Menswear Style Podcast
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Welcome to the official Menswear Style Podcast, hosted by Peter Brooker. In this men's fashion, men's style, men’s grooming and men’s lifestyle focused podcast show we speak to some of the most influential designers, innovative brand founders and truly inspiring entrepreneurs from within the global fashion and apparel industry. Our aim is to bring you a detailed insight into founder start-up stories with a focus on sustainability, marketing, design, manufacturing, eCommerce, and operations.
Episodes
- Guy Blaskey, Founder of Detrash / Watches Made With Trash
In this episode of the Menswear Style Podcast, we sit down with Guy Blaskey, Founder of Detrash — a brand on a mission to shake up the watch industry. After selling his first business in 2023, Guy took a step back to explore his long-stand…
- Freddie Sheridan, Founder of YCODE / Male Skincare
In this episode, Peter sits down with Freddie Sheridan, founder of YCODE — the British skincare brand redefining men’s grooming through cutting-edge marine biotechnology. Built specifically for male biology, YCODE isn’t just another men’s…
- Giorgio Armani’s Impact on the Fashion Industry
One of the world’s most famous fashion designers Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. Also a renowned businessman, the pioneering Italian designer was credited with reimagining men’s and women’s suits for a modern audience. He dressed…
- Sebastian Öhrn, Founder of Myrqvist / Premium Footwear
Myrqvist 's journey began in 2016, starting small — like most things do — but with a clear vision: to craft high-quality footwear with a timeless design at a fair price. A product designed to stand the test of time and trends alike. How do…
- Mark Warman, Founder of Barnfield Customs / Handmade Jackets
Barnfield Customs is a new brand not only capturing a passion for product, but with a drive to establish itself as a premium ‘maker’ within the UK market through founder Mark Warman. The brainchild of graphic designer and agency owner Mark…
- Mathias Jensen, Creative Director at Les Deux / Scandinavian Premium Menswear
The story of Les Deux began in Copenhagen in 2011 when two seemingly opposite worlds collided. A law student from the suburbs crossed paths with a creative soul with international roots at a city bar. Their conversation sparked over a T-sh…
- Adam White-Johnson, Founder of BeardGang Members / Hemp Beard Care
BeardGang Members (BGM) formulate premium products that are class-leading and healthy for their customers. Their goal is to work with the body's natural chemistry to ensure your hair and skin maintain balanced and healthy. BGM products gen…
- Rory Bennett and Billy Sims-Hilditch, Co-Founder of Sims Wear / British Made Clothing
Sims Wear is a British menswear brand delivering elevated wardrobe essentials produced from the best wool and textiles in the British Isles. Dedicated to quality, and to creating timeless luxury that will stand the test of time, Sims Wear…
- Evren Ozka, Co-Founder of Mallet London / Luxury Footwear
Disciplined, Dedicated and a Rationalist. Evren Ozka has long had a strategic eye for business, starting his professional career in textiles and manufacturing. At age 18, he ran his division at his family's textile companies for seven year…
- Jonathan Bordell, Co-Founder of The Helicon Watch Company / British Watchmaker
With over two decades of combined experience in the world of watches, Danielle and Jonathan (a husband and wife team) share a deep passion for curating, creating, and connecting collectors and enthusiasts with timepieces from renowned watc…
- Miguel Soares, Founder of BYMS / Sports Fashion
Miguel was a professional soccer player but sadly suffered an injury which led to him starting a new career. Drawing inspiration from soccer, he embarked on a new journey. BYMS is a brand that stands out in the world of sports fashion, kno…
- Peter Jüriado, Creative Director at Stenströms / Premium Shirts
Style, quality and comfort in every detail. This philosophy has made Stenströms one of Sweden's most well-known and respected brands. The classic Stenströms shirt carries 125 years of tradition, craftsmanship and quality. Jackets, knitwear…
- Will Verona, Founder of PURIFIED / Biodegradable Durable Sneakers
On a factory trip to Sri Lanka, shoe designer Will Verona was confronted with a shocking sight: a 50-meter high mountain of plastic waste. 'Trash mountain' would later collapse, with tragic consequences. Reflecting on his industry’s role i…
- Giuliano Dore, Co-Founder of Get Groomed / Mobile Barbers
Get Groomed are not your average barbers, they're your personal professional hair artists that cater to you in your preferred time, place, and style. They aim to revolutionise your grooming experience. Imagine not having to deal with stres…
- Manel Garcia Prats, Co-Founder of OHNE PROJECT / Barefoot Sneakers
The Project 080 sneaker is designed to look like a regular sneaker but with all the benefits of a barefoot shoe. Thick looking sole and dynamic design. Having a foot shaped shoe might be the most important quality of a barefoot sneaker bec…
- Ed Bartlett, Founder of Kostüme / Cycling Apparel
Kostüme makes the best cycling apparel money can buy, developed and tested on some of the most challenging cycling events in the world. The brand makes technically innovative cycling apparel focused on all-day performance, comfort and util…
