The Innovators by Scandinavian MAN

The Innovators is an interview show from Scandinavian MAN, hosted by editor-in-chief Konrad Olsson.

Fredrik Karlsson on interior design, collecting vintage, and collaborating with Virgil Abloh 04/22/2020

Fredrik Karlsson on interior design, collecting vintage, and collaborating with Virgil Abloh Fredrik is an interior designer, vintage furniture collector, and social media star. Since launching his business last year, he has worked with both interior and fashion brands, like Off-White, Fritz Hansen, and Hästens. His Instagram following is experiencing an exponential growth, which has made him one of the most influential new interior personalities today. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/14094986

Zlatan Ibrahimović on the importance of preparing for success 04/03/2020

Zlatan Ibrahimović on the importance of preparing for success Zlatan Ibrahimović is a football player, entrepreneur, and arguably one of the most successful Swedish personalities of all time. In this interview, we talk about how to prepare for success. This podcast is produced in collaboration with Zlatan Ibrahimović perfumes. Hosted by Konrad Olsson. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/13831340

Alex Mustonen (Snarkitecture) on design, fashion and the physical experience 02/27/2020

Alex Mustonen (Snarkitecture) on design, fashion and the physical experience Alex Mustonen is co-founder and partner of New York-based design office Snarkitecture. Together with his partners Daniel Arsham and Ben Porto, they have done some of the most talked-about spaces in design, fashion and architecture, including work for Kith, COS, and Bolon. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/13330064

Signe Ungermand and Maria Herholdt Engermann (Mannd) on virtual reality and the future of fashion storytelling 02/19/2020

Signe Ungermand and Maria Herholdt Engermann (Mannd) on virtual reality and the future of fashion storytelling Mannd is a Cinematic Virtual Reality company, that seeks to rethink, develop and challenge the use of immersive media in order to create the next era of content, film and shared experiences. The company is based in Aarhus, Denmark, but this interview takes place at the CIFF Trade show during Copenhagen Fashion Week. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/13222835

Fredrik Carlström (Alma) on co-working, creativity and Scandinavian design 02/05/2020

Fredrik Carlström (Alma) on co-working, creativity and Scandinavian design Fredrik Carlström is the founder of Alma, a co-working place and members club based in Stockholm and Palma. Alma has been called the coolest workplace by Vogue Magazine, the ”Anti-WeWork” by Surface magazine, and been on the Condé Nast Traveller's Hot List. Fredrik is also the founder of the furniture brand Austere. He is a creative director and entrepreneur that works both in Stockholm and New York, where he currently lives. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/13027034

Emma Olbers on sustainability in the design industry 02/04/2020

Emma Olbers on sustainability in the design industry Emma Olbers is a product designer and creative director based in Stockholm. She has won numerous awards, including this year’s designer of the year by Elle Decoration and sustainability profile of the year by Residence Magazine. Her work towards a more sustainable furniture production has caused ripples through the global design industry. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/13002893

Fredrik Ekström (Tretorn) on sustainability and changing a brand from within 01/31/2020

Fredrik Ekström (Tretorn) on sustainability and changing a brand from within Tretorn is one of Sweden’s oldest and most iconic outdoor brands. Lately, the brands have been spearheading the work towards more sustainable production. A work that has been lead by their Creative Director Fredrik Ekström, who founded the brand’s Eco Essentials Initiative and has run all their collaborations, including the latest one with British designer Nigel Cabourn. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/12987110

Bea Åkerlund on fashion activism, innovation and Scandinavian values 01/28/2020

Bea Åkerlund on fashion activism, innovation and Scandinavian values Bea Åkerlund is a self-proclaimed fashion activist and founder of the PR showroom The Residency Experience in Los Angeles. Bea has worked with the biggest and most iconic artist of our time, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Madonna. In this conversation, she talks about entrepreneurship, iconic creations, and the differences between working in the US and in Sweden. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/12916655

Magnus Aschan (Warp Institute) on artificial intelligence and tech optimism 01/24/2020

Magnus Aschan (Warp Institute) on artificial intelligence and tech optimism Magnus Aschan is a journalist, technologist, public speaker and the former Editor-in-Chief of TechWorld and Computer Sweden. Today he helps brands with technology-focused content through his company Teknikministeriet. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of Warp Institute, a community of “fact-based optimists” that seeks to bring out and help fund the best ideas that accelerate innovation. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/12866546

Christopher Morency (Highsnobiety) on streetwear, sustainability, and the Scandinavian fashion scene 01/21/2020

Christopher Morency (Highsnobiety) on streetwear, sustainability, and the Scandinavian fashion scene Christopher Morency is the editor-at-large for Highsnobiety, the world’s leading online magazine for street culture and fashion. Christopher is a Canadian born writer who grew up in the Netherlands. He cut his teeth at VICE and Fantastic MAN before moving to London to start working for Business of Fashion. Since joining Highsnobiety he has become one of the hardest-working journalists on the fashion circuit, covering fashion weeks all over the world. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/12818444

