E46 - Bespoke Jeans Maker: Paul Kruize | Tailoring in Conversation

Tailoring in Conversation with Paul Kruize Instagram Paul Kruize: https://www.instagram.com/paulkruize/ Website Paul Kruize: https://www.paulkruize.com/ Instagram HNBT: https://www.instagram.com/hotneedleandburningthread/ Feel free to share your questions, thoughts, and comments! #tailoringinconversation #bespoketailoring #bespokejeans #jeans #menswear ------------------ CHAPTERS ------------------ 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Paul’s’ journey 10:40 - Why bespoke jeans? 20:47 - Paul’s mindset: leap of faith and go all the way 26:03 - Working alone vs as part of a team 30:03 - Netherlands: garment makers or entrepreneurs? 35:40 - Satisfaction and purpose of an individual artisan: search for perfection 39:57 - How does Paul prevent boredom from repetition? 42:50 - Why would someone buy bespoke jeans? 49:02 - Will Paul take on apprentices in the future? 55:16 - Bespoke jeans industry in the Netherlands 58:50 - Why does Paul extend gimps on buttonholes? 01:02:05 - Speed round