Blamo!
Step into the vibrant and dynamic world of fashion, design, and unparalleled creativity with Blamo!, the podcast that invites you to journey alongside host Jeremy Kirkland as he unveils the stories, inspirations, and craftsmanship of visionaries shaping the world of fashion and culture.
Get ready for an immersive exploration of the fashion and culture realm that goes beyond the surface and delves deep into the minds behind the garments, music, and the things we all can’t get enough of.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic
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In the last few years, a new online archetype has appeared online: the alpha male, which is someone who's part gym coach, part life coach, and part entrepreneur. He's jacked, wears tight clothes, and speaks in clipped imperatives. Peter and Derek talk about what gave rise to this aesthetic and why this sort of character is so popular at the moment.
Derek's Article on The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic
Plus a new round of "Hey, Nice Pants!"
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Chris Green of Ven.Space
My guest this week is Chris Green, owner of Ven.Space.
Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris and I explore how Ven.Space got started, delve into his retail philosophies, talk about the importance of in-person shopping, and discuss why he has chosen not to establish an online presence… yet.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Do People Treat You Differently Depending on Your Clothes?
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Someone on Youtube recently posted a video, where they put themselves in various social situations—once dressed casually, the next time in a suit—to see if they would be treated differently depending on what they're wearing. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the respectability of dress and whether people do, in fact, get better treatment if they wear tailored clothing.
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Loren Kramar
My guest this week is Loren Kramar.
Loren is no stranger to fashion having worked in the industry, and collaborated with his friends at Eckhaus Latta.
He's a fit god filled with hilarious hot takes, and makes me weep whenever he sings.
Loren and I discuss his new EP, Living Legend, being a creative without a roadmap, good boots, better vintage, and more.
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Nicholas Galanin (Multidisciplinary Artist)
My guest this week is multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin.
Nicholas is from the sitka tribe of Alaska and has exhibited his works all over the world, from the Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art, to the Abu Dhabi Biennial. His work challenges stereotypes of indigenous art while also addressing social and environmental issues.
He recently received the Don Tyson Prize for outstanding achievement in American Art from the Crystal Bridges museum.
Nicholas and I discuss life in Sitka, embracing cultural heritage, his incredible Never Forget series, fashion brands leveraging indigenous designs and more.
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Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis
My guest this week is musician Phil Cook.
I have been listening to Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis constantly – almost once a day. Sometimes, I'll put it on in the late evening; other times, it's what I put on when I'm making my coffee. I have found myself forgetting it was on and tearing up over what I'm hearing. I rarely know what I'm talking about here, but I cannot get over the power of music, and Appalachia Borealis knocks me out.
Produced by Phil's close friend and frequent collaborator, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), the album is so spacious that you can hear the room if you put headphones on. You can almost see where Phil sat in your mind when it was recorded. It's one of those albums you want on vinyl to dig deeper into.
I sat down with Phil for a Blamo! episode a little bit ago, and we got into all of it. We discussed gospel music, parenting, and his friendship with the GOAT, Bruce Hornsby. It's all in there!
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Gitta & Peter Plotnicki of Merz b. Schwanen
My guests this week are the co-owners of Merz B. Schwanen, Gitta & Peter Plotnicki.
Making clothes is hard, running a brand is hard, but Gitta and Peter do it incredibly well,and it was an absolute joy to speak with them about it on the pod.
We discuss the infamous ‘The Bear’ shirt, how they went from loop wheel to a full collection of sportswear, product over brand, the importance of customer input, how their personal styles reflect the collection and more.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Jacob Hurwitz of American Trench
On this episode, Derek and Peter are joined by Jacob Hurwitz, the founder of American Trench.
They discuss the origins of the brand, what "American made" means and get into nitty gritty of cost breakdowns in manufacturing. They also discuss commodity vs artisanal, and what the future of domestic production looks like.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - The Sands of Time with Lance Panda
We are incredibly pleased to present a special episode of the JJJ Show.
If you’re new here, the JJJ Show is hosted by Jeff Hilliard, Jeremy Kirkland, and Jian DeLeon. It’s our fashion head podcast where we rant and dissect everything in menswear and fashion.
BUT THIS episode is the one where we finally convinced Lance Panda, the influencer’s influencer, to come on board.
We recorded this the day we left Tokyo, and it almost didn’t happen, but we got it!
So, who is Lance Panda? Well, he’s a bit of a mystery, yes, he’s on social media, but Lance is honestly just a collector, and in my opinion, that one friend we all have who reminds you how much fun it is to like clothes, music, watches, whatever it is.
We chat a bit about Lance’s style, getting into the Japanese brand Goros, collecting Rolex, and why liking what you like is the best way to collect.
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Corey Smith-West and Devin Hobdy of Bathe
My guest this week is Corey Smith-West and David Hobdy of Bathe
Corey, and Dev stop by to chat to their influences, media diet, going on health kicks, creative constraints and what’s coming next for the band.
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Tailoring Wishlist
Spring is for idle days and daydreaming. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss what's on their tailoring wish list and what they hope to get sometime in the future.
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Brian Davis and the evolution of Wooden Sleepers
My guest this week is Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers.
I have known Brian for nearly twenty years now, and it is a joy to watch his brand and business grow the right way - slow and steady.
We discuss relaunching his retail store, partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Transitional Seasons
Spring outfits are never as fun as their fall/winter counterparts, but they're also the last hurrah for light layering, chunky boots, and knitwear. Peter and Derek discuss some of their favorite clothes during this transitional season before summer. They also talk about some of their favorite rain gear, including outerwear and single-stick umbrellas from Italy.
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The JJJ Show - "Gent Lag"
The crew made it to Tokyo!
Jeff, Jeremy, and Jian chat the first few days of the trip, including Tokyo department stores, touring the Grand Seiko Museum, cruising in Alphards, Beams+, slamming bad noodles, and choose your konbini!
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Special thanks for letting us geek out in the museum :)
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Runway Recaps
Derek and Peter are back discussing the recent FW 25 shows from men's fashion week in Milan and Paris.
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In The Metal with Quaid Walker of Bezel
My guest this week is Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel.
Quaid and I jump right in on the excitement and occasional anxiety of the watch world.
We discuss watch churn, how Bezel has evolved over the years, imposter syndrome, getting nuts on auctions, engravings, and those classic “can I pull this off” moments.
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William McNicol of William Frederick
My guest this week is William McNicol, designer, and founder of William Frederick.
William and I discuss his life growing up in Ohio, how one coat started the brand, fit pics at fashion week, his commitment to manufacturing in Ohio, supplier transparency, and last but not least, how his love of film shapes his brand.
https://www.williamfrederickclothing.com
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Alex Carleton (Filson)
My guest this week is Alex Carleton, Chief Creative Officer of Filson.
Alex and I discuss his origin and backstory, the #menswear boom of the 2010s, the Filson archive, and why consistency matters.
Follow Filson on Instagram
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Eugene Rabkin
Do you ever feel like fashion writers clap for whatever is sent down the runway? Derek and Peter chatted with Eugene Rabkin, founder of StyleZeitgeist, a fashion writer who is unafraid of criticism. They talk about what has been behind the slowdown in the luxury fashion market, why fashion criticism is hard to come by nowadays, and the "deskilling" of the consumer.
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Simon Crompton of Permanent Style Returns
My guest this week is Simon Crompton of Permanent Style.
Simon and I dug into some stuff we’ve discussed a ton over the years - do "the rules" of getting dressed matter? And if you’re so obsessed with “the rules” of dressing, do you miss out on the joy of getting dressed?
We discuss how technology and chatbots have woven into brands and e-commerce, and what’s still worth obsessing over.
Dig in!
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Robby Slowik is on it!
My guest this week is comedian and writer Robby Slowik.
Robby has written for Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and more (also himself because he's funny af).
He’s a friend of the show, knows how to get a fit off, and has kept me laughing my ass off.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Sebastian Tarek
Derek and Peter chatted with British bespoke shoemaker Sebastian Tarek.
Sebastian makes traditional bespoke shoes for folks who have a more modern wardrobe. Think shoes made more for denim than a suit. Derek and Peter chat with Sebastian about his brand, philosophy and more.
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Arianne Phillips Returns to talk A Complete Unknown
We got a good show this week. Arianne Phillips is back on the pod.
She’s an incredible costume designer and is back to talk about A Complete Unknown, the recently released James Mangold film starring Timothée Chalamet about the early rise of Bob Dylan. If you haven’t seen the movie, you need to – it’s fantastic.
Arianne and I chatted about turning Timothée Chalamet into Bob Dylan, dress codes in the 60s, how dressing a character can influence your own style, the recent Levi’s collab, and more.
Arianne's first appearance on Blamo!
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Bartees Strange on Good Drums and Fit Pics
My guest this week is Bartees Strange.
Bartees is a phenomenal musician and songwriter. His new record, Horror, comes out February 14th on 4AD.
Bartees and I discuss recording the new album, entering the Fit Pic era, his favorite designers, cityboy style, church music, horror films, and more.
Watch the video for 'Sober' on YouTube
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - High Risk, High Reward
Happy New Year!
When it comes to style, some people like to travel down those safe, demarcated roads that lead to a higher chance of success, even if they result in predictable looks. Others have a greater appetite for risk and exploration. In this week's episode, Peter and Derek talk about the high risk/ high reward moves that will probably end in lifelong embarrassment, but could also make you a style legend.
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Nick Wakeman of Studio Nicholson
My guest this week is Nick Wakeman, founder and creative director of Studio Nicholson.
Nick and discuss her love of film, Armani, her approach to design, what Japan gets right (spoiler nearly everything), teaching, retail, and more.
It’s all in there!
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Dressing for the Holidays
With the holiday season here, Peter and Derek answer commonly asked holiday-related clothing questions. How should you dress while traveling? How do you pack? How should you dress for various social occasions, such as office parties, family get-togethers, and New Year's Eve celebrations? Finally, they share their holiday gift guide should you still be shopping for a last-minute gift.
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Pete Yorn and The Hard Way
My guest this week is musician and songwriter Pete Yorn
To me Pete has always embodied the classic, but humble rockstar. Something that may not even make sense.
Whether he’s collaborating with Scarlett Johansson or cutting it up on stage, he’s just the easy-going humble dude.
Pete and I discuss his recent album The Hard Way, Bob Dylan, being a homebody, what he learned from REM’s Peter Buck, enjoying getting older, and more.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Don't Clown on my Kindling"
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Jeff, Jeremy and Jian are back recapping Vegas, chatting holiday gift lists, finding the perfect gear, big fit jeans, hype coffee, and even what's the best tv buy?!
Last but not least, our Ask Jian segment debuts!
Dig in!
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Robert Geller Returns!
Robert Geller returns to the pod!
One of our favorite designers is back to discuss his new role as head menswear designer at Rag & Bone.
A lot has changed since his first appearance on the pod in 2017. We revisit what’s been happening in his life, chat through his design process, menswear’s new landscape, boot fits, and what’s next for Rag & Bone.
Listen to Robert Geller's first appearance on Blamo!
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Big Tunes and Big Fits with Dave 1 of Chromeo
My guest this week is Dave 1 from Chromeo.
Dave and I chat, all things Chromeo, the new album Adult Contemporary, building a solid wardrobe, when to stop copping, being happy, and John Mayer calling out his watch game.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Building a Holistic Wardrobe
Derek and Peter are back talking wardrobe fundamentals, and how to experiment with trends. The takes are hot…down to the blazer buttons.
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Dana Lee and going farm to loom
My guest this week is designer Dana Lee of Dana Lee Brown
If the name rings a bell, this isn’t her first time making clothes; she used to run her brand as Dana Lee in the late aughts. I remember getting her twill pants, which I still own, and they were simple, well made, and classic. She recently re-launched her brand not long ago after taking some time off, and it’s incredible.
It’s a small collection, but as you’ll hear, it’s not made or manufactured the way her previous one was. In fact, she’s one of the few brands I know that are leading the way in this “farm to loom” production. In fact, all of her stuff is made in a relatively local radius. It makes you think more.
We chatted about her brand, why she manufactures this way, and her work with local makers to create the best menswear.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - What We’re Excited to Wear for Fall
Fall is here! Peter and Derek discuss what they're excited to wear this season, including shearling outerwear, tweed sport coats, and chunky knitwear. They also talk about some new-ish brands they've been watching, including a compelling Japanese line that feels a bit like Lemaire but is sold at a more accessible price point!
