / Fabrics and TailoringFashion photographer Guy Hills launched British brand Dashing Tweeds in 2006 with the talented woven textiles designer Kirsty McDougall. Guy was looking to create a British high quality modern tweed that could be worn in the city. His passion was to combine traditional sportswear with new designs and technical yarns. Guy and Kirsty set up their weave design studio in East London, using the best mills in the country to weave their luxury woven designs. With the cloths instant success amongst Savile Row tailors, the Dashing Tweeds Flagship store opened in 2014 in Mayfair, and then moved to Marylebone in 2018. Dashing Tweeds is modernising the cloth by working with technical yarns in combination with wools. They are bringing tweed to town as more people now live in the city and by combining modern sportswear with the traditional, they are creating a whole new concept in tailored wear. They have worked on numerous joint projects and collaborations with brands such as Pharrell Williams’ Billionaires Boys Club, Fred Perry, Box Fresh, Hudson Shoes and most recently with Nike Labs in Shoreditch who are offering bespoke Air Force 1s. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Guy Hills, Founder of fabrics and tailoring business Dashing Tweeds about his background in fashion photography and the founding story of his brand. Peter Brooker and Guy talk about the origins of tweed, urban and fashion-orientated focus, the different methods of manufacturing tweed, collaborating with Converse, tailoring through the decades, educating men on style, and working with costume designers.0 comments0
- Chris Kolbe, Co-Founder of HyperNatural / Eco-Luxury MenswearChris Kolbe is the Co-Founder of HyperNatural, an eco-luxury menswear brand that offers one-of-kind apparel made from naturally-performing materials without the use of virgin polyester, plastics, chemical dyes, or harmful petrol chemicals. The brand relies on sustainable materials such as Jade stone and crab shells, blended with the world's best cotton, Supima, to deliver apparel that is super soft, uniquely cool-to-the-touch and odour free. Additionally, Hypernatural relies on the world's only 100% recycled spandex, Creora Regen, for comfort and movement. Hypernatural's goal is to use only naturally regenerative materials and dyes. Today they are reducing their ecological impact with what is available, while recognising the company must do more over the next 2-3 years to help reduce carbon. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Chris Kolbe, Co-Founder of eco-luxury menswear brand HyperNatural about his extensive 30 year industry background and the newly launched brand which is sustainably focused. Our host Peter Brooker and Chris talk about natural growth, being less wasteful, fabric innovations, using nature to make the best polo shirt, hidden design features, and the meaning behind the Magpie totem. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Sartoria Lab is a personal style consultancy for men just like you – ones who want to look good but don’t have time, don’t know where to start or need a fresh opinion on how they look.0 comments0
- Jose Miguel de Abreu, Co-Founder of LA PAZ / Sustainable Heritage MenswearLA PAZ is a menswear label inspired by the Atlantic, its people and traditions. Their aim is to work in a straight relationship with some of the best local Portuguese manufacturers, crossing their knowledge with a single approach to the design and the making of timeless and durable goods. PAZ means PEACE in Portuguese and that’s what’s behind the spirit of their project and the relationship they want to have with their crew, partners, customers and planet. Sustainability is now part of the world agenda, but LA PAZ feel that it must go far beyond production and consumer habits, turning into something intrinsic to our way of living, and during the last few years the brand has been researching new organic and recycled materials. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Jose Miguel de Abreu, Co-Founder of sustainable heritage menswear brand LA PAZ about his background and the founding story of his men's fashion brand. Our host Peter Brooker and Jose talk about the ethos of the brand, clothing fabrics, funding, fashion shows, inspiration, store design, Portuguese manufacturing, and international stockists. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Gustaf Secher, Founder of North-89 / Modern Functional FootwearNorth-89 is a Stockholm based footwear brand, established in 2016 by Gustaf Secher. The brand grew out of a passion for sneakers that initially started at a young age. Today a lot of sneakers focus on looks and design but less on functionality. North 89 believe that functionality should be a given. Their goal is to take a functional approach on the classic and ever popular cup sole sneaker by combining innovative and classic materials with a touch of Scandinavian design aesthetics. In Scandinavia they have four seasons and they want to wear sneakers through out all of them in style without sacrificing functionality. