E31 - Iranian Bespoke Cutter: Hossein Tohja | Tailoring in Conversation

Tailoring in Conversation with Hossein Tohja from Raad Fashion House accompanied by translator Mina Mowlaie Instagram Hossein Tohja: https://www.instagram.com/thj7148/ Instagram Raad Fashion House: https://www.instagram.com/raadfashionhouse/ Instagram HNBT: https://www.instagram.com/hotneedleandburningthread/ Feel free to share your questions, thoughts, and comments! #tailoringinconversation #bespoketailoring #tailoringinterview ------------------ CHAPTERS ------------------ 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Who is Hossein Tohja? 05:14 - Hossein’s journey into tailoring 09:43 - Human anatomy in bespoke tailoring 13:28 - Import of patterns and workforce in Iran 21:06 - Tailoring schools in Iran 22:24 - Hossein’s tailoring education 26:28 - How easy is it to set up a tailoring company in Iran? 34:59 - Effect of sanctions on import of fabric and trimmings 45:13 - Effect of sanctions on tailoring software 49:49 - Hossein’s plans for the future 53:43 - Speed round