On this week's ep, I’m chatting to auteur Alina Akbar, aka Lean0161. Alina is an artist from the North West of England. She documents her life and community using photography and filmmaking, AND she also dresses sick. Loads of well-chosen sports and terrace wear worn in really interesting ways, which all, in turn, add to her own sense of story.

I’m buzzing for you lot to hear about Alina’s story and see how clothes have shaped and reflected her life and her art. From documenting communities through her lens to collaborating with brands like C.P. Company and Nike, Alina shares her journey growing up in the North, the role of clothing in her art, and how her Pakistani heritage influences her creative vision.

We also talk Stone Island, tent pegging, and what makes a piece of clothing truly iconic. Tune in for a deep dive into Alina’s world of film, fashion, and self-expression.

Halfway through Series 4 here! Hope you lot are loving it so far. If you are, then you can always leave us a review on Spotify or the Apple Podcasts app. We’ve only got about 4 on there at the moment, so go and show us a bit of love, please. Nice one.

And nice one to Trailberg, who’re supporting Series 4 of the podcast. Really appreciate the belief and the trust they’ve shown, and hopefully, we can do more cool stuff together in the near future.

Right then, let’s get into it. This is Alina Akbar on My Own Garms…

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