The 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 Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You c...
Jun 26, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The 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 Instagram Nick J...
Jun 24, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Ant 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. Garmology...
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
Much 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 th...
Jun 13, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In 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)...
Jun 06, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Pretty 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 Instagram 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 sp...
Jun 02, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In 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 ...
May 31, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7
S00E06: 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 Instagram Nick Johannessen is the host of Garmology , the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as WellDresse...
May 24, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In 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 Instagram 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...
May 21, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Please 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 Taobh...
May 21, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In 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.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. Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no adve...
May 21, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In 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 suppor...
May 21, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In 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....
May 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