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Guy Trebay (New York Times) on Do Something
My guest this week is Guy Trebay
Guy is an author and reporter for the style section of the New York Times. Guy has written about style and culture since the 1970s, from the Village Voice, Interview magazine, and countless other publications.
His recently published memoir, Do Something: Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of ‘70s New York, discusses his early life in the up-and-coming art scene of New York and is an extraordinarily heartwarming and compassionate read. (I highly encourage you all to pick it up. It’s a good one.)
Guy and I discuss the current state of fashion, avoiding burnout, the brands he admires, and how retail is evolving. We also unpack more of his recently published memoir, Do Something.
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Phillip Toledano and His Artist Way
My guest this week is artist Phillip Toledano
You might know him from his photography, the B/1 watch Toledano and Chan, ‘Geezer’ style, Viva Bastardo or his other endeavors.
Phillip discusses his early career, designing watches, photography, and AI art, and revisits a book that changed Jeremy’s life. It’s all in there!
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Tim Heidecker contains multitudes
My guest this week is Tim Heidecker.
Tim’s career contains multitudes—from his comedy career, Office Hours, to his acting to his music—it’s all in there, and it’s beautiful.
Tim and I discuss family, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman, the Beatles, the difference between comedy and music, and his new album Slipping Away, releasing October 18th.
Catch Tim Heidecker and The Very Good Band on tour in '25.
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Mike McLachlan of Manresa
My guest this week is Mike McLachlan of Manresa.
Before we dive in, I have to say Mike gets into it, and I think his openness, vulnerability, and candor are among the things that truly set him apart.
I’m not going to get philosophical here, but Mike constantly admits that he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know; he’s just trying to make the best brand he can. Which, as you’ll hear, is working.
Mike and I discuss the origins of Manresa, big brother style, sobriety, the recent GQ article declaring GORP is dead, making clothes for things you actually do, and what’s next for the brand.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - David Lane
If you follow Derek on Twitter, you've probably seen photos of David Lane. He's the stylish guy who keeps popping up in Derek's threads about how to dress for different body types. Along with being an art teacher, David runs a custom leather goods business, where he mainly focuses on making handsewn leather watch straps (he even got the co-sign from Hodinkee some years ago when the two did a collab).
In this week's episode, Peter and Derek talk with David about building a wardrobe if you're a larger guy, selecting the right watch for different types of wardrobes, and what to consider when choosing a watch strap.
It's a long episode, but good!
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Robert Triefus (CEO) and The Evolution of Stone Island
My guest this week is Robert Triefus, CEO of Stone Island.
Many people know him for helping to turn Gucci into an absolute powerhouse, but he's been in the industry for a long time—beginning his career in the early 90s. Robert has worked at Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani, but we dive right into Stone Island.
Robert and I discuss his career in the industry, the brand's allure, the infamous arm badge, Oasis, the new Ghost Collection, and how Stone Island is evolving in today's landscape.
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James Pumphrey is back with Speeed
My guest this week is James Pumphrey
After leaving Donut Media and turning the internet upside down, James is back with Speeed!
James chats with us about why he left, the state of Car YouTube, getting into Good Art, why crying is great, big fits and what to expect from his new venture – Speeed.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Shopping All The Way To The Woods w/Professor Rachel Gross
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Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America isn't necessarily about men's style, but it explores an important theme that can be easily transposed to any discussion about menswear. It's a book about how people buy outdoor gear to create an idea of a more "authentic self" and connect with nature. Derek chats with the author and professor, Rachel Gross, about her research and how commercial culture is tied to creating identity.
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Mr. Throwback with Daniel Libman, Olivia Perdoch and Adam Pally
We got Mr. Throwback! More specifically, the co-creator Daniel Libman (who was also a co-creator of Champaign Ill, another favorite of mine), Olivia Perdoch, costume designer, and even Adam Pally join in to chat.
Before we get too deep, Mr. Throwback is a new show on Peacock/NBC featuring Adam Pally, Steph Curry and Ego Nwodim.
We chat, working with Steph Curry, digging for good vintage, tailoring, the infamous white whale redwings, and more.
Dig in, Tune in, whatever it takes.
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Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East Returns
Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East is back!
When he isn’t skating ledges, he’s riding big fits, and I was so glad he’s back to dig in with me.
Antonio helped usher in the big-fit revolution (or evolution). I don’t care what you call it, but it’s been amazing to watch Antonio’s brand, 18 East, flourish over the years.
He’s such a talented designer and thankfully he joins me to check in on 18 East, Japan, LA pop ups and just being comfy.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - MTM of Bespoke?
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Custom tailoring is fraught with potential problems. Maybe you chose a bad tailor or the wrong fabric, or a commission didn't come out as you hoped. Peter and Derek discuss some of the issues when wading into this territory and how to choose a good tailor.
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Luke Fracher is Slingin' Garms
My guest this week is Luke Fracher of Luke’s (NYC and now LA!)
Luke is a legend in the fashion scene. He is known for his wild, hot takes on social media and for having some of the best gear you can find anywhere.
His knowledge of brands is almost intimidating, but you would never feel it as he’s a simple, humble guy – with a strong opinion.
Luke and I chat about his life coming from Virginia, co-founding Round Two in LA, going full on YouTube, his love of Balenciaga, and bringing Luke’s to LA. He’s back, baby!
Luke's Store
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - HERRIE the Tailor
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How does one become a bespoke tailor?
Herrie Son is one of the few bespoke cutters left in the United States. She started at the London College of Fashion, where she focused on handcraft tailoring, and then did some work for Thom Sweeney and Welsh and Jefferies. She then flew back to the US and opened an independent bespoke tailoring shop in Nashville, Tennessee.
Derek and Peter talk to her about what it's like to run a bespoke tailoring business in the US and how someone can enter this trade.
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Tom Kay of Finisterre
My guest this week is Tom Kay, founder of the outdoor brand Finisterre
A brand born in 2003 from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre designs functional and sustainable products for those who share a love of the sea.
In this week's pod, Tom and I discuss what drives design, wetsuits, surfing, and how to make an outdoor brand. We also chat about repairs, collabs, and how to unwind.
https://finisterre.com
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Makin' Cowboy Boots with Graham Ebner
My guest this week is bootmaker Graham Ebner.
Graham has become one of the most talked about artisans of the past few years—a team of one, making bespoke boots by hand in his small workshop in Austin, Texas.
Graham talks about bespoke bootmaking, working at the legendary Texas Traditions under Lee Miller, why he takes things slow, dealing with waiting lists, gatekeeping, and classic cowboy style.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Nicholas Templeman
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Shoemaker Nicholas Templeman has been working with Derek for nearly ten years and is one of the best artisans he has ever used. So it was about time that Derek and Peter invited him to an episode for a chat.
Nicholas shares his career as a bespoke shoemaker, his process, and more. Dig in!
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Author W. David Marx is back!
The return of author W. David Marx!
David and I get back into it! Our first pod was a year and a half ago, and you’re welcome to dig into it.
Recorded in Tokyo, David and I discuss his upcoming book, indie music, craftsmanship, getting dressed, artists vs creators, and Tailor Caid. The ramble begins now!
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Adam Brown of Orlebar Brown
My guest this week is Adam Brown, founder of Orlebar Brown
Adam and I discuss how the brand was created organically, evolving past swimwear, holiday travel, retail, the perfect day, and what’s next for the brand.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Path Dependency
Recently, Peter asked Derek to elaborate a bit more on the concept of path dependency in clothing and getting dressed. For what it's worth, path dependence is a social science concept that relates to why we do the things we do.
e.g. Why do we wear jeans and why are they blue?
The original thread is here
Derek admits it's a nerdy way of looking at clothes, but this is Die, Workwear! and the insight we all love!
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Nicolas Gabard of Husbands
This week's guest is Nicolas Gabard, founder of the Parisian brand and tailoring house Husbands.
Founded in 2012, Husbands is one of the brands behind the new wave of tailoring. Their suits are cut with a strong silhouette, generous lapels, wider trousers and are incredibly chic.
Nicolas and I discuss the origins of Husbands, style vs fashion, how to give directions to clients, how to wear black clothing,his philosophy on fashion, and how the brand continues to evolve.
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Nathaniel Asseraf of Casatlantic
My guest this week is Nathaniel Asseraf, co-founder of Casatlantic.
Nathaniel and I discuss the legendary vintage store, Broadway & Sons, founding Casatlantic, Ralph Lauren University, vintage vs thrift, how to make a proper fit guide, seasons vs constants, and making clothes for a global audience.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How To Wear Oversized Fits
Since at least 2010, menswear writers have been predicting—perhaps secretly hoping for—the end of the slim-fit trend. But it wasn't until January 2016, when Raf Simons debuted his first collection after leaving his directorial role at Dior, that things started to change. Since then, big fits have cropped everywhere, from J. Crew's giant chinos to Jerry Lorenzo's Armani-sized tailoring. If you're just starting to dip your toes into these waters, Peter and Derek discuss how you can incorporate looser fits into your wardrobe.
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Hirofumi Kurino, co-founder of United Arrows
The fit-god and industry legend is on Blamo!
As the co-founder of United Arrows in 1989, Kurino-san has been in front and behind the scenes of retail and men’s fashion for almost 50 years. He has seen countless changes and evolutions in the industry and remains as optimistic as ever.
Kurino-san and I discuss growing up studying iconography, his love of music, his approach to getting dressed (take notes), the stores that inspired United Arrows, what makes Japanese retail different, what books he’s reading, and more.
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David Cho on The Internet and Postcard
My guest this week is David Cho.
David is almost always one of the people behind what you love, from podcasts, journalism, and media he’s been an intricate part of THE INTERNET. It's kind of wild to think about, tbh.
David and I chat about media diets, getting introspective, why the internet is hungry for earnestness, his previous career at Grantland and The Awl, and his new project, Postcard.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - What the Zuck!?
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WARNING – This may be the first and only menswear podcast episode on how to dress more like Mark Zuckerberg.
In what feels like one of the biggest PR turns in the last year, Zuck’s style improvement has generated considerable online chatter and even a recent New York Times profile.
Peter and Derek discuss how Zuck’s style has improved and—if you can believe it—what style lessons people can take away.
Has Mark Zuckerberg undergone a makeover?
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Doing Collabs Right, with Todd Snyder
Todd Snyder is back for the Three-peat!
Todd and I chat about his recent Pitti Uomo shows, what keeps him up at night, how to do a collab right, working with Sperry, and being the return of big fits.
Local Natives and their Amnesiac
My guests this week are Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn of the band Local Natives.
We chat getting into Steely Dan, LCD Soundsystem will never break up, albums as a format, life on the road, grief, Oasis, 90s music, and their new album But I’ll Wait For You
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! On Fabric with Virgil Viret
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Quality tailoring begins with quality materials.
This week, Peter and Derek talk to Virgil Viret, the managing director of Lafayette Saltiel Drapiers in Paris. Their shop is a destination spot for bespoke tailors, custom clothiers, and menswear aficionados worldwide, particularly since they have an amazing stockpile of vintage textiles.
Peter and Derek talk to Virgil about the structure of the fabric trade, his family's involvement in this business, and how consumers can spot quality materials.
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Chase Pion and Quaid Walker from Bezel Talk Watches
Chase Pion and Quaid Walker are the founders of the watch marketplace app Bezel.
We chat about why buying a watch these days has been so hard, why they decided to launch Bezel, dealing with authentication, brands they’ve changed their opinion on, the perfect three watch collection, and watch auctions.
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Steve Tidball of Vollebak on Clothing for the Future
We talk a lot about clothing on this show...I mean, Blamo! is a show about people wearing clothes. Sometimes, we’re trying to figure ourselves out through clothing, solving a problem with the world, flexing our design knowledge, or even all of the above.
But what about designing clothing that lasts 100 years or even for climates outside of Earth? Still there? Enter Vollebak.
My guest this week is Steve Tidball, of Vollebak, a brand he co-founded with his twin brother. They’re making clothes for the future right now.
