Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.
Arts:Fashion & Beauty
ποΈ Brace yourselves this week as we welcome Neil Christopher, the enigmatic force behind ARN Mercantile and a sought-after figure in the clothing industry. Join us as we unravel Neil's unconventional career journey, diving into the ethics of the industry and the winds of change it desperately needs. From crafting quality clothes to minimizing environmental footprints, we expose the secrets of the trade. Neil spills the beans on the not-so-great evolution of Red Wing soles, tackles the ever-relevant fast fashion dilemma, and navigates the maze of true sustainability. π±π
You can find Neil on Instagram as @arnmerc
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/garmology
Nick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.
Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.
A visit to Nigel Cabourn's studio in Newcastle (audio only)
Twisty Tales: From Fashion Studies to Shoemaking with Kenneth McClure of Noble and Wylie(#147)
Canny Crafting: The Journey of Gillian McNeill and LAW Design Studio (#146)
The last button maker in the land - With David Courtney, Courtney & Co (#94)
Crafting Dreams: Carolyn Denham's Journey with Merchant & Mills (#145)
From Sketch to Stitch: Navigating Menswear Entrepreneurship with Simon McAleese (#144)
From circular fashion to High Street hell: Navigating UK Manufacturing with Kate Hills (#143)
Vintage Jeans and Coffee Dreams: A Conversation with Inger Kristin Haugsevje (#142)
Chap Hop Chronicles: In Conversation with Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer (#141)
Crafting legends: A conversation with Yuki Matsuda of MEG Company (#140)
From riffs to threads to pods - With Jeremy Kirkland, Blamo! (#139)
From Commuting Burnout to Tweed Dreams: A rocky ride with Jonathan Kelly of Sussex Tweed (#138)
Upcycled surplus stories - With Philipp Maertens, Taktonik (#137)
Worn - A People's History of Clothing - With Sofi Thanhauser, author (#104)
It's been emotional - With Christopher Laverty (#50)
The festive special with Shaun & Jon (#136)
Authenticity: Reclaiming Reality in a Counterfeit Culture - With Alice Sherwood, author (#95)
We make them here! - With Marie and Will of Old Town (#78)
Status, culture and garms - With W David Marx, Author (#108)
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