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Menswear Style Podcast

493 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratings

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 we speak to some of the most influential designers, innovative brand founders and truly inspiring entrepreneurs from within the 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.

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Ryan Mallinson, Founder of Mallin & Son / Wax Jacket Repairs

July 07, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

The Mallinson family name dates back to the early 1900s with many of that time making a living in Yorkshire Mills as 'Cloth Dressers'. A career in textiles was reignited in 2019 by Ryan who created the brand shortly after the birth of his son Edward. Hailing from a working class estate in the suburbs of Leeds, a gap was soon found in the craft of re-waxing and repairing wax jackets.  Beginning with friends and then independent customers, Mallin & Son started servicing high end jackets from B...

Ryan Mallinson, Founder of Mallin & Son

July 07, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

The Mallinson family name dates back to the early 1900s with many of that time making a living in Yorkshire Mills as 'Cloth Dressers'. A career in textiles was reignited in 2019 by Ryan who created the brand shortly after the birth of his son Edward. Hailing from a working class estate in the suburbs of Leeds, a gap was soon found in the craft of re-waxing and repairing wax jackets.  Beginning with friends and then independent customers, Mallin & Son started servicing high end jackets from B...

Billy Boulos, Co-Founder of LifeJacket Skin Protection

June 07, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

The LifeJacket Skin Protection story began with personal setback. The co-founders were three healthy young men, who thought they were indestructible. But then, several of their friends – all healthy and in their thirties, like them – were hit by cancer. One of them was Jono, the co-founder. Through this experience they learnt that skin cancer – one of the world’s most common cancers – is not only on the rise, but also that most people don’t think about the need for year-round skin protection...

Billy Boulos, Co-Founder of LifeJacket Skin Protection / High Performance Sunscreens

June 07, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

The LifeJacket Skin Protection story began with personal setback. The co-founders were three healthy young men, who thought they were indestructible. But then, several of their friends – all healthy and in their thirties, like them – were hit by cancer. One of them was Jono, the co-founder. Through this experience they learnt that skin cancer – one of the world’s most common cancers – is not only on the rise, but also that most people don’t think about the need for year-round skin protection...

Alberto Solana, Founder of Meriggi / Mediterranean Swimwear

May 25, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Meriggi is a men's resortwear brand inspired by the Mediterranean: its storied past, enduring style and unhurried pace. Their take on a day well spent includes salt in the air and a cocktail al fresco. We indulge in the occasional amenity but only ask for good company and a long summer day. We appreciate places where the jet-set feel at home and joie de vivre fills the mind. The brand makes resortwear with the Mediterranean in mind. Their garments are tailored to the local fit and make no co...

Alberto Solana, Founder of Meriggi

May 25, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Meriggi is a men's resortwear brand inspired by the Mediterranean: its storied past, enduring style and unhurried pace. Their take on a day well spent includes salt in the air and a cocktail al fresco. We indulge in the occasional amenity but only ask for good company and a long summer day. We appreciate places where the jet-set feel at home and joie de vivre fills the mind. The brand makes resortwear with the Mediterranean in mind. Their garments are tailored to the local fit and make no co...

Luca Faloni, Founder of Luca Faloni / Timeless Italian Menswear

May 19, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Luca Faloni is a vertically integrated menswear brand established online in 2014. They deliver superior craftsmanship and create a true 'Made in Italy' proposition available directly to clients worldwide. The brand promise is to source the finest materials from the most prestigious Italian producers and disregard seasonal collections in favour of product longevity. For each design, they partner with the most skilled Italian artisans, who have been honouring their craft for generations. In t...

Luca Faloni, Founder of Luca Faloni

May 19, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Luca Faloni is a vertically integrated menswear brand established online in 2014. They deliver superior craftsmanship and create a true 'Made in Italy' proposition available directly to clients worldwide. The brand promise is to source the finest materials from the most prestigious Italian producers and disregard seasonal collections in favour of product longevity. For each design, they partner with the most skilled Italian artisans, who have been honouring their craft for generations. In t...

