Greetings, I’m Nick, the enigmatic presence lurking amidst the brilliant guests on the Garmology podcast. By request, a few words about myself and a glimpse into my world.
At the tender age of 56, I find solace in small-town Norway, where I’m proud father to six and grandfather to three. My daily trade resides within civil engineering and software development, though my passions range widely. Let’s talk tweed, traditional craft and ethical business.
Clothes, to me, are more than just fabric draped over the body; let’s talk of individuality, an art form, and a statement. While fashion for many holds an enchanting spell, I tend to stand as a staunch sceptic in pursuit of a deeper truth.
My quest is rooted in the environmental conscience, seeking those who pour their souls into the craft of garment-making, and the materials they employ, untangling the intricate web of what has gone astray and how we, as conscious consumers, can make more enlightened choices.
Garmology was born from my desire to engage with fascinating individuals, hear their stories, and share my discoveries with the world. To date, this has resulted in over 130 captivating episodes.
Feel free to indulge your curiosity and ask me anything.
#podcast #garmology #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #ethicallymadeclothing #ethicalfashion #fashionpodcast #outerwear #tweed #naturalfibers #fibershed
«Dress your age!» must be the dumbest rule I see when it comes how we dress. Somehow with age we must remove all fun and creativity from our outfits and hide away. I’m 58 and love to bring some «big unc energy» to the game! 😊
Do you want to age into obscurity?
#slowfashion #dressyourage #sustainablefashion #fashionblogger
Jason Pecarich, founder of Division Road, joins Garmology for a wide‑ranging conversation about retail, craft, and what “heritage” really means today. From footwear and tailoring to natural fibres, disappearing manufacturing skills, and why Division Road moved from
Seattle to a destination showroom in rural Virginia—this episode digs into the why behind the things we wear.
We talk about buying less but better, the labour crisis behind quality goods, and why dressing well should be fun—not rule‑bound. Thoughtful, honest, and deeply nerdy in the best way.
💬 Do you care where and how your clothes are made?
🔁 Share this with someone who loves proper stuff.
#slowfashion #heritagewear #sustainablefashion #goodyearwelted
Just as Spring was warming up nicely, today was a loop back to the cold and wet days of yore. Just as well that I hadn’t fully rotated in the «prancewear» (*), but still had some utilitarian outerwear handy.
Which got me thinking (**) about how we tend to buy clothes for a very specific setting. For me, this is a Tuesday in September, dry and around 12 degrees. Perfect for an assemblage of layers and colours, but not warm enough to overhear. I have infinite combos for days like this. Much relatable, my menswearist chums?
I doubt a bleak Sunday in May, 5 degrees and solid rain, sees as much dedication. Moistness doesn’t isn’t quite as fire, am I wrong, garment gazers?
Oddly, Penny is happy to be outside regardless of the weather. Maybe Corgis have the best coats? She did request I add some outtakes for you to slide into.
Today’s foraying fit is courtesy of @frahmjacket , @halleystevensons , vintage Carharrt, @flowermountain_official and @curzonclassics
(*) Sometimes we need to hear this from those who love us regardless of our lunatic antics.
(**) Honestly, I think all the time, but some of my thoughts are more interesting than others. Luckily, Penny doesn’t judge me.
#slowerfashion #sustainablefashion #menswear #corgiofinstagram
Today I’m going for the great outdoors, a retro hiking vibe, with an anorak and hiking boots, a neat little seat for my weary behind, and a good book to relax with.
The hiking boots are something special indeed, as close to bespoke as I’ll likely get. Made for my actual odd little feet, not a standard last. This is a service offered by Chris at @crownnorthampton (listen to
@garmologypodcast #155) if you visit the factory. They’re also made in a leather I found irresistible while browsing their hide store (an olive-oil tanned buffalo hide from Horween). Like I said, as near
bespoke as I can dream of, exquisitely made to order and by today’s standards fairly priced.
The book? «One Summer: America, 1927» by Bill Bryson. A fascinating
book covering the story of just four months – June to September 1927 – in the life of America. In the early days of trans-Atlantic aviation, baseball, from silent movies to talkies, a ton of stuff happened, and
we still feel echoes today. And a lot of stuff hasn’t changed. It also
works brilliantly as an audiobook for when you wake at 2 am and need
Bill’s calming voice to send you back to the land of nod.
PS: Please excuse the mad hair
#slowerfashion #sustainablestyle #crownnorthampton #goodyearwelted
In my ongoing and very occasional series of posts containing sharp critiques of the fashion industry, today I’m using our local Gant store to illustrate the Emperor's New Clothes nature of cyclical, always-back-referencing styles in the world of marketing-driven fashion.
For the dedicated garment gazers, I have included a couple of collectable outtakes. Insiders know these are high-value items.
#slowfashion #sustainablestyle #theemperorsnewclothes #fashionrevolution
In this episode of Garmology, Nick is joined by Lydia Wendt, founder of California Cloth Foundry and a leading voice in clean, non‑toxic textiles. Fresh from the Netflix documentary Plastic Detox, Lydia explains how clothing—especially performance and “sustainable” fashion—can be far more chemically complex (and harmful) than most people realise.
Together, they unpack greenwashing, organic cotton myths, plastic fibres, petrochemical dyes, and why “performance” often comes at a hidden cost to human health and the environment. From natural indigo
and plant dyes to compostable garments, compost‑tested cutting waste, and healthier alternatives to elastane, this wide‑ranging conversation challenges how—and why—we make, buy, and wear clothes today.
It’s nerdy, eye‑opening, and surprisingly hopeful—and will almost certainly change how you look at the label inside your clothes.
Available in all podcast apps now and on YouTube. Search for Garmology.
#sustainablefashion #cleanfashion #fashionpodcast #slowfashion
Enjoying the sunshine in Oslo today. Going for some big unk energy. Also hacking the legacy telecommunications, as you should. It was great to see so many people bobbing around!
#slowfashionblogger #sustainablestyle #oslolove #oslo
