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This episode is a poignant one. Yes, believe it or not, this is the final episode of HandCut Radio. After three years and more than 50 episodes, weâre hanging up our microphones to pursue new projects.
But, before we go, we wanted to respond to one frequent request thatâs come up while weâve made this podcast. A surprising number of you have been in touch to ask whether someone could possibly interview Aleks, and now they have. For this special sign-off episode we asked Paul Croughton, editor-in-chief of the Robb Report to quiz our host on everything weâve learned in speaking to so many fascinating and successful people for HandCut Radio. A huge thank you to Paul from the whole team here for taking some time out to record this finale episode.
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We could think of no better way to wrap up this season of HandCut Radio than by revisiting an old guest, Mark Cho, co-founder of The Armoury and co-owner of Drakeâs. Weâve called this episode âMark Choâs take on 2022â because a lot of the themes we explore â the âcasualisationâ of style, the different ways men are reinventing suiting, the danger of hype and the saturation of everyoneâs attention â feel very relevant to the moment we find ourselves in. We hope youâll agree that this is a fitting end to our sixth season.
As always, thank you very much indeed for your support and for tuning in. Donât forget to let us know what you think â leave us a review or drop us a DM.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Mark Cho â Website | Instagram
[03:12] The Armoury
[04:25] The Armoury City Hunter Jacket
[04:51] Horological Society of New York
[04:56] F.P. Journe
[06:03] The Armoury Cotton Sport Chinos
[08:03] Dayware Cotton 3 Pocket Blouson
[08:04] The Armoury Wool Casentino Road Jacket
[08:38] The Armouryâs Spring/Summer 2021 Lookbook
[11:42] The Armoury x H. Moser & Cie (HODINKEE)
[12:04] H. Moser & Cie
[14:10] Elliot Hammer
[20:10] The Armoury TV
[40:40] BODE
[41:02] Edward Sexton
[42:04] Lovat Mill -
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This week weâre bending the rules of our New York style season slightly, by interviewing fellow Brit, Jason Jules. Regardless, his new book Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style is extremely pertinent to this seasonâs theme, given its concern with mid-century American style. Aleks and Jason explore Black Ivy in this episode, of course, but we also hear about Jasonâs fascination for cultural trend-spotting, his passion for jazz music and his admiration for progressive rap culture. Itâs a fascinating conversation, this. We hope you enjoy it.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Jason Jules â Instagram
[05:28] Duffer of St. George
[07:58] Lynne Franks
[10:12] Honey (magazine, defunct)
[15:36] John Coltrane, Giant Steps
[16:02] Dizzy Gillespie
[18:06] Fred Astaire
[19:08] Al Capone
[20:16] David Bowie
[25:19] The Limelight (club)
[26:15] Round Midnight (film)
[31:22] Jazzie B
[31:26] Norman Jay MBE
[31:39] Trevor Nelson
[32:52] Stem Player
[32:54] Donda 2
[33:40] Frank Ocean
[33:42] Tyler, The Creator
[33:45] Pharrell Williams
[33:47] Nigo
[33:47] âI know NIGO!â (album)
[36:16] Virgil Abloh
[37:10] Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style (book)
[39:00] Steve Urkel
[43:13] Summer of Love
[43:47] Long, hot summer of 1967
[51:28] âThe Black Ivy Editâ by Drakeâs & Jason Jules
[52:08] Teal Madder Silk Fully Lined Bridle Leather Club Belt -
Imagine that youâre a young, 20-something clothing designer, and youâre self-funding the growth of your label. Itâs going well and youâve invested heavily in your next collection. Then, picture an overnight flash-flood, a warehouse filled with more than three feet of water, and half that collection being written off. Peter Middleton, the founder of Wythe, found himself in that very position less than a year ago.
