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Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.The Festive Yuletide Special - With Jon, Shaun, Dachi & NickBy popular demand, we have recorded a special festive bonus edition for your enjoyment. Featuring regular co-hosts Shaun, Dachi, Jon and Nick. We reached out to listeners to ask for their questions and suggestions for topics, so what is delivered here is clearly the pinnacle of what committed listeners of Garmology want to hear more about! We get into what we'd wear as a Santa, whether wool knitwear should be itchy or not, modern tech fabrics versus old favourites, style icons, celebrities with their own stylists, the problem of trench coats and more. This is an unusually l...
2020-12-252h 00
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Four Garmsmen gather - Season finale!It's time to call it a wrap and close season 1, so I gathered three of the regular guests for a free-form chat about this and that, the problem of vintage rags, the siren call of the unfindable, why we are the nightmare of retailers, finding rabbit holes, pencil-sharpeners, how Britpop killed UK fashion, dads in parkas and the question of what Patrick Grant really smells like.This is an unusually long episode! Normal service will be resumed in season 2.The episode features:Shaun aka These_Rough_Notes on InstagramJon aka HeavyJon o...
2020-11-251h 53
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Heritagewear for oldish dudes - With Albert Imperato aka UpstateGuyStyleIn this episode, my guest is Albert, NY residing classical music promotor and man of fine culture. At the weekends he heads to his secret upstate lair where he dons his heritage wear and becomes UpstateGuyStyle, another of the rare old dudes with a penchant for denim, boots and clothes with a story. Add into the mix that Albert also hosts his own podcast, Vir Vulnderabilis Vir, and the stage is set for a good hour of oldish dudes talking about their pants, or trousers, as the case may be. And more. Please note: This is the f...
2020-11-181h 09
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Just cosplay every day! - With Holly SwinyardThe guest this episode is Holly Swinyard, style chameleon in many a Cosplay getup. Holly is editor and podcaster for the Cosplay Journal, a contributor to Chap magazine,We talk about having fun with clothes, dressing for pleasure and self-confidence, conformity, ignoring rules and how cosplay intersects with dressing up in our daily lives. Oh, and a shared admiration for books the late Terry Pratchett.You can find Holly Swinyard on Instagram as @lilistprince and on the Cosplay Journal on the web.Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the...
2020-11-111h 02
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Utopian outerwear - With Gary Newbold of English UtopiaThis weeks guest is Gary Newbold, maker of premium, handmade British outerwear as English Utopia, and his non-linear career progression from life as a competition cyclist to becoming head of design at Barbour, and what to do after that. Pearls of wisdom are included, so pay attention!You can find English Utopia on Instagram as @englishutopia and on the web as englishutopia.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.
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2020-11-041h 07
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Vintage winter kit - With Nick & DachiThis weeks episode sees Garmology regular Dachi back to discuss vintage opportunities for the coming cold and wet season. Topics covered include vintage sizing, cashmere loungewear, old quality brands, vintage weight Harris tweed, rainwear perverts, making for profit or quality, how flimsy modern workwear is and how hard-earned heritage is being sacrificed for quick cash, the difference between hoarding duplicates and being a serious collector, cleaning and repairing wool garments and is there more vintage clothing available for women than for men? And that's only the first 20 minutes! Dachi is Rugged_Frills on InstagramNick J...
2020-10-281h 19
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Sneakers - field to fashion - With Thomas A TurnerMy guest in this episode is Thomas A Turner, acclaimed author of "The Sports Shoe - A history from field to fashion", the definitive book about the evolution of the sports shoe form the early days of tennis shoes, via trainers, technology, fashion, cult reissues and the current days' hypebeast mania of the collectable collaborative investment sneakers. The humble sports shoe Thomas can be found as @thomas_a_turner on Instagram and thomasaturner.co.uk on the web.Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. Yo...
2020-10-211h 02
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Is retail dead? - With David WilkinsonDavid Wilkinson has had a long and varied career in retail, from a small-town hardware store, via Harrods in London and major department stores in Doha and St. Petersburg, to currently in charge of Steen & Strøm, the Oslo department store that has been trading since 1797. We talk about David's early days in retail, how retail has changed over time and how the person to person interaction can never be replaced by online shopping. Underway names are dropped, experience reminisced and tales told. Such as how you go about selling crime novels to Michael Caine. Oh, and of course we...
2020-10-141h 31
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.A Highland thing - With John Sugden of Campbells of BeaulyMy guest today is John Sugden of Campbell's of Beauly, a traditional highland tailor and accessories shop outside Inverness with a continuous history going back to 1858. We get into his background in the garment industry, the place of traditional tailoring and fabrics in modern times, how workers on the Highland estates still use unique tweeds for their workwear, doing ethical business in times of fast fashion, the role of profit margins, Royal Warrants and in general running a business far from the madding crowd.Campbell's of Beauly is @campbellsofbeauly on Instagram and campbellsofbeauly.com on the web.
