

menSwear by a Woman
menSwear by a Woman
A podcast exploring menSwear from a woman's perspective. Join me as I speak to a huge range of people from within the industry. From brand owners to designers and entrepreneurs. I will also be sharing my own experiences within the menSwear universe as well as hearing about other people’s journeys. The highs and lows and everything in between. Exploring diversity, equality, creativity and struggles. Ultimately questioning whether women are changing and challenging menswear or is it still a male dominated universe. Is there a seat for women at the table? Let’s find out...Sarmilla
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Jun 21, 2022 • 39min
Styling the way in menSwear ft Erik Mannby
Style in menswear has always been far important then any other form of menswear but when you come across someone who knows his style so well and does it so well it has to be Erik Mannby. I’ve been following and looking at Erik style way before doing the podcast and I honestly can say I don’t think Erik has ever had a day that his natural style has been wrong! Join Erik and myself about Style, Classic menswear, jeans and the future of style in menswear. You can find Erik here https://instagram.com/erikmannby?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Jun 14, 2022 • 47min
Styling It Up ft Mark Large
Mark Large has this unique style that you think he was naturally born with it in his case he was I would say! I find Mark very inspirational in menswear at the same time Mark is such a humble guy I was very grateful to interview him. Join Mark and myself on conversation about His style and the decades that he has try to adapt into making is style from. You can see Mark amazing style here https://www.instagram.com/1lrg/?hl=en If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Jun 7, 2022 • 53min
The Styles of Actors from Holly to Bolly to PineWood ft Nigel Cleaver
The last episode of the Collaboration where Nigel and myself talk about actors from Hollywood to Bollywood and Pinewood in other words how actors like Cary Grant (American) to Shammi Kapoor (Indian) to Stewart Granger (British) and many others that we talk about all had the most elegant, sophisticated style but yet very individuals. Join me on one of my favourite topics with Nigel about the famous actors who have given menswear a huge block. You can find Nigel Cleaver here https://instagram.com/ignoreatyourperil If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

May 24, 2022 • 46min
Style by Legend Sportsmen Collaboration Episode Ft Nigel Cleaver
Sportswear has made a huge influence in menswear from polo, cricket, tennis to rugby and may others. Nowadays sportswear use’s the highest technology fabrics for the functional side of Sports. How did certain sportswear become the iconic items of mens fashion throughout the decades. Join me and Nigel Cleaver on chat about how Sportswear become so Stylish that even today we still refer to. You can find Nigel Cleaver here https://instagram.com/ignoreatyourperil If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

May 17, 2022 • 52min
Kings of Kings Style, collaboration with Nigel Cleaver @ignoreatyourperil
Season 4 a collaboration Episodes with Nigel Cleaver @ignoreatyourperil who writes for well known menswear labels like Crockett & Jones, Private White VC, Italist and many more others. I was so grateful that Nigel said yes to this collaboration and when we discussed about what we should talk about as Stylish as Nigel is Style in menSwear always outlives Fashion in menSwear. So this whole season 4 is dedicated to "STYLE" and the history of men and women in menSwear who even today we refer back to created Style History. Join Nigel and myself in talking about The Kings of Kings Style where we talk about King Edward VIII, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, Queen Elizabeth II and Maharani Gayatri Devi. How the Kings changed and were trend setters but also how Queen Elizabeth & Maharani Gayatri Devi going against royal protocols in wearing men's suits. A very ear opening episode of history of Style. You can find Nigel Cleaver here https://instagram.com/ignoreatyourperil If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

May 10, 2022 • 14min
Season 4 The Style season
Join me on this short podcast where I be talking about the new season 4 and what this season about menswear style is going to be about. This season is a collaboration with Nigel Cleaver who writes for Crocket & Jones journal. Nigel and I will be in conversation about Men's Style one my favourite subject. It's any all ear opening in what we both discover what Style and History of menswear and who has been in the fame of menswear style even in this decade. If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

May 3, 2022 • 1h 34min
Tailor & The Master tailor ft Lee Marsh
Lee Marsh started of as a tailor at the Row and from gaining the experience of a tailor I would say Lee to me after speaking to him has become one the most prestigious Master tailors of this generation. We both discuss things we have gone through but most of all passion for what we love has won and staying true our craft. Lee has become an inspiration to not only to tailoring but also teaching the next generation tailors. Join Lee and myself on this very amazing conversation in how he came through to master his craftsmanship. You can fine Lee Marsh Besopke here https://www.leemarsh.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

Apr 26, 2022 • 47min
Kardo menswear ft Rikki Kher
This episode is a massive attachment for myself. Taking menSwear by a Woman podcast to a brand in India is something that maybe I thought would be impossible. After seeing Kardo clothing I knew I just had to get them on the podcast. The most interesting colours with embroidery that has the most exquisite work of artisan how can you not but admire the work of traditional artisans who have been taught family tradition craft. Join me and Rikki on conversation about his brand, Indian artisan, how sustainable is menswear in India and what the future of his brand not just in India but else where, cause I know this is one of the menswear brand to definitely to watch out for. Kardo means “Do it”. You can see more of Kardo here https://www.kardo.co/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Apr 19, 2022 • 39min
It’s a man’s World but it wouldn't be nothing without a Gentlewoman ft Andro Nikki
I came across Andro Nikki by seeing her images wearing the most tailored garments on instagram especially the emerald green dinner jacket at the event “Black Tie” in Florence. As Andro Nikki comes from journalism and media I needed to invite her on to the podcast to have a conversation further about menswear through her eyes for menswear which is spot on. Join us both on this episode on the conversation in talking about every corner of menSwear. You can find more work of Andro Nikki here https://www.andronikki.com/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

Apr 12, 2022 • 23min
An exclusive interview with Nicole Farhi “Designer I Admire”
How do I introduce the woman who has been long seen the opening of menswear. I was speechless when Nicole Farhi said yes to do the podcast. My conversation with Ms Farhi was how she began in menswear and how she began in designing the menswear collection what inspired and what was it about menswear drove her in towards it. Join myself and Ms Farhi on this light conversation. P.s one that I will not forget about in anytime!