Steve and I discuss what we need for the next 100 years, the changes that need to happen, whether WALL-E was right, enhanced organisms, trying to live forever, and how clothing is a part of all of it.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - On Shopping and Retail
There has been much discussion about the slow death of shopping in San Francisco’s downtown district. The decline has been years in the making, with Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, all heading elsewhere or shutting down entirely in the area. Why?
Peter and Derek discuss what would bring people back to a brick-and-mortar experience in shopping and what they would like to see themselves.
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Albert Muzquiz (Edgy Albert) and the Case of the Dope Pants
My guest this week is Albert Muzquiz.
You might know him as Edgy Albert or the guy in your feed telling you what pants to wear. He's the real dude, and I'm glad he is here.
Albert and I chat about how he became the "Jean Daddy" of the internet, visiting Levi's Archive, his acting career, sick French knives, and LBJ the play.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - Mount Rushmore of T-Shirts
It's Jeremy Kirkland, Jian DeLeon, and Jon Moy. The Three Musketeers return with a fresh new episode of hot takes galore.
We chat about Jian's insane pickup in Tokyo, Jon getting nuts at 18east, Jeremy thinking malls will return. (wtf?), the Mount Rushmore of t-shirt collections, dope new tunes, and the spring summer wardrobe transition.
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Bonus: Why Yes, I Am a Seiko Boi - Talking the 62MAS Reissue With Topper
Surprise, we have a special episode discussing quite possibly one of my favorite watches of all time. Look, if you’re new here, I’m a SeikoBoi, a Seiko Fan (and btw you can be too!) I have been collecting and obsessing over Seikos forever. It’s how I got into watches – and the golden goose, the holy grail; whatever expression you want is the Seiko 62MAS or what many people know as the classic Seiko diver.
Seiko recently launched a new version of the 62mas which is almost an identical re-issue of the classic 6217, the SJE093.
Naturally, I enlisted the help of Rob Caplan and Zachary Piña from Topper to help me understand this watch, unpack its origins, and learn more about why this little dive watch has every collector going nuts.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Joe McReynolds and Emergent Tokyo
When bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy chatted with Peter and Derek last year, he mentioned that he thinks it's much easier to make a living as a craftsperson in Tokyo because of the availability of cheap real estate.
So when Joe McReynolds, co-author of the new book Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City, reached out to see if Peter and Derek wanted to chat about urban policy, they jumped at the chance.
What makes Tokyo such a particularly good breeding ground for bespoke crafts? McReynolds suggests it's about more than culture—it's also about how we build cities.
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The Lemon Twigs and A Dream Is All We Know
My guests this week are The Lemon Twigs (Brian and Michael D'Addario).
The singer-songwriter virtuoso brothers who are also some of the most stylish folks in music.
The boys join us to chat about songwriting, clothes, analog recording, their Jimmy Fallon performance, Tim Heidecker's Office Hours, the best videos on YouTube, Art Garfunkel, Elton John's phone calls, and their new album, A Dream Is All We Know.
My Golden Years on Jimmy Fallon
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Emily Yoshida on SHOGUN
My guest this week is writer Emily Yoshida.
Emily is one of my favorite people in the entertainment industry. She was previously a writer for Vulture and New York magazine and joins us to chat about the new series, SHOGUN (a show she's also a writer on), eBay finds, getting into Grand Seiko, and more!
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Nina Penlington of Edward Sexton
Nina Penlington is the head cutter at Edward Sexton. She carries forward one of the greatest tailoring legacies of our generation.
The late Edward Sexton was the technical mind behind Nutters of Savile Row. In the 1960's Edward and Tommy Nutter revitalized the Row with their glamorous suits and welcoming shop front. They dressed rock and roll legends such as Mick Jagger, Elton John, and most Beatles members.
The cut was unapologetic and romantic. Edward and Tommy made full-bodied coats with square shoulders, nipped waists, and lapels so wide that they almost grazed the wearer's shoulders. Sexton liked to call his cut "long and leafy."
Sadly, Edward passed away in the summer of '23, and Nina, who previously worked under him, has taken his place as the firm's head cutter. She has almost 20 years of experience as a cutter, having worked at Dege & Skinner and Gieves & Hawks, which gives her a solid foundation for carrying forward Edward's strong and angular cut.
Derek and Peter discuss what it was like working with Edward, how to make bespoke suits for women, and a controversial tailoring topic called "straightening & crookening."
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Hunter Abrams (Photographer)
My guest this week is photographer Hunter Abrams.
Hunter and I chat about their career in photography, body positivity, NYU, that Met Ball dress, why Willie Norris is one of the greatest designers, White House invites, comics, and what’s next.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - On Men's Fashion Week
Derek and Peter chat about the recent men’s fashion shows in Milan, Paris, and Pitti and dig through what they’re vibing with. It's all in there, from trench coats to Todd Snyder’s Pitti Debut.
Last but not least, on "Hey, Nice Pants!" they both share what has been inspiring them and what they're into this week.
All good things! Dig in!
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Jason Isbell
My guest this week is American singer and songwriter Jason Isbell.
Jason is a 6x Grammy award-winning musician and happens to love clothes as much as the rest of us.
We chat wearing cool hats in the carpool line, listening to music with his daughter, loving Randy Newman, playing in front of Paul McCartney, fast fashion, wearing Rick Owens with the fam, and Dumble amps.
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Alynda Segarra (Hurray for The Riff Raff) and The Past is Still Alive
My guest this week is the artist Alynda Segarra of Hurray for The Riff Raff.
Alynda and I chat about their new album, The Past is Still Alive, getting fits off on the road, too many voice notes, entering the tailored era, Fran Lebowitz, Andre 3000 and vibe music, leaning on stress, oversized western wear, good smelling candles, and The Clash.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Emotional Durability
Discussions about sustainability often focus on the production end, probing questions such as how things are made and which materials are used. But a big part of this story is how consumers discard stuff they no longer enjoy using. In this episode, Peter and Derek borrow Jonathan Chapman's term "emotional durability" to talk about how we may be able to find clothes that make us as excited in ten years as they do today.
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Christopher Gove of Percival
My guest this week is Christopher Gove, founder of Percival.
Christopher and I chat about their recent popup in NYC, getting basics right, fake hardcore fans, the influencer world, spicy takes, getting fits off in the pickup line, commercial vs creative, and the multi-year plan.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - “F—k Clothes, Gimme Pizza”
We’re back with some listener feedback; Jian shares his thoughts on Milan and Paris, and we talk about the recent men’s shows, Pharrell Vuitton, fit interventions, True Detective, and late-night snacks.
ITS ALL IN THERE!
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G. Bruce Boyer, The Godfather of Menswear (Rerun)
If you're still in that "New year, I'm going to educate myself" moment. I can't think of any other episode as crucial as this one.
Bruce is an authority on classic menswear and men's fashion; he was an editor at Town & Country and Esquire and has written about clothing and menswear for over 40 years. From Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, Duke of Windsor, Bruce is the source.
One other thing I want to mention, as you listen to this, Bruce is just the most genuine real deal guy. He's no bullshit. Yeah, he knows about cloth weight and all that stuff, but he also understands that at the end of the day, what matters is how you feel. I genuinely love this guy and am privileged to call him a friend.
We recorded this a few years ago, but I relistened to it and was like, dang. It's all bangers.
This episode was previously recorded in 2018
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My favorite book of his - True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - 2024 Wardrobes and Listener Questions
With a new year ahead, Peter and Derek discuss how you may be able to expand your wardrobe this year to include more casual attire. They also take readers' questions. How does someone find a good local tailor near them? What should someone wear if they work in the manual trades? Which pair of shoes works well in both semi-casual and formal settings? Tune in.
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Jesse David Fox's Comedy Book
This week's guest is writer, podcaster (and recent watch addict) Jesse David Fox.
Jesse and I discuss his recent book Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work (One of NPR’s Best Books of 2023), imposter syndrome, Seth Meyers, Todd Snyder suits, getting fits off on interviews, and becoming a watch guy.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Touch Grass Era"
Jeremy, Jian, and Jon revisit ’23 and discuss best/worst purchases, how we get dressed, Jeremy hates all his clothes again, 20 years of Thom Browne, what went wrong, what went right, watching movies on TikTok, trend reports, SNL, buying cars, and holiday hijinx.
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Christopher Bastin of GANT
My guest this week is Christopher Bastin, Creative Director of GANT
Chris and I chat about what he’s been up to the past few years, making clothes in America again, the Taylor Swift bump, music, and his never-ending love for vintage.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Intelligence of Taste
Do certain forms of taste demonstrate more intelligence than others?
Eugene Rabkin recently used the phrase "intelligence of taste" in a StyleZeitgeist op-ed. Derek and Peter talk about how judgments of taste are often sociological and loaded with cultural biases. At the same time, there is such a thing as being more thoughtful about what you choose to wear, which prevents us from falling into pure relativism.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - Big Coat Bois and The TRUTH
The clowns have returned from the circus...
Jeremy, Jian, and Jon are back talking big coats, Jian living on a plane, Jon is not allowed to go to Costco alone, silly breakfasts, holiday lists, gift guides, and Supreme bricks.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - On 'Made in USA' and Sweatshops
When most of us see a "made in USA" label, we assume the workers were treated well. Or, at least, according to our nation's labor laws. In fact, many garment workers in this country are paid as little as $50 a day to work 12-hour shifts.
Derek and Peter discuss how this is possible and how a new federal bill called The Fabric Act can help empower workers.
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Mayer Hawthorne knows robes
My guest this week is musician and producer Mayer Hawthorne.
Mayer and I chat, smiling while singing, making custom silk robes, his new LP, why band merch sucks, stylish grandmas, Japanese tailoring, big pants, no jeans, stuck in the 70s, and not wearing clothes from eras you lived through.
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Dave Hill wants you to wear a hockey jersey
My guest this week is musician and comedian Dave Hill.
Dave and I discuss his love and collection of hockey jerseys, getting fits off in neckerchiefs, shredding on the guitar, touring with Tenacious D, and his new book, The Awesome Game.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Bespoke Shoemaker Seiji McCarthy
Derek and Peter and chat with bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy.
Seiji McCarthy, an American bespoke shoemaker based in Tokyo, carved an unconventional path into the world of bespoke shoemaking after a career in the NBA. He makes some of the most unique shoes in the world. His shoes combine the conservative styling of traditional American footwear with the craftsmanship of Japanese bespoke shoemaking (think: upgraded Alden). We spoke with him about his work as a bespoke shoemaker, his take on American style, and why Japan has so many artisans.
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Jack Tatum of Wild Nothing
My guest this week is Jack Tatum of Wild Nothing.
Jack and I discuss his new album Hold, how parenthood has changed his music, moving to the suburbs and loving it, getting fits off on tour, the creative process, and what he’s doing in VA.
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Erik Allen Ford (Buck Mason)
My guest this week is Erik Allen Ford, co-founder and CEO of Buck Mason.
Erik and I discuss his life growing up in rural Missouri, denim in the early ’00s, American manufacturing, moving back to the midwest, and building what you want to wear yourself.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Fred Nieddu of taillour;
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Fred Nieddu of taillour; joins Derek and Peter for a chat of all things tailoring.
Fred is a London-based bespoke tailor who does a lot of work for films and TV shows, including the menswear tailoring for The Crown on Netflix - we chat with him about the technical aspects of making clothes for different bodies, as well as how to find a good tailor and last but not least he answers some listener questions.
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Comedian Jay Jurden on NFL Fashion
My guest this week is comedian Jay Jurden.
Jay and I discuss Coach Prime and fashion in football, why he loves Tyler the Creator, bad fits for comedy specials, too many pairs of 990s, Jimmy Fallon, brands he’s into, and his current stand-up tour.
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Zach Condon of Beirut talks Hadsel
My guest this week is musician Zach Condon of Beirut.
Zach and I discuss recording his new LP Hadsel in Norway, falling in love with country music, dealing with burnout, getting into sci-fi, upcoming live shows, and becoming an accidental fit God.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Big Fits and Fall Knits
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It's Die, Workwear!
As temperatures drop, Derek & Peter discuss the beauty of camel hair coats, Derek's recent article from MR PORTER with examples and tips from Ethan Newton, Tony Sylvester, & David DeMarte, and chat about what they're excited about this fall.