We wanted to talk to him about what the rollercoaster of building a young brand is like, and how he bounced back from this huge challenge. We also explore the formula thatâs making Wythe an up-and-coming American menswear gem, and how Peterâs background in textile design informs everything he does.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Wythe â Website | Instagram
[07:42] L.L. Bean
[13:21] MRKET
[31:38] Rick Owens -
This is the first of two âthree years onâ episodes weâre featuring this season, with American brands that featured on HandCut Radio in the podcastâs infancy. Regular listeners will know that weâve always admire Nicholas Ragosta and Agyesh Madan at StĂČffa, and their work in building a luxury brand thatâs as responsible as it is beautifully curated. In this conversation, we deep dive into how theyâve evolved the business over the course of the pandemic; introducing an impressive made-to-order e-commerce proposition, new limited edition collaborative âeditionsâ of special products, and we touch on some of their pioneering responsible textile research, too.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
StĂČffa â Website | Instagram
[29:57] 11.11
[43:50] Edition 002
[44:24] Edition 003 (with Landon Metz)
[44:25] In Conversation: Landon Metz -
This week HandCut Radio is coming to you from inside the pastel pink walls of F.E. Castleberryâs Greenwich Village atelier, as Aleks sits down with the brandâs founder, Fred Castleberry. Known for his creative, fashion-forward take on made-to-measure tailoring, and the dreamlike aesthetic of his campaigns, Fred has created a cult-brand with a razor-sharp point of view. He tells us about his grounding in design at Ralph Lauren, how he creates characters for all his campaigns, and why he sees clothes as conduits for different parts of his identity.
We hope you enjoy listening, please do leave us a review if you like what you hear!
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
F.E. Castleberry â Instagram | Website
[03:37] Rugby Ralph Lauren
[04:54] Unabashedly Prep covered on GQ
[17:32] âThe heist of Dog with Lipstickâ Campaign
[20:13] Wes Anderson
[21:52] Schott âThe PerfectoÂźâ Biker Jacket
[24:16] Doomed & FamousL Selected Obituaries (book)
[27:30] The Beatles: Get Back (Documentary)
[30:46] Help! Iâm becoming a Sloane Ranger (Financial Times)
[31:55] BODE
[37:09] Celine
[40:28] F.E. Castleberry striped rugby
[40:39] St. John Womenswear
[43:08] Björn Borg
[43:17] David Bowie
[43:21] Jacques Cousteau -
This weekâs episode of our New York City special is something of a departure from our normal service, in that itâs much more about storytelling than menswear. You can blame Aleks for this; the chance to quiz Air Mail deputy editor and New York Times bestselling author Michael Hainey on on his extraordinary career was just too much to handle.
So, in this conversation Aleks explores Haineyâs career, gets his take on âfinding your voiceâ, and hears Haineyâs thoughts on why the best journalists write up what they see, rather than what they think. The pair also chat through Haineyâs cathartic experience in writing his extraordinary memoire, After Visiting Friends.If you enjoy listening, donât forget to follow us on Instagram @handcutradio, and leave us a five star review â it boosts us up the podcast charts, and helps other listeners to discover HandCut Radio.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Michael Hainey â Website | Instagram
[10:33] Airmail
[10:48] Spy Magazine (defunct)
[12:55] Graydon Carter
[17:30] Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis
[17:31] Bret Easton Ellis
[24:10] Adam Rapoport
[32:22] LâEtiquette Magazine
[40:13] Stephen Glass, âLoving Liesâ (article)
[41:03] Shattered Glass (film)
[43:05] Joseph Bullmore
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Fun fact: when we decided to visit New York for this season of HandCut Radio, one name came up time and again: âyouâve gotta speak to Ouigiâ, âoh, youâre headed to NYC, well then, make sure you speak to OuigiâŠâ So, we did.
