Vincent Stadelhofer, Co-Founder of ANDREW & COLE / Sustainable Swimwear Brand

In this episode of the Menswear Style Podcast, host Peter Brooker speaks to Vincent Stadelhofer, co-founder of ANDREW & COLE, the independent swimwear brand creating premium men’s swim shorts with a focus on comfort, sustainability and timeless design. Founded as a family-run business, ANDREW & COLE was created to rethink the traditional swim short. Rather than using the conventional mesh lining found in most swimwear, the brand developed its own integrated inner lining designed to provide the support and protection of traditional swim trunks while offering greater comfort and freedom of movement. Vincent explains how the idea came about after years of frustration with uncomfortable swim short linings and why he and his family decided to develop a completely different approach. He shares the process of researching materials, working with designers and refining the construction to create a more comfortable alternative to traditional men's swimwear. Sustainability is another central part of the ANDREW & COLE philosophy. Vincent discusses the brand's move towards recycled and innovative fabrics and explains how its swim shorts and rash guards are now made using recycled materials, including recycled plastic bottles and plastic waste recovered from the ocean. The conversation explores what it takes to build a sustainable fashion brand from the ground up, including sourcing recycled fabrics, finding specialist suppliers, attending international textile trade shows and bala