Ever wondered why Conor McGregor looks like he's wearing a picnic blanket?
Host Nick Webb talks to Louis Copeland, a man who has become synonymous with Ireland's UFC champion. Conor McGregor's dress sense has inspired men all over the world to imitate his style and give a real business boost to one of the country's best-known tailors.
This week's The Capital B is all about fashion, and the people who have made money from selling clothes in Ireland.
Nick talks to Sonya Lennon about fafinder, the company she has set up with Brendan Courtney. Sonya talks about building a business by injecting technology into the notoriously cutthroat world of fashion.
Finally, the panel of Charlotte Temple from Magee and William Jenkins of
Mr. Jenks, who talks about pocket squares and his interest in classic men's fashion.
Big things are happening in Irish fashion and accessories, and both Temple and Jenkins talk about the changes taking place within their industry and the gut feelings that go into adding "a certain twist" to classic ideas.
The Capital B is available every Monday morning from 7 am; listeners can tune in on Soundcloud and can also download and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast providers.
Check out the full episode in the link below.
0.35: Panel Introduction: Charlotte Temple of Magee & William Jenkins of Mr. Jenks
4.26: Interview with Louis Copeland
21.30: Panel discuss the changing face of the Irish fashion Industry
29.35: AIB Business brainstorm with Sonya Lennon of Fafinder and Lennon Courtney
43.43: Wrap-up