Ouigi Theodore is a pillar of the NYC style scene, and the founder of much-loved store, The Brooklyn Circus. He speaks to Aleks about his pre-menswear career as a party promoter, explains why heâs building a community-driven â100 Year Planâ, and he talks about why life is all about how you dress to show up.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Ouigi Theodore â Instagram | Website
[01:28] The Brooklyn Circus
[03:36] Stevie Wonder
[03:39] Earth, Wind & Fire
[04:07] Brian Davis on HandCut Radio
[04:58] Stony Brook University
[11:46] PROJECT, New York
[13:38] Fabolous (rapper)
[14:12] Evisu
[17:37] Opening Ceremony
[29:11] Mobb Deep
[29:56] Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style (book)
[30:02] Street Etiquette
[35:13] Andre 3000
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âThe clothes that we think of as elitist came from a place of fun and irreverence,â says Jack Carlson, founder of New York based indie brand, Rowing Blazers. Over the past six years, Carlson and his team have democratised the clothes most associated with stuffy Ivy League and Oxbridge sporting institutions, giving them a new lease of life. We talk about this at length this week, as Aleks explores just how Jack has built a brand that feels fresh and inclusive as opposed to elitist and stuffy. Thanks for tuning in as always, we hope you enjoy listening.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Rowing Blazers â Website | Instagram
[09:35] College of Arms
[13:35] Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson [book]
[19:18] Barbour x Rowing Blazers
[20:42] FILA x Rowing Blazers
[20:43] Sperry x Rowing Blazers
[20:48] Harryâs Bar x Rowing Blazers
[27:28] The Jackal Magazine [defunct]
[31:42] Paul Winston; âChipp Off The Old Blockâ [article]
[33:37] Brendon Babenzien on HandCut Radio
[34:19] Vineyard Vines
[41:14] Rowing Blazers x Babar
[43:28] Rowing Blazers Medieval Manuscripts
[44:08] âSeikoâs New Collab With Rowing Blazers Is A Stroke Of Geniusâ [article]
[45:11] Nike Dunk Low Georgetown
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This week, Aleks meets Brian Davis, the founder of cult vintage American menswear store, Wooden Sleepers. Brian talks openly and honestly about the rollercoaster ride he experienced during the pandemic, which culminated in the closure of his beloved Red Hook store. He also talks about how life as a father has changed him, and why post-lockdowns, Wooden Sleepers 2.0 is the best its ever been. This episode has to be one of our all-time favourites, we hope you enjoy listening.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Brian Davis â Instagram | Website
[02:30] Wooden Sleepers
[05:08] Thrasher (magazine)
[05:11] TransWorld SKATEboarding (magazine)
[05:12] Big Brother (magazine)
[05:46] Kurt Cobain
[14:19] A Continuous Lean
[14:20] Selectism
[21:01] Sid Mashburn
[22:24] @vintageprl
[45:04] Wooden Sleepers x J. Press
[45:19] Wooden Sleepers x Todd Snyder
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Welcome to Season Six of HandCut Radio, our New York City Special. Weâre kicking off the season with a creative heavyweight weâve wanted to meet for years: Brendon Babenzien. Aleks speaks to the co-founder of Noah and creative director of J.Crew Menâs about why he thinks Preppy Style has been hijacked, how the Noah design team create for individuals rather than trends, and why the fashion industryâs attitude of âitâs not personalâ needs wholesale change. He also hints at what we can expect from his first collection for J.Crew Menâs, which will be unveiled in the autumn.
If you enjoy listening, donât forget to follow us on Instagram @handcutradio, and get involved in the conversation.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill thatâs been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Brendon Babenzien â Instagram | Website
[02:47] Noah
[05:49] âWhat to Watch: Is Streetwear Becoming Preppy?â [article]
[10:36] Ryuichi Sakamoto
[11:27] J Crew
[21:47] Barbour
[22:06] Supreme NYC
[33:29] Pervert Clothing
[36:12] Thrasher Magazine
[36:40] Red Hot Chili Peppers
[39:20] âLess is more: meet New Yorkâs mindful menswear makersâ [article] -
This week is the final episode in our four-part mini-season with Portman Marylebone. Ending on a high, Aleks sits down with Charlie Casely-Hayford, the owner and creative director at esteemed British menswear brand, Casely-Hayford London. Fellow fashionistas will doubtless know that Charlie inherited the brand from his father, the late, great, Joe Casely Hayford OBE, who sadly passed away in 2019 and was one of the most influential British designers of his generation.