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Henrik Berg of MORJAS
My guest this week is Henrik Berg of MORJAS – a brand becoming the new standard for classic footwear.
Henrik and I chat about the brand's origins, dig into the philosophy of luxury brands, and discuss our love of scents and how they're approaching physical retail.
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Nation of Language and their Strange Disciple
My guest this week is Ian Devaney and Aidan Noell of Nation of Language.
With their wild shows and big fits, the Brooklyn synth-pop band has had folks losing it since their debut.
We chat about their new album Strange Disciple, getting emo on stage, riffing on the best audio gear, what they are listening to, loving Studio Ghibli, and lyrics vs music.
Sightseer Music Video
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - Hot Takes in Bulk
We’re back with a new serving of the JJJ Show.
This week, we discuss wide(er) leg pants, debate if Costco is the greatest retail experience ever, or where you need to go when you realize you need good retail.
Jeremy, Jian, and Jon debate with hot takes galore on the best retail experiences. Jeremy talks about bad candy when playing Call of Duty, Moy buys Kirkland tee packs, and Jian drops the JP knowledge. It’s all in there.
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Big Boy Pants with Keith Henry (Henry's)
My guest this week is photographer and designer Keith Henry.
Keith and I discuss his life growing up in Canada, skateboarding and photography, being into hardcore like everyone else, and how he went from driving trucks to making some of the best jeans on the planet.
We also discuss pattern making, taking apart dickies, and why he still makes his own clothes.
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PATREON PREVIEW - It's Die, Workwear!
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo have been talking about doing a show for years, so we're bringing it under the Blamo! umbrella.
In this inaugural episode of the new Die, Workwear! podcast, we talk about things we're excited to wear for fall and answer some Twitter questions.
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Benjamin Edgar, An Object Company
My guest this week is designer Benjamin Edgar.
Benjamin and I discuss life in Chicago, starting his career at 17, falling in love with art and the library, co-founding The Brilliance, Boxed Water, creating An Object Company, the infamous cigarette holder, and his relationship with the late Virgil Abloh.
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Jarvis Taveniere (Woods)
My guest this week is musician and producer Jarvis Taveniere.
Jarvis plays in the band Woods and has worked on some of your favorite records (Fleet Foxes, Whitney, Real Estate).
Jarvis and I discuss the new Woods album, Perennial, Brooklyn indie rock, the albums he goes back to, getting into watches (or not), tour fits, and some of our favorite Beatles songs.
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Gillian Jacobs loves dinosaurs
My guest this week is actor Gillian Jacobs.
Gillian and I discuss how science and her love of nature has been a part of her life since the beginning, from dinosaur birthday parties to roaming museums. We chat about living in NY in the early 2000s, her massive vintage collection, the clothes her grandma made for her, how her style has evolved, Thom Browne, and her favorite designers.
Periodic Talks Podcast
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - Get The Reuben!
The Three Amigos, Three Musketeers, Three Stooges, what do you want? It’s the JJJ Show!
Jeremy, Jian, and Jon trade Jerry Lauren Stories, Jian accidentally flexes with his global Polo Bar tour, the crew talks Peter Do’s Helmut Lang debut, debate whether or not fashion shows should happen, get a bit too existential, discuss Rick Owens fits from the Slack, fly high with Carharrt Sacai, and Do the Dew head to toe.
Jian’s new - Mule Boyz Podcast
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Elizabeth Giardina, Creative Director of Another Tomorrow
My guest this week is Elizabeth Giardina, Creative Director of Another Tomorrow.
Elizabeth and I discuss her philosophy on clothing design, the appeal of the uniform, her early career at Halston, Derek Lam, and Proenza Schouler, why she doesn’t feel the need to compete with European fashion houses, her love of sneakers, and how she’s evolving Another Tomorrow.
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Nick Weidenfeld on Making it Work
My guess this week is writer and TV producer Nick Weidenfeld.
Nick has helped develop and produce many of your favorite shows, from Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken, The Boondocks, Children’s Hospital, Desus & Mero, Neo Yokio, Ten Year Old Tom, and many more.
Nick and I discuss his life and career, working at Adult Swim, imposter syndrome, giving good feedback, his love of Faulkner, the appeal of animation, the greatest cartoons of all time, getting fits off, design with constraints, and what show is the closest to his personal sense of humor.
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Taylor Lorenz is Extremely Online
My guest this week is journalist, Taylor Lorenz
Taylor is a columnist at The Washington Post covering technology and online culture and was previously at the New York Times. She’s the queen of memes, internet culture and also loves menswear!
Taylor and I discuss her love of horror movies, menswear, humor, and the evolution of the internet and social media. We also discuss her new book Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.
Article Referenced
Mary HK Choi - All Dudes Learned How to Dress and it Sucks
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Camo Tendies"
Jeremy, Jian, and Jon talk about new fall lookbooks from J. Crew, Noah, and all the big fit pics dropping. Jian goes wild with the analogies as usual, Moy drops some earth shattering takes, and they all get nostalgic for “rich malls.”
Last but not least we talk, about old fit pics, old cars, what still slaps, and dressing for yourself.
Smile and get dressed, folks!
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Summer Style with Matt Hranek of WM Brown
We got a big ol bonus episode this week with everyones favorite Matt Hranek of WM Brown
We chat when and not to wear a suit, his new collaboration with Sunspel, figuring out your fits in the sweltering summer, how to wear a BLACK polo, how to pack for a summer trip, and what NOT to do when making a collab.
Last but not least, we debate what summer styles will last
Kyle Ng of Brain Dead
My guest this week is Kyle Ng, cofounder and creative director of Brain Dead.
Kyle and I chat about his life growing up in the Bay Area, getting into clothes, Japanese outdoor, the draw of vintage, the no-hate lifestyle, rock climbing, Braindead University, the movies he loves, and the new gear they’re about to release!
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents Derek Guy: Tailoring Styles and What’s the Difference?
You wanted it? You got it! A very, very deep dive into the world of tailoring. Derek Guy, and Jeremy discuss the regions of tailoring, how those regions differ from each other, and how we’re wearing tailoring now. Featuring tailoring obsessive and style icon Jeff Hilliard – the gents get nitty gritty with endless hot takes.
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Edward Sexton from 2019
From November 2019
My guest is legendary tailor Edward Sexton.
Edward and I spoke about his life, how he helped redefine Savile Row, his work with Tommy Nutter, and the key things he did to elevate British Tailoring. We also discuss dressing The Beatles and working with Stella McCartney and Rick Owens.
Edward Sexton died July 23, 2023
Hayden Pedigo on Post Ironic Guitar Music
My guest this week is Hayden Pedigo
Hayden is a guitarist and musician who knows how to get a fit off. You might know him for his wild videos or his career in the fashion world. He’s walked the runway for Gucci and been photographed by Hedi Slimane.
Hayden discusses growing up in the Texas panhandle, the appeal of mundane normalcy, his love of Tom Green, sick guitar riffs, getting fits off in cowboy clothes, and his new album The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Are you wearing sandals, bro?"
Jian is back from Europe, Jon Moy has a new house, and Jeremy is still Jeremy.
We discuss dual fridge life, new digs, Pitti Uomo, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week. Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Show and the fellas debate if the Greek sandal vibe is happening…
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Deep Dive – The Boot Episode with Jeremy Smith
Our first of many, Deep Dives. An episode solely focused (dammit pun) on one item in a wardrobe with an expert...
This time...Boots.
The episode where Jeremy tries to understand boots more and asks normal/dumb questions about footwear. Jeremy and Jeremy (Smith) chat about Visvim, Clinch, and all the Japanese boot companies that continue to blow everyone’s minds. Journey down the rabbit hole at your own risk.
David Keyte of Universal Works (Rerun)
Heads up, this episode is a rerelease –– new episodes coming soon.
My guest this week is David Keyte, co-founder of Universal Works.
David and I spoke about his early career working for Paul Smith, the origin of Universal Works, and why the plan is always, to never have one.
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Grand Seiko Rulez - Featuring Joe Kirk (Grand Seiko) and Rob Caplan (Topper)
You wanted it, and you got it.
We're pleased to host an incredibly special roundtable episode discussing Grand Seiko.
Featuring Grand Seiko Brand Curator Joe Kirk and Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers.
We debate speaking in reference numbers, flexing on folks with Zaratsu polishing, where to start with Grand Seiko, why quartz is dope, the new Tentagraph, and what on earth a Spring Drive actually does…and yes, we do a wrist check.
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Dustin Payseur of Beach Fossils on boots and poetry
This week's guest is Dustin Payseur, founder and vocalist of Beach Fossils.
If you're Jeremy, Beach Fossils is the band that always makes it to the playlist and gets the fits off while doing it.
Dustin chats about their new album Bunny, how becoming a parent affected his songwriting, why he doesn't wear jeans anymore, loving black Timberlands, the Beach Fossils songs that won't get released, getting wild on tour, and his love of poetry. It's all in there.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - Sweet Scents, Suits and Spring Picks
We’re back with your favorite menswear guy…Derek Guy that is!
We end up accidentally going down a deep rabbit hole with scents and perfumes, discuss why we love chore coats, Derek’s book recommendations, beefing with Ted Cruz on Twitter, explaining the evolution of the modern suit, and last but not least, we go through what we’re excited about wearing this spring and Derek’s answer is quite surprising.
Tune in, sound off.
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Johan Lam of 3sixteen takes secret fit pics
My guest this week is Johan Lam.
Johan is the co-owner of 3sixteen, co-owner of Self Edge NY/LA, and founder / co-owner of MAAPS. He does a lot, but he’s more interested in being a dad, and there are many reasons why…
Johan and I discuss his life growing up in Northern California, dealing with Dad issues, secret fit pics, his journey in clothes, claiming the color orange in school, avoiding hype, how slow and steady is a good life and 20 years of 3sixteen.
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The JJJ Show - "Summer Fits and bond over Bond"
It’s getting hot out, but the fits are getting hotter. This week we’re chatting summer fits.
We chat about Jian’s quiet luxury, leather pants, ask why movies define style so much, bond and the best Bond era, Riviera Polo fits, the difference between a t-shirt and an undershirt (tbh wild debate), when to wear shorts and flex underwear!
Hang on tight. Here we go!
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Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra
My guest this week is Andy Hull.
Andy is the lead singer and songwriter for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra.
Andy and I discuss nice guy indie rock, Broken Social Scene, working with Phoebe Bridgers, working with the Daniels on Swiss Army Man, the best live shows, heavy lyrics, revisiting Limp Bizkit, headphone records, music docs, their upcoming tour with Jimmy Eat World, Comedy Bang Bang, and their new EP The Valley of Vision.
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Keep the Meter Running with Kareem Rahma
My guest this week is comedian, and writer, Kareem Rahma.
Kareem has taken the internet and entertainment world by storm with, Keep The Meter Running, a hilarious show profiling taxi drivers that Vanity Fair has called one of TikTok’s best new series, and his live music shows. It’s quite a bit, but Kareem doesn’t know how to stop. His motto is “keep going,” and Kareem certainly is.
Kareem and I discuss the origins of Keep The Meter Running, searching for connections to family, his upcoming feature film, making music, leaning into yourself, American Movie, and touching the stove.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - Sole Survivors, Debating Bespoke Footwear
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Derek Guy is back discussing and debating his latest Die Workwear article with Jeremy and Rob.
We talk about how the internet has saved bespoke shoemaking, debate the values of bespoke footwear, Jeremy laments not knowing how to buy his size while continuing to dump money into shoes, Derek blows our minds with what shoes he believes are the most comfortable, and Rob drops the knowledge bombs!
Oh the grace, the finesse, the podcast!
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Lauren Sherman (Puck, Business of Fashion)
My guest this week is journalist Lauren Sherman.
Lauren is one of my favorite fashion and style writers. She's been the chief correspondent for Business of Fashion for nearly ten years and recently now moved to Puck News.
Lauren and I discuss moving to LA, how the return to dressing up isn't happening, the importance of critiques, what to do with creativity, the future of Ralph Lauren and Armani, and joining Puck News
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Comedian Mort Burke (Mythic Quest, Drunk History)
This week's guest is comedian, actor, and writer Mort Burke.
Mort has been on your favorite shows from Mythic Quest, Drunk History, The Mindy Project, and more.
