This week we speak to some of the biggest names within the menswear retail industry. In particular we look at the Independents that are battling the current tough economic climate. We speak to Tony Rodgers, Founder and owner of Triads . Ian over at Pritchard's lends his expertise on high street survival from a store with over 170 years of retail heritage, and finally Sam Foulkes at Yards Store gives us an inside track on what it takes to open a flagship store. Whilst we have your attention, be s...
Jan 31, 2017•42 min•Ep. 18
A powerhouse of an episode for you this week. We delve deep into the rich heritage of one of Savile Row's oldest Tailors; Henry Poole . Simon Cundey tells us all about how their family introduced the Tuxedo to America. We also invite Gresham Blake and Joshua Kane back onto the show to chat about how they have modernised the Dinner Jacket and how it has evolved over time. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the ...
Jan 16, 2017•46 min•Ep. 17
We start 2017 with a bang. In this episode we discuss the art of fashion photography. Our guests this week are Abdel Abdulai, the man behind the fashion portrait blog Boy From Dagbon , award winning photographer Jonathan Daniel Pryce and Antonio Eugenio who speaks about the new online photography course by Mastered and how it helped him break-through into the world of fashion photography. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to ...
Jan 03, 2017•45 min•Ep. 16
We're off to Wine School this week with some of the Founders and teachers of wine clubs around the world. We speak to WSET Speaker Raul Diaz from Wine Training School and Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. We also speak to Nathan Hill from Honest Grapes and we speak to Christian Ress from Winebank which is taking Germany by storm. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAPHITE is a platform f...
Dec 19, 2016•44 min•Ep. 15
An absolute belter for you this week. We speak to some of the cast from This Is England, one of the most iconic British films of all time. The star of the hit film and TV series Thomas Turgoose who plays Shaun talks to us about what it was like to film some of the hard hitting scenes with Stephen Graham. We also speak to Andrew Ellis who played Gadget. Andrew tells us a little bit about the film, the scenes and how the brands treated him after the film's success. Whilst we have your attention, b...
Dec 05, 2016•47 min•Ep. 14
This week we speak to some of the pioneers of wearable technology. Our guests are Matthew Drinkwater; Head of Fashion Innovation Agency at the London College of Fashion , Tara Winstanley; Co-Founder of the luxury tech brand Emel and Aris and the Founder of FashNerd , Mano ten Napel. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAPHITE is a platform for creatives and trailblazers aiming to e...
Nov 21, 2016•47 min•Ep. 13
This week we have a knock out show. We speak to some key female Influencers, Designers and Owners of menswear fashion outlets within the heart of London. We chat with Fashion Director and Stylist Sarah Ann Murray , the Co-Founder of Western Assembly Kiran Sumra and the infamous Shirtmaker of Jermyn Street, Emma Willis . Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAPHITE is a platform for ...
Nov 08, 2016•44 min•Ep. 12
We look back to the 1960s and discuss the Mod subculture clothing industry with some its key players. We chat to some of the biggest names, founders and designers of the current Mod world. We speak to Phil Bickley at Real Stars Are Rare, Andrew Tompsett at Merc , Paul Brown at Adaptor Clothing , Stephen Hattersley at Carnaby Designs and Michael Stone at Brutus. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff...
Oct 27, 2016•55 min•Ep. 11
This episode is all about the Winning Mentality. We talk to Ex-Heavy Weight Champion George Foreman, Seven-Time World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry, and we get an insight from the high end London Life Coach, Speaker and Author Michael Serwa on how to maximise your potential. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAPHITE is a platform for creatives and trailblazers aiming to elevate...
Oct 14, 2016•58 min•Ep. 10
It's Best of Britannia Best of Britannia weekend here in London and we have a special episode where we talk to the Founder, Joe Pidgeon. We're also joined by Designer and Innovator, Wayne Hemingway, and the Editor of Grey Fox Blog , David Evans. We get to know what goes on behind the scenes, how it was founded and what it means to be British. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAP...
Sep 30, 2016•44 min•Ep. 9
A mammoth episode dedicated to the watchmen this week. We speak to some of the biggest names on the horology circuit to get their take on the current state of the watch industry, and how important it is to have the Swiss-made stamp? We speak to Co-Founder of Bremont , Giles English, Co-Founder of Chris Ward , Mike France, Head of Marketing in Europe for Shinola , John Argento, and the Editor of Quill and Pad , Elizabeth Doerr. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily Menswe...
Sep 20, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 8
In this episode we talk exclusively about whisky. We interview the Ambassador for Johnnie Walker , Colin Dunn, who explains the differences between blends and single malts. We speak to the Editor of Great Drams , Greg Dillon, who talks about the significance of Peat in Whisky, and finally we have a live tasting of the Haig Club 'Clubman' with Ambassador, Ewan Gunn, who gives us an insight into what its like working alongside David Beckham. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our...
Sep 06, 2016•49 min•Ep. 7
This week we discuss men's grooming, hairstyles and beards with four special guests: Samuel Hickey, Head Barber at Murdock London , Stefan Avanzato, Master Barber at Dolce & Gabbana , Model and Actor Rob Jones and the Founder of The Beard Mag , Joshua Moore. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAPHITE is a platform for creatives and trailblazers aiming to elevate their work.......
Aug 19, 2016•48 min•Ep. 6
In this episode we speak to the Editor of the US Mr Porter website Dan Rookwood, Author and former Editor of Drapers and FHM, Eric Musgrave and the Associate Style Editor of GQ Magazine , Nick Carvell. We debate the issues of writing for digital versus print, the clickbait process and what they each do to get themselves in the right frame of mind to write each day. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good s...
Aug 05, 2016•51 min•Ep. 5
In this episode we talk to five time Heavyweight World Champion Evander 'Real Deal' Holyfield about his current training methods and we discuss his most memorable fights with Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. We also drop in on former British UFC and current MMA fighter Luke Barnatt who gives us some tips on how to take on larger opponents and he explains why we don't need to run any further than 5k a day. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. W...
Jul 26, 2016•36 min•Ep. 4
In this episode we speak to some of London's best up and coming menswear designers such as Joshua Kane and Oliver Proudlock of Serge DeNimes . We also chat to TV Presenter and Fashion Influencer Darren Kennedy about his collaborations with both Louis Copeland and Specsavers. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAPHITE is a platform for creatives and trailblazers aiming to elevate t...
Jul 11, 2016•45 min•Ep. 3
In this episode we speak to Dean Gomilsek-Cole, the Head of Design over at Turnbull & Asser . We discuss the history of the brand and its involvement with the James Bond franchise. We also speak to Matt Spaiser in the US about his blog The Suits of James Bond . He gives us the low down on his favourite 007 suits and his opinion on the new Tom Ford Bond collection. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the goo...
Jul 03, 2016•48 min•Ep. 2
For our first ever MenswearStyle podcast episode we interview Tim Cooper the Cobbler-in-Chief at Oliver Sweeney and talk in depth to wacky Tailor Gresham Blake about his relationship with both Ray Winstone and Steve Coogan. We're also joined by guests Ben Heath from Twenty First Century Gent who talks about hiring a suit for a wedding. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff. Graphite Pro GRAPHITE is...
Jun 23, 2016•39 min•Ep. 1