2020-10-091h 02
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Vintage trade insight - With Holly ButterworthIn this episode, my guest is Holly Butterworth. Holly and her husband, Colin, have a combined 35 years in the vintage garment trade and now own a vintage clothes shop called Butterworth Vintage in Totnes, Devon, UK. We talk about the vintage trade, sourcing, picking and pricing stock, trends and fashion in the vintage world, and some tips on how to deal with the smell of old clothes. Naturally, we also touch on the topic of sustainability, and how actually using up clothes is clearly a better option than continuously making more. Also, Holly brings up one of her most...
2020-10-0257 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Wax off? Wax on! - With Ryan MallinsonIn today's episode, my guest is Ryan Mallinson, Yorkshireman and keen maintainer of the waxed jacket legacy. Ryan owns a small company offering repairs and rewaxing of classic waxed cotton jackets such as Barbour, Belstaff and John Partridge. We talk about the process of rewaxing, why it is a good thing, common problems, how to deal with smells, fashion versus function, which brands are better than others and being a fan of James Bond and "that jacket". Oh, and how taking care of your stuff and using it a long time is sustainable.Ryan Mallinson is @mallinandson...
2020-09-2658 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Comfortably clothed - with Nick & ShaunThis episode finds Shaun back for another chat about, well, clothes and stuff really. More specifically the comfort we find in cloths, in which ways clothes may be comfortable and whether there is a disproportionate relationship between comfort and style. Underway a startling revelation is made (just what does Nick wear to collect his mail?), possibly spurious allegations are put forward (does Shaun really have a Spice Girls t-shirt?) and a pause in conversation is prompted when Magnus, the keeshond puppy, decides to cause domestic havoc. Best enjoyed with a mug of tea, or a woo...
2020-09-1255 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Sartorial savvy for rent - With Sarah Gilfillan and SartorialabMany men find shopping for clothes both tedious, tricky and best left to a partner or mother. My guest today is Sarah Gilfillan, London-based style consultant, personal shopper and sartorial hand-holder through her business Sartorialab. We talk about how men shop, becoming aware of what suits you and not, how many clothes you need and how to get the most out of what you have. Oh, and the baffling concept of "smart casual", so often mentioned and so rarely quite understood.You can get in touch with Sarah on Instagram as Sartorialab or on the web.
2020-09-051h 13
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Why watches are cool - With Nick & DachiIt's easy enough to keep a narrow interest. We like what we like, more of the same can be a matter of "yes please!". Finding an interest in something we've not previously been very interested in at all? Now that takes the seductive moves of a true lothario. In this weeks episode, Dachi tries to make Nick see the light when it comes to wrist-mounted timepieces, or watches as we usually call them. Dachi leads on a trail that takes us by classic military watches, diving watches, who used what to tell the time on Everest, why s...
2020-08-281h 03
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.No poop in the soup - With Martin Ridne of JernvirkeToday's guest is Martin Ridne of Swedish micro-brand Jernvike, literally a husband and wife brand from Stockholm. Jernvirke has been in business for around a year and I wanted to check in with Martin to hear about the experience of starting a clothing brand from scratch, what they bring to an already crowded table, being hands-on with the factory that makes for you, the trust-issues you face with your suppliers, and what sustainability means when you're still a young business. We get into all this and more, I hope you enjoy it.PS: The title of the...
2020-08-2158 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.What to keep, what to bin - With Nick & ShaunFor this weeks episode, I'm joined again by my pal Shaun for a chat about clearing out our closets. A kind of guys version of the minimal Marie Kondo rage maybe? Well, not quite, but we get into knowing what you have before looking for more, what sort of stuff should be discarded, and what happens to it after we say farewell to our unwanted garms. Underway there are the usual tangents taken, as fruitful conversational alleys are discovered. We even get to disagree about denim: comfort or cardboard? Shaun is @these_rough_notes on Instagram
2020-08-1456 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Heritage workwear revival - With Sophie Miller of Yarmouth OilskinsIn this episode, I talk to Sophie Miller, designer at traditional British maker Yarmouth Oilskins on the coast of Norfolk. The company will shortly be celebrating 125 years of continuous history within the business of workwear. Originally supplying fishermen with their working clothes, from sweaters to oilskins, to a wider field of clothes for workers. Three years ago the heritage brand was launched, remaking designs from the archives. We talk about the history, making in Britain and being an important local business with dedicated employees. And how the traditional workwear of the British labourer is a hit in Asia.