We chat about his new comedy special Spiritually Filthy, skateboarding, freaking out on airplanes, being polite, being sober, his friend Wayne, religion, best skate videos, and why so many people are obsessed with skateboarder's style.
HEAVY POD TALK!
Watch Mort’s comedy Special - Spiritually Filthy
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Cuttin' it up with Producer Gordon Raphael (The Strokes, Libertines)
My guest this week is record producer Gordon Raphael.
Gordon is best known for producing The Strokes, Libertines, Regina Spektor, and countless other bands that have shaped modern American music.
We discuss his recently released memoir The World Is Going To Love This - Up From The Basement With The Strokes, what the term producer means today, what albums to listen to with headphones, hot takes from recording at Abbey Road, not vibing with Harry Styles, and the current state of music.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Squad Up"
Jeremy, Jian, and Jon cut it up with some spicy takes 🌶️.
We discuss whether or not the resale market is over, where are all the Adidas Sambas, how to flex with your cookware, brands we’ve been vibing, what’s going on with Engineered Garments and the Tom Sachs New York Magazine Article ☠️
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Mike Nouveau - "Can I see what's on your wrist please?"
My guest this week is Mike Nouveau, vintage watch specialist.
Mike’s story goes deep; he’s worked at Rolling Stone, Paper Magazine, DJ’d around the world, and is the titan of #watchtok
Mike and I discuss his life growing up in NY, his path into watches, blowing up on TikTok, why the market is obsessed with Cartier, collecting auction catalogs, legendary barn finds, and why grails are still out there.
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Guillermo Andrade of 424 and adding value
My guest this week is Guillermo Andrade, founder, and designer of 424.
A brand that grew from a simple design and a small store in LA to being on the backs of everyone and even the official formalwear of Arsenal Football club.
Guillermo and I chat about the creation of 424, his early life immigrating to the US from Guatemala, the importance of giving your time, his love of suiting, why he admires Rick Owens, and what’s next for 424.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - Twitter Blowup and Debating Luxury
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This week Derek, Rob and Jeremy discussed the blow-up from Twitter, debate what a luxury brand is now, and we discussed some of my favorite new products.
Brooks Brothers Evolution via Twitter
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Alex Corporan on NYC skate culture and Full Bleed
My guest this week is Alex Corporan.
I don’t know how to best describe my guest this week. He does it all. Most people know him as one of the groundbreaking skateboarding pioneers of the 1980s. Alex and his crew were constantly getting chased around NY, but they made the city their own and documented all of it – perfectly summarized in their book, Full Bleed.
Alex and I discuss how he helped pioneer skateboarding n NYC, the early days managing Supreme, how he feels about skate culture being mainstream, keeping the vibes positive, and the 10th anniversary of his epic skate photography book, Full Bleed.
The shots in Full Bleed span 30 years, with contributions from over 40 photographers.
Featuring the work of Giovanni Reda, Jessica Bard, Ivory Serra, Tobin Yelland, Miki Vuckovich, Thomas Campbell, Larry Clark, Ed Templeton, Jerry Hsu, Atiba Jefferson, Spike Jonze, Bryce Knights, Angela Boatwright, Athena Currey, Kenneth Cappello, Charlie Samuels, Andy Kessler, Mike O’Meally, Sammy Glucksman, Allen Ying, and more.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Drip to Price Ratio"
We share our reactions to Pitti/Milan/Paris Fashion Week with special guest Eugene Rabkin of Style Zeitgeist.
Talking about the collections we loved, what was weird, what designers are immune to criticism, price increases hitting your favorite brands, Jian saw 40 fashion shows, Paris Fits vs. Pitti Fits, and designers vs. storytellers.
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Mac Barnett and his Shape Island
My guest this week is Mac Barnett.
Mac is a NYT best-selling author, and his works have sold over 4 million copies worldwide.
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably read his books dozens/hundreds of times to your kids. (Jeremy certainly has)
And yes, he’s a fellow jawnz enthusiast (aka, the man loves his clothes.)
Mac and I discuss his career, why he chose to be a children’s author, what he learned from David Foster Wallace, how he got into clothes, how many tuxedos does one need, wearing two watches, and his new series, Shape Island on Apple TV+
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Andreas Larsson on making clothing less complicated
My guest this week is Andreas Larsson, creative director and partner of Berg & Berg.
Andreas and I discuss the nordic perspective on clothing, why he walked away from football for fashion, building Berg & Berg, getting fits off at Pitti, throwing clothes in the Disney vault, and why he’s able to get dressed in so fast every day.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Free Solo - Pitti Uomo Recap
Your favorite bald boi is back from Italy with a solo pod talking Pitti Uomo! Hear me spitballing, processing, and providing more details into the wonderful world of menswear and fashion
I chat what Pitti Uomo is, whether it is still necessary, Cuccinelli dinners, 4SDesigns FW23 shoot, Santa Maria Novella, everyone loves Mordechai Rubinstein, and our event with SAVAS.
It's time for pasta, getting pissed, and roaming Piazzas at 2AM. Dive in!
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Eugene Rabkin's Style Zeitgeist
My guest this week is writer and fashion critic Eugene Rabkin.
Eugene has contributed to the New York Times, the Business of Fashion, 032c, and has edited several books, including Stone Island: Storia.
Eugene and I discuss his life immigrating to the US from the Soviet Union, how he fell in love with fashion, Nine Inch Nails, and what streetwear took from “avant-garde.” We also discuss the origins of his highly influential site, Style Zeitgeist and what designers he feels are underrated and overlooked.
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Joachim Baan and the "New Combination"
My guest this week is Joachim Baan.
He’s the creative director for Atelier Munro, a partner in the legendary denim store Tenue de Nimes, the founder of Another Something, and a designer.
From the digital experience to the physical experience of your favorite brands, Joachim has been behind the scenes helping create the things we all obsess over.
Joachim and I discuss building a brand, his design philosophy, why you shouldn’t focus on the data, the collaboration effect with brands, Atelier Munro, and working for passion vs. the paycheck.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - New Year, New Gear
New Year, new gear.
Derek, Rob, and Jeremy revisit the last year in clothes/style and the age-old question of footwear at home.
We discuss what trends surprised us, did the yee haw world take over? most underrated brands, what we wore the most in 2022, Derek drops a WILD hot take, and everyone is ordering suits.
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Pete Nordstrom on luxury and retail
This week's guest is Pete Nordstrom, President and Chief Brand Officer of NORDSTROM.
Pete is just trying to be Pete on The Nordy Pod.
We talk about growing up in the retail family, Steve Jobs emails, the natural thing to do, loving on Big N, old school vs. new school retail, holding down the integrity fort, how luxury works, and The Beatles.
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Watches and Mental Health with Worn & Wound
This week it’s Blake Malin and Zach Weiss, co-founders of Worn and Wound, a watch site designed to make collecting accessible and open to everyone.
We discuss the persona of watch fans, the pop-up flea, why it’s ok to like an Apple Watch, why Jeremy’s MoonSwatchs are trash, and debate whether or not it's easy to get into watches now.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Good times to go"
The guys talk about Jian being in Miami for Art Basel* (it's called Miami Design Week), Jon has some technical difficulties, they discuss Raf Simons's decision to end his eponymous brand, and talk about Virgil's enduring legacy.
The Js also touch on ComplexCon and how it's kind of like an industry reunion/streetwear homecoming and why it matters and also discuss the brick of a launch that was Brick Watches.
They mention a bunch of brands they've been into lately. Jon and Jian tell Jeremy about the movie Cocktail and how TGI Fridays set the zeitgeist for, decades. Tune in to be amazed at how many stupid facts we know about American casual dining.
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Dan Wilson on songwriting
My guest this week is the singer, and songwriter, Dan Wilson.
Many of you know him as the frontman of the 90’s band Semisonic – with hits like "Chemistry" and the anthem, "Closing Time". Dan has also been behind stadium hits from Adele’s "Someone Like You" to collaborations with John Legend, Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Dan’s songwriting credits are like a murderer's row of hits.
The guy is a hit factory and just released his new ep, "Dancing on the Moon".
Dan and I discuss the state of the industry, songwriting vs publishing, bowling shirts from the 90s, puppet shows, K-Pop, art, his journey to songwriting, and words and music in six seconds.
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W. David Marx on Status and Culture
My guest this week is author W. David Marx
W. David Marx is a longtime writer on culture based in Tokyo and the author of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Lapham's Quarterly, Popeye, The New Republic, and Vox.
David and I discuss his recent book Status and Culture, the influence of Japan on his writing, his love of 90’s music, and his hidden music career.
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Avery Trufelman of Articles of Interest
My guest this week is Avery Trufelman, journalist and host of Articles of Interest.
Avery and I discuss her new season of Articles of Interest: American Ivy, the state of prep and future of it, why she finds the story of prep redemptive, and how every generation of clothing shows where we are as a culture.
Avery’s Substack
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Other Notes…
📖The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp
🎬The Last Black Man in San Francisco
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - Fall Vibes and Business Casual
Last month, the New York Times published a post about how men dress when returning to the office. For all the speculation about the end of office dress codes, it turns out, people are dressing much like they were before the pandemic—basically in business casual. In this episode, we talk about how men can do business casual better, as well as what we've purchased for the fall.
-Derek
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BONUS: Andrea Pacella of Leica Camera
My guest is Andrea Pacella, Global Marketing Director of Leica Camera.
I chat with Andrea about how he found his way to the brand, growing up in Italy, why collectors love Leica, pushing back on the snobbiness, the obsession of Leica lenses in films, and why he says they’re not better than any other brand, just different.
Angelo Urrutia of 4S Designs Returns!
This week, my guest is Angelo Urrutia – founder and creative director of 4S Designs.
He’s been on the pod before, right as he was about to debut his brand...in March 2020. Not sure if you remember that time but things got a bit nuts – and so did Angelo. I said this on the Patreon episode last week. I believe he’s the best designer out there right now running the best brand in the world. Everything about 4S is rewarding. The garments are absurdly over-engineered, there are convictions to what he makes. If you don’t want to dig deeper, you can still find it, buy it, and enjoy it for what it is. It’s beautiful.
Angelo and I discuss working through the pandemic, what he learned at Engineered Garments, how he has been handling all the attention, finding himself through his brand, and what’s next for 4S Designs.
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Paul Feig returns for the three-peat!
Paul Feig returns and shares an accidental master class of storytelling, getting fits off while making The School for Good and Evil, the best eats in London, his upcoming book, Cocktail Time, life in the gin world, and defending Stanley Tucci’s Negroni.
The School for Good and Evil premieres 10/19 on Netflix
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Oh fiddlesticks, my quiche fell!"
We get a recap from Jian on his travels to Japan and learn how the universe bent toward Jon’s favor by wildly inconveniencing Jian. Jon and Jeremy talk about how they both went to New York, but not at the same time, and how Catholic schools have the hardest names. We kind of chat about Fashion Week, and a few brands that have caught our eyes lately, Jon shows off some new pants, we learn about an upcoming archive sale Jian has in the works, and some anime shows Jeremy should check out. Jeremy also discloses an absolute treasure mine of Loro Piana gear, and then he waits way too long to send the link in the group chat. We find out Drake's is surprisingly cheaper in the UK and we close the episode by boring the shit out of Jian.
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Yolanda Edwards of YOLO Journal
My guest this week is writer, editor, and creative director, Yolanda Edwards.
She is the former creative director of Conde Nast Traveler magazine and is the founder and publisher of Yolo Journal.
Yolanda discusses her life and love of travel, how to do it right, what hotels are overrated, how to get an apartment abroad, and newsletters vs. magazines.
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Pat Towersey of Western Hydrodynamic Research
My guest this week is Pat Towersey, founder of Western Hydrodynamic Research. A California-based project fueled by a desire to merge surfing, functionality, and environmental responsibility.
Pat and I discuss the brand's origins, his life growing up surfing, getting sponsored at age 12, the golden era of skate and surf culture, being the guy who does things, and how the artist Tom Sachs helped him get WHR off the ground.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - How to Develop Good Taste
Taste is one of those things that's impossibly difficult to define, and often waived away with sayings such as "to each his own." Yet, it's at the heart of how we choose to dress the way we do. In this episode, we talk about the sociological origins of taste, how to cultivate taste, and why it's so difficult right now to talk about taste in menswear.