Gordon Bruce, Distillery Manager, anCnoc Whisky

May 17, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Gordon Bruce has been with Inverhouse Distillers for 34 years and joined anCnoc in 2006. Day to day - crafting the anCnoc range of whisky, welcoming visitors from around the world and, most recently hosting his podcast ‘Knock Tales’ from his desk at the distillery. A proud Keeper of the Quaich, he is passionate about craft in the truest sense of the word carrying on 125 years of traditional whisky making techniques at one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland. anCnoc is a highly r...

Gordon Bruce, Distillery Manager, anCnoc Whisky / Highland Single Malt Scotch

May 17, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Gordon Bruce has been with Inverhouse Distillers for 34 years and joined anCnoc in 2006. Day to day - crafting the anCnoc range of whisky, welcoming visitors from around the world and, most recently hosting his podcast ‘Knock Tales’ from his desk at the distillery. A proud Keeper of the Quaich, he is passionate about craft in the truest sense of the word carrying on 125 years of traditional whisky making techniques at one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland. anCnoc is a highly r...

Gordon Bruce, Distillery Manager, anCnoc Whisky / Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

May 17, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Gordon Bruce has been with Inverhouse Distillers for 34 years and joined anCnoc in 2006. Day to day - crafting the anCnoc range of whisky, welcoming visitors from around the world and, most recently hosting his podcast ‘Knock Tales’ from his desk at the distillery. A proud Keeper of the Quaich, he is passionate about craft in the truest sense of the word carrying on 125 years of traditional whisky making techniques at one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland. anCnoc is a highly r...

Lorenzo Vasini, Founder of HOOHAA / No-Nonsense Niche Fragrance

April 27, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

HOOHAA, is a new platform helping consumers seek out and enjoy niche fragrances; that may ordinarily be left undiscovered. The mainstream fragrance market is noisy and crowded but there is a huge amount of independent fragrance producers, who have previously found it near impossible to cut through with consumers. With beauty halls feeling like a distant memory and virtual beauty discovery at its peak in consumer interest, now is the time to champion, support and experiment with responsible, ...

Lorenzo Vasini, Founder of HOOHAA

April 27, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

HOOHAA, is a new platform helping consumers seek out and enjoy niche fragrances; that may ordinarily be left undiscovered. The mainstream fragrance market is noisy and crowded but there is a huge amount of independent fragrance producers, who have previously found it near impossible to cut through with consumers. With beauty halls feeling like a distant memory and virtual beauty discovery at its peak in consumer interest, now is the time to champion, support and experiment with responsible, ...

Marie Callan, Founder of URBAG

April 22, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

The URBAG story is defined by a passion for sustainability and innovative design, along with the determination to make a positive impact in the world. Founder Marie Callan has spent decades working in sustainability. From social enterprise and charity work to fostering discussions with industry leaders at the Financial Times, she’s found the plastic problem never goes away. While the issue of single-use plastic was attracting attention, no one seemed to be addressing plastic waste from fashi...

Marie Callan, Founder of URBAG / Duffle Garment Bag

April 22, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

The URBAG story is defined by a passion for sustainability and innovative design, along with the determination to make a positive impact in the world. Founder Marie Callan has spent decades working in sustainability. From social enterprise and charity work to fostering discussions with industry leaders at the Financial Times, she’s found the plastic problem never goes away. While the issue of single-use plastic was attracting attention, no one seemed to be addressing plastic waste from fashi...

Peter Jüriado, Head of Design at Stenströms

April 20, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

The  Stenströms story began in 1899 when the Swedish tailor August Stenström found himself overwhelmed with orders. His reputation as an outstanding shirt fashioner had spread in town. All the elegantly dressed men in Helsingborg wanted one of his masterpieces, and Stenström found it hard to keep up. To meet the needs of his sophisticated clients, he decided to build a shirt factory. Under Stenströms’ strict supervision, a larger number of quality shirts could now be produced. With time, his...

