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Nick Johannessen / Slower Menswear

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Norway. Host @garmologypodcast.
Ethical, sustainable and slower fashion.
CraftPunk style. Nifty, crafty and tweedy.
Wool not polyester, naturally.
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Investigative journalist and author @tansyhoskins joins this episode of @garmologypodcast to discuss her new book, Charity Shop World. We get into what really happens inside charity shops, where our discarded clothes go, what you should and shouldn’t donate, why volunteers are often carrying much more of the burden than people realise, and how second hand clothing and textile waste travel the globe in search of a final resting place. Oh, and just why does textile waste appear to be both valuable and a massive problem? Along the way we talk about fashion waste, fast fashion, textile recycling, community initiatives, school uniform banks, repair cafés, thrift culture, and the surprising long history of second-hand clothing. It’s occasionally shocking and bleak, yet also fascinating and funny that might permanently change how you think about donating clothes. 💬 What’s the best thing you’ve ever found in a charity shop? 🔁 Share this with someone who loves thrifting, charity shops, vintage clothing, or sustainability. #charityshopfinds #charityshop #secondhandfashion #textilewaste #thriftingcommunity
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New episode 🎙️ Solveig, founder of Indigo Indigo, joins Garmology for a wide-ranging conversation about fashion, fabrics, sewing, sustainability, and the surprisingly winding path that led her from photography and fashion magazines to running a fabric and pattern business on Norway’s west coast. We talk about learning to sew, building a clothing label, sourcing beautiful textiles from Japan and Europe, creating sewing patterns,and why making things yourself changes how you think about clothes. Along the way, we get into zero-waste design, oversized silhouettes, technical sportswear, fabric waste, sustainability labels, capsule wardrobes, and the psychology of why so many of us buy materials for projects we haven’t even started yet. It’s thoughtful, inspiring, and full of ideas about how we might reconnect with clothing in a more meaningful way. 💬 If you could learn one traditional craft tomorrow, what would it be? 🔁 Share this with someone who loves textiles, clothing, making things, or simply doing things differently. #slowfashion #fashionpodcast #sewingpodcast #sustainablefashion
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Garmology podcast #170: With @petersprism and @welldresseddad Main talking points: - Starting a menswear YouTube channel - Finding an audience among older style perspectives - Influencer culture and brand pressure - “Free product” collaborations and hidden expectations - Lack of transparency in brands and supply chains - Influencers as advertising platforms - Algorithms and the attention economy - Overconsumption and its environmental impact - Personal style as communication - Dressing for yourself vs dressing for attention - The pressure to stand out (or disappear) - Supporting smaller, more meaningful brands - Moving away from constant content production #menswearinfluencer #influencerlife #sustainablefashion #podcast
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Garmology episode 171 with @anthonyprinci.ldn and @fashiondepartment.ldn with @welldresseddad MAIN TALKING POINTS Anthony’s journey from Australia → Paris → London fashion industry Founding Fashion Department to bridge education and industry Why fashion education fails to teach real production skills The gap between design school and industry expectations Creativity vs logistics: why process drives design What a tech pack is—and why they often don’t work in reality Communication breakdown between designers and manufacturers The importance of relationships with factories and suppliers Small brands vs big brands: learning vs specialization Skill vs creativity: why skill matters more in the long run The disappearance of mid-level jobs due to technology Overproduction, dead stock, and the illusion of sustainability Why bespoke and upcycling may be the only “true” sustainable models The reality of working in fashion vs the “dream” students are sold Why making mistakes is essential to learning design The decline of local manufacturing and craft skills Digital tools vs physical making (Illustrator vs CLO3D) The importance of understanding materials and construction Why many brands fail: lack of process, not lack of creativity The obsession with “having a brand” vs actually making clothing On all podcast feeds/apps and YouTube, search for Garmology. #fashiondesigner #businessoffashion #fashion
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In this episode of Garmology, Nick heads to Edinburgh to meet Laurence, founder of Woolkind—a colourful knitwear brand built on a deceptively simple idea: what if clothing was made exactly how people wanted it, and made to last? A former accountant, IT specialist, and software executive, Laurence left a successful corporate career during the pandemic to pursue a lifelong obsession with knitting. What emerged is Woolkind, a made-to-order knitwear business where customers choose colours, garments are produced one at a time, and every detail—from the wool source to the sewing thread—is scrutinised with almost obsessive care. The conversation explores customisation, craftsmanship, sustainability, traceability, wool sourcing, the economics of small manufacturing, and the challenge of building a business without falling into the endless cycle of trends and overconsumption. From knitting machines and merino wool to Black Friday alternatives and the myth of recycled polyester, this is a fascinating discussion about making things properly—and finding joy in the process. You can find Laurence and Woolkind at Woolkind.com and on Instagram as @woolkind #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #scottishknitwear #edinburgh
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Anthony jumped on the @garmologypodcast for a chat with @welldresseddad go give it a listen if you want to hear some of Anthony’s hot takes on the industry!