Today, Charlie is continuing to evolve the business in his fatherâs stead and speaks to Aleks about how the brand continues to be informed âby a conversation between father and sonâ. We also touch on the brandâs deft blending of high fashion and tailoring craft and explore how Charlie finds inspiration in both high and low culture â and everything in-between.
If you enjoy listening, donât forget to follow us on Instagram @handcutradio, and get involved in the conversation. Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe to HCR on Spotify â either action helps to boost us up the podcast charts and is very much appreciated by the HCR team!
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
This episode is produced in partnership with Portman Marylebone, an elegant central London retail destination that is home to many of the cityâs most characterful restaurants, galleries and independent fashion brands. Portman Marylebone has been meticulously maintained by the Portman Estate for just under 500 years.
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Show Notes:
Charlie Casely-Hayford â Instagram | Website
Portman Marylebone â Instagram | Website
[03:45] FT | How to wear a suit now
[08:20] Dazed & Confused Magazine
[08:22] I-D Magazine
[08:48] Virgil Abloh
[08:54] Abloh-isms (book)
[09:35] Gieves & Hawkes
[22:24] Central Saint Martins
[22:58] The Courtauld
[29:03] ACNE Studios
[30:38] Mark Cho on HandCut Radio
[31:38] Jazziunf on Spotify -
This week, Aleks sits down with Olivia Francis, the founder of luxury menâs underwear and loungewear brand, Hamilton & Hare. Olivia is on a campaign to elevate menâs undies, and to get men thinking about the importance of their underwear drawer in a very different way; valuing quality, longevity and comfort every bit as highly as you would in a pair of shoes or a handmade suit.
We hear about her decision to leave advertising to establish her own business, talk about the highs and lows of life as a sole founder, and explore the art of making boxer shorts without compromise. Thank you as always for tuning in, we hope you enjoy the episode!
Donât forget to follow us on Instagram @handcutradio, and get involved in the conversation. Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe to HCR on Spotify, either action helps to boost us up the podcast charts.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
This episode is produced in partnership with Portman Marylebone, an elegant central London retail destination that is home to many of the cityâs most characterful restaurants, galleries and independent fashion brands. Portman Marylebone has been meticulously maintained by the Portman Estate for just under 500 years.
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Show Notes:
Hamilton & Hare â Instagram | Website
Portman Marylebone â Instagram | Website
[04:20] M&C Saatchi
[06:20] SmileTrain Charity
[06:24] Mary McCartney
[19:48] Hamilton & Hare Wedding Boxer Short
[27:02] Walpole Brands of Tomorrow
[28:07] The Jackal Magazine [now defunct]
[28:30] Aleksâ Articles on Walpole
[28:58] Bremont
[28:59] Orlebar Brown -
This week Aleks sits down with Paul Simons, co-owner of the iconic Ivy League style destination, John Simons on Chiltern Street in Marylebone. In the â60s, John was the âOGâ importer and populariser of the American Ivy League look in the UK and over the past five decades or so, John Simons has built up a cult following as a preppy menswear destination.
Today, Paul manages the business day-to-day, and we sat down together to hear the brandâs story from the horsesâs mouth. We chat about Johnâs early years in business and the significance of the Ivy look, Paulâs experience of growing up as an âIvy kidâ and we explore the cultural differences between American and English Ivy style too.
Follow us on Instagram @handcutradio, and get involved in the conversation. Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts too, or subscribe to HCR on Spotify â either action helps to boost us up the podcast charts and we really do appreciate the support!
