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Passion and ethics - With Neil Christopher of ARN Mercantile (#67)
Passion and ethics - With Neil Christopher of ARN Mercantile (#67)
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Length:
119 minutes
Released:
Nov 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week Neil Christopher stops by for a chat. Neil is known from underground legend ARN Mercantile, as well as being a sought after chap from all manner of companies. With a career starting in an unlikely and random way and pretty much continuing in the same vein, we get into the ethics of the industry, what needs to change, the business of making proper clothes, keeping your footprint minimal, why Red Wing soles are worse than they used to be, and the predictable topics of fast fashion and true sustainability.You can find Neil on Instagram as @arnmercGarmology is researched, booked, hosted, edited, published, paid for and everything else by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/garmologyNick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.
Released:
Nov 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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