Discussed -
How to Develop Good Taste from Die! Workwear
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Dan Levy, Comedian
My guest this week is comedian and writer, Dan Levy.
Dan and I discuss his standup career, writing sitcoms with the homies, touring with John Mulaney, getting fits off on stage, his favorite vintage dealers, wearing his shoes, his Green Day merch collection, and watching the Marvel movies in order and working out six days a week.
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Michelle Rabin, Food Stylist
My guest this week is food stylist, Michelle Rabin.
Michelle and I discuss cooking with cannabis, working with Matty Matheson on Just a Dash, manifest destiny with Billy Zane, running slow, not liking Masterchef, and the best jumpsuits to wear.
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Adam Pally & Jon Gabrus on 101 Places to Party Before You Die
Comedians Adam Pally & Jon Gabrus have been best friends for years and have been living the dream, filming their show 101 Places to Party Before You Die.
Pally and Gabrus have been traveling, loving life, and cracking each other up along the way.
We chat about the origins of the series, outdoor activities gone wrong, not turning the camera off, loving your homies, Jeremy being too nice, bad celebrity endorsements, good burgers, and the fellas shout out all brands they’ve been wearing.
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PATREON PREVIEW - Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - Is It Classist To Be Against Fast Fashion?
Twitter wouldn't be Twitter without controversy. A few weeks ago, a heated debate spread throughout Twitter regarding whether it's classist to criticize fast fashion companies such as Shein. We discuss the controversy and how men can build an affordable wardrobe without buying fast fashion. We also discuss the return of J. Crew! Are we set for menswear 2.0? Jeremy, Rob, and Derek discuss.
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Dr Apa and the accidental TED talk
My guest this week is Dr. Apa.
Dr. Apa is an aesthetic dentist operating out of NY, LA, and Dubai.
We chat about his love of clothes, building a brand, crying, how industry disruption feels trite, living in the darkness, Jeremy’s local dentist watches Apa videos to pre-game, offering blankets in a cleaning, collecting watches, and recruiting all your homies while listening to George Harrison.
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Chris Storer (The Bear)
Chris Storer is an American film producer, director, and writer known for The Bear, Ramy, Eighth Grade, and the Peabody Award-winning Netflix special Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King.
Chris and I discuss what went into making the show of the summer, The Bear, the insanity of episode seven, his love of clothes, Drake's, Thom Browne, J. Mueser, the brands that found their way onto The Bear, and getting fits off on set.
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Cameron Barr (Craft & Tailored)
Special Bonus Episode!
My guest is Cameron Barr of Craft and Tailored
Cameron and I chat how he found his way into the watch world, his love of Porsche, Jeremy is forced to rethink his entire coffee experience, where to start when collecting watches and what you get when you reach level 99
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Alyssa Vingan (NYLON)
My guest this week is Alyssa Vingan, editor-in-chief of NYLON.
Alyssa and I chat about fashion’s obsession with nostalgia, connecting with designers over brands, enjoying Celine, the rebirth of Marc Jacobs, archival fashion, and endless hot takes.
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Timo Andres is bridging music and clothes
My guest this week is composer and pianist Timo Andres.
He’s performed with the LA Philharmonic, the Britten Sinfonia, and countless others and also collaborated with Sufjan Stevens, Chris Thile, the Kronos Quartet, and Philip Glass.
He’s a virtuoso on the piano and a virtuoso in his fits.
Timo and I chat his career in music, whether or not you need high-end headphones to appreciate classical music, his Herman Miller collection, getting fits off while slamming the ivories and why Philip Glass thinks he’s the real MVP.
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "My words are on the carpet"
Jeremy, Jian, and Jon talk about Italian shoe factories and Jian shows us his Gucci Adidas and Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s. We talk about Virgil, the legendary Air Menthol 10s, and meander into a discussion of wedding fits. In the midst of a tux vs no tux debate, Jon says something blasphemous about Belgian Loafers. The guys yet again talk about TikTok and inspiration sources, but this time mention a few TikTok accounts they enjoy. Jon decides he wants to get his Screen Actors Guild card. But not necessarily because he wants to act.
Hit us up with questions, comments, thoughts, and any topics you’d like the J’s to discuss on the Blamo! Slack Channel.
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Nabil Ayers Life in the Sunshine
This week's guest is dear friend, author, and President of the Beggars Group US, Nabil Ayers. He just published his memoir, My Life in The Sunshine, and it's one of the most refreshing, heartwarming, generous books I've read in years.
A memoir about one man's journey to connect with his musician father, ultimately re-drawing the lines that define family and race.
But Nabil came on the pod to discuss his recent memoir, the music that defined his life, seeing Nirvana before Nevermind came out, opening for Mudhoney, and how he found his way to writing and discovering his family.
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Estelle Bailey-Babenzien (NOAH, Dream Awake)
This week, we chatted with Estelle Bailey-Babenzien. She’s the co-founder of NOAH, along with her husband and previous guest, Brendan Babenzien, but she’s also a designer, a mother, and a creative force.
We chat about her life growing up in the UK, working in the music industry, how entrepreneurship is overrated, why she prefers designing public spaces and the importance of scent.
Last but not least, we talk about using and utilizing the things we own, not just saving them for a special occasion.
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Jake Woolf - "The Recommendation is the Product" - PATREON PREVIEW
Chatted with longtime GQ, menswear writer, and new king of menswear TikTok, Jake Woolf.
Jake and I talked about his massive rise on TikTok, the creator economy, buying the wrong car(s) in LA, and that 1099 life.
Big fan of the Woolf. Dive in!
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Carter Altman (Carter Young)
Our guest this week is Carter Altman, founder and designer of CARTER YOUNG. Carter tells us about his rapid burst onto the fashion scene during the pandemic while keeping a calm, steady approach to design.
Carter and Jeremy chat about his upbringing in the Midwest, his consistent work put into the fashion world since 16, what he learned working with Matthew M. Williams – and Carter even explains to Jeremy how uncool Gen Z thinks social media is.
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Caleb Lin (Goodfight)
This week, Jeremy talks with Caleb Lin – one of the founders and brand director of Goodfight
Caleb talks about how he got to where he is through his non-traditional background, his family's wild career paths, being a personal assistant on Will Smith's creative team, and not taking "no" for an answer from Opening Ceremony.
Jeremy and Caleb get philosophical on the meaning of success, if it can be defined, and even more philosophical with a rabbit hole down into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Buckle up!
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Blamo! Presents: Derek Guy - The New Faces of Tailoring - PATREON PREVIEW
When Derek visited Naples about ten years ago, many of the older Italian tailors told him they were worried about the future of their trade. As more tailors retire, fewer and fewer young people are taking their place. Yet, the scarcity of young tailors has only made it more exciting to see new people pick up needles and shears. In our first episode of Blamo Presents: Derek Guy, we talk about some of the more exciting tailoring houses today, what you can expect to pay for a bespoke suit, and the stash of rare Apparel Arts magazines Jeremy found at a garage sale.
Derek's Article from Die! Workwear
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Max Kingery of Older Brother
This week, Jeremy chats with Max Kingery, co-founder of Olderbrother.
The two get nostalgic over the 90s as Max talks about growing up in the angst of the Pacific NorthWest and landing in the skate culture of California. Max tells us how he got his start in design, being a "gun for hire" in the LA fashion world, and how everything he was exposed to helped shape what became Olderbrother. Oh, and he also tells us all things California Native plants and the cool, beautifully simple happenstance events that Inspired previous collections.
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Andrew Bird has Inside Problems
This week we talk to multi-Grammy nominated and long-time favorite musician, Andrew Bird.
Andrew chats about the new album, Inside Problems, his sleep routine, going full David Bowie entering the acting world in Fargo, and his fashion progression from Buster Brown to bohemian and finally turning to the well-tailored basics of the high fashion world.
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Isaiah Lester (Black-ish)
This week on Blamo! Jeremy talks with Isaiah Lester, writer for ABC’s Black-ish.
Isaiah explains his journey from dropping out of college in Alabama to film school in Vancouver all the way to writing late-night sketches and being a writer for Black-ish. Isaiah gets into how he relates to Jennifer Garner in Alias, what he learned from Octo-mom, and his love for a good jean short. Jeremy and Isaiah discuss the awkwardness of wearing sports jerseys of players younger than themselves, always wanting to be journal dudes but never quite getting there, and they go deep on sneaker entitlement and the sense of apology for being able to afford things now that they couldn't growing up.
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Silas Walton of A Collected Man
This week, Jeremy chats with Silas Walton, founder of A Collected Man.
Silas explains how he went from restoring an old watch he got when he was 14 and selling it on eBay to launching an e-commerce platform for amazing watches, his experience in law, selling his own collection of watches for cash to get by, and how a good lifestyle photo can go a long way. Jeremy and Silas swap stories of breaking into the watch world, talk about the intersection of independent watchmaking and fine art and even makes Silas choose what watch he would save in a fire.
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The JJJ Show - "I was cart jacked in Japan" - PATREON PREVIEW
On the first episode of the Triple J show, Jeremy, Jian, and Jon fantasize about future ad-read possibilities, what they’ve been up to since that last time they chatted, clout chasing via Japan, and that one time Jian got cart jacked IRL. Jon grills Jian about the food at the Met and Goldhouse Co. Galas. They also talk about the latest Dior and Balenciaga collections, generational reference points, Jian expounds on his concept of “Hoodie Couture” and Jeremy applies postmodernist criticism to haute couture which prompts Jon to try to say something in French. The guys talk about how inspiration sources have changed over the years and if it’s harder now to develop a personal sense of style.
Hit us up with questions, comments, thoughts, and any topics you’d like the J’s to discuss on the Blamo! Slack Channel.
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Adam Conover is Talking about Everything
Adam Conover joins us this week to talk about, well, literally everything.
Jeremy and Adam discuss how he lives his values within reason, from having an existence free of Amazon and Google to taking the bus rather than owning a car and taking Alto ride shares over those other bigger names. Adam also gives his classically eloquent opinions on fast fashion, the struggle of finding the right suits for his new Netflix show, The G-Word, college athletes not getting paid enough, traditional Ivy style, being a collector of video games, the uncoolness of being rich, and so much more.
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Matt Lambert of Factor's and the Evolution of the Suit
This week Jeremy talks to Matt Lambert about being an OG from Sid Mashburn, balancing being a musician while simultaneously starting his career, and how the pandemic helped give birth to his new brand, Factor’s. Matt discusses disregarding trends, the "dramatic moments of attitude" in his suits, the attention to how a garment’s lifespan impacts his designs, and why his models are pouting in mirrors and slouching to show off the functional 'fits all in our Season 11 premiere.
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Blamo! is BACK! - Season 11 Launches 5/30/22
Blamo! is BACK!
Season 11, baby (can you believe it?!)
We are back with all-new episodes with your favorite designers, actors, musicians, comedians, and more – all chatting their love of clothes.
Tune in Monday, May 30th and we'll see you soon!
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Matt Hranek and the WM Brown Detox - PATREON PREVIEW
It’s the return of Matt Hranek
We all know and love the WM Brown meat pic, the cocktail recipes, and I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t have one of his books on their shelf.
The man, the myth, the legend is back.
Matt and I discuss his recent cleanse and renewed approach to life, utilizing sub-stack, fly fishing in Cuba with David Coggins, his upcoming book, and all the travel mishaps in between.
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Hype Has Entered The Chat with Stephen Pulvirent - PATREON PREVIEW
BIG EXTRA this week with Stephen Pulvirent.
He’s a writer, a photographer, and was previously the head of editorial operations for HODINKEE; He recently founded the creative agency Rime & Reason.
Stephen joins Rob and I to recap Watches and Wonders, the recent trade show out of Geneva where nearly every watch company showed off what they’ve been working on…
We discuss how hard it has been to buy a watch and how that’s affecting other brands in the industry, the recent announcements, what we’ve been into lately, and more.
If you’re into watches, hate to love em, or love to hate him, throw in the AirPods and take a walk with us.
Stephen Pulvirent on Instagram
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Clothing is a Language with Jason Jules
This week on Blamo! Extra, we talk to Jason Jules.