- Edzard van der Wyck, Co-Founder of Sheep Inc. / Natural Merino Wool Clothing
Sheep Inc. is a pioneering clothing brand that uses proprietary technology and supply chain innovation to deliver next generation knitwear essentials with a naturally carbon-negative footprint. Achieved by working with cutting-edge regener…
- Jack Millington, Founder of Billy Tannery / Handmade Leather Bags
Billy Tannery was founded in 2016 by Jack Millington. A farmer’s son who spent his early career in marketing, he had no previous experience in the leather industry. After discovering that thousands of goatskins were going to waste each yea…
- Jennifer Brown, Founder of pampeano / Argentine Handmade Belts
Inspired by South America's rich heritage of unrivalled horsemanship and traditional leather work, pampeano evolved from the polo fields of central Argentina. pampeano remains one of the few brands with quality and craftsmanship at its hea…
- Richard Plowden, Director at Plowden & Fallow / Luxury British Fragrance
The world of Plowden & Fallow is the home to one of Britain’s newer contemporary fragrance houses, located on the Plowden Estate in Shropshire, England. They produce artisan luxury fragrances and shaving products and accessories for those…
- Ian Fielding-Calcutt, Founder of Fielding & Nicholson / Custom Made Suits
Fielding & Nicholson is an independent tailors which has been providing a highly personal, exceptional service, creating pieces from some of the finest fabrics in the world for eighteen years. With origins in the North West of England, the…
- Chris Beastall & Eli Ankutse, Co-Founders of Pelota / Sporting Clothiers
The principal Pelota theme is menswear designed for after sport. The menswear brand is designed from the ground up to bridge the gap between sport and leisure. You might call it ath-leisure, but it’s a step beyond – it’s for wearing #Aprés…
- Michael Shuttleworth, Founder of W. Rubens / Reinventing T-Shirts
It all began when clients would ask founder of W.Rubens and former stylist, Michael Shuttleworth, the same question: where can I get a good white T-shirt? Michael didn’t know. That’s when he realised something was missing. And so the idea…
- Mark Francis, Founder of Heron's Ghyll / Elegant Clothing & Tailoring
Heron’s Ghyll is a cosmopolitan tailoring brand with a pluriversal eye to the future. Within this vision, everything is fluid; cultures collide and recombine to produce new forms. Based in London, the brand approaches each collection with…
- Dimitar Kehayov, Founder of KHV CONCEPT / Handmade High-End Footwear
Experience the essence of KHV CONCEPT , where they meticulously craft exceptional high-end products in London and bring them to life through expert handcraftsmanship in Italy. Their distinctive style embraces minimalism, showcasing a palet…
- Kestin Hare, Founder of KESTIN / High-Quality Menswear
Founded in 2015 by designer Kestin Hare with over two decades of industry experience, KESTIN is redefining modern Scottish design by blending innovation with tradition. Kestin the brand was created to redefine modern Scottish design by ble…
- Ben Mears, Founder of Expio / Lightweight Waterproof Outerwear
Expio are a cutting-edge brand for men's fashion that prioritizes style, sustainability, and performance. Through their groundbreaking approach to development, they have been able to produce the lightest, warmest, most durable and waterpro…
- Keelan Doyle, Founder of ØTHERS / Multi-Sensory Wellness
ØTHERS is a new multi-sensory digital wellness experience with a 360o fusion of scent, sound, technology, and science to biomechanically re-tune, bringing you back to centre. In a place of candid, real-talk, and functional mindset manageme…
- Nick Reed, Founder of Neem London / Climate Conscious Clothing
Named after the beautiful Neem tree in India, famed for producing leaves with healing properties, Neem London is designed as an antidote to the modern ways of consumption – an antiseptic for fast fashion. The brand produces low emitting me…
- Rosy Temple, CEO at Magee 1866 / Donegal Tweed Clothing
Rosy Temple is part of the 5th generation behind Magee 1866 which has over 150 years experience in designing, weaving and tailoring luxury fabrics and clothing in Co. Donegal, Ireland. Today Magee 1866's lifestyle collections include men/w…
- Alvin Oommen, Founder of OXFORDhill / Natural Hair Styling
In this podcast episode we interview Alvin Oommen, founder of OXFORDhill , a brand dedicated to manufacturing an innovative hair styling clay using nature's most potent ingredients, while ensuring maximum effectiveness. Their passion lies…
- Vincent Stadelhofer, Co-Founder of ANDREW & COLE / Sustainable Swimwear Brand
For this podcast episode we focus on ANDREW & COLE , where we dive into the world of modern, sustainable swimwear. Join us as we interview Vincent Stadelhofer and explore the innovative swim shorts that are revolutionizing the way we exper…
- Junaid Ansari, Co-Founder of Burrows & Hare / Men's Clothing Store
Join us on this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast as we sit down with Junaid Ansari, Co-Founder of Burrows & Hare . Discover the captivating journey of this family multi-brand business, which first took root in Oxford in 2015. Junaid sh…