Introducing The Innovators Podcast 01/19/2020

Introducing The Innovators Podcast In the coming days, we will be relaunching our podcast as an audio/video talk show under a new name. THE INNOVATORS PODCAST is our contribution to the global conversation on sustainability, technology, and artificial intelligence. We are going to talk to designers, creative directors, researchers, technologists, journalists… Mostly, but not always, from a Scandinavian perspective. Keep an eye out next week on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, and IGTV for these conversations. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/12800936

03:3 Eric Jennings & Erik Ulin 12/21/2018

03:3 Eric Jennings & Erik Ulin ”We like the sensibility of Nordic brands.” Eric Jennings is the former vice president and fashion director, menswear, home and beauty at Saks Fifth Avenue. Erik Ulin is the former CEO of J.Lindeberg US and President of Men's Fashion for UBM. Together they have formed E2 Brand Management, a consultancy firm focused on helping brands establish themselves on the North American market. They have a lot to say about the state of menswear. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/8007311

03:2 Scott Schuman 12/07/2018

03:2 Scott Schuman ”I see more going on in Stockholm than in any other city in Europe.” Scott Schuman is a streetstyle photographer and founder of the blog The Sartorialist. Some argue that he has had the biggest impact on menswear the past decade, giving men around the world a completely new way of getting inspired by style. We met with Scott during his visit in Stockholm earlier this fall. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/7835861

03:1 Jeremy Langmead 11/28/2018

03:1 Jeremy Langmead "Men now are a lot braver. When you know the basics, that’s when you can experiment and push things in a new direction.” Jeremy Langmead is a founding member of Mr Porter, the men’s style destination that has paved the way for editorially driven e-commerce. Jeremys is the former editor-in-chief of Wallpaper and Esquire, and knows more about content driven retail than anyone in the industry. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/7715387

02:6 Pitti Uomo 94 Special — The Magazine Shift with Jamie Waters, David Hellqvist and Erik Olofsson 06/20/2018

02:6 Pitti Uomo 94 Special — The Magazine Shift with Jamie Waters, David Hellqvist and Erik Olofsson ”There is a different mindset when you are reading a printed product.” Three inside men from the world of international print publishing discuss the future of biannual magazines and why the fashion world is still perfectly suited for print. This episode was recorded as part of our panel series during Pitti Uomo 94, featuring Jamie Waters, fashion editor of Monocle Magazine, editor David Hellqvist of Document Studios, and Erik Olofsson, art director at Scandinavian MAN. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6726987

02:5 Pitti Uomo 94 Special — Mats Klingberg & Josh Peskowitz 06/14/2018

02:5 Pitti Uomo 94 Special — Mats Klingberg & Josh Peskowitz ”The idea of a store that has a narrative and a very focused point-of-view is needed for the health of the industry.” Josh Peskowitz of Magasin in Los Angeles and Mats Klingberg of Trunk Clothiers in London both represent a new type of clothing store. In a panel discussion that took place during Pitti Uomo 94, the retailers talk about the need fora an editorially driven retail experience. Recorded live at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6703743

02:4 Simon Crompton 05/31/2018

02:4 Simon Crompton ”It’s more socially acceptable for guys to be interested in and spend money on clothes.” Simon Crompton is a London based writer and the founder of menswear blog Permanentstyle.com which has over 300 000 readers and has been voted by The Times as one of the world's 15 best websites for menswear. Simon has a staggering body of work, having interviewed several hundred tailors and craftsmen around the world. He has also written several books on the subject, most recently The Style Guide. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6653789

02:3 Lalle Johnson 05/16/2018

02:3 Lalle Johnson ”With menswear, we’ve only scratched the surface.” Lalle Johnson is a highly influential stylist, designer, and consultant in men’s style. He has over three decades of experience in the industry, having worked everyone from the smallest boutique stores to the biggest Scandinavian brands. Lalle has seen the world of men’s style grow from a situation where you had to order your special garments over the phone from London to the boiling menswear scene we have today. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6599258

02:2 No Man Walks Alone 05/02/2018

02:2 No Man Walks Alone ”Guaranteeing the satisfaction of the customer is very important to us.” No Man Walks Alone represents a new type of boutique online store, where great selection and service is at the forefront of everything they do. In this interview, founder Greg Lellouche and his buyer Kyle Toman talks about where menswear is headed, and the future of retail. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6549510

02:1 Nigel Cabourn 04/18/2018

02:1 Nigel Cabourn ”I’ve been recognised more the last two years than I’ve been the last 50 years, and I’ve got Instagram to thank for that.” Nigel Cabourn is a British designer who has been in the fashion industry for five decades. In this episode, he talks about the evolution of menswear during his career, his collaboration with Swedish outerwear brand Peak Performance, and his extensive collection of vintage army clothing. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6495153

