EP162: Films, Music and Menswear ft Mark Baxter

We all dream of such thing as The Dreamed job? but what is a dream job to each of us? Coming from a toxic work environment can take alot out of you but if you work in a clever way and decide enough is enough and leave that environment and create your own environment then your already on the path of your dream job! and that's what Kelsey did working with one of the most famous brand Kelsey had to leave and began her own brand called KPC Kelsey Peyton Crane. Join Kelsey and myself on a conversation about how she began and why by doing own brand has become her dream job in Atlanta. You can find KPC here www.kpckpckpc.com

Who wouldn't want a vintage Land Rover? Well let's say these cars have always made a huge impact in the world of Fashion but most of all in menswear. The Vintage Land Rover has been in so many Fashion campaigns that you really can't stop admiring this car when someone drives by! But why does it make a huge impact in menswear world? What is about this car that gets better and better with ads by Ralph Lauren then Barbour, Hackett and others that follow on with this vintage car? Well Conrad Yates has a collection of the Vintage Land Rover and is the proud owner of Island Rover though once he was a crown prosecutor who has left this role to become a very successfully digital Land Rover restorer. We both had a conversation about why and what clothing in menswear should you be wearing when you drive one of these magnificent cars ! Join Conrad and myself on a conversation about the mechanical side, to clothing, utility and plenty more that vintage land rover drives you towards with style of its own!

It's an update from us to you. We will be back on the 5th November. We have amazing guest line up from menSwear community I can't wait to introduce and record the episode. Thankyou once again for all the support throughout the journey that you all joined with us... Sarmilla

Today's episode in having a conversation with one of the most well known menswear brands that feels like the centre of universe of menswear Universal Works. To David Universal Works is just his very huge wardrobe that has influenced many of us around the globe but on the other hand has it all been a challenge they both faced within creating and how does it all work within from the creative side to business side the reality. Join David and myself talking about how David and Stephanie began their journey in creating one of the most fascinating creative brands in menswear. You can find Universal Works here www.universalworks.co.uk

Part 2: Fred Perry, Iconic Wimbledon Champion. From 1952 until today his famous polo shirt has remained one of the most recognised single pieces of men’s clothing. From Paul Weller, Terry from The Specials, Blur, JFK this most iconic brand was and has been worn by many influential people. Was Fred a marketer, inventor, designer, entrepreneur or a sportsman? Of course he was all of these. The passion he had for what he did from sports to creating was inspiring and when he created the Laurel Wreath his legacy was cemented. Join me as I talk on location in London with Richard Gilmore, the MD of Fred Perry as he explains all about the brand, the vision, the designs and most of all Fred Perry himself…Oh and why it all comes back to Tennis…

Fred Perry, Iconic Wimbledon Champion. From 1952 until today his famous polo shirt has remained one of the most recognised single pieces of men’s clothing. From Paul Weller, Terry from The Specials, Blur, JFK this most iconic brand was and has been worn by many influential people. Was Fred a marketer, inventor, designer, entrepreneur or a sportsman? Of course he was all of these. The passion he had for what he did from sports to creating was inspiring and when he created the Laurel Wreath his legacy was cemented. Join me as I talk on location in London with Richard Gilmore, the MD of Fred Perry as he explains all about the brand, the vision, the designs and most of all Fred Perry himself…Oh and why it all comes back to Tennis…

By The Oak is based in Turkey and to tell you the truth I really was looking forward to doing this recording with Naz Bileydi Yenigun, co-founder of By The Oak (with her brother). Join Naz and myself in this intriguing conversation about menswear in Turkey and how they've both faced challenges growing the brand from their family home. A very intriguing and heart felt story. You can find By The Oak here www.bytheoak.com Today's episode host and research was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J

Today's episode is with Akshat and Varvara the founders of 100 Hands Handmade Shirts based in Amsterdam. Akshat has a hertiage background from family who are in textiles in India both come from a background of investment bankers who have turned their hands to a trade with the most talented artisans craftsman based in India who have these exceptional tailors in the art of bespoke. Join Akshat & Varvara and myself on a conversation in how 100 Hands have become one the most prestigious center of mens bespoke shirts in this trade who have made their name throughout within the menswear industry. After talking with them both you totally understand how 100 Hands shirt is not just a shirt. You can find 100 Hands here www.100hands.nl Today episode was hosted, presented and researched by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Today’s episode is with Billy Sims Hilditch founder of Sims Wear using best natural fibre. Billy is also very much into "make it well and make it last". Billy is very much into making things in using British Manufacturing and the future of British Manufacturing maybe saved by smaller independent brands. Join me on this delightful conversation with Billy and how and why he began a menswear brand. You can find Sims Wear here www.simswear.com Today's episode was host and researched by Sarmilla and music by Charles J.

Today's episode is with one of my favourite brands in menswear, Hawkwood Mercantile and features founder Richard Illingworth. Richard has had quite a journey with his brand from developing design, functionality and quality to make the brand impeccable. Join Richard and myself in a conversation about how it all begin with him and his brand and how he made sure the quality isn't just in his product but also with those who make this possible. You can find Hawkwood Mercantile www.hawkwoodmercantile.com Today's episode hosted, research, edited by Sarmilla, music by Charles J. https://www.patreon.com/menSwearbyAWomanpodcast