- Robin Vindevogel, Co-Founder of BTI / Fashion Business Guidance
Tune in to the latest episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast as we sit down with Robin Vindevogel, Co-Founder of BTI , a cutting-edge London-based scale-up. BTI is on a mission to revolutionize and democratize the fashion industry by empower…
- José Maria Reffoios, Co-Founder of JAK / Minimalistic Timeless Sneakers
Join us for an enlightening episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast as we sit down with José Maria Reffoios, Co-Founder of JAK , the renowned minimalist and timeless sneaker brand. Since its establishment in 2014 by Isabel and José Maria in L…
- Guy Hills, Founder of Dashing Tweeds / Fabrics and Tailoring Brand
Join us on the captivating episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast as we dive into the world of Dashing Tweeds , the British brand that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity in the realm of woven textiles. Founded in 2006 by fashion photo…
- Chris Kolbe, Co-Founder of HyperNatural / Eco-Luxury Menswear
Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast, where we have the privilege of sitting down with Chris Kolbe, Co-Founder of HyperNatural , an extraordinary eco-luxury menswear brand. HyperNatural prides itself on offer…
- Jose Miguel de Abreu, Co-Founder of LA PAZ / Sustainable Heritage Menswear
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing Jose Miguel de Abreu, Co-Founder of LA PAZ , a remarkable sustainable heritage menswear brand. LA PAZ draws inspiration from the…
- Gustaf Secher, Founder of North-89 / Modern Functional Footwear
Welcome to another exciting episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing Gustaf Secher, the Founder of North-89 , a dynamic Stockholm-based footwear brand. Established in 2016, North-89 emerged from Gust…
- Ed Bird, Founder of Bird Eyewear / Sustainable Sunglasses Brand
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast. In this edition, we have the pleasure of interviewing Ed Bird, the Founder of Bird Eyewear , a remarkable sustainable and ethical eyewear brand. At Bird, their vision go…
- William Green, Co-Founder of L'Estrange London / Modular Clothing System
Welcome back to another captivating episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast. In today's edition, we have the pleasure of interviewing William Green, Co-Founder of L'Estrange London , a brand on a remarkable mission to simplify the male wardro…
- Justin Deighton, Co-Founder of Two Tribes / London Brewery
Welcome to another captivating episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast. Today, we have an exciting interview with Justin Deighton, Co-Founder of Two Tribes Brewery , a brand that creates refreshing beers designed to bring people together and…
- Lutz Schwenke, Founder of TWOTHIRDS / Sustainable Eco-Friendly Clothing
Welcome to the MenswearStyle Podcast, where we bring you another captivating interview. In this episode, our host, Peter Brooker, sits down with Lutz Schwenke, the founder of TWOTHIRDS , a sustainable and eco-friendly clothing brand that h…
- Scott Lancaster, Founder of Emerton Scott / Stoic Inspired Jewellery
Emerton Scott is a British company driven by a love for quality and simplicity in design. They’re a socially aware brand which handcrafts unique necklaces inspired by stoicism to help tackle mental health. For every necklace purchased, a p…
- Alex Orr, Founder of JAGO / Functional Adventure Clothing
JAGO is a menswear brand creating versatile, functional and timelessly styled products to be worn everyday and beyond - worn For Life's Adventure . The brand embraces adventure in its broadest sense - far beyond outdoor adventure only - li…
- Ken Price, Co-Founder of Blake Mill / High-Quality Dress Shirts
Blake Mill is a premium men’s fashion designer, based in Manchester, which makes completely unique and high-quality men’s dress shirts. Founded in 2018 by Steve French, Ross French and Ken Price, with a passion to make high quality dress s…
- Billy Thompson, Founder of Thompson Tee / Sweatproof Undershirts
Thompson Tee create sweat proof and premium undershirts that block 100% of underarm sweat and odour with patented Hydro-Shield sweatproof technology. Billy had axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) and would practice ridicul…
- Nicolas Willson, Founder of Futsol / Football Inspired Clothing
Premium, stylish, sophisticated football apparel for on and off the pitch. Futsol draw inspiration from the simple pleasure of playing with the ball. They see beauty in the ball, in the places where games of football are enjoyed around the…
- Niklas Oppermann, Co-Founder of Carl Friedrik / Luxury Leather Travel Goods
Founded in London in 2012 by Swedish brothers, Niklas & Mattis Oppermann, Carl Friedrik launched their leather goods business after seeing a gap in the market for competitively priced but high-quality accessories. Today the brand merges it…
- Niels Eggerding, CEO at Frederique Constant / Swiss-made Luxury Watches
Frederique Constant was established in its current form in 1988. Aletta Bax and Peter Stas launched their first collection in 1992, comprising six models fitted with Swiss movements and assembled by a watchmaker in Geneva. Frederique Const…