Jason has been a force behind the scenes in the worlds of music and fashion for a minute, working with Jamiroquai, A Bathing Ape, Paul Smith, and Drake’s (to name a few), plus his own projects under the name Garmsville. Lately, his Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style has been blowing up in the world of menswear, including earning a co-sign from Tyler, the Creator.
In our conversation, we talk about why musicians are launching brands, how we communicate through what we wear, and what Black Ivy is really about. It’s so epic, we’re crossing the whole ep over into the main Blamo feed to give a bigger taste of Extra to a wider audience.
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AMA with Derek Guy of Die! Workwear - PATREON PREVIEW
This week on Extra, Jeremy and Rob decided to invite Derek Guy back for the return of the AMA. You undoubtedly know him from his writing for his blog, Die Workwear and Put This On or his epic Twitter account. He’s so thoughtful and knowledgable, we wanted to get his takes on your questions, too.
We covered a lot of ground, including y2k fashion, stolen valor, how much of a wardrobe item is too many, how Derek keeps interested in classic menswear, and his own writing inspo. He even lets us in on why he thinks women make the best menswear writers.
Deep dives, tangents, and hot takes, oh my. AMA is back, baby!
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Gettin' Weird with Neil Berrett and Jeremy Smith of Standard and Strange
Bonus Episode! Jeremy chats with Neil Berrett and Jeremy Smith, owners of the store, Standard and Strange.
Neil and Jeremy shared the origins of the brand, their early forays into bike wear, how they do retail differently, and why they love Japan.
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Praying at the church of NYC nightlife with Justine D - PATREON PREVIEW
This week, Rob chats with DJ Justine D.
Justine is a born and raised New Yorker who’s been DJing in the city since the late 90's and became a go-to party promoter at the heart of New York City’s famous nightlife and music scene in the 2000s. She co-hosted weekly parties like Aktion at Lit Lounge, Tiswas at Don Hill’s, and the moveable feast known as Motherfucker. If you know the book and documentary Meet Me in the Bathroom, you'll know how much she was a big part of that time and place.
Rob and Justine talk about New York’s music and club scene of the era, how its inclusivity and grittiness bucked the trends of the 90’s, and what nightlife used to be like in the days before social media. They also talk about her knack for combining vintage designer pieces with contemporary labels to make a style all her own, way before that was a thing. But mostly, they talk about how her passion for music and fashion helped create a community of people she considers family to this day.
A brief oral history of Lit Lounge
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Ed Be and Jared Blake of Lichen
My guest this week is Jared Blake and Ed Be, founders of Lichen New York.
Lichen is a Brooklyn/Queens based interior design shop & incubator that has absolutely blown up the past couple of years.
They don’t have traditional backgrounds; they don’t have a “core piece” in fact, they’ve probably done more awareness and education for brands like Herman Miller and Knoll than those brands could do on their own. But Jared and Ed are doing everything right. They’re creating a world that’s accessible, inspirational, inviting, and democratizing the landscape.
Jared, Ed, and I discuss the origins of Lichen, how they’re evolving the brand, and how their team is paving the way for your next favorite designer.
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Sarah Mirth (ARTIFOX) and Living for The Desk Flex
My guest this week is Sarah Mirth, co-founder and CEO of ARTIFOX.
The past few years, many of us have been working from home, but on what? Couches, chairs, coffee shops.
But everyone wants a nice desk –– a nice space to put their stuff, to work, to collaborate, and even waste time.
Along comes, ARTIFOX. An incredibly beautiful and thoughtful design and furniture company that has more or less refined and re-invented the simple desk.
And funny enough. I’ve known Sarah, the founder, since elementary school!
ARTIFOX is a bit Dieter Rams, a bit punk rock, but in solid hardwood. I now live for the desk flex.
Sarah and I discuss the origins of ARTIFOX, objects of good design, what’s on her shelves, and the power of a good uniform.
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Nigo’s second act with W. David Marx - PATREON PREVIEW
Hey folks, Rob is flying solo this week while I'm about to unplug for the first time in two years! WE ARE ALL IN BETTER HANDS! 🤣 See you soon! - jeremy
This week, Rob chats with writer W. David Marx. David's an author and cultural critic, and is one of those guys who’s able to connect the dots of culture so vividly you never see things the same way again - a prime example is his book, Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style.
Rob and David talk Nigo after his triumphant debut as Artistic Director for @kenzo, including his journey to becoming one of the most influential figures in fashion, strategies for style, how culture used to travel in pre-internet days, and David’s own story of how @bape_us turned him on to fashion and the time he once got into trouble with Stash.
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Peter Middleton (Wythe)
My guest this week is Peter Middleton, founder, and designer of Wythe.
A brand that's helped spark the reemergence of western wear and why all your friends have that snap-button shirt!
Peter is the real deal. As you'll hear in this chat, Peter talks about how Wythe was always there because the brand is essentially himself.
Peter and I discuss his life growing up in Texas, what he learned working at Ralph Lauren, the importance of a side hustle, and finding himself through his brand.
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Davide Baroncini (GHIAIA)
My guest this week is Davide Baroncini, founder of GHIAIA.
A brand that's a beautiful hybrid of luxury and casual. It's a sort of California cool but made with luxurious fabrics and construction. You can wear it but still look like the LA guy pushing a grocery cart.
Davide and I talk about the origins of the brand, what he learned while working at Brunello Cucinelli, how retail is the essence of service, and more.
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I also wear clothes, with Wesley Scott - PATREON PREVIEW
This week Rob and I chat with Wesley Scott. He’s an artist and designer for the brand 3sixteen among many other things.
Wes has the ability to wear designers and brands that don’t look like how they were presented but always look perfect. His approach to dressing is well, as you hear, all his own.
Rob and I chat with Wes about brands that deserve a second look, why you should buy art, and how to wear clothes differently.
It’s Blamo Extra with Wesley Scott.
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Heidi Gardner (SNL)
My guest this week is actor and comedian Heidi Gardner.
She has been blowing up on Saturday Night Live from her "Boxer's Girlfriend" character to the "Teen Film Critic" to "John Michael Wozniak" from The Last Dance, you name it, she's crushed it.
Heidi and talk about growing up in Kansas City, joining the Groundlings, LA vs. NYC style, digging for vintage on Etsy, making clothes with puffy paint, and getting fits off.
- Heidi Gardner on Instagram
- InStyle Feature on Heidi
- “Teen Film Critic” on Weekend Update
- “Boxer’s Girlfriend” on Weekend Update
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Déborah Neuberg (De Bonne Facture)
My guest this week is Déborah Neuberg, founder of De Bonne Facture.
Deborah talks about her life growing up in Paris, her experience working at Hermes, and what luxury means for brands today.
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JJJ Show - Jian DeLeon, Jon Moy and Jeremy Kirkland's Late Night Tales - PATREON PREVIEW
We're back with the JJJ Show, featuring Jian Deleon, Jon Moy, and myself.
I told you we would keep this up! We're doing some late night tales here.
Jon Moy is moving to Portland, Jian continues to run the world. (Did you the homie in Popeye?!)
We chat about what fashion criticism looks like in 2022 and the most important stories that were overlooked from last year.
Last but not least, we discuss our favorite new brands...And there are a lot of them.
LESS TALK, MORE ROCK!
..."I got a lightphone and a stick car."
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Alex James (PLEASURES)
My guest this week is Alex James, co-founder of PLEASURES.
You’re all probably super familiar with the Los Angeles brand. You’ve seen their name mashed through your fav logo. They have a very punk approach to fashion, their collabs are incredible, and the company has a knack for being about two years ahead of what you like before you like it.
You’ll hear this on the pod, but PLEASURES is a brand that makes you want to dive deeper into all their influences and one of the few brands that is more rewarding the deeper you go.
Alex and I discuss his early career in the fashion industry, working at a rag house, selling vintage, the original name of the brand, and using PLEASURES as an educational platform.
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Guy Berryman (Applied Art Forms, Coldplay)
My guest this week is Guy Berryman.
You probably know him from many other things, his magazine The Road Rat, or most likely the band Coldplay.
But this episode is all about his recently launched clothing brand, Applied Art Forms. A fashion label drawing from vintage utilitarian, military, and workwear clothing – with carefully selected fabrics and elevated construction detail, A/A/F celebrates authentic manufacturing techniques from Europe and Japan.
Guy and I discuss his early training in design, how being in a band wasn't part of the original plan, building a community around Applied Art Forms, how his garment archive helped inspire the brand, and what comes next.
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Jeff Hilliard (HODINKEE) on Finding His Father In His Watch - PATREON PREVIEW
This week Rob and Jeremy are joined by Jeff Hilliard.
Jeff works on Limited Editions at Hodinkee and joins us to chat about his incredibly moving piece (and also the #1 article on Hodinkee in 2021) about finding his father through his watch.
Jeff breaks down what happened, shares more of the story, and shares more details that everyone has asked him to share.
Finding My Father In His Watch
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Kai Nguyen (LUMIERES)
My guest this week is Kai Nguyen, designer of LUMIERES.
Kai first popped up in 2013, when he launched his brand Lumieres. From Hypebeast and Complex to ASAP Mob. Recently he was a fan favorite and finalist on HBO’s recent fashion series, THE HYPE.
Kai and I discuss his life growing up in the online streetwear community, launching his brand at 17, his childhood in Vietnam, and the future of what a brand can be.
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Wrapping Up 2021 with Derek Guy of Die! Workwear - PATREON PREVIEW
Happy Holidays, folks!
Rob & Jeremy look back at 2021 and chat with Derek Guy (Die! Workwear, Put This On) about what we liked, what we didn’t like, what we bought (what we didn’t even realize we bought), and the evolution of tailored clothing.
Last but not least, Derek discusses his fascination with Bookcore(?) style!
A pod for the ages. See you all in 2022!
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Nigel Cabourn
My guest this week is British designer Nigel Cabourn, a legend in the clothing industry with a vintage archive of 4K+ pieces.
He’s been in business since the 1970s and has been creating a world with rich history and storytelling and many of his items are grail status among collectors.
Nigel and I discuss how Paul Smith introduced him to vintage, the power of transparency, the story of the cameraman jacket, the best era for vintage denim, and hear enough sidebars to make you feel you’re at his home eating dinner.
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Drew Ginsburg (Dylanlex)
Drew Ginsburg of Dylanlex is always just a bit ahead of everyone – whether it was early to social media for fashion or design.
She’s a quintessential example of a designer/entrepreneur who is constantly evolving her brand.
Her work has been worn by, (ahem...)
BEYONCE, MADONNA, GIGI HADID, RIHANNA, KENDALL JENNER, USHER, JESSICA ALBA, DUA LIPA, CARDI B, LADY GAGA...
And that's just a few...
Drew and I discuss how social media has democratized fashion, how her pieces found their way to Rihanna, the androgyny of jewelry, and what band she listens to cry.
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Mike Cirker of Alpha Industries and the Kanye Effect
My guest this week is Mike Cirker, CEO of Alpha Industries.
Alpha Industries is known for its iconic military jackets from the MA-1 to the M-65. The brand has been in business for over 60 years making pieces that have now become staples in every wardrobe.
Mike and I discuss growing up in the business, the pros, and cons of being a heritage brand, marketing in 2021, and navigating the Kanye effect of the MA-1.
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Willie Norris (Outlier) and Designing for Community
My guest this week is the designer Willie Norris.
She’s known for her eponymous workshop and is also the design director of the New York brand, Outlier.
Willie and I discuss the importance of humor in design, designing for a community, rethinking what a clothing brand should be.
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Nico Lazaro (Grailed) Talks Positive Vibes - PATREON PREVIEW
If there’s one person who knows every IYKYK brand, it’s Nico Lazaro. For most folks, he’s the source of new trends, ideas and has been experimenting with his looks for ages. But before that?
Yes, like all of us, he was making business cards for his Tumblr.
And eventually, he was hired as an early employee at Grailed. But his career path was shocking and, unfortunately, more common than we all realize.
Nico has always been a member of the Slack, popping in to drop knowledge bombs here, and I’m pleased to say Rob convinced him to come hang!
Rob, Nico, and Jeremy chat about how he found his way onto the whistleblower fashion site, Diet Prada, working at Grailed, what brands he’s been into, and the superpower of being a nerd online.
