This week, we’re taking a mid-season break from the Portrait Session podcast and instead presenting you with a bonus episode of Off the Cuff with Ali. The event took place a couple weeks ago as part of the Reigning Men exhibition at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney. With an audience of over 40 guests, Ali brought his column in MITT issue 9 to life, as he looked at prominent movements in art and fashion, exploring how they affected one another, and continue to shape our contemporary imagination.
A Class in Classics
OFF THE CUFF WITH ALI
This podcast is the first in a new series called Off The Cuff with Ali, based off of Ali Asghar Shah’s new column in MITT magazine. A month after a new issue is released, we will host a book club of sorts at the Men In This Town HQ at Fine Fellow, where Ali will lead a discussion revolving around the topic he wrote about. In issue 7, he delved into the world of classic menswear in a ‘A Class in Classics’. During the live discussion, he explored what classic menswear is, their brief history, what gives them their elusive status, and whether we have exhausted them. Have a listen and if you want to read Ali’s full piece, you can pick-up a copy of MITT magazine issue 7 now or subscribe to make sure you don't miss a future issue.
Please join us in celebrating the launch of MITT magazine issue 5 with Smoking Gun Bagels and cocktails served by The Temperance Society bar! We'll be chatting to some of the men featured in the new issue, showcasing our collaboration with Manili candles and announcing plans for the future of The MITT Mrkt.
Collaborations
MITT STUDIO TALKS
This month’s MITT Studio Talks focused on the art of collaboration. Clara Ho from Burton Metal Depository and I shared our story along with Tom Fereday and Leighton Clarke of Mister Wolf. Hope you enjoy the talk.
This month’s MITT Studio Talks will be focusing on the art of collaboration. Clara Ho from Burton Metal Depository and I will be sharing our story along with Tom Fereday and Leighton Clarke of Mister Wolf. The Temperance Society will also be serving up Young Henrys cocktails and beer, which you really won’t want to miss. Head over to our Facebook page to RSVP if you’re in Sydney, hope to see you there!
Custom Made
MITT STUDIO TALKS
We celebrated the opening of The MITT Mrkt. Pop-Up in Sydney last month with our fourth MITT Studio Talks. We asked the guys from Citizen Wolf (custom tees), Luxe Wares (custom wallets) and Oscar Hunt Tailors to join in on the discussion of, you guessed it, custom made goods and what it means in this day and age.
Listen to the podcast below on SoundCloud or subscribe on iTunes.
True Makers
IN COLLABORATION WITH MAKER'S MARK
OLD FASHIONED WEEK ‘TRUE MAKER’S’ EVENT
Maker’s Mark hosted an intimate True Maker’s workshop and conversation with career handcrafters; artist Anthony Lister and surfboard shaper Simon Anderson last night. The Wild Rover in Surry Hills made for the perfect setting for what was an inspiring and fun night, where the two iconic Aussies shared their hand crafted stories with the crowd – all over an Old Fashioned.
Old Fashioned Week Launch
IN COLLABORATION WITH MAKER'S MARK
OLD FASHIONED WEEK LAUNCH
To celebrate the inaugural Maker’s Mark Old Fashioned week in Sydney, which runs alongside MB Fashion Week Australia, I’ve teamed up with the fine folks at Maker’s Mark to help capture Old Fashioned street style during the week. I’ll be outside the shows and inside Sydney’s favourite bars serving up Old Fashioned cocktails and style. We had an awesome launch party at Earl’s Juke Joint on Wednesday night so I’m really looking forward to the week ahead. Stay tuned.
Celebrating MITT Issue 4
MITT STUDIO TALKS
We celebrated MITT magazine issue 4 a couple weeks ago with our second MITT Studio Talks over at Kit and Ace in Surry Hills. It was the first time we recorded the session so we thought we would make it available as a little podcast. The plan is to record all future talks, which will run once a month when we move into The MITT Mrkt. on Foley Street in July. So if you’re not Sydney based, don’t fret, you won’t miss out!
If you head over to the podcast section, you’ll also find previous Portrait Sessions all grouped together for your convenience. You can also subscribe on SoundCloud or iTunes.
Hope you enjoy this one in the meantime!
MITT magazine launch
IN COLLABORATION WITH KIT AND ACE + MAKER'S MARK
MITT MAGAZINE LAUNCH
I cannot thank everyone enough for coming out last night to Kit and Ace to help celebrate the fourth issue of MITT magazine with our second MITT Studio Talks. I hope you enjoyed the heartening talk with featured men Leonard Mattis, Pablo Chappelli and Eric Ng and the glorious whisky tasting hosted by Maker’s Mark.
Looking forward to the next one!