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Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.

Nick Johannessen
Fast Fashion
Sustainable Fashion
Merchant & Mills
Sewing Patterns
Shoemaking
Sustainability In Fashion
Ethical Production
Pandemic Sewing Trends
Sustainability
Noble & Whylie
Menswear
Slow Fashion
Trickers
Northern Ireland
Custom Footwear
British Outdoor Clothing
Mental Health and Crafting
Yorkshire
Sneaker Culture
Mountaineering

Garmology is a podcast about our clothes, old and new, how they are made, and the impact they have, from a perspective of making, buying, wearing, collecting, evaluating and appreciating. With interesting guests, the aim is to provide a non-fashion view of the world of our clothes. Expect plenty of opinions! Garmology is made by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes181Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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... more

In this episode of Garmology, Nick is joined by Jason Pecarich, founder of Division Road—one of the most thoughtful and quietly influential retailers in modern menswear. From heritage footwear and natural fabrics to presentation, service, and the fut... more

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 an... more

Genevieve returns to Garmology four years after her last appearance—and a lot has changed. Since we last spoke (just weeks before she gave birth), Genevieve has been quietly building something remarkable: a knitwear micro‑factory in rural Hertfordshi... more

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Peter Noah
YouTuber/Instagram influencer focused on menswear
Independent creator
Episode: Garmology: Menswear, influencing and that unc style with Peter Noah (#170)
Jason Pecarich
Founder of Division Road, Inc.
Division Road, Inc.
Episode: Garmology: Retail, Craft, and the Future of Menswear - With Jason Pecarich of Division Road(#169)
Lydia Wendt
Founder of California Cloth Foundry
California Cloth Foundry
Episode: Garmology: What’s Really in Your Clothes? With Lydia Wendt of California Cloth Foundry (#168)
Genevieve Sweeney
Founder of GS Knitwear; developer of a microfactory and advocate for heritage crafts
GS Knitwear (British luxury knitwear label)
Episode: Can Modern Technology Save Heritage Craft? - With Genevieve Sweeney (#167)
Dylan Lynch
Custodian of Kluane Mountaineering, down jacket and sleeping bag specialist
Kluane Mountaineering
Episode: A Love Letter to Craft - With Dylan Lynch of Kluane Mountaineering (#166)
Amy Twigger-Holroyd
Professor of Alternative Fashion Systems at Nottingham School of Art and Design
Nottingham School of Art and Design
Episode: Curtains First, Clothes Later: Fashion Fictions Explained - With Amy Twigger-Holroyd (#165)
Duane MacLeod
Tailor and Maker on an island in Maine
Holdfast Bespoke
Episode: The Late-Blooming Tailor with Duane MacLeod of Holdfast Bespoke(#164)
Neale McDonald
Owner and designer at Adamant Clothing
Adamant Clothing
Episode: Small Batch, Big Heart - With Neale McDonald (#163)
Alis LeMay
Bespoke tailor and couture dressmaker based in Glasgow
Self-employed, Glasgow
Episode: Crafting Beauty From the Land: Tailoring, Natural Dyes & Local Wool with Alis Le May (#160

Host

Nick Johannessen
Host of Garmology; leads long-form conversations with makers, designers, and industry insiders.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Giving you Ideas

    The only problem with this pod Is that you get addicted to it and have to listen to some of the episodes several times.

    It also gives you crazy Ideas that the only reasonable thing to do right now (at least if you are into sewing) is to start producing your own small scale workwear brand in totally traceable cloth made somewhere up here in the north part of Europe. Love it🙏🙏!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hantverksstudion
    Swedena year ago
  • A fascinating world of clothes and beyond

    Nick is obviously very knowledgeable about “clothes and stuff”, but, unlike many podcast hosts, Nick lets the guests speak. This gives the guests time to tell their own story in their own way, often revealing information that’s not directly related to the clothes - information that’s often much more interesting.

    Nick is also aware that clothes are not just about fashion or style, but also a lens through which we view ourselves, society, economics, ethics, and beyond. It’s well worth subscribing... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    milkb0at
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Most relaxing

    Totally unique interview style, perfect any time of day I need to wind dow

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nojohokolo
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Delightfully relaxed conversations about clothes and stuff

    This has become one of my favourite podcasts about clothing, craft, making. As a number of reviews have already said, the host Nick really lets the interviewees do the talking. Sometimes there are moments where you wonder if the guests are expecting more of a journalistic flurry of questions, then it’s lovely when they get in their stride and just talk and talk about their work and passions. At first I went through the catalogue and listened to people I was interested in and heard of. Caroline D... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BridgApp
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Really enjoying the podcast!

    Some excellent deep dives into interesting brands. A great listen while a work away in my own studio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wilboro
    Canada2 years ago

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Audience responds to deep-dive conversations about craft, sustainability, and small-scale manufacturing
Listeners praise the relaxed, unhurried interview style that lets guests tell their stories
Fans appreciate the host's openness to a wide range of topics beyond fashion and style

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Crafting Beauty From the Land: Tailoring, Natural Dyes & Local Wool with Alis Le May (#160
Q: What role does British wool play in your latest collection?
Alis details sourcing from Dugdale and Marling & Evans, challenges when a mill discontinued a line, and how bespoke orders and small-scale production enable localization and traceability of materials.
Crafting Beauty From the Land: Tailoring, Natural Dyes & Local Wool with Alis Le May (#160
Q: How did your early experiences shape your current practice in Glasgow?
She explains her time with various London-based studios, the influence of teaching and apprenticeship, and how collaboration with a neighbor studio sparked the Eastern Ground project ultimately leading to a focus on local materials and sustainability.
Crafting Beauty From the Land: Tailoring, Natural Dyes & Local Wool with Alis Le May (#160
Q: What point did you realize bespoke tailoring was the path for you?
Alis describes how a chance suggestion to study fashion redirected her from animation, detailing how her sister encouraged the move and how pattern cutting and hands-on making shaped her career.
The Late-Blooming Tailor with Duane MacLeod of Holdfast Bespoke(#164)
Q: What has the journey into bespoke tailoring meant for your work in Maine?
The story highlights the shift from hobbyist to professional, the importance of fabric sourcing (Moon, McGee, Holland & Sherry), and the creation of a client-focused business that emphasizes storytelling, customization, and lasting quality.
The Late-Blooming Tailor with Duane MacLeod of Holdfast Bespoke(#164)
Q: What was the Tailoring Academy experience like in Macclesfield?
He details a fast-paced, highly practical program with real garments being made for real customers, a collaborative environment, and a strong emphasis on process and precision that pushed him to improve constantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garmology

What is Garmology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on clothing, textiles, and the ecosystems that create them, from craft and heritage manufacturing to sustainable practice and thoughtful consumption. Episodes feature long-form conversations with designers, tailors, and industry workers who share hands-on experience, practical knowledge, and candid perspectives on production, supply chains, and the cultural meaning of what we wear. The host's relaxed, inquiry-led style invites guests to tell their stories in depth, often weaving in ethics, sustainability, and the evolving landscape of small, craft-centered brands. It's especially notable for spotlighting niche makers and traditional techniques, while tying conversations to broader social and environmental implications.

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Recent guests on Garmology include:

1. Peter Noah
2. Jason Pecarich
3. Lydia Wendt
4. Genevieve Sweeney
5. Dylan Lynch
6. Amy Twigger-Holroyd
7. Duane MacLeod
8. Neale McDonald

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