Peter Jüriado, Head of Design at Stenströms / Swedish Shirtmaker

April 20, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

The  Stenströms story began in 1899 when the Swedish tailor August Stenström found himself overwhelmed with orders. His reputation as an outstanding shirt fashioner had spread in town. All the elegantly dressed men in Helsingborg wanted one of his masterpieces, and Stenström found it hard to keep up. To meet the needs of his sophisticated clients, he decided to build a shirt factory. Under Stenströms’ strict supervision, a larger number of quality shirts could now be produced. With time, his...

Sidney Hiscox & Declan Morrison, Co-Founders of Fera

April 14, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Fera is an independent British outdoor brand that combines a deep reverence for the wild with a desire to create outdoor clothing that is not only reliable and made to last but also have a timeless sense of style. They are here for the true outdoor lovers, for those who know a passion for the outdoors has never gone out of style. Joyful, enthusiastic people who love adventure and spending time in the wild. For people who are tired of the outdoors being filled with fluorescent yellow anoraks ...

Sidney Hiscox & Declan Morrison, Co-Founders of Fera / Rugged Outdoor Apparel

April 14, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Fera is an independent British outdoor brand that combines a deep reverence for the wild with a desire to create outdoor clothing that is not only reliable and made to last but also have a timeless sense of style. They are here for the true outdoor lovers, for those who know a passion for the outdoors has never gone out of style. Joyful, enthusiastic people who love adventure and spending time in the wild. For people who are tired of the outdoors being filled with fluorescent yellow anoraks ...

Jake Posner, Founder of NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING

April 12, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Infusing rich trending styles with a unique perceptive on the world, with a design that aims to be timeless - incorporating minimalistic and simplistic, yet thought provoking, fashion statement led core styles, with sustainable production being at the heart of the brand. NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING have a phrase that dominates the Ethos of the brand, “F/FAST FASHION”. With a high-end, sustainable approach to streetwear, the brand has officially dropped its DEB—UT collection, leading with the PI-LOT...

Jake Posner, Founder of NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING / Organic Cotton Clothing

April 12, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

Infusing rich trending styles with a unique perceptive on the world, with a design that aims to be timeless - incorporating minimalistic and simplistic, yet thought provoking, fashion statement led core styles, with sustainable production being at the heart of the brand. NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING have a phrase that dominates the Ethos of the brand, “F/FAST FASHION”. With a high-end, sustainable approach to streetwear, the brand has officially dropped its DEB—UT collection, leading with the PI-LOT...

Sid Baveja, Founder of Humanery

April 08, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Humanery aims to build the definitive global destination for men that serves all their beauty, grooming and self-care needs in one convenient place. Their platform is an online marketplace, which helps consumers find and purchase men's beauty and self-care products that work for them. They partner with many high quality and prestigious men's beauty, men's skincare, grooming, haircare, fragrance and wellness brands from around the globe that sell their products on the Humanery website. In th...

Sid Baveja, Founder of Humanery / Finest Men's Grooming

April 08, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Humanery aims to build the definitive global destination for men that serves all their beauty, grooming and self-care needs in one convenient place. Their platform is an online marketplace, which helps consumers find and purchase men's beauty and self-care products that work for them. They partner with many high quality and prestigious men's beauty, men's skincare, grooming, haircare, fragrance and wellness brands from around the globe that sell their products on the Humanery website. In th...

Eddie Lofthouse, Founder of High Point Drinks

April 04, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

With decades of experience and the freedom to find unique possibilities in fermentation, High Point Drinks have created layered and complex non-alcoholic drinks. Their premium fermented non-alcoholic aperitifs and digestifs are made the right way - with time, heart and soul by their expert team on the Cornish coast. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Eddie Lofthouse, Founder of High Point Drinks about his brewing background and what inspired the launch of this non-alc...

Eddie Lofthouse, Founder of High Point Drinks / Fermented Non-Alcoholic Drinks

April 04, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

With decades of experience and the freedom to find unique possibilities in fermentation, High Point Drinks have created layered and complex non-alcoholic drinks. Their premium fermented non-alcoholic aperitifs and digestifs are made the right way - with time, heart and soul by their expert team on the Cornish coast. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Eddie Lofthouse, Founder of High Point Drinks about his brewing background and what inspired the launch of this non-alc...

