Play well. Two words exchanged between golfers on the first tee at courses the world over. Two words that encapsulate what Sounder stands for. Playing well cannot be quantified by numbers on a scorecard. It’s not determined by stats on driving distance or greens in regulation. Playing well is in the happiness that comes from being outdoors, doing something you love, with likeminded people. Sounder don't promise that their products will help you play like the pros. The word amateur derives from t...
Mar 30, 2022•26 min•Ep. 169
Co-founders Oliver and Rose have been chasing the sun together since they met in 2010. With family ties to the Bahamas, the couple have spent the last decade loving island life and creating their ultimate summer lifestyle brand. They both share a love of travelling and sunshine and elephants. The fact that elephants could be extinct in our lifetime motivated the British couple to dedicate their brand to helping through a combination of fashion and philanthropy - 'Trunks for Trunks'. Since day on...
Mar 28, 2022•39 min•Ep. 168
anatome are a natural health+ wellness brand and community built on the principle that nutritional + emotional balance is the pathway to a fulfilled life. Founder Brendan Murdock is passionate about the apothecaries of old that dispensed herbal remedies, potions and lotions to support health and wellbeing. Working with botanicals and essential oils for many years and through his creative passions and interest in food, perfume, and skincare he had a deep desire to update and reinvent the apotheca...
Mar 22, 2022•27 min•Ep. 167
Co-founders Robin Carlo and Robin Todde have been friends since high school and creatively collaborating ever since. Lennertson is made up of the countless people who contribute to their vision. Be it their lastmaker in England, the craftspeople in Spain, or you who wears their shoes. Lennertson shoes are made by craftspeople who've perfected their trade over generations. All leathers used come from European tanneries, and shoes are constructed using the durable and traditional Goodyear welt met...
Mar 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 166
PoBO (Positive by Ownership) are a sustainable, premium quality streetwear brand based in London. All materials are certified eco-friendly and PETA Vegan Approved, the supply chain is ethical and they also plant one mangrove tree per product purchased. They really put their heart into every detail. Dario's inspiration came from the artists of ground zero. They wanted to hit the reset button on modern art and he is amongst those who believe that now is the time to do the same with fashion. In thi...
Mar 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 165
Manny Tsakanika is a professional dancer and actor who has worked in the entertainment industry for many years and knows how important it is to look and feel good. You will currently find him on stage in London in the show Magic Mike playing the lead role, Mike. Aremti has been named after Manny's sister, Raffy, who tragically lost her life. The brand's aim is to help men understand that self care is their right and that looking after your skin is not just for women. Men deal with the same stres...
Mar 09, 2022•23 min•Ep. 164
Dr Tijion Esho is the multi award-winning entrepreneur behind the UK's first black Doctor-owned cosmeceutical brand, ESHO. and an industry leader in the world of aesthetic medicine. At just 38 years old, he has a cult following (celebrities included) at not only his clinics in London, Newcastle and Dubai, but on his digital platforms attracting a vast client base from over 50 countries worldwide. He develops innovative injectable techniques – inspiring his peers to further practise precision for...
Feb 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 163
Bee Inspired Clothing is a contemporary menswear brand based in Glasgow who pride themselves on unique and relevant design concepts and have a rapidly increasing product offering. Bee Inspired was created in summer 2013 by ex professional footballers Mark Corcoran and Steven Robb, targeting discerning fashion conscious customers looking for stylish clothing that is uniquely designed and manufactured to the highest quality. Worn by some of the highest profile actors, sportsmen and musicians in th...
Feb 17, 2022•30 min•Ep. 162
Proverb co-founders, Kirstie, and Luke Sherriff met at Oxford University from where Luke signed a professional rugby contract playing for 11 years in the topflight of English rugby. Understandably he developed a dedication to elite health, diet, and wellbeing. His career was literally based on sweat and mud. In 2005 while playing at Harlequins RFC he was introduced to the concept of endocrine disruptors within beauty products related to a potential negative impact on performance by a new fitness...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 161
Keith Gray is Founder and Creative Director of Lawsuit . He has worked with the likes of Tomato, KesselsKramer and Wieden + Kennedy, with brands that include Nike, Honda, Diesel, Jaguar Land Rover, Selfridges, Adidas, Puma and Vexed Generation. He has been personally requested by Kanye West to work on Yeezy, Willy Chavaria, Vice President of Design at Calvin Klein and Sir Alex Ferguson to work on Nike Manchester United kit launches. In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Keith...