01:13 Dan Rookwood 04/03/2018

01:13 Dan Rookwood ”I enjoy the honesty and clarity of the Mr Porter model.” Dan Rookwood is the outgoing US Editor of Mr Porter, where he has been instrumental in creating a new media/retail logic. Dan was recently drafted to Nike, where he is going to head up their global editorial content strategy. This conversation took place in New York in October last year, and Dan had a lot to say about how retail can create content that speaks more honestly to their consumers than traditional media. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6441699

01:12 Eric Jennings 03/21/2018

01:12 Eric Jennings ”There are two types of guys out there. Guys that geek out on fashion, and guys that don't give a shit.” Eric Jennings is a legend in the menswear industry, who up until recently served as the vice president and fashion director, menswear, home and beauty at Saks Fifth Avenue. Eric has been in the menswear industry all his adult life and has a lot to say about the state of retail and the evolution of the male consumer. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6390339

01:11 Glenn O'Brien 03/11/2018

01:11 Glenn O'Brien ”Working for Andy was a dream come true.” The late Glenn O’Brien was a writer covering the worlds of art, music, and fashion. He got his start working for Andy Warhol at Interview Magazine in the 70s and then moved on to host TV Party, working for ArtForum, editing books, and writing The Style Guy column for Details and GQ. This conversation between Glenn O’Brien and Konrad Olsson took place in his apartment in New York in September 2015, Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6353232

01:10 Lawrence Schlossman 03/05/2018

01:10 Lawrence Schlossman ”How I talk about clothes is how I talk about music and clothes.” This weeks guest is Lawrence Schlossman, brand director at the e-commerce site Grailed and host of the Failing Upwards podcast. In the early days of the #menswear movement, he ran the legendary blog Fuck Yeah Menswear, which later became a book and paved way for his work as editor of the Fourpins website. To this day, he as an uncanny view of the menswear industry. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6330571

01:9 Jeremy Kirkland 02/25/2018

01:9 Jeremy Kirkland "Men are very calculated in the decisions that they make." Jeremy Kirkland is a New York-based menswear and tech consultant and the founder of the Blamo! Podcast. On his show, he interviews people that shape the menswear industry (not unlike The Menswear Shift), be he also covers culture and technology. In this conversation, Jeremy talks about his rise within the industry and his thoughts on the evolution of menswear. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6298976

01:8 Alessandro Agazzi 02/18/2018

01:8 Alessandro Agazzi ”The brands that are succeeding are the ones that are forever coherent.” Alessandro Agazzi is a Milan based menswear consultant and founder of the website TheStyleism.com. His background in the industry includes positions at Giorgio Armani, Maison Margiela, and Caruso. Despite being an avid Instagram personality himself, he had a lot to say about the state of social media and influencers in the business. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6273223

01:7 Tommy Fazio 02/11/2018

01:7 Tommy Fazio ”You have to have the willingness to fail, in order to move forward”. Tommy Fazio, Men’s Fashion Director at UBM, and responsible for PROJECT and MRket Shows, has a fascinating background in fashion. /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6248608

01:6 Andrew Weitz 02/04/2018

01:6 Andrew Weitz ”The word fashion is still quite daunting for a lot of men, but style is not.” Andrew Weitz, the founder of The Weitz Effect, is a style consultant in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Through his consultancy, he is helping some of the biggest stars and powerful executives in the entertainment industry with their personal style. In this episode he talks about the shift in menswear, and why it is more clear in Los Angeles than in any other city. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6222835

01:5 Brian Trunzo, Jeremy Kirkland & Guerre 01/28/2018

01:5 Brian Trunzo, Jeremy Kirkland & Guerre ”Today it is a two-way conversation. If a brand is not paying attention what consumers are telling them, very quickly they can become irrelevant.” This panel talk was recorded last week in the Scandinavian MAN Lounge at PROJECT Show, North Americas biggest trade show for menswear. Guests were Brian Trunzo, Senior Menswear Editor at WGSN, Jeremy Kirkland, founder of the Blamo! podcast, and Streetstyle photographer Guerre. They all had a lot to say about the evolution of menswear. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6197647

01:4 Michael Hainey 01/21/2018

01:4 Michael Hainey ”Unless you have the values of being a good person inside, it doesn't matter what you wear. You will look like a jerk." Michael Hainey is one of the most influential editors. For 16 years, he was the Deputy Editor of GQ Magazine, before moving to Esquire, becoming their executive director of editorial. This is a conversation about the state of menswear today, how men’s yearning for storytelling has changed the conversation, and why we have more style icons today than ever before. Michael had a lot to sa /episode/index/show/themenswearshift/id/6172799

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