Cathal McAteer, Co-Founder of Sounder

March 30, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Play well. Two words exchanged between golfers on the first tee at courses the world over. Two words that encapsulate what Sounder stands for. Playing well cannot be quantified by numbers on a scorecard. It’s not determined by stats on driving distance or greens in regulation. Playing well is in the happiness that comes from being outdoors, doing something you love, with likeminded people. Sounder don't promise that their products will help you play like the pros. The word amateur derives fr...

Cathal McAteer, Co-Founder of Sounder / Stylish Golf Clothing

March 30, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Play well. Two words exchanged between golfers on the first tee at courses the world over. Two words that encapsulate what Sounder stands for. Playing well cannot be quantified by numbers on a scorecard. It’s not determined by stats on driving distance or greens in regulation. Playing well is in the happiness that comes from being outdoors, doing something you love, with likeminded people. Sounder don't promise that their products will help you play like the pros. The word amateur derives fr...

Oliver Tomalin, Co-Founder of Love Brand & Co. / Timeless Men's Beachwear

March 28, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Co-founders Oliver and Rose have been chasing the sun together since they met in 2010. With family ties to the Bahamas, the couple have spent the last decade loving island life and creating their ultimate summer lifestyle brand. They both share a love of travelling and sunshine and elephants. The fact that elephants could be extinct in our lifetime motivated the British couple to dedicate their brand to helping through a combination of fashion and philanthropy - 'Trunks for Trunks'. Since da...

Oliver Tomalin, Co-Founder of Love Brand & Co.

March 28, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Co-founders Oliver and Rose have been chasing the sun together since they met in 2010. With family ties to the Bahamas, the couple have spent the last decade loving island life and creating their ultimate summer lifestyle brand. They both share a love of travelling and sunshine and elephants. The fact that elephants could be extinct in our lifetime motivated the British couple to dedicate their brand to helping through a combination of fashion and philanthropy - 'Trunks for Trunks'. Since da...

Brendan Murdock, Founder of anatomē / London Apothecary

March 22, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

anatome are a natural health+ wellness brand and community built on the principle that nutritional + emotional balance is the pathway to a fulfilled life. Founder Brendan Murdock is passionate about the apothecaries of old that dispensed herbal remedies, potions and lotions to support health and wellbeing. Working with botanicals and essential oils for many years and through his creative passions and interest in food, perfume, and skincare he had a deep desire to update and reinvent the apot...

Brendan Murdock, Founder of anatomē

March 22, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

anatome are a natural health+ wellness brand and community built on the principle that nutritional + emotional balance is the pathway to a fulfilled life. Founder Brendan Murdock is passionate about the apothecaries of old that dispensed herbal remedies, potions and lotions to support health and wellbeing. Working with botanicals and essential oils for many years and through his creative passions and interest in food, perfume, and skincare he had a deep desire to update and reinvent the apot...

Robin Carlo, Co-Founder of Lennertson

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Co-founders Robin Carlo and Robin Todde have been friends since high school and creatively collaborating ever since. Lennertson is made up of the countless people who contribute to their vision. Be it their lastmaker in England, the craftspeople in Spain, or you who wears their shoes. Lennertson shoes are made by craftspeople who've perfected their trade over generations. All leathers used come from European tanneries, and shoes are constructed using the durable and traditional Goodyear welt...

Robin Carlo, Co-Founder of Lennertson / Refined Rugged Footwear

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Co-founders Robin Carlo and Robin Todde have been friends since high school and creatively collaborating ever since. Lennertson is made up of the countless people who contribute to their vision. Be it their lastmaker in England, the craftspeople in Spain, or you who wears their shoes. Lennertson shoes are made by craftspeople who've perfected their trade over generations. All leathers used come from European tanneries, and shoes are constructed using the durable and traditional Goodyear welt...