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Gustaf Secher, Founder of Modern Functional Shoemaker North-89 about the founding story of the brand which combines fashion and function. Our host Peter Brooker and Gustaf talk about building a brand alongside a day job, using Instagram to promote the brand, newsletter design, material innovation, sneaker care, product photography, and growth markets. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Ed Bird, Founder of Bird Eyewear / Sustainable SunglassesThe goal at Bird is to make better eyewear for a better world. They're reframing what really matters; people and planet. They seek out or innovate the best sustainable materials for their frames, including certified woods, bio-based acetate, renewable cork and recycled aluminium. Every pair of Birds gives back through a Share Your Sun partnership with SolarAid, helping to distribute solar light to families in Zambia and Malawi, replacing the use of fossil fuel burning lamps. In 2020 Bird became the first B Corp Certified eyewear brand in the UK, verified to meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact, and balancing purpose with profit. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Ed Bird, Founder of sustainable and ethical eyewear brand Bird Eyewear about his background and the founding story of his sunglasses and eyewear brand which he set up with his brothers. Our host Peter Brooker and Ed talk about financing the launch and growth of the brand, the affects of Covid-19, using virtual reality, product innovation and manufacturing, and how they will be growing the brand in 2023. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Menswear Style Podcast Jan 26 · 25m William Green, Co-Founder of L'Estrange London / Simplified WardrobeIn a world of hyper-convenience and overconsumption, L'Estrange London are on the mission to simplify the male wardrobe. Their modular clothing system comprises comfortable, seasonless, versatile pieces designed to be worn in any setting. Fewer things, fewer decisions, less impact on the planet and more time to focus on what’s important. Designed in London and crafted in European factories, they've reimagined every stage of the clothing lifecycle to conserve resources and improve longevity. Since our last podcast episode with them in 2020 they've launched Re_Work, a project dedicated to bringing clothing back to life, and Re_Fresh which is a unique enzyme-driven laundry tablet which makes your old clothing feel and look new again. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview William Green, Co-Founder of L'Estrange London about the mission and focus of the brand and their progress over the past three years. Our host Peter Brooker and William talk about innovations in extending the lifecycle of garments, selling pre-owned clothing, sustainability, and the science behind Re-Fresh. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Justin Deighton, Co-Founder of Two Tribes / London BreweryTwo Tribes Brewery make refreshing beers that invite people to come together and share a love of the moment. The brewery was founded in 2017 by individuals who were at the centre of London’s 90s club-culture movement. The values of fun, freedom, curiosity, and creative discovery that were core to that movement are at the heart of how Two Tribes operate as a business today. They are provocateurs within the London brewing scene. They push the boundaries of what it is a craft brewery is expected to do. They unite brewers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, chefs, and other creators to collaborate on projects. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Justin Deighton, Co-Founder of Two Tribes about the founding story of the beer brand business after a successful career within the music industry. Our host Peter Brooker and Justin talk about the rise of independent beer brewing, gaining experience in a new industry, raising capital, creativity, partnerships, artificial intelligence, and their CAMPFIRE venue. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Lutz Schwenke, Founder of TWOTHIRDS / Sustainable Eco-Friendly ClothingWhen Lutz Schwenke spent a year in Hawaii as a teenager, he started to see the ocean differently. It became a source of joy and motivation. He later worked for the UN, informing his vision of the sustainable brand he would go on to found in 2010 out of a deep love for the ocean. TWOTHIRDS has evolved into a community of like-minded people. The brand wants to create clothing with zero impact on the planet and its oceans. They use fabrics that save water, turn plastic waste into quality garments and wrap orders in paper packaging. Their operations are all Climate Neutral. Their search for sustainable fashion began in the Basque country, but it was when they moved to Barcelona that things really took off. They pioneered pre-order. They found better materials. They grew. TWOTHIRDS is about the personal touch, craftsmanship, and making change that ripples out across the industry. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Lutz Schwenke, Founder of Sustainable Eco-Friendly Clothing brand TWOTHIRDS about the founding story of his brand which he describes as for the gentleman surfer. Our host Peter Brooker and Lutz talk about working within the fashion industry without prior experience, design process and inspiration, being a sustainable brand, positively reacting to setbacks, the pre-order concept, and growth plans for 2023. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Scott Lancaster, Founder of Emerton Scott / Stoic Inspired JewelleryEmerton Scott is a British company driven by a love for quality and simplicity in design. They’re a socially aware brand which handcrafts unique necklaces inspired by stoicism to help tackle mental health. For every necklace purchased, a portion is contributed to a chosen charity in the mental health space to help support the 8 million yearly deaths attributed to mental health illnesses. In 2018 Emerton Scott founder, Scott Lancaster, asked his martial arts coach for book recommendations to strengthen his mindset. He was told to read The Obstacle Is the Way, by Ryan Holiday. After reading this first book on Stoicism, Scott began making his way through the rest of Holiday's books and then every other book he could get his hands on related to Stoic Philosophy. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Scott Lancaster, Founder of stoic inspired jewellery brand Emerton Scott about the success of the brand's Kickstarter launch which became the fastest funded crowdfunding campaign ever. Our host Peter Brooker and Scott talk about how to launch a successful Kickstarter project, the unique idea behind the jewellery brand, the importance of packaging, stoic philosophy, design inspiration, and manufacturing. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Alex Orr, Founder of JAGO / Functional Adventure ClothingJAGO is a menswear brand creating versatile, functional and timelessly styled products to be worn everyday and beyond - worn For Life's Adventure. The brand embraces adventure in its broadest sense - far beyond outdoor adventure only - living for variety and spontaneity. They believe their versatile approach to style and function is particularly well suited to the flexible work-play lifestyle so many of us now live in this post-Covid world. In a world of too much complexity and too much consumption, and in an industry suffering from an over-specialism gear fad, never has there been a more appropriate time to have fewer, better, longer lasting, more sustainable products. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Alex Orr, Founder of JAGO about the founding story and purpose of his outdoor clothing brand. Our host Peter Brooker and Alex talk about upstart funding, working with Bear Grylls, relaunching the brand after the Covid-19 pandemic, the new Totum Cotton Gilet made with British Millerain fabric, and the 'A Life of Adventure' hardback book. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Ken Price, Co-Founder of Blake Mill / High-Quality Dress ShirtsBlake Mill is a premium men’s fashion designer, based in Manchester, which makes completely unique and high-quality men’s dress shirts. Founded in 2018 by Steve French, Ross French and Ken Price, with a passion to make high quality dress shirts for people who want to express their individuality through clothes. The brand aims to help their customers stand out from the crowd. That may be as simple as sporting an interesting collar and cuff lining on a beautifully made white shirt. Or it may be as bold and brash as a neon impression of real brain waves rendered on the entire body of the shirt. The three founders collectively have over 50-years in Fintech, and they want to drive even more technology innovation into Blake Mill. From the design concepts and prototyping, to how shirts are made and authenticated - think QR codes that tell the customer exactly where the materials are from, how they were sourced and how the shirt was made. Customers will also be able to register their products on resale markets, allowing shirts to live a longer life. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Ken Price, Co-Founder of Blake Mill about the founding story and what differentiates the brand from other men's shirting brands in the market. Our host Peter Brooker and Ken talk about the design process, the Seedrs crowdfunding campaign, harnessing customer feedback, sustainability efforts, and Art licensing. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Sartoria Lab is a personal style consultancy for men just like you – ones who want to look good but don’t have time, don’t know where to start or need a fresh opinion on how they look.0 comments0
- Menswear Style Podcast Nov 21 · 29m Billy Thompson, Founder of Thompson Tee / Sweatproof UndershirtsThompson Tee create sweat proof and premium undershirts that block 100% of underarm sweat and odour with patented Hydro-Shield sweatproof technology. Billy had axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) and would practice ridiculous deodorant rituals to conceal his underarm sweat marks. In 2011, he approached friend Randy Choi, who had experience working in the apparel industry. Billy learned that he too, could relate to the struggles of excessive sweating. Randy, who suffered from cranial hyperhidrosis as a teen, underwent sweat gland removal surgery, only to end up with severe side effects which included all-over sweating, skin problems, slow metabolism and fatigue as a result. Bound by a shared passion to create a safe, affordable and convenient solution, they both developed a lightweight, breathable, comfortable and truly integrated underarm barrier that would completely absorb sweat, withstand the toughest stains, and help those living with axillary hyperhidrosis. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Billy Thompson, Founder of Thompson Tee about axillary hyperhidrosis and the founding story of his brand which has sold over million shirts in 10 years. Our host Peter Brooker and Billy talk about undershirt trends in the US vs UK, bootstrapping, production, Shark Tank, patented sweatproof technology, how to combat copycat businesses, and being featured on TV. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Nicolas Willson, Founder of Futsol / Football Inspired ClothingPremium, stylish, sophisticated football apparel for on and off the pitch. Futsol draw inspiration from the simple pleasure of playing with the ball. They see beauty in the ball, in the places where games of football are enjoyed around the world and those moments of shared connection and joy. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Nicolas Willson, Founder of Futsol about his love for sport and how the journey with his new football inspired clothing brand began during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Our host Peter Brooker and Nicolas talk about design and fabrics, market positioning, why they're not promoting the brand during the World Cup, retail partners, raising capital, and their latest collaboration collection with Printed Goods. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Niklas Oppermann, Co-Founder of Carl Friedrik / Luxury Leather Travel GoodsFounded in London in 2012 by Swedish brothers, Niklas & Mattis Oppermann, Carl Friedrik launched their leather goods business after seeing a gap in the market for competitively priced but high-quality accessories. Today the brand merges its Bauhaus and Scandinavian design inspirations, with smart functionality using traditional techniques and craftsmanship. The core of the brand’s business has been built on always putting their community first; through a personalised approach, product lifetime guarantee and designing what their customers want for their changing lifestyles. Carl Friedrik’s recently launched Creator’s Club (an exclusive innovative beta-style programme to test and try new products) is their newest extension of this ethos. Originally starting as a brand focusing on wholesale, the brothers quickly pivoted to a DTC business model and have seen huge success. In 10 years the brand has had an entirely organic growth from a £4,000 initial investment and is on track to double its revenue from last year by the end of 2022. The launch of Carl Friedrik’s luggage collection in 2019 has accelerated and expanded the brand’s business further, with revenue growth for their luggage at 261% in just 2 years. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Niklas Oppermann, Co-Founder of Carl Friedrik about the founding story of his leather and travel goods brand which he launched 10 years ago after successfully making a leather laptop sleeve as a present for his brother's birthday. Our host Peter Brooker and Niklas talk about life in London, how they first funded the brand with a small budget, wholesale vs direct-to-consumer sales channels, the inspiration behind the new The Rover Collection, how to join the Creators Club, and what it's like working alongside siblings. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Niels Eggerding, CEO at Frederique Constant / Swiss-made Luxury WatchesFrederique Constant was established in its current form in 1988. Aletta Bax and Peter Stas launched their first collection in 1992, comprising six models fitted with Swiss movements and assembled by a watchmaker in Geneva. Frederique Constant is involved in all the stages of watch production, from initial design to final assembly. Watches manufactured under its trademark are either designed by Frederique Constant or by independent designers contracted for a specific series of models. Strong emphasis is placed on watch design to keep abreast of trends and customer preferences. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Niels Eggerding, CEO at Frederique Constant about his background working within the watch industry and the history of the brand which aims to make high quality classical watches accessible. Our host Peter Brooker and Niels talk about brand DNA, product pricing strategies, the production process, the smart watch market, brand ambassadors, and social media. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Sartoria Lab is a personal style consultancy for men just like you – ones who want to look good but don’t have time, don’t know where to start or need a fresh opinion on how they look.0 comments0
