Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsGarmology is a podcast about our clothes, old and new, how they are made, and the impact they have, from a perspective of making, buying, wearing, collecting, evaluating and appreciating. With interesting guests, the aim is to provide a non-fashion view of the world of our clothes. Expect plenty of opinions!
Garmology is made by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/garmology
Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.
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Episodes
A chat about likes and dislikes - with Nick & Shaun
June 24, 2020 17:48 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThe title really does say it all. In this episode, Shaun is back for a chat and the topic is clothing we don't like. Garmental prejudice, if you like. There is even disagreement about certain items, so the tension is running high. Controversial topics are put on the table, only to be quickly snatched away. Some marginally sage advice is even dispersed. In a brief survey, 8/10 respondents rated this episode as "quite ok", so clearly it's unmissable! Shaun is @these_rough_notes on Instagram ...
Life as a small independent menswear shop with Ant Hicks
June 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBAnt Hicks owns Assembly, a small menswear shop in the idyllic market town of Frome in Somerset. We talk about the reality of being small and local when faced with the online retail mastodonts, the value of where things are made and the importance of sustainability. Find Assembly on Instagram as AssemblyShop and the web. If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Staying stubbornly independent - with Ant Hicks
June 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBAnt Hicks owns Assembly, a small menswear shop in the idyllic market town of Frome in Somerset. We talk about the reality of being small and local when faced with the online retail mastodonts, the value of where things are made and the importance of sustainability. Find Assembly on Instagram as AssemblyShop and the web. Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Garm...
The environmental impact of our clothes, with Professor Ingun Grimstad Klepp
June 13, 2020 07:39 - 53 minutes - 26 MBMuch is said about the environmental impact and sustainability of our clothes. Which fibres are good, which are not so good. Should we upcycle, recycle, downcycle, send to landfill or wear them threadbare? What role do chemicals play, and are they all good? In this episode, I talk with Norwegian Research Professor Ingun Grimstad Klepp at Oslo Metropolitan University. Ingun researches sustainable textiles, clothing, laundry and leisure consumption and has written numerous articles an...
The real environmental impact of clothes - with Professor Ingun Grimstad Klepp
June 13, 2020 07:39 - 53 minutes - 26 MBMuch is said about the environmental impact and sustainability of our clothes. Which fibres are good, which are not so good. Should we upcycle, recycle, downcycle, send to landfill or wear them threadbare? What role do chemicals play, and are they all good? In this episode, I talk with Norwegian Research Professor Ingun Grimstad Klepp at Oslo Metropolitan University. Ingun researches sustainable textiles, clothing, laundry and leisure consumption and has written numerous articles and books o...
Talking local production and being proud of your hometown with Iain Trickett
June 06, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode, I talk to Iain Trickett of Trickett England. We talk about being proud of where you come from, being part of the local community, making good things for good people and is Made in England all it's cracked up to be? You can find Trickett England on Instagram as trickettengland and on the web at https://trickett-england.co.uk/ If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Hometown pride and local production - with Iain Trickett
June 06, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode, I talk to Iain Trickett of Trickett England. We talk about being proud of where you come from, being part of the local community, making good things for good people and is Made in England all it's cracked up to be? You can find Trickett England on Instagram as trickettengland and on the web at https://trickett-england.co.uk/ Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad...
Influences and where we find them - with Nick and Shaun
June 02, 2020 16:01 - 42 minutes - 32.1 MBPretty much everything we do is influenced by what is around us and what has gone before us. Here is another rambling chat with Shaun and Nick, including a parasol that keeps toppling over and references to various subcultures. Shaun is @these_rough_notes on Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising...
Nick and Shaun chat about influences
June 02, 2020 16:01 - 42 minutes - 32.1 MBPretty much everything we do is influenced by what is around us and what has gone before us. Here is another rambling chat with Shaun and Nick, including a parasol that keeps toppling over and references to various subcultures. If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Talking shoe care with Miguel of Marcus De Shoes
May 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBIn this episode, my guest is Miguel de Almeida, owner and creative director of British footwear brand Marcus de Shoes. Miguel takes me through the necessary and vital steps in keeping your quality footwear in good shape, so it can be enjoyed and used for its full potential lifespan. It's both less involved and more involved than you might think, but at the end of the day, with quite little effort, tools and products, you too can do it. Marcus de Shoes can be found on Instagram as @...
A guide to taking care of your shoes - with Miguel of Marcus De Shoes
May 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBIn this episode, my guest is Miguel de Almeida, owner and creative director of British footwear brand Marcus de Shoes. Miguel takes me through the necessary and vital steps in keeping your quality footwear in good shape, so it can be enjoyed and used for its full potential lifespan. It's both less involved and more involved than you might think, but at the end of the day, with quite little effort, tools and products, you too can do it. Marcus de Shoes can be found on Instagram as @marcusdes...