Dario Peluso, Founder of PoBO / Premium Sustainable Apparel

March 11, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

PoBO (Positive by Ownership) are a sustainable, premium quality streetwear brand based in London. All materials are certified eco-friendly and PETA Vegan Approved, the supply chain is ethical and they also plant one mangrove tree per product purchased. They really put their heart into every detail. Dario's inspiration came from the artists of ground zero. They wanted to hit the reset button on modern art and he is amongst those who believe that now is the time to do the same with fashion. I...

Dario Peluso, Founder of PoBO

March 11, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

PoBO (Positive by Ownership) are a sustainable, premium quality streetwear brand based in London. All materials are certified eco-friendly and PETA Vegan Approved, the supply chain is ethical and they also plant one mangrove tree per product purchased. They really put their heart into every detail. Dario's inspiration came from the artists of ground zero. They wanted to hit the reset button on modern art and he is amongst those who believe that now is the time to do the same with fashion. I...

Manny Tsakanika, Founder of Aremti

March 09, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Manny Tsakanika is a professional dancer and actor who has worked in the entertainment industry for many years and knows how important it is to look and feel good.  You will currently find him on stage in London in the show Magic Mike playing the lead role, Mike. Aremti has been named after Manny's sister, Raffy, who tragically lost her life. The brand's aim is to help men understand that self care is their right and that  looking after your skin is not just for women. Men deal with the same...

Manny Tsakanika, Founder of Aremti / Natural Skincare

March 09, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Manny Tsakanika is a professional dancer and actor who has worked in the entertainment industry for many years and knows how important it is to look and feel good.  You will currently find him on stage in London in the show Magic Mike playing the lead role, Mike. Aremti has been named after Manny's sister, Raffy, who tragically lost her life. The brand's aim is to help men understand that self care is their right and that  looking after your skin is not just for women. Men deal with the same...

Dr Tijion Esho, Founder of ESHO.

February 22, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Dr Tijion Esho is the multi award-winning entrepreneur behind the UK's first black Doctor-owned cosmeceutical brand, ESHO. and an industry leader in the world of aesthetic medicine. At just 38 years old, he has a cult following (celebrities included) at not only his clinics in London, Newcastle and Dubai, but on his digital platforms attracting a vast client base from over 50 countries worldwide. He develops innovative injectable techniques – inspiring his peers to further practise precision...

Dr Tijion Esho, Founder of ESHO. / Innovative Targeted Skincare

February 22, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Dr Tijion Esho is the multi award-winning entrepreneur behind the UK's first black Doctor-owned cosmeceutical brand, ESHO. and an industry leader in the world of aesthetic medicine. At just 38 years old, he has a cult following (celebrities included) at not only his clinics in London, Newcastle and Dubai, but on his digital platforms attracting a vast client base from over 50 countries worldwide. He develops innovative injectable techniques – inspiring his peers to further practise precision...

Steven Robb & Mark Corcoran, Co-Founders of Bee Inspired / Designer Streetwear

February 17, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Bee Inspired Clothing is a contemporary menswear brand based in Glasgow who pride themselves on unique and relevant design concepts and have a rapidly increasing product offering. Bee Inspired was created in summer 2013 by ex professional footballers Mark Corcoran and Steven Robb, targeting discerning fashion conscious customers looking for stylish clothing that is uniquely designed and manufactured to the highest quality. Worn by some of the highest profile actors, sportsmen and musicians i...

Steven Robb & Mark Corcoran, Co-Founders of Bee Inspired

February 17, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Bee Inspired Clothing is a contemporary menswear brand based in Glasgow who pride themselves on unique and relevant design concepts and have a rapidly increasing product offering. Bee Inspired was created in summer 2013 by ex professional footballers Mark Corcoran and Steven Robb, targeting discerning fashion conscious customers looking for stylish clothing that is uniquely designed and manufactured to the highest quality. Worn by some of the highest profile actors, sportsmen and musicians i...

Luke Sherriff, Co-Founder of Proverb / Natural Deodorant

February 14, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Proverb co-founders, Kirstie, and Luke Sherriff met at Oxford University from where Luke signed a professional rugby contract playing for 11 years in the topflight of English rugby. Understandably he developed a dedication to elite health, diet, and wellbeing. His career was literally based on sweat and mud. In 2005 while playing at Harlequins RFC he was introduced to the concept of endocrine disruptors within beauty products related to a potential negative impact on performance by a new fit...

