My guest for today is Frank Shattuck.

Frank is a bespoke tailor based in New York, US. With a deep passion for tradition and the old world methods of tailoring, Frank continues his craft by following in the footsteps of his masters. He cuts, fits and makes everything by himself.

During our conversation we will talk about Frank’s background, the essence of apprenticeships, a well-balanced jacket, woodcarving, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Jeffery Diduch.

Most of us know Jeffery from his blog “Tutto Fatto A Mano", in which he shared his research by dissecting both bespoke and factory-made garments but also documenting his own personal projects. He is now the Senior Vice President of Design at Hickey Freeman/Samuelsohn.

During our conversation we will talk about Jeffery’s background, the differences between bespoke and mass production, upcoming clothing technologies, tailoring as a form of engineering, the skill of technical thinking and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Rameez Baggia.

Rameez is a bespoke tailor and co-founder of Baggia & Ton, which is a progressive bespoke tailoring and made-to-measure atelier in Melbourne, Australia.

During our conversation we will talk about Rameez’s tailoring journey, bespoke tailoring in Australia, the conundrum of heritage, misuse of the word ‘bespoke’, innovation in bespoke tailoring, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Jo Baker Waters.

Jo is a bespoke tailor and fashion designer currently base in Los Angeles, US. Originally trained at Gieves and Hawkes, Jo has worked for companies like Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, to name a few. She is also the author of the book “Pattern Cutting Techniques for Ladies’ Tailored Jackets”, which is available on the Crowood Press, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

During our conversation we will talk about Jo’s fashion design & art journey leading to bespoke tailoring, art in traditional tailoring, the sleepless nights every artist has experienced, the process of writing a book, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Lee Marsh.

Lee is a bespoke cutter, tailor and designer based in London. He combines the best of these worlds to create pieces that inspire by pushing the boundaries of traditional tailoring.

During our conversation we will talk about Lee’s creative journey leading to bespoke tailoring, the right apprentice mindset, the romance of making garments, virtual vs in-person courses, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Hossein Tohja.

He is accompanied by Mina Mowlaie who is the translator.

Hossein is a pattern cutter for Raad Fashion House in Tehran, Iran.

During our conversation we will talk about his journey of becoming a pattern cutter, bespoke tailoring in Iran, setting up a company in a country like Iran, the effects of sanctions on tailors, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Jitesh Merchant.

Jitesh, also known as Lalu, is based in Mumbai, India. He is a third generation tailor and the owner of A Sequeira Bespoke Academy.

During our conversation we will talk about the struggles of learning from different masters, how you can recognise a good master and student, craftsmanship and bespoke tailoring in India, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Vitalii Chigvintsev.

Vitalii owns a tailoring company called Sarto Russi in Moscow.

During our conversation we will talk about Vitalii’s background, the Russian tailoring scene, made-to-measure, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Steven Hitchcock.

Steven is a bespoke tailor and cutter based in London and has been so for the past 32 years. Some of you may know his father John Hitchcock from Anderson and Sheppard.

During our conversation we will talk about Steven’s background, the drape cut, rock of eye method, Savile Row, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!

My guest for today is Marloes Dadswell.

Marloes is professional corsetière and embroiderer based in Delft, Netherlands. In her work she brings natural history and art together with an exceptional amount of craftsmanship and detail.

During our conversation we will talk about her journey into the world of bespoke corsetry and embroidery, teaching qualities, the conflict between artisans and rush jobs, and more.

I hope that our conversation will be as insightful for you as it has been for me!