Why do some brands become favorites? - with Nick & Dachi
May 24, 2020 14:42 - 52 minutes - 39.6 MBS00E06: In this episode, my co-host is my friend Dachi from Brighton and we enjoy a Sunday morning chat about brands that find favour with us, and why that is so. We ruminate upon what may make a brand interesting and whether a designer working on his own may be more interesting creatively than design by committee. Dachi is Rugged_Frills on Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as We...
Nick & Dachi talking about favourite brands
May 24, 2020 14:42 - 52 minutes - 39.6 MBS00E06: In this episode, my co-host is my friend Dachi from Brighton and we enjoy a Sunday morning chat about brands that find favour with us, and why that is so. We ruminate upon what may make a brand interesting and whether a designer working on his own may be more interesting creatively than design by committee. Dachi is Rugged_Frills on Instagram If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Garmology - A short introduction
May 21, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBEpisode zero, season zero. That awkward introductory placeholder where hopes and dreams are laid bare, where promises and ideas are given their initial run up the flagpole, all the while trying to make sure it sounds enticing enough to interest, but just in case it fails to deliver, not promising more than can be shrugged off if it fails. Yeah, this is that episode. Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can emai...
Where does the value of clothing lie? - with Nick & Dachi
May 21, 2020 15:51 - 44 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, my co-host is my friend Dachi from Brighton and we talk about the various ways we look at the value of clothes and heritage, vintage and reproduction clothing. Is there a valid point to reproducing items that are still widely available? Dachi is Rugged_Frills on Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. Th...
The value of clothing and is it necessary to reproduce what is available?
May 21, 2020 15:51 - 44 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, my co-host is my friend Dachi from Brighton and we talk about the various ways we look at the value of clothes and heritage, vintage and reproduction clothing. Is there a valid point to reproducing items that are still widely available? If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Life as a Harris Tweed weaver - with Rebecca Hutton
May 21, 2020 14:45 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBPlease note: This episode has technical issues and is superseded by S2:E5. It remains here for posterity! In this episode, I talk tweed with Rebecca Hutton, an independent weaver of Harris Tweed on the Isle of Harris on the Hebridean Isles off the coast of Scotland. We talk about the history and social significance of the tweed, what it entails to be an independent weaver and what the future of Harris Tweed looks like.' I'm sorry the sound quality on this episode is poor. Rebecca Hutton i...
Talking Harris Tweed with weaver Rebecca Hutton
May 21, 2020 14:45 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, I talk tweed with Rebecca Hutton, an independent weaver of Harris Tweed on the Isle of Harris on the Hebridean Isles off the coast of Scotland. We talk about the history and social significance of the tweed, what it entails to be an independent weaver and what the future of Harris Tweed looks like.' I'm sorry the sound quality on this episode is poor. Rebecca Hutton is TaobhtuathTweeds / http://www.taobhtuathtweeds.com/ If you like this, you might enjoy my blog a...
Designing jackets with Nick Hussey of FRAHM jackets
May 21, 2020 14:25 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, I talk with Nick Hussey of FRAHM Jackets about his philosophy when it comes to designing garments for his brand. We talk about jacket design, the influence of classic jackets, what needs a jacket needs to fill and more. Nick Hussey is FRAHMjacket / frahmjacket.com If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Jacket design principles - with Nick Hussey of FRAHM jackets
May 21, 2020 14:25 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, I talk with Nick Hussey of FRAHM Jackets about his philosophy when it comes to designing garments for his brand. We talk about jacket design, the influence of classic jackets, what needs a jacket needs to fill and more. Nick Hussey is FRAHMjacket / frahmjacket.com Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is n...
Is "buy better, buy less" sensible or a marketing trick? - with Nick & Shaun
May 21, 2020 14:25 - 40 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, my co-host is my friend Shaun from Glasgow and we talk buying decent clothes, getting value for money, at what price point you might find "peak value" and why "buy better, buy less" may not be entirely sensible. Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to s...
Is "buy better, buy less" really as sensible as it sounds?
May 21, 2020 14:25 - 40 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, my co-host is my friend Shaun from Glasgow and we talk buying decent clothes, getting value for money, at what price point you might find "peak value" and why "buy better, buy less" may not be entirely sensible. If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Heritage, provenance and where things are made
May 21, 2020 14:24 - 36 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, my co-host is my friend Shaun from Glasgow and we talk about heritage, provenance and branding. Where are things made, what is the brand history and does it really matter? If you like this, you might enjoy my blog at WellDressedDad.com and my Instagram as WellDressedDad.
Heritage, provenance and where things are made - with Nick & Shaun
May 21, 2020 14:24 - 36 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, my co-host is my friend Shaun from Glasgow and we talk about heritage, provenance and branding. Where are things made, what is the brand history and does it really matter? Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com. Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast via my Patreon at pat...