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Is there a shop similar to Independence in Sydney?

Emil Makkar

Not to my knowledge, no.

Emil Makkar

Timothy mentioned that you guys have gotten pretty close. What's your relationship like?

Someone Else

He's a good friend and a great asset to the business and the brand. He's bent over backwards for me, and he's looked after me. He's the reason I keep coming back. When I think of the Independence brand / business, Tim is the first thing that springs to mind. His knowledge of the product, hospitality, personality, and customer service are top-notch.

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Someone Else

You're a fan of what you call "utilitarian American-made clothing." How did you get interested in that style?

Emil Makkar

People want their clothes to compliment their physique: slim fits etc. I too wanted the same once upon a time. One day (six years ago now) I snapped out of it. I realized one inevitable truth: As funny as it sounds, it's true—classic never dies. So I reverted back to classic fits, boxy, classic cuts and shapes. Having said that, I like to (try to) pull off classic looks and styles, but with a twist—a poke in the eye even—to keep it interesting.

Someone Else

What are your favorite brands from Independence?

Emil Makkar

Engineered Garments, Post Overalls, South2 West8, Imperial, and Oak Street Bootmakers.

Someone Else

I’ve heard you play a mean game of tennis. What's your all-time favorite tennis shoe?

Emil Makkar

Not as mean as I used to. It's a coin toss between Adidas Stan Smith or the Lacoste Rene lace-up.

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