Garmology podcast: 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 crafting a garment from inception unfolded against the backdrop of his local woodlands, where the unassuming nettle became a transformative medium. Delicately harvesting and methodically drying the plants, the meticulous process of extracting fibres and skillfully…

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Garmology podcast: 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, purposeful clothing, and useful tools, blending old-world craftsmanship with a modern minimalist flair—all while championing environmental stewardship. Mark, a self-professed product design enthusiast, is an accidental entrepreneur juggling numbers while staying true to his design ethos. Collaborating…

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Garmology podcast: 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 explore the profound significance of garments in our lives, unlock the cherished memories they hold, and unravel the compelling stories woven into our very fabrics. We talk about the impact of fashion on our…

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Garmology podcast: 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 upstairs at the local haberdashery shop to its current incarnation with 40 students from a wide range of nationalities and ages, both in-house and online. As per usual, the route that led there isn’t straightforward and Brita is…

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Garmology podcast: Woman grows jeans – With Justine Aldersey-Williams, The Wild Dyery/Northern Fibreshed (S06/E01 #127)


Season premiere! This episode is about the epic task set by Justine Aldersey-Williams of The Wild Dyery and Northern England Fibreshed to create a pair of jeans from seed entirely in the UK. You might think this sounds simple enough, grow some fibres, dye, weave and sew, right? That’s what Justine thought when starting out. Listen in to hear the…

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Review: The Submariner Parka from Private White VC


I’ll start off right here with a confession, though to the initiated it will be more like stating the obvious: I do like a nice waxed jacket. And if you think this confession sounds familiar it’s because I’ve used it before, when I reviewed another waxed jacket from Private White, the Twin-Track jacket. Clearly, though, it still holds, at least…

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