Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.
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Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.
Garmology 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...
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Smelling of Wax and Wilderness - Outerwear with Ben Fogle
This week on Garmology, we’re going on an adventure — without leaving the wardrobe.
TV adventurer, explorer, and all-round outdoorsman Ben Fogle...
Whole-Cut Wonders: The Future of Heritage Shoemaking - Chris Woodford of Crown Northampton (#155 S09E01)
This week, we step inside the heart of British shoemaking. Our journey takes us to Northamptonshire, where craftsmanship and tradition run deep. Chris...
Repost: The tale of Prickly Thistle - With Clare Campbell (#132)
Repost: This week I'm heading back to Scotland for a chat with Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle, a self-proclaimed rebel mill outside Inverness. From...
Repost: Podcast therapy - With my sister Emma (#41)
Repost: A slight diversion guest-wise today, as it's my sister Emma, a psychologist, that picks up the phone for a fly-on-the-wall style chat about to...
Repost: Crafting Dreams: Carolyn Denham's Journey with Merchant & Mills (#145)
In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Denham, the visionary behind Merchant & Mills, a renowned supplier of patterns and fabrics for home sewers. D...
Threadbare Theories & Well-Worn Wisdom with Jon and Shaun (#154)
Back by popular demand, Jon and Shaun join me once again for a meandering (but mighty enjoyable) chat covering all sorts — from smelly clothes and sty...
Well Heeled Bespoke Tricker’s - with Adele Williamson (#153)
This week, we’re stepping into a cosy workshop in Cheltenham to chat with Adele Williamson, bespoke shoemaker at the legendary Tricker’s of Northampto...
Return to maker: A Protest in Polycotton - With Wendy Ward (#152)
This week, we’re heading to Sheffield in the heart of Northern England for a delightful conversation with Wendy Ward. Wendy’s journey has taken her th...
The Militant Guild of Rural Tailors - With Liam Maher (#151)
In this week's episode, we head to Denmark for a chat with Liam Maher, something of an industry veteran with a CV that includes Timberland, Burton sno...
The Belfast way - With Michael and Paul of The Bureau Belfast (#150)
In this episode, we head to Belfast to sit down with Michael and Paul, the duo behind The Bureau — a menswear store with legendary status. Founded in...
Mountain Style - British Outdoor Clothing 1953-2000 with Max Leonard and Henry Iddon (#148)
Garmology is back! Today I'm visited by Max Leonard and Henry Iddon, creators of the book "Mountain Style - British Outdoor Clothing 1953-2000". We ha...
A visit to Nigel Cabourn's studio in Newcastle (audio only)
Please note: This is the audio part of a video that I have uploaded to YouTube. You can search for "Garmology: A visit to Nigel Cabourn's studio in Ne...
Twisty Tales: From Fashion Studies to Shoemaking with Kenneth McClure of Noble and Wylie(#147)
Embark on a journey of unexpected turns and intriguing transformations as we sit down with today's guest, Kenneth McClure, the sole operator of Noble...
Canny Crafting: The Journey of Gillian McNeill and LAW Design Studio (#146)
Join us on our journey to uncover hidden gems in the world of small-scale creators as we venture to Glasgow for an enlightening conversation with Gill...
The last button maker in the land - With David Courtney, Courtney & Co (#94)
This week's guest is David Courtney of Courtney & Co, arguably the last of the traditional button makers in the UK. I was keen to invite David for a c...
Crafting Dreams: Carolyn Denham's Journey with Merchant & Mills (#145)
In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Denham, the visionary behind Merchant & Mills, a renowned supplier of patterns and fabrics for home sewers. D...
From Sketch to Stitch: Navigating Menswear Entrepreneurship with Simon McAleese (#144)
In this episode, we journey to Sunderland for an insightful conversation with Simon McAleese. Join us as Simon shares his journey from creating illust...
From circular fashion to High Street hell: Navigating UK Manufacturing with Kate Hills (#143)
Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of UK manufacturing as we jet back to the UK for a lively chat with Kate Hills. Kate takes us on a whirlwind...
Vintage Jeans and Coffee Dreams: A Conversation with Inger Kristin Haugsevje (#142)
Join us on today's podcast journey to Oslo, a city close to home for me, where we sit down with Inger Kristin Haugsevje to explore the world of vintag...