Luke Sherriff, Co-Founder of Proverb

February 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Proverb co-founders, Kirstie, and Luke Sherriff met at Oxford University from where Luke signed a professional rugby contract playing for 11 years in the topflight of English rugby. Understandably he developed a dedication to elite health, diet, and wellbeing. His career was literally based on sweat and mud. In 2005 while playing at Harlequins RFC he was introduced to the concept of endocrine disruptors within beauty products related to a potential negative impact on performance by a new fit...

Keith Gray, Founder of Lawsuit / Streetwear

February 08, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Keith Gray is Founder and Creative Director of Lawsuit. He has worked with the likes of Tomato, KesselsKramer and Wieden + Kennedy, with brands that include Nike, Honda, Diesel, Jaguar Land Rover, Selfridges, Adidas, Puma and Vexed Generation. He has been personally requested by Kanye West to work on Yeezy, Willy Chavaria, Vice President of Design at Calvin Klein and Sir Alex Ferguson to work on Nike Manchester United kit launches. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview K...

Keith Gray, Founder of Lawsuit

February 08, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Keith Gray is Founder and Creative Director of Lawsuit. He has worked with the likes of Tomato, KesselsKramer and Wieden + Kennedy, with brands that include Nike, Honda, Diesel, Jaguar Land Rover, Selfridges, Adidas, Puma and Vexed Generation. He has been personally requested by Kanye West to work on Yeezy, Willy Chavaria, Vice President of Design at Calvin Klein and Sir Alex Ferguson to work on Nike Manchester United kit launches. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview K...

Mickey Ellis, Founder of HIT and RUN / Artistic T-Shirts

January 31, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Mickey Ellis launched HIT and RUN as the antithesis to what he saw as a creatively barren and the environmentally devastating fast-fashion industry.  Having launched his first of numerous independent clothing brands back in 2003 he understood the challenges. The business was created to enable and promote the voices of the creatives striving to make a positive impact and to make some good t-shirts. The brand's aim is to promote artistic expression and cultural awareness while ensuring a minim...

Mickey Ellis, Founder of HIT and RUN

January 31, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Mickey Ellis launched HIT and RUN as the antithesis to what he saw as a creatively barren and the environmentally devastating fast-fashion industry.  Having launched his first of numerous independent clothing brands back in 2003 he understood the challenges. The business was created to enable and promote the voices of the creatives striving to make a positive impact and to make some good t-shirts. The brand's aim is to promote artistic expression and cultural awareness while ensuring a minim...

Derrick Webb, Founder of Bolin Webb

January 27, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Design excellence is the cornerstone of Bolin Webb. They aim to conceive and develop razors and accessories that stand out in terms of appearance, handling and performance. Derrick Webb started with a simple idea: to create a razor that would be a pleasure to use. At the time, ten years ago, shaving tools were for the most part available on the high street in supermarkets and pharmacies, and they focused on cheap construction and differing levels of blade performance. Some more traditional a...

Derrick Webb, Founder of Bolin Webb / Premium Men's Razors

January 27, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Design excellence is the cornerstone of Bolin Webb. They aim to conceive and develop razors and accessories that stand out in terms of appearance, handling and performance. Derrick Webb started with a simple idea: to create a razor that would be a pleasure to use. At the time, ten years ago, shaving tools were for the most part available on the high street in supermarkets and pharmacies, and they focused on cheap construction and differing levels of blade performance. Some more traditional a...

Lewis Hull, Founder of MARRKT / Authentic Pre-Owned Menswear

January 25, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

MARRKT is a consignment store selling pre-owned items, sourced from and sold on behalf of individuals. They specialise in well made men's clothing, footwear and accessories from authentic brands, particularly Japanese, American and European. Their focus is product that holds a genuine resale value, brands that are defined by quality rather than marketing budget. They are driven by the knowledge of how much great product is sat in peoples homes being unused, ready for use by another consumer....