My Own Garms

My Own Garms: Live at Topologie with Lawrence Midwood, David Keyte, Cara Hayward and Nectar Woode

What’s happening pals. Got a special bonus episode for you here, recorded live at Topologie’s flagship store in Covent Garden.Topologie are a French brand that take inspiration from climbing culture, creating modular bags, phone slings and accessories that balance function and design. They asked me to come down and host a live My Own Garms session with a few brilliant guests to talk about creativity, community and the things we carry.You’ll hear from:Lawrence Midwood, Creative Director at Topologie and former Y-3 designer, talking about process, collaboration and how design actually happens.David Keyte, Co-Founder of Universal Works, on craft, heritage and why physical stores still matter.Cara Hayward, Fashion Director at Gaffer, on styling footballers, print magazines and finding her lane in the industry.Nectar Woode, singer and songwriter, on honesty in her music, community, and the road to her biggest headline show so far.Big thanks to Topologie and Sane Comms for inviting me down, and to everyone who came out on the night.

Dan Sandison’s Stolen CDG Shirt, Losing His Fave Hat & Five-A-Side Fits | Fit Pic Breakdown

In this Fit Pic Breakdown mini-episode, Dan Sandison takes us through three looks that mean a lot to him — from childhood nostalgia to Sunday league steeze.We cover: – His first Liverpool shirt bought from a portacabin at Anfield– The vintage Comme des Garçons jacket he stole from his wife– The Pop Trading cap he still grieves– And the five-a-side fit that launched a grassroots football movement in LiverpoolDan also shares the story behind his cover shoot with Héctor Bellerín — how a DM turned into a working relationship, and why Bellerín remains one of the most thoughtful, well-dressed footballers on the planet.Expect Umbro boots, mustard kits, New York-made football shorts, and a full five-a-side fit masterclass.🧥 Looks discussed:– 1992 Liverpool third shirt (Robbie Fowler 23)– Mundial shoot outfit w/ Bellerín (CDG, Pop Trading, APC)– Sunday Best kit (Lyle & Scott, Umbro, Scenes NY)📸 Follow Tom on Instagram: https://instagram.com/grifter_te🧢 Support the pod on Patreon: https://patreon.com/myowngarms

Dan Sandison on Scouse Futurism, Footy Boots & Klopp’s Liverpudlian Glow-Up | My Own Garms

On this episode I’m talking with Dan Sandison. Dan’s a big footy fan who has worked in and around the sport for the last couple of decades. His work has often intersected with the clothing industry and his latest role is with eco-friendly football boot brand Sokito. I’ve only met Dan once before but have always admired his writing, content and outlook on footy and fashion. I’m buzzing to have him as a guest on My Own Garms today.We get into everything from Scouse futurism and McManaman’s cosmic swagger, to Klopp’s Wade Smith glow-up, flannels fit fails, and what it means to actually build the product you used to write about. Dan talks about growing up in a town split between Liverpool and Manchester, his time at Mundial and Hypebeast, and how Sokito is creating boots made of corn, sugarcane and bamboo — worn by Premier League players who actually co-own the brand.🧵 Topics covered:– Liverpool’s fashion legacy & long hair politics– Working at Hypebeast & launching Mundial– Klopp’s evolution from Germanic blazers to Scouse icon– What it’s like to make your own football boots– Flannels fits, tunnel walks & the pressure of drip– Top 3 football boots of all time🛍️ Check out Sokito boots:https://sokito.com🧥 Support the pod on Patreon:https://patreon.com/myowngarms📸 Follow Tom on Instagram:https://instagram.com/grifter_te🧢 Big thanks to Trailberg for sponsoring this series.

Nike Caps, Versace Shades, Digging Fits & A Cold Wall Trench Coat – Seb from GFV's Fit Pic Breakdown

In this *Fit Pic Breakdown* mini episode, Seb from Gone Fishing Vintage walks us through some of his favourite looks, from vintage Manchester United kits to sourcing rare Italian pieces in Naples. We get into: – Why the Cold Wall trench was “hard” even if he didn’t choose it – His chain from his mum that hasn’t left his neck in 11 years – The origin of the *Gone Fishing* name – A fit that channels full Beckham tekkers – Digging through Italian warehouses topless to find vintage gold – Manifesting ice jackets and sourcing stock in 35-degree heat 📸 Follow Gone Fishing Vintage: https://www.instagram.com/gonefishingvintage 🎙️ More from *My Own Garms*: https://www.instagram.com/myowngarms --- **Timestamps / Chapters** 00:00 – The Cold Wall shoot & the fishing rod 01:27 – The chain his mum gave him 02:20 – The real reason behind the name Gone Fishing 04:00 – The hardest fit he’s ever worn 05:45 – Puma, backwards caps & United in 1999 07:00 – Why they’ll never sell City or Liverpool shirts 08:00 – The joy of sourcing in Naples 09:20 – What “digging” really means 10:50 – Manifesting rare pieces like marina tees & ice jackets --- This one’s for the vintage heads and anyone who loves a good story behind a good fit.

Gone Fishing Vintage: Seb Dixon on Building a Cult Shop, Sourcing Stone Island in Italy & Manc Style

On this week’s episode, I’m chatting to Seb Dixon from Gone Fishing Vintage. Gone Fishing sells tons of nice stuff, specialising in vintage Italian designer clothes. If you’ve ever walked down Oldham Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, you’ve probably seen it. Seb’s a top fella with a proper passion and care for what he does and I’m buzzing for you lot to hear more about Gone Fishing and where Seb’s deep interest in Garms came from. We talk about: * Flying to Naples to meet a supplier from eBay * The early days: charity shops, Depop, and car boot graft * Why he fell in love with vintage Stone Island * The rise of Gone Fishing and how the shop came to be * What makes a good piece (and why some trends miss) * Building a community-first business * And loads of gems on styling, confidence, and personal growth Follow Seb and Gone Fishing Vintage: instagram.com/gonefishingvintage More from My Own Garms: instagram.com/myowngarms