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
This episode is produced in partnership with Portman Marylebone, an elegant central London retail destination that is home to many of the cityâs most characterful restaurants, galleries and independent fashion brands. Portman Marylebone has been meticulously maintained by the Portman Estate for just under 500 years.
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Show Notes:
John Simons â Instagram | Website
Portman Marylebone â Instagram | Website
[05:40] Lee Morgan on Spotify
[07:58] And So Farewell, The Ivy Shop (article)
[10:36] John Simons, A Modernist (film)
[10:44] Jason Jules
[11:00] Paul Weller
[13:10] âThe Knowledgeâ of London
[14:07] Cadenheadâs (whisky shop), Chiltern Street
[15:25] Docksides
[15:30] Russell Athletic
[16:27] Paraboot
[16:40] Steely Dan
[21:28] Kevin Rowland
[21:53] The man who dressed the mods (article)
[23:48] Swiss M70 Came Military Jacket
[31:09] Harrington Jacket (Baracuta G9)
[32:15] Ryan OâNeil
[33:00] Carhartt -
This weekâs episode is the first of four produced in partnership with Portman Marylebone (@portmanmarylebone). We sit down with Rachel Wythe-Moran and Simon Watkins, the co founders of cult design store Labour & Wait.
Rachel and Simon began their careers in menâs style before opening what they call âtheir ideal general storeâ in 2000. We talk to them both about why they left the seasonal world of fashion to move at their own pace, what they look for in a well-designed product, and why a slow, guarded approach to growth has served them well for all these years. We really enjoyed this conversation, and hope youâll enjoy an interview with a slightly different kind of business this week.
If you enjoy listening, donât forget to follow us on Instagram @handcutradio, and get involved in the conversation. Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe to HCR on Spotify, either action helps to boost us up the podcast charts.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
This episode is produced in partnership with Portman Marylebone, an elegant central London retail destination that is home to many of the cityâs most characterful restaurants, galleries and independent fashion brands. Portman Marylebone has been meticulously maintained by the Portman Estate for just under 500 years.
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Show Notes:
Labour & Wait â Instagram | Website
Portman Marylebone â Instagram | Website
[10:00] TOAST Circle
[13:38] Edward Sexton
[13:39] Tommy Nutter
[17:08] âA Psalm of Lifeâ poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
[28:50] Dover Street Market
[31:50] Chiltern Street Deli
[31:58] Shreeji Newsagents, Chiltern Street
[33:57] HandCut Live with David Hieatt
[35:49] Enamel Lidded Bin -
Jeremy Langmead is arguably one of the most influential figures in British menâs lifestyle media today. He began his career working in prestigious newspapers like the Sunday Times and Evening Standard, before editing Wallpaper and Esquire magazines, and of course he was the founding editor at Mr Porter, where we are about to pick up the story.
We quizzed Jeremy on just what it was like to launch the first seriously big multi-brand e-tailor, heard about some of his many challenges and learnings along the way, and we get his take on the perils of navigating digital media in this frankly crazy landscape. All that and more besides over the next 45 minutes.
If you enjoy listening, donât forget to follow us on Instagram @handcutradio, and get involved in the conversation. Please do rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe to HCR on Spotify, either action helps to boost us up the podcast charts.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
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Show Notes:
Jeremy Langmead â Instagram
[02:49] Wallpaper Magazine
[02:55] Mr Porter
[12:31] Esquire Magazine
[12:56] Paperboy Magazine
[13:55] Christieâs
[18:49] Orlebar Brown
[19:47] Loro Piana
[19:48] Brunello Cucinelli
[26:29] Soho Home
[26:53] The Modern House
[27:05] Inigo
[27:25] War Paint for Men
[28:35] Daniel Gray, CEO of War Paint for Men
[29:20] Vain Glorious: A shameless guide for men who want to look their best [book]
[30:25] Jeremy Langmead on the boom in male tweakments
[32:31] Elton John & Olly Alexander âItâs a Sinâ BRIT Awards 2021
[35:24] The New Craftsmen
[37:55] Soho House
[40:21] Arcteryx
[44:26] Central Saint Martins -
Our final conversation of Season Four is a fun one. Lizzie Radcliffe is the Head Cutter at Lot.1 â Levisâ bespoke denim service tucked away in the heart of Londonâs Soho.
