7 December 2021
Join us as we delve into the incredible background of some of the iconic boutiques within Portman Marylebone with our new four-part podcast series in partnership with the HandCut Radio.
In each episode, host of the The HandCut Radio, Aleks Cvetkovic, sits down with a selection of inspiring individuals from co-founders of stylish and cult design store, Labour and Wait and co-owner of the iconic Ivy League style destination, John Simons on Chiltern Street to founder of luxury men’s underwear and loungewear brand, Hamilton and Hare, Olivia Francis and Charlie Casely-Hayford, owner and creative director at esteemed British menswear brand, Casely-Hayford London. Discover the incredible backgrounds of each individual, the highs and lows of their careers and the stories behind each brand in this exclusive podcast series.
In our first episode, Aleks sits down with Rachel Wythe-Moran and Simon Watkins, the co founders of cult design store Labour & Wait. Being the first design store to feature on the HandCut Radio Rachel and Simon discuss their brands core values and the philosophy that binds all the goods together.
Listen here: https://www.handcutradio.com/episodes/8/6/2021/labour-amp-waits-co-founders-on-slow-growth-and-good-design-042
In our second episode, Aleks chats with Paul Simons, co-owner of the iconic Ivy League style destination, John Simons on Chiltern Street in Marylebone. Managing the business day-to-day, this episode delves into the story behind the brand, John’s early years in business, Paul’s experience growing up as an ‘Ivy kid’ and much more!
Listen here: https://www.handcutradio.com/episodes/16/6/2021/paul-simons-on-working-with-his-father-ivy-style-and-modernism-043
In our third episode, Aleks sits down with Olivia Francis, founder & CEO of the stylish men’s underwear and loungewear brand, Hamilton and Hare. Aleks and Olivia discuss her mission to elevate men’s undies, the highs and lows of life as a sole founder, the art of making boxer shorts without compromise and the importance of a men’s underwear drawer.
Listen here: https://www.handcutradio.com/episodes/23/6/2021/olivia-francis-on-the-most-important-garment-in-your-wardrobe-044
In our final episode, Aleks chats with Charlie Casely-Hayford, the owner and creative director at esteemed British menswear brand, Casely-Hayford London. Charlie speaks to Aleks about how the brand continues to be informed ‘by a conversation between father and son’, the brand’s deft blending of high fashion and tailoring craft as well as exploring how Charlie finds inspiration in both high and low culture.
Listen here: https://www.handcutradio.com/episodes/30/6/2021/charlie-casely-hayford-on-modern-craft-and-high-low-culture-045