2020-08-071h 00Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Attirely insatiable - With Nick & JonToday's guest is Jon Fowler, inveterate garmsman and collector of the weird, obscure, traditional and bespoke. We talk about Jon's background in clothes, growing up on a farm, his love for waxed cotton and tweed, going deep into the world of army surplus and how what once was cheap and available is now rare, collectable and super expensive. The conversation takes a turn into British Made, how a real history counts, and how faking up a heritage works against brands, ending up in fast fashion. In a final twist we're introduced to a high-end brand very few have heard...
2020-07-311h 05Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Will secondhand outsell fast fashion? - With Lewis Hull of MarrktIn today's episode, I talk to Lewis Hull of online reseller Marrkt. We talk about the business of reselling high-end menswear on consignment, whether fashion is an aspect in this segment, the current state of the denim industry and whether old gold will beat fast fashion.You can find Marrkt on their website at Marrkt.com and on Instagram as @marrkt.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.
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2020-07-2456 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Raketa watches from Russia - With David Henderson-StewartIn this episode, I talk to David Henderson-Stewart of the Russian watch company Raketa. Based in St Petersburg, Raketa is the only remaining maker of watches in Russia and their uniquely different timepieces have a long and interesting tradition. Made in their entirety in the small factory by a workforce that has seen much history happen outside. Used by Russian cosmonauts and Arctic explorers, the story of Raketa is both intriguing and fascinating. For more info about Raketa watches, visit their website. For behind the scenes looks at the production and design, their Instagram at RaketaWatches is i...
2020-07-1746 minGarmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.The art of the prance - with Nick & DachiIn this weeks episode titled "The art of the prance", my chum Dachi is back for another highbrow chat about a vital topic within garmology, prancing, or as some may refer to it, "pimping the fit", "gilding the garms" or even "peacocking". We're talking about adding flair to the mundane, mashing up the normcore and disobeying rules with a vengeance. At least that was what we set out to do, though we may have experienced topic drift underway. Still, a vital chat featuring two opinionated guys. Possibly unmissable.Dachi is Rugged_Frills on InstagramNick...
2020-07-101h 03
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Amekaji, vintage workwear and making in Japan - with Bryan "Rite-Stuff" ShettigThe guest in this episode is Bryan Shettig. Bryan owns the brand Rite-Stuff, specialising in the reproduction of early 1900's workwear. I wanted to talk to him about having garments made in Japan, whether the quality is as legends say and also about the challenges involved in finding a factory. We get into quite a lot of other stuff as well, so it made for an interesting hour-long chat.Bryan Shettig is RiteStuff_Bryan on Instagram and his company is The Rite-StuffNick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the WellDressedDad blog...
2020-07-031h 09
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.The truth about influencers - with Nik SpellerThe world of influencers is a strange and new one. On the one hand, it's one of the most aspired to jobs among teens today, on the other, it's clearly not without controversy. What exactly is influencing all about, and is it strictly above board? In this episode, I talk to influencer and social media guru Nik Speller and get the lowdown.Nik Speller is @nikspeller on InstagramNick 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.
2020-06-2653 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.A chat about likes and dislikes - with Nick & ShaunThe 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 InstagramNick Johannessen is the host of Garmology, the editor of the...
2020-06-2450 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Staying stubbornly independent - with Ant HicksAnt 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.
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2020-06-201h 00
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.The real environmental impact of clothes - with Professor Ingun Grimstad KleppMuch 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 of these themes.The answers to the questions above are both startling and uncomfortable!Norwegian:Find more information...
2020-06-1353 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Hometown pride and local production - with Iain TrickettIn 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 (at) Gmail.com.
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2020-06-0651 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Influences and where we find them - with Nick and ShaunPretty 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 InstagramNick 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.
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2020-06-0242 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.A guide to taking care of your shoes - with Miguel of Marcus De ShoesIn 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 @marcusdeshoes and the web as https://marcus-de.com/
2020-05-311h 00
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Why do some brands become favorites? - with Nick & DachiS00E06: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 InstagramNick 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.
2020-05-2452 minGarmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Garmology - A short introductionEpisode 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 email Nick as WellDressedDad (at) Gmail.com.
2020-05-2102 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Where does the value of clothing lie? - with Nick & DachiIn 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 InstagramNick 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.
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2020-05-2144 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Life as a Harris Tweed weaver - with Rebecca HuttonPlease 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 is TaobhtuathTweeds / http://www.taobhtuathtweeds.c...
2020-05-2132 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Jacket design principles - with Nick Hussey of FRAHM jacketsIn 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.comNick 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...
2020-05-2132 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Is "buy better, buy less" sensible or a marketing trick? - with Nick & ShaunIn 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 support the podcast via my Patreon at patreon.com/garmology or...
2020-05-2140 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.Heritage, provenance and where things are made - with Nick & ShaunIn 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 patreon.com/garmology or you can buymeacoffee.com/garmologyNick J...
2020-05-2136 min