Feb 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 160
Mickey Ellis launched HIT and RUN as the antithesis to what he saw as a creatively barren and the environmentally devastating fast-fashion industry. Having launched his first of numerous independent clothing brands back in 2003 he understood the challenges. The business was created to enable and promote the voices of the creatives striving to make a positive impact and to make some good t-shirts. The brand's aim is to promote artistic expression and cultural awareness while ensuring a minimal en...
Jan 31, 2022•30 min•Ep. 159
Design excellence is the cornerstone of Bolin Webb . They aim to conceive and develop razors and accessories that stand out in terms of appearance, handling and performance. Derrick Webb started with a simple idea: to create a razor that would be a pleasure to use. At the time, ten years ago, shaving tools were for the most part available on the high street in supermarkets and pharmacies, and they focused on cheap construction and differing levels of blade performance. Some more traditional and ...
Jan 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 158
MARRKT is a consignment store selling pre-owned items, sourced from and sold on behalf of individuals. They specialise in well made men's clothing, footwear and accessories from authentic brands, particularly Japanese, American and European. Their focus is product that holds a genuine resale value, brands that are defined by quality rather than marketing budget. They are driven by the knowledge of how much great product is sat in peoples homes being unused, ready for use by another consumer. Sho...
Jan 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 157
Jamal has experienced problematic skin such as embarrassing acne, hyperpigmentation, and excess oil. The skincare products he used were often formulated for teenagers, utilized harsh ingredients, or were off-shoots of larger, female-focused brands that didn’t target men’s common concerns. The inspiration behind Pierre Performance comes from his skin journey of wanting to find a solution, and his father who showed him the power of daring to care for your confidence and success. Pierre Performance...
Dec 23, 2021•23 min•Ep. 156
Bravado is the leading global provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Part of Universal Music Group, the leader in music-based entertainment, Bravado represents artists in more than 40 countries and provides services including sales, licensing, branding, marketing and eCommerce. Their extensive global distribution network gives artists and brands the opportunity to create deeper connections with their fans through appa...
Dec 17, 2021•21 min•Ep. 155
Zofia founded Laird Hatters in 2009 and Alex joined the team shortly afterwards as principal milliner. They then opened the brand's first shop with ready-to-wear headwear in London that same year, and today they have four stores in London and one in Cambridge. They also make bespoke headwear projects for clients, as well as for TV shows and film. Laird hand make hats and caps of distinction for both men and women, and are passionate about sourcing the best British cloths, and supporting British ...
Dec 16, 2021•31 min•Ep. 154
The Renauld brand has a rich history rooted in the second half of the 20th Century. In the early 60s, Charles Rolley, owner of the highly successful Sea & Ski suntan company, was looking to expand his product line into complimentary merchandise such as sunglasses and bathing suits. After fruitful negotiations with the Botany menswear brand, Renauld’s first branded collection was launched in spring 1961. What followed over the next two decades was a series of wonderful and innovative designs ...
Dec 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 153
PERLIE is a Dutch men's footwear brand that provides dress shoes with the comfort of a sneaker. With ultimate comfort and classic design, these dress shoes can be worn comfortably all day long, for years to come. The brand has incorporated ten key features of a sneaker into their footwear, while retaining the build quality that characterises traditional dress shoes. This includes a sneaker insole and footbed, a newly created patented sole, all around comfort cushioning, and a new soft and more f...
Dec 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 152
Hemingsworth was born from one man’s travels. With a decade of experience, and non-stop travel, Founder Matt Jones decided to focus on what really spoke to his heart; designing a timeless collection of uncompromised garments for the modern globetrotter, engineered to see you effortlessly grace from boardroom to boardwalk. Versatile and beautifully made garments that would function in both formal and casual occasions, and most importantly, the journey in between. A collection that would eliminate...
Dec 03, 2021•36 min•Ep. 151
Meet elliott , the footwear brand with a climate agenda reinventing the footwear industry. They're taking sustainability to the next level with upcycled, vegan, and 100% cruelty-free products with a climate-positive impact. Founded in Copenhagen, elliott footwear is a brand with a minimalistic approach to style and impact on the planet. The brand was born out of a desperate need to act and a heart for environmental change. Following extensive research and implementation, elliott launched the wor...
