menSwear by a Woman

This episode I was totally thrilled to speak with Shezzane Mozumder, founder of Dapper Bespoke, based in Bangladesh in the capital of Dhaka. I was totally inspired by the craftsmanship. When I first saw the Dapper Bespoke and Shezzane images on Instagram, I was convinced it was either based in Italy or other parts of the world but never thought it was based in Bangladesh just shows how we have been convinced in thinking certain countries are only known for their Fast Fashion Factories only! How wrong was I! On this conversation Shezzane joins me in introducing how Sartorial is taking high steps in Bangladesh, how his father took the very first steps in introducing Sartorial way of dressing, how he himself became influenced into taking his steps from his father into the world of Sartorialist journey thriving extraordinaire heights and tasting the success in changing a generation. You can find Shezzane here https://tinyurl.com/ywhfzy9k If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Last year, I recorded an episode with Mark Warman, the founder of Barnfield Customs, which was lost through technical issues. I decided to invite Mark to come and record again. Mark who's worked in digital marketing and had his own company in Marketing was not a stranger to entrepreneur, came up with an idea of reventing his grandfather army jacket, so he set on the journey in doing that. It was fascinating to chat with Mark, who doesn't come from a menswear background but has taken onboard the challenges that some of us know who are in the trade know how things work and of course the challenges and obstacles that we all face. After a year, I went back to talking to him, I found out how he developed and journeyed to get a jacket in the sense of a perfect functional product. But on going on the obstacles and challenges he went through, it was his 100% determination and passion for his brand. You can find Mark here https://www.barnfieldcustoms.com If you have any feedback or comments, please feel free to email me on menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Illustration is an art that some of us, well, most of us have it in us. But when you become an artistic illustrator in menswear, it's a totally different level to the rest of the illustrators. Join me in a conversation with one of the well-known artistic illustrators in menswear Wesley Robinson of Wes Art, who has worked with many menswear brands. Wesley Illustration for Drakes is probably that stands out the most for me his illustrations are so different from the other menswear illustrators. The flare and style he has in his menswear illustrations are what I would say very artistic. You can find Wesley's work here shorturl.at/imwGL If you have any feedback back please email me on menswearbyawoman@gmail.com .

Well, there isn't always you get a chance to talk to one of the most well known model' s in menswear, but not only that Richard is so humble and so down to earth. Join Richard and I talking about modelling in menswear and how the industry i.e menswear is for newcomers and existing designers. Why is London not able to offer what other major fashion organisations are. As Richard explains, his future in menswear and how he is helping others as he becomes creative director and producer who ever is under is wing you will definitely Strike the most amazing Pose. You can find Richard Biedul here https://www.richardbiedul.com you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

This episode my conversation is with Fred Castleberry, the founder of F.E Castleberry in New York City. The conversation starts with talking about tailoring within using elements of sportswear. F.E. Castleberry is one of the menswear labels that caught my eye with its colours and textiles, and of course, the tailoring. Fred, in honesty, talks about how it is hard to create a brand. I think he was the only designer to say the truth, and I appreciate his honesty. Join myself and Fred on a conversation about tailoring, Sportswear, and how it really is like building a brand. You can find F.E Castleberry here www.fecastleberry.com If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Family means everything no matter if your in menswear or fashion or any kind of business. C.P Company began by Massimo Osti who was not just a designer but also an inventor. C.P Company has invented clothing from generations to generations would appreciate every part. This episode I was very fortunate to be able to chat with Lorenzo Osti who is the president of C.P Company but also the Son. Join me on one the most uplifting delightful conversation that I've had with Lorenzo where we speak about his father, fashion, technology in menswear and what the future is for one of the most iconic brand of 21st century of menswear . You can find C.P Company here www.cpcompany.com and Lorenzo Osti here https://t.ly/Ki6n If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

This is probably one of the most entertaining episodes I've done so far. Leanne Cloudsdale, who's a Communication and Brand strategist, has worked with many menswear brands. I really find her reels with Universal Works, which is very entertaining, but at the same time, she totally understands how to communicate in menswear and tells the brand story that you engaged in the life of the brand. Join Leanne and myself for a humorous episode, how we see menswear business. With Leanne and myself, our great sense of humour, well, you will understand where we both are coming from as it's all about communication and getting the brand story right. You can find Leanne Clousdale here https://bit.ly/3YIN56X If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Zak Timol is a creative director in menswear and has an eye that makes his style for menswear very unique. This episode Zak and O have conversations about menswear, of course, but also how South Asian are changing menswear and how his influence from seeing his parents and grandparents has given his sight in Directing Menswear. You can find Zak Timol here https://t.ly/AVK7H If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Oliver Spencer is very well known in the menswear brand, but it all began with the actual Oliver Spencer who had this drive to succeed in menswear, and he has. It was an episode recorded last year, and finally, with major technical hiccups, I was apprently able to upload it. Join Oliver and myself talking about menswear, his way into Menswear the ups and downs we also talk about dyslexia and how it helped us both being dyslexic the chat also goes into diversity in the industry, and he wants it to change all of this as he knows its a challenge but nothing is impossible with Oliver Spencer. You can find Oliver Spencer here https://oliverspencer.co.uk If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

It's always inspiring to hear how people end up in Menswear seeking their own path without knowing anyone in the trade. Steve becomes his own master in doing things his own way. Join me in a conversation with Steve Gonzalez in NYC who's a digital contentor and creative director in menswear, where I find out the reason why and how he found his way, and how he is shaping menswear for the world to see. You can see Steve work here https://t.ly/wPX8 If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode, please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com