Whether youâre into bespoke craft, proper denim or luxury retail Lizzieâs story is a fascinating one; she joined Lot.1 following a bespoke tailoring apprenticeship with legend of the game Edward Sexton, and over a seven-year period, sheâs taken Lot 1 from being just herself in the corner of a Leviâs store to a dedicated denim tailoring workshop with five craftspeople working on her team.
Sheâs also been instrumental in rolling out Levisâs bespoke service around the world, in cities like Paris and Toyko. We loved chatting to her, and thought this would be just the episode to sign off with this year. As always, we hope you enjoy, and weâll see you for Season Five in the spring.
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Show Notes:
Lizzie Radcliffe â Website
[05:15] Edward Sexton
[05:48] Davide Taub, Gieves & Hawkes
[09:09] Brompton Bikes
[09:22] Rapha
[13:40] Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style [Book]
[27:00] Chris Modoo, S04 E07
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This week, Aleks sits down with one of Londonâs most intriguing young tailors, Fred Nieddu. Fred is a freelance bespoke tailor, pattern cutter and head cutter at Timothy Everest, a fresh-thinking tailoring house in Shoreditch, east London.
Alongside his tailoring work, Fred also takes on a lot of work for big TV and Film costume departments, including all the menswear for Netflixâs The Crown. So, he and Aleks chat through his round-about root into tailoring, the strange world of movie wardrobe departments, and why Fred thinks itâs crucial that craftspeople donât get set in their ways.
As always, we hope you enjoy listening. And, for more insight into Fredâ work, you can look us up on Instagram @handcutradio.
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Thom Whiddett and Luke Sweeney are the co-founders of Thom Sweeney, arguably Mayfairâs coolest tailor; offering bespoke and made-to-measure suiting, as well as a luxurious ready-to-wear collection that spans everything from double-breasted blazers to quilted cashmere parkas.
The business is now 19-years-old, and Thom and Luke have built their brand from the ground up. In this episode, they talk Aleks through how they met and the winning formula theyâve developed over the years. As always, we hope you enjoy listening.
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Show Notes:
Thom Sweeney â Website | Instagram
[03:05] Timothy Everest
[05:24] LCF Pattern Cutting Course
[10:43] DAKS
[16:39] Graff
[20:49] Thom Sweeney on Mr Porter
[20:57] Toby Bateman
[31:24] #TrueCharacter Campaign with Matt Smith
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In this interview, Aleks sits down with an old friend and long-time mentor, Christopher Modoo, whoâs worked in Londonâs West End menswear scene for over 20 years.
From designing for Savile Row tailors to consulting for heritage brands, Chris has done the lot. Heâs also the co-founder of ready-to-wear tailored trouser brand, Kit Blake, so the pair explore why Chrisâs latest venture has made such great strides so quickly.
Chris isnât short on an opinion, so this conversation is a curious romp through the sartorial world. As always, we hope you enjoy.
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Show Notes:
Christopher Modoo â Instagram
[03:12] Kit Blake
[03:52] Thomas Pink
[06:00] Edward Green
[06:18] Roderick Charles
[06:32] 40 Savile Row
[07:11] Richard James
[07:17] Cad & The Dandy
[07:17] James Sleater on HCR
[07:20] SuitSupply
[07:58] Ede & Ravenscroft, 1689
[12:12] Chester Barrie
[12:21] Edward Sexton
[13:52] Richard Wheat
[15:22] Kit Blake, Aleksander Trouser
[16:49] LâEtiquette Magazine
[26:53] Ozwald Boateng
[28:06] Adret
[35:03] Richard James
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