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Well, this is probably one the most amazing inspirational chats I've had about watches. Justin Hast is and has to be the most iconic watch guru or master of watches. Justin knowledge and most of all his passion, who I was totally insipred by, had the same vibe as how I have for menswear, so how could I resist not getting him onto the podcast! His passion for what he loves doing is on a level that he has become the Guru of Watches. Join me in a conversation with Justin about the most fascinating products, one of the most luxurious items to be seen on a wrist either on a man or a woman. As Justin says, a watch is not about telling the time, so what can it be about? Join us on this fascinating conversation about the knowledge and skills of Justin, who will tell us all about how a watch is not just about time! You can find Justin here https://www.youtube.com/@justin_hast

This episode is an interesting concept how Connor and his brother began a journey in developing not just a brand but something more than just another brand. United We Are is more than just another sportswear brand. Their both understand the problem that lies within the sportswear industry and how they want to start a major revolution in showing how it should be and can be. Join Connor and myself on a journey taught me the opportunity that I never knew existed in sportswear and how United We Are Are awakening the sportswear industry not just through its products but also mentally and physically for each customer. You can find United We Are here www.unitedweare.co.uk

Mark Powell, what can be said about Mark part from a legend in his business, which is tailoring. As one of the well-known tailors who has made suits for the most prestigious people in the world. His understanding, knowledge, and passion for his art are on a different level. Join Mark and myself in a conversation with Mark in how it all began and how things are in the current times. You can find Mark Powell here www.markpowellbespoke.co.uk

Today's episode is talking about some of the women who wore first to wear menswear . From Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, Gladys Bentley, Janet Bragg, Indira Devi and Maharani Gayatri Devi. These women broke all traditional way in how a women was not to be seen in menswear. All of these women were among the most history part of menswear that are and were so head of their time it was seen as rebelling against in what they wanted to wear and thanks to them today they hold a massive part of history as Women in Menswear.

Ed and Brant came up with an idea in 2015 inside a pub to start up a brand to make trousers. They found out that Hebden Bridge, where they live, used to be known as Trousertown. It used to make 20,000 pairs of trousers, not a year but a week! Wow! That's a lot of trousers. Sadly, things started to decline in these places as we all know how manufacturing started to stop. Brant and Ed in the pub came up with an idea! So it began a kick-started and crowd fund, and 2016 HebTroCo was here to stay. One of the most inspirational stories on how friendship brought so many wonderful people together to keep going with a brand that is only going from strength to strength and enjoying what they have began. You can find HebTroCo here www.hebtro.co

The Modern Gentlewoman In Menswear world has to be Navaz Batliwalla. Navaz is a well-known writer of the most well-known blog, The Disney Roller Girl Blog. Her well known book that she wrote : The New Garconne: How to be a Modern Gentlewoman, came out in 2016 but to me I feel Navaz was very head of her time as this book is still one the most well known book of masculinity from a modern women's outlook. Join me in a conversation with Navaz about masculinity in womenswear. How menswear has played a huge part, how she began, and why she thought it was important to do such a book. A conversation about cultures and how it leads into the creative world. Navaz dresses so well I have to say Navaz is The modern Gentlewoman In Menswear in my opinion her style is so sophisticated that you see in menswear. You can find Navaz Batliwalla here www.disneyrollergirl.net

Terry Betts is one the most well known in menswear as a Director Buyer in menswear from Mr Porter, days to Selfridge's to All Saints and high tec Threads. Terry's knowledge and eye for menswear have made him one the most important figures in menswear. His education is from doing a degree in English, and thinking he be going into journalism, he diverted into Menswear and became one the most well-known giant's of menswear. Join Terry and myself in a conversation about how he began and the life of a buyer. The importance of a buyer and how social media is taking part in going directly to consumers. You can find Terry Betts here http://tinyurl.com/y6yusbuy

Highlights of AW24-25 collection what was interesting from Details, Style, Textures, Silhouette, Colour, Elegant and design purpose. I've been following the shows that took place from Pitti Uomo, Milan to Paris, and overall some of the looks in menswear have been very wearable but focus on textiles and textures. Tailoring is huge as it always is, but most of all, it is oversized and loose tailoring with details and sporty. Tailoring is hugely important in menswear for my menswear. I've also like to mix sporty tailoring with classic tailoring. For me, the most stand out menswear has to be the following Neil Barett, Issey Miyake, Dries Van Noton, Botter and Fear of God America Symphony collection. Have a look at them and let me know what you think?

Will Brown and Marie Willey started Old Town clothing about 30 years ago. Leaving London heading to Norfolk, not knowing what will come of the move, but they did it and never looked back. They make all orders of their clothing from their own studio in Norfolk with some of the most experienced artisans that Will and Marie have invested in their time, making sure these makers/ artisans are on the same or above level as their brand. Old Town clothing is a successful unisex brand with sophisticated, stylish, in its charm and very calm way with Old Town. Once you see the designs of this brand, you really can't forget it. Join Marie, Will, and myself in a conversation about the up and downs in holding a brand in the most challenging times of this trade with shortage of skilled makers that once there gone it's impossible to replace as a nation we don't seem to have the formula to replace skilled makers. One of the most important conversations of my podcast as this situation relates to us all in this trade is what holds the future for this trade. You can find Old Town Clothing here www.old-town.co.uk

You don't hear much about a father and daughter starting a menswear brand these days! I myself got all my knowledge understanding about menswear from my dad. Ellie, on the other hand, has started a menswear brand with her dad called Rewound Clothing. This is not another menswear brand! It's a brand that has thought of its carbon footprint thoroughly. They were both adamant to start this brand on the idea to make a difference to the world of menswear, making sure it all ways remains to be ethical and sustainable menswear. It was not about starting a brand the sake of it but actually starting a brand on making sure they make a huge difference to the world of menswear and so they have. Join me on a conversation with Ellie on her journey into menswear with her father at her side, both guiding each other the way into a brand that is here to stay like the same relationship as like a Father and like a daughter. You can find Rewound Clothing here www.rewoundclothing.com