This week, Aleks meets Brian Davis, the founder of cult vintage American menswear store, Wooden Sleepers. Brian talks openly and honestly about the rollercoaster ride he experienced during the pandemic, which culminated in the closure of his beloved Red Hook store. He also talks about how life as a father has changed him, and why post-lockdowns, Wooden Sleepers 2.0 is the best its ever been. This episode has to be one of our all-time favourites, we hope you enjoy listening.
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HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.
HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill that’s been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.
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Show Notes:
Brian Davis — Instagram | Website
[02:30] Wooden Sleepers
[05:08] Thrasher (magazine)
[05:11] TransWorld SKATEboarding (magazine)
[05:12] Big Brother (magazine)
[05:46] Kurt Cobain
[14:19] A Continuous Lean
[14:20] Selectism
[21:01] Sid Mashburn
[22:24] @vintageprl
[45:04] Wooden Sleepers x J. Press
[45:19] Wooden Sleepers x Todd Snyder
[45:26] Wooden Sleepers x J. Crew
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