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Behind the Brands
Warren Parker-Mills takes you ‘behind the scenes’ of the Fashion Industry.
Meet some truly inspirational Designers, Brand Owners, Buyers and visionaries that talk openly, about what it’s like to work and operate in one of the World's most ruthless and competitive industries.
Listen to their stories, successes and what they’re doing now to change Social attitude, in order to take the Fashion Business…into a NEW era.
Voiceover by Paul Dela Ross www.delaross.com
PODCASTS
![Ep. 30 Parts of 4](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP30_Evan_Sugerman_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1638883983)
"Have you ever thought about taking a Fashion Brand into the Metaverse?" Well, that’s exactly what Evan Sugerman and his co-founder Damian are tryi...
Listen to the show![Ep. 29 TOMME](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP29_Kelly_Gunner_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1638882948)
Kelly Gunner is the creator of the TOMME accessory brand. Her incredible collection celebrates a blended vision of masculinity and femininity in it...
Listen to the show![Ep. 28 Per Holknekt](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP28_Per_Holknekt_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1632495092)
Per Holknekt is a Swedish Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, multi Award winning Business owner but most importantly one of the most genuin...
Listen to the show![Ep. 27 TOM-O](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP27_Sarah_Thompson_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1632141091)
Sarah was raised on a farm in the North East of the UK and always had a fascination with the emotional connection that working folk had with their...
Listen to the show![Ep. 26 Atlas Accessories](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP26_Gregory_French_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1631531503)
Gregory French is the founder of the Jewellery Brand, Atlas Accessories. Originally from New York, Gregory has spent years exploring the World...
Listen to the show![Ep. 25 Chief Style Geek](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP25_Joseph_Rosenfeld_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1630938108)
Joseph Rosenfeld has been transforming his fellow geeks into 'chic' individuals and maximising the power of their presence for decades. He has cre...
Listen to the show![Ep. 24 Moot Lingerie](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP24_Julian_Parker_Cover_copy_540x675.jpg?v=1630425158)
This a fascinating delve into a business that creates, empowers and promotes that Men should be able to wear exactly what they want. Moot Ling...
Listen to the show![Ep. 23 Danit Peleg](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP23_Danit_Peleg_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629476932)
Danit Peleg is rapidly becoming a 'Powerhouse' in the Fashion Tech space, her career to date has involved viral video's, Ted Talks, producing an i...
Listen to the show![Ep. 22 The Herds Throne](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP22_The_Herds_Throne_Instagram_540x675.jpg?v=1629476756)
A fascinating conversation with Daniel Stermac-Stein who has mastered traditional Leather techniques to create handmade clothing from the sewing s...
Listen to the show![Ep. 21 Vicki Sarge](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP21_Vicki_Sarge_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629119266)
Vicki Sarge has enjoyed an illustrious career, creating outstanding pieces of jewellery for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Paloma Faith, Lana del ...
Listen to the show![Ep. 20 Catherine Schuller](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP20_Catherine_Schuller_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629119232)
Catherine Schuller is considered a pioneer in the plus size industry having secured a contract with Ford Modelling Agency in the 1980’s, at a time...
Listen to the show![Ep. 19 Ian Berry](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP19_Ian_Berry_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629119199)
Something of a change for us with regards this week's episode, as we chat in-depth with the super talented artist, Ian Berry. Ian has sh...
Listen to the show![Ep. 18 Soul Stylist](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP18_Kerry_Wilde_Alternate_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629119044)
Kerry Wilde has merged her understanding of Fashion Fashion which spans over the last 20 years with holistic therapies, wardrobe counselling, ...
Listen to the show![Ep. 17 Alison Lowe MBE](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP17_Alison_Lowe_MBE_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118860)
Serial entrepreneur Alison Lowe, was awarded an MBE for her services to the Fashion Industry in The Queen's Birthday Honours in 2017 following...
Listen to the show![Ep. 16 J.Smith Esquire](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP16_JSmithEsquire_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118820)
A fascinating story told by Justin Smith, who is an incredible London based Milliner. Justin takes us through his career as an avant-garde hairdre...
Listen to the show![Ep. 15 Reclaim Mallorca](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP15_Reclaim_Mallorca_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118783)
Reclaim Mallorca was founded in 2009 on the island of Mallorca, to redefine the concept of luxury. Producing one off, high quality, hand...
Listen to the show![Ep. 14 Burbo K'Ture](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP14_BURBO_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118742)
BURBO is more than just a Clothing Designer, he's the epitome of all things great within the industry. A real example of a guy who skillfully goes...
Listen to the show![Ep. 13 AQ Market](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP13_AQ_Market_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118699)
Angela Quaintrell has enjoyed a fabulous career as a highly regarded buyer at some of London's finest retailers. In this episode, Angela...
Listen to the show![Ep. 12 Desserto](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP12_Deserto_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118663)
In 2019, after 2 years of product development Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez showcased their Vegan leather company in Milan, Ita...
Listen to the show![Ep. 11 Vintage Abs](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP11_VintageAbs_Instagram_540x675.jpg?v=1629118613)
Abi Ewels started her business scouring Charity and 2nd hand stores in the South West of the UK. After being spotted for her uniquely styled p...
Listen to the show![Ep. 10 Elvis & Kresse](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP10_Kresse_Wesling_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118577)
A truly inspirational conversation with Kresse Wesling MBE about being Co-founder of the Luxury Sustainable Brand, Elvis & Kresse. S...
Listen to the show![Ep. 09 Creativo Studio](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP09_Creativo_Studio_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118536)
A really relaxed Sunday morning conversation, with the extremely experienced Alexsandra Ortiz from Creativo Design Studio. Alexsandra talks ab...
Listen to the show![Ep. 08 TryKind](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP08_TryKind_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118484)
TryKind is an ethical, sustainable underwear & loungewear brand that provides happy, healthy and kind clothing for YOU! In this episode, I tal...
Listen to the show![Ep. 07 Aqua & Rock](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP07_Aqua_Rock_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118444)
Aqua & Rock is a British and Lifestyle Brand. They won this year's Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards and noted by industry professionals,...
Listen to the show![Ep. 06 Moyra Race](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP06_Moyra_Race_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118411)
After a chance encounter at a Trade Show earlier in the year, I managed to re connect with professional Buyer and Consultant Moyra Race. Moyra giv...
Listen to the show![Ep. 04 Pala Eyewear](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP04_Pala_Eyewear_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118255)
In this episode, I interview John Pritchard from Pala eyewear. For every pair of sunglasses that Pala sell they give back to eye-care pr...
Listen to the show![Ep. 05 Luke May](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP05_Luke_May_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118339)
Have you ever thought about working for a Fashion Brand? Luke brilliantly tells his own story, from working within Selfridges Department store in ...
Listen to the show![Ep. 03 Sussanah Davda](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP03_Susannah_Davda_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118136)
Susannah Davda gives us an extensive insight as to what's required when developing a Footwear brand and taking it to market. Listen to our convers...
Listen to the show![Ep. 02 Terry Fraser](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP02_Terry_Fraser_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629118026)
I was delighted to spend some time chatting with an old colleague and long time friend of mine, Terry Fraser. Terry is known throughout the Indust...
Listen to the show![Ep. 01 Archivist Studio](http://www.beforestores.com/cdn/shop/articles/BehindTheBrands_EP01_Archivist_Studio_Cover_540x675.jpg?v=1629117962)
This is a fascinating story about how Johannes Offerhaus & Eugenie Haitsma met by total chance and within hours of their meeting, they had cre...
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