Dec 01, 2021•32 min•Ep. 150
Having worked in the menswear and tailoring industry for a combined 40 years, co-founders Cormac and Anthony knew things had to change. They wanted to re-establish what a modern menswear brand should be. A brand with a purpose, focused on the things that matter: quality, fairness and the environmental impact of what goes into our garments. The clothing industry accounts for over 10% of global carbon emissions. In addition to this, brands have altered consumer attitudes through fast fashion, prio...
Nov 23, 2021•24 min•Ep. 149
John Bright started the good neighbour believing there was a gap in the market between mass produced fast-fashion and premium menswear brands. He questioned where the middle ground was, offering clothes that were made to last, but didn’t cost the Earth. The menswear business provides updated wardrobe staples with great fabrics, that are ethically and sustainably sourced, and conscious of trends and quality, their products are designed to be worn across all seasons. Starting life in 2018 as ‘cent...
Nov 18, 2021•27 min•Ep. 148
Ascot X Charlie is an adventure which started in 2018 by a band of friends: unrepentant travellers, seeking out the finer things in life. They had experienced first-hand the difficulty in finding products that resonated with them and their values: products that struck the balance between elegant design, quality and durability - without compromising on their origin, raw materials or respect for the environment. And as someone wise once remarked, if you want something done well, do it yourself. An...
Nov 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 147
There’s no doubt that there’s a major movement happening in men’s skincare. Men are becoming more aware of their skin health and what they can do to keep their skin looking younger, happier, and healthier. Understanding what products to use and why can be confusing enough but combining that with a multitude of new brands emerging just for men, it’s difficult to know where to start. Chris Gregory, ex-Commonwealth & England athlete, nutritionist, and founder of ENDURE , set out to provide the ...
Nov 11, 2021•27 min•Ep. 146
Riz are “Tailors of Sunshine”, a London swimwear brand with a simple mission to spread a little sunshine whilst having a positive impact on our planet. Riz realise that the world is as vulnerable as it is beautiful. With more people living in cities, living on their phones and constantly busy, there is a growing need to slow down and reconnect with nature. Their shorts are designed for a more thoughtful life, created to connect you to the beach and beyond. They only make shorts, believing in a ‘...
Nov 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 145
David Gandy Wellwear is a world first concept bringing apparel and wellbeing together in a lifestyle brand that fuses fashion, function and feeling. Inspired by the supermodel’s 20 years of industry experience and based on the scientific benefits of wearing soft, comfortable clothing, the 20-piece debut collection offers a definitive range of essentials that puts the emotional wellbeing of its customer at its very heart. To achieve this the brand takes a multi-sensory approach to design, evoking...
Nov 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 144
Neem is lifestyle brand named after years of seeing the beautiful Neem tree in India, on countless buying and sourcing trips by founder Nick Reed who has worked in Menswear for over 20 years. The Neem is a natural herb that has healing properties and is used as a natural antiseptic. It also has anti-bacterial and viral properties and has been heralded as “An ancient cure for a modern world”. The founder has created Neem as an ‘antiseptic’ for fast fashion; to produce men's clothing that has been...
Oct 29, 2021•34 min•Ep. 143
Paul Farago is a second generation luxury footwear professional with expertise in international branding, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. In 2016, he founded Ace Marks , a direct to consumer luxury men’s footwear brand with a mission to make luxury footwear accessible. Ace Marks was the most funded footwear project in crowdfunding history until 2019 having raised over $2.5M on Kickstarter. Prior to this he spent over 15 years at Kinderland, Inc. in multiple roles, including...
Oct 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 142
The Cambridge Satchel Co. was born from a passion for excellence. When Julie and her mum Freda started the company at their kitchen table in Cambridge, they had one goal – to make enough money to provide Julie’s children with an excellent education and a brighter future. Their pursuit of excellence underpins everything they do, as they remain committed to making exceptionally good quality bags that last a lifetime. Bags that can carry a lifetime of learning – of curiosity, creativity and adventu...
Oct 18, 2021•41 min•Ep. 141
MANTL represents a range of skincare products for the Face and Scalp that are inspired by bald folks, but work for everyone. The brand aims to support men with information, products, and a supportive community of co-conspirators, creating the space for you to move forward—free from the baggage and stereotypes of the past, empowering you to live your fullest life. The Bald Journey is the process that many men go through as they experience hair loss. It’s not always a linear process, but the commo...
Sep 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 140