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Welcome to Garmology, the podcast about clothes, culture, and why we wear what we wear. In this episode, Nick talks to Anthony Princi—designer, educator, and founder of Fashion Department—about what really happens behind the scenes in fashion. From the gap between education and industry, to working with manufacturers, to the reality of building a brand—this is a deep dive into the systems that actually make clothing possible. It’s honest, practical, and at times brutally direct—but if you care about clothes, creativity, or making things well, it’s an essential conversation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Or on YouTube. #fashionindustry #textiledesign #fashionpodcast #sustainablefashion
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Peter Noah joins Garmology for a refreshingly honest conversation about influencer culture, personal style, and the reality of creating content in the menswear world. What starts as a story about launching a YouTube channel quickly becomes something deeper—a reflection on free products, brand relationships, algorithm pressure, and the uneasy feeling of becoming part of the marketing machine. Peter Noah is @petersprism and PetersPrism on YouTube Main talking points: - Starting a menswear YouTube channel - Finding an audience among older style perspectives - Influencer culture and brand pressure - “Free product” collaborations and hidden expectations - Lack of transparency in brands and supply chains - Influencers as advertising platforms - Algorithms and the attention economy - Overconsumption and its environmental impact - Personal style as communication - Dressing for yourself vs dressing for attention - The pressure to stand out (or disappear) - Supporting smaller, more meaningful brands - Moving away from constant content production
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Jason Pecarich, founder of Division Road, joins Garmology for a wide‑ranging conversation about retail, craft, and what “heritage” really means today. From footwear and tailoring to natural fibres, disappearing manufacturing skills, and why Division Road moved from Seattle to a destination showroom in rural Virginia—this episode digs into the why behind the things we wear. We talk about buying less but better, the labour crisis behind quality goods, and why dressing well should be fun—not rule‑bound. Thoughtful, honest, and deeply nerdy in the best way. 💬 Do you care where and how your clothes are made? 🔁 Share this with someone who loves proper stuff. #slowfashion #heritagewear #sustainablefashion #goodyearwelted
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In this episode of Garmology, Nick is joined by Lydia Wendt, founder of California Cloth Foundry and a leading voice in clean, non‑toxic textiles. Fresh from the Netflix documentary Plastic Detox, Lydia explains how clothing—especially performance and “sustainable” fashion—can be far more chemically complex (and harmful) than most people realise. Together, they unpack greenwashing, organic cotton myths, plastic fibres, petrochemical dyes, and why “performance” often comes at a hidden cost to human health and the environment. From natural indigo and plant dyes to compostable garments, compost‑tested cutting waste, and healthier alternatives to elastane, this wide‑ranging conversation challenges how—and why—we make, buy, and wear clothes today. It’s nerdy, eye‑opening, and surprisingly hopeful—and will almost certainly change how you look at the label inside your clothes. Available in all podcast apps now and on YouTube. Search for Garmology. #sustainablefashion #cleanfashion #fashionpodcast #slowfashion
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This week on Garmology: a rich conversation with Dr Amy Twigger-Holroyd about alternative fashion systems, why sustainability often feels stuck, and how creative approaches like mending, reworking, and speculative “fashion fictions” can open pathways toward meaningful change. We unpack cultural habits, design assumptions, and the power of imagination — all through the lens of someone shaping the academic future of fashion. We explore everything from slow fashion and knitwear to remaking garments, sustainability debates, and the fascinating world of “fashion fictions,” where parallel fashion worlds spark real‑world inspiration. A thought‑provoking conversation packed with creativity, culture and fresh perspectives on what clothing can be. @amytwiggerh @welldresseddad @garmologypodcast @bloomsburyfashion
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We love @welldresseddad outfit on a lovely sunny day in Norway Wearing a Worker Harris Tweed jacket
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