The last button maker in the land - With David Courtney, Courtney & Co (#94)
This week's guest is David Courtney of Courtney & Co, arguably the last of the traditional button makers in the UK. I was keen to invite David for a chat about how he happened into what is a rather un...
11 Huhti 20241h 20min
Crafting Dreams: Carolyn Denham's Journey with Merchant & Mills (#145)
In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Denham, the visionary behind Merchant & Mills, a renowned supplier of patterns and fabrics for home sewers. Delving into Carolyn's rich background, we uncover ...
4 Huhti 20241h 34min
From Sketch to Stitch: Navigating Menswear Entrepreneurship with Simon McAleese (#144)
In this episode, we journey to Sunderland for an insightful conversation with Simon McAleese. Join us as Simon shares his journey from creating illustrations to honing an eye for sartorial intricacies...
29 Maalis 20241h 37min
From circular fashion to High Street hell: Navigating UK Manufacturing with Kate Hills (#143)
Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of UK manufacturing as we jet back to the UK for a lively chat with Kate Hills. Kate takes us on a whirlwind journey through her fascinating career path, from ...
22 Maalis 20241h 46min
Vintage Jeans and Coffee Dreams: A Conversation with Inger Kristin Haugsevje (#142)
Join us on today's podcast journey to Oslo, a city close to home for me, where we sit down with Inger Kristin Haugsevje to explore the world of vintage denim. From discussing the evolving landscape of...
15 Maalis 20241h 14min
Chap Hop Chronicles: In Conversation with Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer (#141)
In this week's episode, we venture to Brighton to meet the luminary of a distinctive musical niche, Chap Hop. Jim Burke, known as Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer, has masterfully blended gentlemanly pursuit...
8 Maalis 20241h 23min
Crafting legends: A conversation with Yuki Matsuda of MEG Company (#140)
Step into the world of heritage menswear with this week's guest, Yuki Matsuda, the mastermind behind MEG Company and renowned brands Monitaly, Yuketen, Epperson Mountaineering, and Chamola. From his r...
1 Maalis 20241h 35min
From riffs to threads to pods - With Jeremy Kirkland, Blamo! (#139)
It's no secret that podcast enthusiasts often form a connection with their favourite hosts. Granting someone access to your lugholes for hours on end, it's quite natural that over time a lopsided frie...
23 Helmi 20241h 36min
