LaPenderie

My guest this week is Déborah Neuberg, the founder and creative director of the brand De Bonne Facture. Déborah and I talk about the complexity of sustainability within fashion, why she decided to be transparent with her manufacturing partners and actively promote them! And why it’s important to get to know and respect the people who model her clothing. If you want to know more about Déborah or De Bonne Facture, head over to their Instagram @debonmefacture, here you can catch up on current events as well as find all relevant info in regards to physical as well as online retailers. Our theme music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, if you want to listen to more of his work you can find it on IG @trfcomposer. And as always follow us @lapenderieparis10 for news and more content. Thanks you for listening!

This week I sit down with French musician Thomas Guerlet. Thomas and I talk about the difficulty in striking a balance between being nostalgic while remaining relevant in your own time, why planning ahead is overrated, and the process of releasing one’s first album! If you want to know more about Thomas, follow him on IG @thomasguerlet or find his music on Spotify. Our theme music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, if you want to listen to more of his work you can find it on IG @trfcomposer. And as always follow us @lapenderieparis10 for news and more content. Thanks for listening!

This week I sit down with the guys behind the legendary Parisian fabric merchant Lafayette Saltiel. Virgil and Pierre talk about the importance of using good cloth, why honesty and guidance is the key to returning customers, and then they reveal some of the new initiatives they have taken to insure that people who aren’t based in Paris will be able to enjoy their stock and services in the not to distant future. If you want to know more about the guys, follow them on IG @lafayettesaltieldrapiers. Our theme music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, if you want to listen to more of his work you can find it on IG @trfcomposer. And as always follow us @lapenderieparis10 for news and more content. Thanks for listening!

This weeks guest is British writer, editor and fashion consultant Faye Fearon. Faye and I talk about her fascination with Paris and the reasons behind her move from London to the French capital. We also cover the topic of cultural education, and why it is essential to personal style and authenticity. Finally Faye gives her verdict on what the bespoke industry needs to do to evolve, and the answer might come as a surprise to some! If you want to know more about Faye’s work please give her a follow on one (or all!) of her three IG profiles @faye_fearon @savoirsound or @garconne_journal. Our theme music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, if you want to listen to more of his work you can find it on IG @trfcomposer. And as always follow us @lapenderieparis10 for news and more content. Thanks for listening!

This weeks guest is Belgian bespoke brand strategist and entrepreneur Jean-Baptiste Rosseeuw. Jean-Baptiste and I talk about how he made his way from Belgium to the Parisian bespoke industry, working for legendary brands such as Corthay and Lavabre Cadet, and how he used his 10 plus year of experience to start Lutays. A brand devoted to the creation of couture casual overshirts for men. If you want to follow the work of Jean-Baptiste please give him a follow at IG @lutays_official and @styleandcrafts. Our theme music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, if you want to listen to more of his work you can find it on IG @trfcomposer. And as always follow us @lapenderieparis10 for news and more content. Thanks for listening!

My guest this week is British tailor and pattern cutter Vincent Smith. Vincent tells me about his long career in the Parisian fashion industry, how he continuously try to innovate and improve his tailoring, and the why it is essential, as a craftsman to pass on the knowledge! If you want to know more about Mr.Smith please give him a follow on IG @mrsmithparis. Our music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, you can listen to more of his creations and follow his career on IG @trfcomposer. For news and more content follow us @lapenderieparis10. Thank you for listening!

My guest this week is French/Italian entrepreneur and menswear enthusiast Stéphane Butticé. Stéphane and I sit down for a conversation about why it is important to stay true to yourself, why everyone should invest in a proper wardrobe, and how these values have let him to start his own brand of handmade Neapolitan shirts and ties. If you want to know more about Stéphane and his work head over to IG and follow him on @stephanebuttichowski. If you want to take a closer look at his shirts and ties, you can do so @butticeparisnaples, and finally if you are a French speaker give his podcast a listen @lepodcastgentlemanchemistry. Our music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, you can listen to more of his creations and follow his career on IG @trfcomposer. For news and more content follow us @lapenderieparis10. Thank you for listening!

My guest this week is French tailor Romain Biette. Romain and I sit down for a conversation about how he he dropped out of law school to become a tailor, how he established his business, Ardentes Clipei, and why his fascination with clothing started with Ralph Lauren. If you want to know more about Romain and Ardentes Clipei head over to IG and follow him on @ardentesclipei. Our music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, you can listen to more of his creations and follow his career on IG @trfcomposer. For news and more content follow us @lapenderieparis10. Thank you for listening!

My guest this week is Australian chef Hanz Gueco. Hanz and I sit down for a conversation about his approach to cooking, we discuss why he thinks vegetables should be the driving force in every menu, and then we delve into his passion for wrist watches. If you want to have a look at the awesome food he makes, head over to IG and follow him on @hanzgueco, or even better, go taste it yourself at Verjus or Ellsworth (@verjusparis and @ellsworth.paris ). Our music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, you can listen to more of his creations and follow his career on IG @trfcomposer. For news and more content follow us @lapenderieparis10. Thank you for listening!

My guest this week is Lucien Bruguière AKA Lucien Kimono, a French musician born and bred in Paris. Lucien and I sit down for a conversation about how he got his start in music, how you manage to mature and evolve as an artist, and then we go for a serious deep dive into our mutual love for cinema! If you want know more about Lucien visit his IG @lucienkimono or head to Spotify and listen to Lucien and the kimono orchestra ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OFOKIy5EApmWLyZDqihA4?si=ObP76GerSvWLbooXZJ2l6Q ), Our music is by British composer Thomas Ross Fitzsimons, you can listen to more of his creations and follow his career on IG @trfcomposer. Follow us at @lapenderieparis10 for updates and extra content. Thank you for listening!