Kit Blake’s co-founder on the rules and why not to break them | #037

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12/05/20 • 44 min

In this interview, Aleks sits down with an old friend and long-time mentor, Christopher Modoo, who’s worked in London’s West End menswear scene for over 20 years.
From designing for Savile Row tailors to consulting for heritage brands, Chris has done the lot. He’s also the co-founder of ready-to-wear tailored trouser brand, Kit Blake, so the pair explore why Chris’s latest venture has made such great strides so quickly.
Chris isn’t 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 — 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] L’Etiquette Magazine
[26:53] Ozwald Boateng
[28:06] Adret
[35:03] Richard James
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Justin Hast: The most optimistic man in watches | #036

This week, Aleks sits down with a good friend and former colleague, watch writer and photographer, Justin Hast, who works with a number of luxury watch brands on their content and communications.
Both Justin and Aleks came up through the magazine ranks together, and the pair reminisce about old times, explore how the watch industry is evolving, and try to find ground where influencers and old guard journalists can meet.
Let us know what you think of the episode on Instagram by messaging @handcutradio, and if you enjoy listening please do leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Show Notes:
Justin Hast — Instagram
[02:20] Revolution Magazine
[02:27] James Blunt, You’re Beautiful
[04:45] Charlie Thomas
[06:17] Omega Constellation 1960s
[06:24] Gérald Genta
[11:25] James Dowling
[11:29] Nick Foulkes
[11:32] Ben Clymer, HODINKEE
[14:56] Jean Claude Biver on HODINKEE Live
[16:48] Tracey Llewellyn, Revolution & Telegraph
[17:14] Wei Koh, The Rake & Revolution
[17:58] Ulysse Nardin “Freak”, watch
[20:28] The Jackal Magazine [defunct]
[21:48] IWC Portugieser
[22:16] Steve Jobs Stanford commencement speech, 2005
[27:19] Talking Watches, HODINKEE
[27:45] The Long Return video, HODINKEE
[28:54] The Long Return, Part II, video, HODINKEE
[29:43] Tudor Black Bay
[33:37] Aleks getting trolled...
[33:42] @hodonkee
[34:07] Stephen Pulvirent
[37:37] HODINKEE Travel Clock
[42:25] Bremont, HCR S04 E04
[49:32] A Collected Man
[52:42] Valstar A1 Jacket
[53:35] John Poulson, architect
[53:59] Matt Jacobson, Talking Watches
[57:02] A. Lange & Söehne, Lange 1
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Thom Sweeney’s co-founders talk modern tailoring | #038

Thom Whiddett and Luke Sweeney are the co-founders of Thom Sweeney, arguably Mayfair’s 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 they’ve developed over the years. As always, we hope you enjoy listening.
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Show Notes:

Thom Sweeney — 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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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, a London based creative agency. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.