- Oliver van Lanschot Hubrecht, Brand Director at Alpina / Fine Swiss WatchmakingAlpina was founded in 1883 when Swiss watch making visionary and alpinist Gottlieb Hauser founded the “Alpina Swiss Watchmakers Corporation”, and in doing so united the leading Swiss independent watchmakers, who became known as the “Alpinists”. Initially, the Corporation was developed to optimise the manufacturing of movements and watches by forming a union of manufacturers and suppliers, but Alpina soon began producing in-house calibers. In the 1920s, Alpina was already being sold in 2,000 outlets worldwide, an exceptional figure for those days. It is no exaggeration to say that Alpina was one of the first leading manufacturers of Swiss watches. More than any other watchmaker, Alpina was responsible for the sports watch as it is known today. Gottlieb Hauser was convinced that Alpina would become supremely successful worldwide for the quality, durability, precision and design of his watches. He wanted to provide sportsmen, engineers and adventurers with the ideal watch. His vision became reality in 1938 with the Alpina "4". In that year, Hauser revolutionised the sports watch by imposing the four essential principles for any watch to be called a true "Sport Watch." In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Oliver van Lanschot Hubrecht, Brand Director at Alpina about the rich history of the watch brand which launched with the aim to create sturdy timepieces to withstand the harsh environmental elements. Our host Peter Brooker and Oliver talk about designing watches for the aviation industry, what the role of Brand Director involves, using recycled materials, marketing brand stories, and what new timepieces are in the pipeline for future release. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Sartoria Lab is a personal style consultancy for men just like you – ones who want to look good but don’t have time, don’t know where to start or need a fresh opinion on how they look.0 comments0
- Ryan Mallinson, Founder of Mallin & Son / Wax Jacket RepairsThe Mallinson family name dates back to the early 1900s with many of that time making a living in Yorkshire Mills as 'Cloth Dressers'. A career in textiles was reignited in 2019 by Ryan who created the brand shortly after the birth of his son Edward. Hailing from a working class estate in the suburbs of Leeds, a gap was soon found in the craft of re-waxing and repairing wax jackets. Beginning with friends and then independent customers, Mallin & Son started servicing high end jackets from Barbour, Belstaff, Burberry and all in-between whilst flying the flag for sustainable fashion, all from a kitchen table. The business soon became an authority on wax jackets for customers and enthusiasts across the globe. Leading manufacturers soon came onboard, working direct with them on behalf of their customer. The brand's first clothing release was a small run of Great British heritage garments which took inspiration from 1960s boxing gyms, with the Union Jack taking prominence upon a hand printed patch that linked back to the brands history of repairs. In October 2021, the brand released the Coxley Made in England range, named after a local woodland and manufactured 30 miles over the Pennines in Manchester. Limited and numbered to 50 pieces of each design, the range was taken on by a number of exclusive retailers and sold out before the end of the year. 2022 saw the first seasonal release with Spring/Summer 2022 taking inspiration from the East Yorkshire coast and again was available in an exclusive number of retailers across the UK. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Ryan Mallinson, Founder of Mallin & Son about the founding story of his brand which he stumbled upon by chance. He enjoyed the process of re-waxing his own jacket and also realised lots of people would unnecessarily buy a new jacket once the wax had worn off. Our host Peter Brooker and Ryan talk about working directly with Belstaff, the importance of customer experience, sustainability, and repairing leather jackets. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Menswear Style Podcast Jun 7 · 29m Billy Boulos, Co-Founder of LifeJacket Skin Protection / High Performance SunscreensThe LifeJacket Skin Protection story began with personal setback. The co-founders were three healthy young men, who thought they were indestructible. But then, several of their friends – all healthy and in their thirties, like them – were hit by cancer. One of them was Jono, the co-founder. Through this experience they learnt that skin cancer – one of the world’s most common cancers – is not only on the rise, but also that most people don’t think about the need for year-round skin protection. That’s especially true of men who are almost twice as likely as women to die of skin cancer. Emboldened, they created LifeJacket, with the single vision of stopping the increase in skin cancer. If only more people knew the facts, the same tragedies that struck their friends could be avoided. Taking better care isn’t just about preventing skin cancer though. They believe year-round protected skin is healthy skin and healthy skin makes you happier and more confident. That’s why they design products that give your skin what it needs – all year round – for long-term skin health. