Gentleman Lars

Gentleman Lars

Not a gentleman. Trying to become one.

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February 6, 2026 34 mins

Since I am a wannabe gentleman, beautiful ties is something I want to explore more about. For that reason I talked with Chris Waldron about the creation of quality ties and how to wear ties.

Chris Waldron has a long history of working with menswear. He founded Mustard Ties in 1996. At that time he had already worked with ties and other menswear for several years. When we talked he gave me good advice how to chose what ties to wear ...

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With clients such as Paul Smith, The Savoy, and Vincent Van Duysen, it’s clear that Bill Amberg Studio is creating some of the most attractive and respected leatherwork today.

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the studio’s founder, Bill Amberg, about how he first became interested in leather as a schoolboy in New Hampshire, and how he has gone on to grow a thriving craft business in London.

For me, the conversation was a ...

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The sculptor Sean Henry is inspired by theatre and film. Authenticity is of great importance to him. What is the difference for him when his sculptures are shown in Salisbury Cathedral or in a shopping mall? The reasons Sean Henry’s sculptures wears clothes. What is a gentleman to him? 

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Hillary Bacon is Marketing Director at Cordings. The company was founded in 1839. Hillary Bacon gives advice to Gentleman Lars about how to start dressing well. This is an important step for him to try to become a Gentleman.  • What items of clothing should Gentleman Lars buy first? • Were to ask for advice to buy clothing with good fit. • Are second hand menswear worth buying? • Some interesting books to read about men’s style. • ...

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For many years few people had heard about the Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. In this interview with Johan af Klint he talks about how he and other members of the af Klint-family have worked with the foundation of Hilma af Klint. He tells us about her life and what inspired her. 

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Interview with the gentleman Bruce Weindruch, Founder of the History Factory. 

  • How did the History Factory  start? A company working with Bridgestone, MARS and NFL, to name a few clients.
  • How to use the history of a brand as a valuable asset.
  • What to do when problematic information is found in the archives of  companies.
  • The future of history marketing. 
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This is an interview with the artist Enrique Martínez Celaya. He was born in Cuba and has been living in the US for a long time. The interview was recorded in Stockholm at GSA Gallery. 

 

In what ways has being an exile influenced the work of Enrique Martínez Celaya?

 

Are Scandinavians cold?

 

How about loneliness?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 16 in 2023 I started my current employment. This is what a learnt from looking for a new job. I talk with the psychotherapist Abigail Welchman. 

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Before I got unemployed in August 2023, I talked with psychotherapist Abigail Welchman. We talked about the rejections when I applied for jobs and about my problems with low self esteem. I got a very useful advice to boost my self esteem. 

 

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Psychotherapist Abigail Welshman gives me advice about how to stop feeling shame about searching for an employment. 

 

Fredrik Svenburg, Managing Recruitment Consultant at the recruitment ageny Hammer & Hanborg in Stockholm, gives me advice on making my CV work better.

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In this episode, Lars Carlén, who is searching for a new job, receives guidance from psychotherapist Abigail Welchman and recruiter Sue White, Associate Director at Piper Maddox. They discuss the importance of completing tedious tasks like writing a cover letter and offer suggestions to help me, Lars in my job search.

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May 4, 2023 44 mins

During the spring 2023, the economy in Sweden, has declined tremendously. The Swedish economy was recently described by a Swede in the newspaper, as worse compared to other countries in the  European Union. I have a temporary employment as a communications manager. However, there are few jobs in this field to apply for. Many smart people want to work within communication. The competition is fierce, and they get frustrated. What sho...

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This is an interview with British sculptor Tony Cragg. About art in both the United Kingdom and Germany, his sources of inspiration, and how he seeks to avoid simplicity in his work. 

 

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In this interview the British sculptor Tony Cragg, he discusses his disinterest in copying things, his views on various materials, and the differences between working with men and women in his studio. The interview also briefly touches on the topic of religion. The gallery owner, Stefan Andersson of GSA Gallery, provides a brief introduction and shares his first meeting with Tony Cragg. Listeners will learn how Cragg's early years ...

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How has GSA Gallery managed to represent  world-class artists and maintain long-term growth? How much does intution factor into their business decisions? Is running a gallery very different from running any other business?

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