E42 - Bespoke Trouser & Waistcoat Maker: Holly Robins | Tailoring in Conversation

Tailoring in Conversation with Holly Robins. Instagram Holly Robins: https://www.instagram.com/holly_robins_bespoke/ Instagram HNBT: https://www.instagram.com/hotneedleandburningthread/ Feel free to share your questions, thoughts, and comments! #tailoringinconversation #bespoketailoring #tailoringinterview #trousers #waistcoat ------------------ CHAPTERS ------------------ 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Work hours 02:30 - Holly’s tailoring journey 09:22 - Why trousers? 10:50 - Process of setting up a tailoring atelier 17:16 - Replacing yourself for business growth 21:30 - Building trust in the context of a business 24:48 - Communication of vision and job specs within a company 28:07 - Company culture and incorporation of others’ ideas 35:37 - Collective workshop experience vs traditional business 39:24 - Holly’s workshop growth in the future 42:45 - Important traits to look for when hiring 45:36 - Would tailors benefit from academic life activities? 48:15 - Speed round