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Billy Boulos, Co-Founder of LifeJacket Skin Protection about the founding story of this male focussed skin protection brand which aims to educate people on the harmful effects of sun exposure. Our host Peter Brooker and Billy talk about skin cancer, exposure to UV rays, differences between sun protection and skin protection, why men are affected by skin cancer more than women, how the business was funded, product pricing, testing and regulation, branding and brand awareness. Use discount code: MENSWEARSTYLE to get 10% off the entire store Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Alberto Solana, Founder of Meriggi / Mediterranean SwimwearMeriggi is a men's resortwear brand inspired by the Mediterranean: its storied past, enduring style and unhurried pace. Their take on a day well spent includes salt in the air and a cocktail al fresco. We indulge in the occasional amenity but only ask for good company and a long summer day. We appreciate places where the jet-set feel at home and joie de vivre fills the mind. The brand makes resortwear with the Mediterranean in mind. Their garments are tailored to the local fit and make no concession when it comes to the details. The patterns and palette are reflective of landscapes and a cultural richness that truly are one-of-a-kind. And most importantly, they believe in clothing that doesn’t change by the season, but rather gets better with age. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Alberto Solana, Founder of Meriggi about his investment banking background and his newly launched resortwear brand. Our host Peter Brooker and Alberto talk about his love for menswear, finding a gap in the market, designing a short for all occasions, learning from mistakes, and dealing with overseas manufacturers. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Luca Faloni, Founder of Luca Faloni / Timeless Italian MenswearLuca Faloni is a vertically integrated menswear brand established online in 2014. They deliver superior craftsmanship and create a true 'Made in Italy' proposition available directly to clients worldwide. The brand promise is to source the finest materials from the most prestigious Italian producers and disregard seasonal collections in favour of product longevity. For each design, they partner with the most skilled Italian artisans, who have been honouring their craft for generations. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Luca Faloni, Founder of Luca Faloni about the background of this direct-to-consumer menswear brand. They're currently about to launch 3 new stores in Miami, Munich and Milan. Our host Peter Brooker and Luca talk about the benefits of launching a brand online, why now is the right time to open physical stores, Italian design, and the affects of cost increases on business. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
- Gordon Bruce, Distillery Manager, anCnoc Whisky / Highland Single Malt ScotchGordon Bruce has been with Inverhouse Distillers for 34 years and joined anCnoc in 2006. Day to day - crafting the anCnoc range of whisky, welcoming visitors from around the world and, most recently hosting his podcast ‘Knock Tales’ from his desk at the distillery. A proud Keeper of the Quaich, he is passionate about craft in the truest sense of the word carrying on 125 years of traditional whisky making techniques at one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland. anCnoc is a highly respected whisky amongst enthusiasts and a welcoming dram for newcomers. They are known for producing a light, intriguing and thoroughly modern whisky using traditional hands-on methods. The signature whiskies, anCnoc 12 Year Old and Peatheart allow people to discover the lighter and darker notes of whisky within the one brand. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Gordon Bruce, Distillery Manager, anCnoc Whisky about his background and long whisky career. Peter Brooker and Gordon have a live tasting of anCnoc whiskies and discuss the different notes and flavour profiles. They also talk about the different occasions suitable for whisky drinking, how long a bottle will last once opened, and what is peated whisky. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Sartoria Lab is a personal style consultancy for men just like you – ones who want to look good but don’t have time, don’t know where to start or need a fresh opinion on how they look.0 comments0
- Lorenzo Vasini, Founder of HOOHAA / No-Nonsense Niche FragranceHOOHAA, is a new platform helping consumers seek out and enjoy niche fragrances; that may ordinarily be left undiscovered. The mainstream fragrance market is noisy and crowded but there is a huge amount of independent fragrance producers, who have previously found it near impossible to cut through with consumers. With beauty halls feeling like a distant memory and virtual beauty discovery at its peak in consumer interest, now is the time to champion, support and experiment with responsible, sustainable and unique fragrances, with monthly delivery service, HOOHAA. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Lorenzo Vasini, Founder of HOOHAA about his new fragrance subscription and discovery service company which eliminates the traditional department store fragrance hall. Peter Brooker and Lorenzo talk about transparency, helping small fragrance houses, out of touch advertising, why niche brands are growing, the fragrance wheel, the fragrance wardrobe, and how the subscription model works. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.0 comments0
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