Chap Hop Chronicles: In Conversation with Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer (#141)
In this week's episode, we venture to Brighton to meet the luminary of a distinctive musical niche, Chap Hop. Jim Burke, known as Mr B the Gentleman R...
Crafting legends: A conversation with Yuki Matsuda of MEG Company (#140)
Step into the world of heritage menswear with this week's guest, Yuki Matsuda, the mastermind behind MEG Company and renowned brands Monitaly, Yuketen...
From riffs to threads to pods - With Jeremy Kirkland, Blamo! (#139)
It's no secret that podcast enthusiasts often form a connection with their favourite hosts. Granting someone access to your lugholes for hours on end,...
From Commuting Burnout to Tweed Dreams: A rocky ride with Jonathan Kelly of Sussex Tweed (#138)
Buckle up for a journey through the untamed landscapes of Sussex as we sit down with Jonathan Kelly, the cheeky chap behind Sussex Tweed. Best brew a...
Upcycled surplus stories - With Philipp Maertens, Taktonik (#137)
This week on the podcast, we venture to Germany for an engaging conversation with Philipp Maertens from Taktonik. Taktonik specializes in crafting bag...
Worn - A People's History of Clothing - With Sofi Thanhauser, author (#104)
🎙️ Embark on a riveting journey through the tapestry of time with Sofi Thanhauser, professor and author of "Worn - A People's History of Clothing," as...
It's been emotional - With Christopher Laverty (#50)
Tragically Chris died in a kayaking accident just weeks after recording this episode. Hence a bonus repost in memory of Christopher and to celebrate t...
The festive special with Shaun & Jon (#136)
🎄✨ Join us for a festive wrap-up as Shaun, Jon, and I take a break to discuss everything from current male fashions and best buys to socks, engineer...
Authenticity: Reclaiming Reality in a Counterfeit Culture - With Alice Sherwood, author (#95)
🎙️ Lend an ear to my conversation with Alice Sherwood, author of "Authenticity: Reclaiming Reality in a Counterfeit Culture," as we explore the world...
Passion and ethics - With Neil Christopher of ARN Mercantile (#67)
🎙️ Brace yourselves this week as we welcome Neil Christopher, the enigmatic force behind ARN Mercantile and a sought-after figure in the clothing indu...
We make them here! - With Marie and Will of Old Town (#78)
🎙️ Get ready for a journey through time with Marie and Will from Old Town, the maestros of modern threads with a nod to history! Join us as we start i...
Status, culture and garms - With W David Marx, Author (#108)
🎙️ Dive into Tokyo's style revolution with author W. David Marx this week on our podcast! Uncover the fascinating tales behind "Ametora" and "Status a...
Weaving songs - With Sam Goates of Woven In The Bone (#59)
Embark on an enthralling journey as we delve into the world of Sam Goates, a seasoned textile designer turned solitary weaver in the quaint port of Bu...
The vintage lad - With Niklas Hoppe (#135)
This week, join us on a captivating journey to Cologne, Germany, as we sit down with Niklas Hoppe, the embodiment of vintage flair known as Vintagebur...
The Nettle Dress - With Allan Brown (#134)
This week, we embark on a journey to Brighton to talk to Allan Brown about his profound connection with nettles. Allan's unwavering commitment to craf...
The level collective - With Mark Musgrave (#133)
Get ready for an engaging chat with Mark Musgrave, the creative force behind the ethical micro-brand The Level Collective. They craft robust backpacks...
The tale of Prickly Thistle - With Clare Campbell (#132)
This week I'm heading back to Scotland for a chat with Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle, a self-proclaimed rebel mill outside Inverness. From a backg...
The Happy Dresser - With Rebecca Smith (#131)
This week, we're diving headfirst into the captivating world of clothing with Rebecca Smith, author of "The Happy Dresser"! Join us on a journey as we...
From Accy with love - With Iain Trickett (#130)
This week we head back to Accrington in Lancashire for a follow-up chat with Iain Trickett. We get to hear how an interest in vintage army clothing le...
From the isles comes the cloth - Harris Tweed with Lorna Macaulay and Rebecca Hutton (#40)
Due to illness, this week sees a rerun about my favourite cloth, Harris Tweed! This weeks episode is all about Harris Tweed, a legend among cloths and...
Tailoring academically - With Brita Hirsch of The Tailoring Academy (#129)
Today's episode takes us to Macclesfield, where Brita Hirsch is celebrating 5 years since starting The Tailoring Academy. From an inconspicuous start...