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It's finding that perfect suit for that wedding . Today's episode it's all about the suit from the birth of the Tuxedo in 1920s to the Morning jacket suit of the 1930s which have been holding the traditional men's wedding suit as a guest to actual groom. How it's all is changing to the most modern days of relaxed casual tailoring suits from dark colours to the bright colours has the traditional suit gone away for good, or will we ever see them back again? What is the perfect wedding suit? Join me on the mini Pod as I explore the two main traditional suits and what's available today away from the formal suits to more relaxed suits. Are we following the more european style?
This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Being yourself is always important, but as a menswear designer with all the experience you come across and live through, it's hard to be yourself.
Kestin on the other hand took each obstacles and just went with it without changing himself and that's what today's episode is all about. True to your art, craft, creativity and most of all staying within the belief of when you first started is what I would say how Kestin remains to one the very rare menswear designer to be that and Kestin does it without knowing! Join me on this episode with Kestin Hare about how menswear never changed him but how his changing menswear. You can find Kestin here www.kestin.co
This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Shoes are the most important items to finish an outfit, and sometimes we seem to forget about it, but it's the most important part of the look.
Today's episode talks to one the most oldest trade and very important one that's been around for very long time and even now is still making its come back. Carrdecker bespoke shoe makers founders James and Deborah talk about the history and the future of this very unique trade and how it's been going on for centuries shoe making. In todays world, bespoke handsewn shoes are one the most beautiful and unique craftsmanship that has to say is starting to go from strength to strength. Join me, James and Deborah on a conversation in how they became one the countries most known companies in making handsewn bespoke shoes but also teaching their craft to the next generation not at universities but in there own studio where they teach the art of bespoke shoe making which is just amazing but a brilliant way of keeping this most skilled craft alive. You can find James and Deborah founder of Carreducker here
www.carreducker.com

This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Richard Anderson began his journey at Row (Savile Row) from the age of 17. He began as an apprentice and never looked back. As one the most well-known tailors of the Row, join Richard and I in a conversation about how he maintained to become one of the most established craftsman and stylish tailors at Row and internationally. As Richard says, he fell into tailoring from wanting to become a footballer. This great match I would have to say he seem to have won the final at the Row and holding on the greatest trophy. You can find Richard Anderson at No. 13 Savile Row here www.richardandersonltd.com

This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

You don't need to be any age to start something you have been passionate about. Welcome to the world of Herbie Mensah, who is a designer in upscaling vintage clothing. Taking the scenes and living through some of the most fashionable decades starting from the 60s as Herbie says till now, his inspiration comes from the way he lived through the 80s club scenes. At the moment, his store in Portobello Market is one of the hotspots of a designer who is thinking very much sustainable and ethical has become much of a full-time business. Join Herbie and myself in a conversation about how it all began and what the future holds with so many clothes that's around.
You can find Herbie Mensah here www.herbiemensahvintagelondon.com/
This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.

Style is not fashion, and fashion can never outlive style. Ontario Armstrong has a very unique style. As an art director for No Chaser magazine, he understands the world of artisans in menswear. When I asked him about how style is captured, he knew what style really meant how, within style, there's silhouette, texture, colour, and it all makes up to it and how it all works within yourself. Join Ontario from all the way in NYC a conversation about Style and Beyond in menswear, Miles Davis, and most of all, his own style.
You can find Ontario Armstrong here
www.ontarioarmstrong.com

This episode, the following research, editing, host was by Sarmilla, music by Charles J.