From Dress The Nation To Haus Of Wincott: Chris Wincott on Fashion, Sewing and Sustainability

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Sewing Social, I’m joined by Chris Wincott (Haus of Wincott) to talk about his journey from experimenting with sewing as a child to developing his own ideas around fashion, textiles and design. You might recognise Chris from M&S: Dress the Nation, but his creative journey goes much further than the show. We talk about how his early experiences with sewing developed into a passion for fashion, and how his own experiences have influenced the work he wants to create. Chris has a particular interest in using fashion and textiles to start conversations around men's mental health, as well as exploring how clothing can be more innovative, sustainable and responsive. We chat about the ideas behind some of his projects, the role that sustainability plays in his work, and why clothing can be about so much more than simply what we wear. We also talk about what happens after appearing on a TV competition and deciding to build something for yourself. Chris is now developing his own fashion house, Haus Of Wincott, and shares his ambitions for the brand and where he wants to take his work next. In this episode, we talk about: - Chris's journey into sewing and fashion - His experience on M&S: Dress the Nation - Designing textiles with a focus on men's mental health - Sustainability and making fashion more thoughtfully - Innovative and reactive clothing - How personal experiences influence creative work - Building Haus Of Wincott - The relationship between fashion, identity and wellbeing - What it really means to build a career as an independent designer **Follow me:**  **Instagram**: @thesewingsocialpod                      @thedalythread **Tiktok**: thesewingsocialpod If you've enjoyed this episode and appreciate the work I'm doing, please  **Tip me on Ko-fi**: https://ko-fi.com/thesewingsocialpod Also, feel free to get in touch - you can text the show (available through your podcast provider on each episode) or email: **thesewingsocialpod@gmail.com** \*Join my **Substack** where we continue the conversations:  **The Sewing Social: Off The Mic** - https://substack.com/@thesewingsocial Affiliate Links: - Thready Set Go - https://threadysetgo.com      Discount code for your first month free - **SEWINGSOCIALPOD** - Sew And Stow - https://www.sewandstow.co.uk/      Discount code for £10 off your board - **SEWINGSOCIALPOD** **Guest Details:**  Instagram: @hausofwincott                   : @lilsibwinnie Website: www.hausofwincott.com Podcast: That's Sew Fashion Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Chris's background in fashion 01:57 Early influences and childhood sewing experiments 03:26 Studying textiles and fashion, and final collection themes 04:53 Designing for men's mental health and emotional wellbeing 05:59 Innovations in reactive and sensory clothing 07:51 Color psychology and mood regulation in fashion 10:59 Experience on M&S Dress the Nation and lessons learned 16:10 Most proud moment on the TV show and overcoming pressure 18:01 Building Haus of Wincott and future vision 21:08 Sustainable fashion week collection and inspiration 25:02 Upcoming projects, collaborations, and podcast 33:03 Final thoughts, advice, and where to find Chris