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Eugene Cordero (Actor, Comedian)
My guest this week is the actor, writer, and comedian Eugene Cordero.
You know his acting from massive shows like Loki, The Mandalorian, and The Good Place and his voice from shows like Star Trek: Lower Decks and Central Park. Honestly, he’s everywhere these days, and this week he’s on the pod!
We chat his early days of improv, getting jacked at the gym, being the "ambiguous ethnicity" and the best clothes to work out in.
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LIVE from Grand Seiko's GS9 Club Event - Featuring Kiya Babzani, Mark Cho, and Michael Williams
Kiya Babzani (Self Edge), Mark Cho (The Armoury), and Michael Williams (ACL) join Jeremy to chat about Japan, Japanese Craftsmanship and share how important its impact has been on clothing and retail.
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Chris Echevarria (Blackstock and Weber)
My guest this week is Chris Echevarria, founder of Blackstock & Weber
Chris has helped turn the loafer from a classic menswear staple to a hyped piece of streetwear and back. Walls do not exist in the land of loafers.
Chris and I discuss his life going from working at J. Crew to selling at J. Crew, how his company Blackstock & Weber has become the most talked about brand in ages, and what wild things he’s working on next.
Blackstock and Weber on Instagram
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Hot Tips with Gerald Ortiz of GQ - PATREON PREVIEW
OH, I LOVE A GOOD LIST!
GQ's Gerald Ortiz has been behind all the best of lists lately...And is now answering questions from the slack. Rob and Jeremy chat about his career, but this pod is nothing but hot takes on our favorites – from boots and knitwear to hats. It’s all there, including Jeremy's spot on where to buy the dopest berets.
So dive in, and love life.
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Comedian Jon Gabrus on discovering your style
My guest this week contains multitudes...He’s a comedian, an actor, a podcaster, and jeez when I say podcaster he’s in the lore of Comedy Bang Bang, his own show High and Mighty and Action Boyz, he’s an improv God and has recently become a style god.
IT'S JON GABRUS, FAM.
Jon and I talk about finding your style, Long Island punk, what’s on his POG slammer, NOAH clothing, and what movie he’ll watch any time it’s on.
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Alex Mille (Richard Mille) ⏱
This week's chat is with one of the key folks behind one of the wildest watch brands, Alex Mille, Commercial Director of Richard Mille.
The watch company is only 20 years old and continues to be obsessed over and worn by folks such as Jay-Z and Drake to Formula 1 Drivers.
They are known as "a racing machine on the wrist." Yes, they make watches, but the best way to explain it, what if watches were made to the highest degree of excellence inside Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory?
Alex and I discuss his love of cinema, the inner workings of Richard Mille, McDonald's in France, bizarre music playlists, and of course, his favorite clothes.
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BD x 3, Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers and the Three-Peat - PATREON PREVIEW
YAKWTFGO! Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers comes back to talk Todd Snyder x LL Bean, Pandemic Mafias, Gettin' jacked in quar, and the new WS Studio. Rob Lim and Jeremy chop it up!
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Willie Macc (Actor, Comedian)
My guest this week is actor and comedian Willie Macc.
He's a comedy king, "midwest nice," and is making the next HGTV show you're going to binge non-stop.
Willie and I talk about how he went from editing reality shows to starring in them, his new show on HGTV (Flip It to The Maccs), the best clothes to travel with, standup comedy, and Japanese denim.
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Suttirat Larlarb and the Costumes of No Time to Die
I’m so privileged to bring you a special pod with the costume designer, Suttirat Larlarb.
You probably have heard of her because she’s responsible for the iconic looks in the recent Bond film, No Time to Die, but she also did the costumes for Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs film and just wrapped the Obi Wan Kenobi show coming soon.
But this convo was all about Bond, and she was as gracious and humble as you could imagine.
We talk about how the production was set up for the recent Bond film, how they picked those Drake’s boots, and the return of Alexander Olch!
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Dave Schilling (New Yorker, Galaxy Brains)
My guest this week is writer Dave Schilling (New Yorker, LA Times, The Guardian).
Dave and I chat the films that got him into clothes, his epic podcast Galaxy Brains with Jonah Ray, representation in fashion, David Lynch fits, our love of the night openings IG account, bistro vibes, why the fit pic is the best way to express yourself, Martin Short in Clifford, and why he believes trends don’t matter anymore.
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Jeremy & Rob Talk Fall '21 Gear - PATREON PREVIEW
This week, it’s a one on one pod with Rob Lim & Jeremy.
We chat about what’s happening in the B! Slack, Michael Bastian’s recent Brook’s Brothers Collection, going nuts on Aesop, flexing at home with your soap, missing Adam Kimmel, why J. Crew has always been good, and the post model world?
Last but not least, #watches channel heat and asking more from the brands we love.
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Bonus! - Talking IWC Watches with Asher Rapkin and Jason Heaton
To celebrate our 10th season and our love of watches, I’m pleased to bring you a special bonus episode with Asher Rapkin of the watch community, Collective and writer Jason Heaton of The Grey Nato, and his recent novel Depth Charge.
We discuss our love of all things mechanical, the origins of Collective and their recent collaboration with IWC, the famous “dirty dozen” watches of WW2, and watches we feel were overlooked.
If you’re into watches, this is your pod.
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Alex/2Tone (Born x Raised)
My guest this week is Alex/2Tone
He’s an artist, director, and creative director of the cult LA brand Born x Raised.
Alex and I discuss his life growing up in the world of graffiti, his love of film and creating the infamous video for Born x Raised. We also chat launching his podcast Powerful Truth Angels with Matty Matheson, and how Born x Raised found its way into the Grand Theft Auto universe.
Alex/2Tone's Site
Born x Raised Video
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Brett White on discovering his style through classic TV - PATREON PREVIEW
It's Blamo! Extra and we're joined by our co-host for these Patreon exclusive pods, Rob Lim.
This week we're joined by television writer, senior reporter, producer for Decider, and everyone's favorite fit pic king, Brett White.
Brett has been someone who has helped create the resurgence on the styles of classic television and has helped put Bob Newhart back on designer's mood boards.
We talk about finding your style from old television, Jeremy's M-65 jacket from Stanley Kubrick, writing books in quarantine, rare comics, and whether or not Bob Newhart has google alerts turned on.
Dig in, and dig deep.
We're back with season 10 in a few weeks!
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Talking Shop with Greg Lellouche of No Man Walks Alone - PATREON PREVIEW
Rob and I chat with Greg Lellouche, founder of the online menswear boutique No Man Walks Alone. We discuss Japanese brands, his approach to retail, and how retailers have started to get more involved in social justice and mentoring.
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Derek Guy of Die! Workwear and the Yee Haw World of Westernwear - PATREON PREVIEW
We’re continuing to experiment here and also work on new types of shows for the community.
This includes pod episodes about what’s happening in the fashion industry, yes more roundtables, but more importantly chats with folks IN the community.
Along for the ride will be my co-host Rob Lim.
Rob is an OG of the superfuture and early message board days of the industry; he’s an incredible writer and has always been the sage guide of our slack community since we started.
I could not pick a better co-host for these pods.
This week we’re chatting with Derek Guy of Die! Workwear about the world of western wear and his recent article.
Blamo! Season 10 returns in October!
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JJJ Show - Jian DeLeon, Jon Moy and Jeremy Kirkland take Vegas
Our first of many(?) of the JJJ show (working title), aka just us clowns talking about clothes..
Jian DeLeon, Jon Moy, and Jeremy Kirkland chat late into the night about what’s happening in fashion.
Jian discusses the new concepts at Nordstrom and the re-interpretation of classic menswear, we chat the standards of Engineered Garments, debate if Moy has a goldmine in his old toy collection, gangsters using talkboys, and Jeremy working out with the Warriors in Vegas.
A pod for the ages! Join us on this hero's journey in the garm' world.
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Paul Banks (Interpol)
My guest this week is musician Paul Banks.
Paul is a singer, songwriter, and lead vocalist of the band, Interpol. He’s made multiple solo albums and recently released a project called Muzz with fellow musicians Josh Kaufman and Matt Barrick.
Paul and I discuss his love of boxing, John Donne’s sonnets, health food, gym workouts to Mars Volta, writing the new Interpol album, getting fits off in Berlin, his loafer collection, and what clothes he’s been feeling lately.
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Matt & Stove of Pizzaslime
My guest this week is Matt & Stove of the cult brand Pizzaslime.
Pizzaslime touches everything in the fashion and culture world through a lens of humor and joy.
They’ve helped usher in the modern-day meme, made hilarious merch for bands, select grocery stores, collaborated with Crocs, and are also finding themselves in the tv and film world.
Honestly, it’s what you’d expect from two guys who love clothes!
We chat about the origins of Pizzaslime, working with Diplo, rethinking classic tv shows, how their memes wound up on Drake’s Instagram, rapper beefs, and Taco Bell’s celebrity Thanksgiving dinner.
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Photographer James Harvey Kelly - PATREON PREVIEW
My guest this week is photographer and creative director, James Harvey Kelly.
You’ve seen his work in Ralph Lauren ads, Drake’s, P. Johnson and he’s help pioneer the resurgence of documentary-style photography in menswear.
He’s one of the few photographers who’s become a style icon himself with his signature utility vests and cowboy hat, and he’s on the pod!
James and I chat about his love of photography, his work in fashion, why he loves film, and his obsession with jazz. Last but not least, he shares what camera to start taking pictures with.
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Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend)
My guest this week is the founder and frontman of the two-time Grammy award-winning band Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koenig.
Ezra and I discuss the world of menswear and the connection of prep and gorp culture, why he loves Trey Anastasio, the importance of taking a fit pic every day, music styles colliding, the upcoming Vampire Weekend record, and the future of Gorp music.
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Chris Black & Jason Stewart (How Long Gone)
This week's guests are Chris Black and Jason Stewart, hosts of the "the bi-coastal elite podcast" How Long Gone.
Chris and Jason discuss their nonstop podcast life, test shots, where did Jake Davis go, living bi-coastal, hanging with Phoebe Bridgers, Daft Punk's breakup, and which one of them is Paul Simon. Last but not least, we chat, taking the show on the road.
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Josh Peskowitz Returns! -PATREON PREVIEW
Josh Peskowitz has been through it all and has arrived at his true calling.
His resume reads like a greatest hits tour of menswear and fashion, from the early days of the Fader, men.style.com, to Fashion Director of Bloomingdales, co-founding Magasin, and VP of Fashion for Moda Operandi.
And now, he’s guiding brands the way he always has with The Untitled Group.
Josh and I chat about navigating careers, how he’s helping brands get into retail, dope pet names, and finding yourself beyond a LinkedIn post.
It’s Blamo! Extra and Josh Peskowitz is back!
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Erlend Øye (Kings of Convenience)
My guest this week is Erlend Øye.
He’s a singer, songwriter, and musician known for his own music, legendary DJ sets, the electronic, non-electronic band, The Whitest Boy Alive, but to many, he’s one half of the acoustic duo from Bergen, Norway, Kings of Convenience.
Their first album, Quiet is the New Loud released in 2001 and caught the entire industry off guard. Softly spoken, beautiful harmonies with lyrics incredibly specific yet perfectly vague.
Music that, for me, not only influenced my life but brought me out of my hometown to New York.
Kings of Convenience recently released their new album Peace or Love after a 12-year hiatus. And it picks up…exactly where they left off. Softly spoken, beautiful, intimate, and in a way, precisely what I want in my ears these days.
Erlend and I discuss how different projects are essential for his mental health, why Kings of Convenience took over a decade off, how the digital age of music affects promotion, his take on fashion, and their Oblique Strategies for songwriting.
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Erik Anders Lang (Random Golf Club)
Over the past year, many folks have picked up a new hobby, golf! Yes, golf.
The game that everyone loves – And also loves to hate. The classic socially distanced sport of golf grew more in 2020 than it had in 17 years. And one group that has everyone raving with excitement is Random Golf Club.
This week we're joined by the founder Erik Anders Lang.
Erik discusses the origins of Random Golf Club, his background in photo and film, hanging with Takashi Murakami, getting fits off on the course, and how the image of golf is not the reality of it.
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Jon Moy is The Garden Boi - PATREON PREVIEW
Garden style is everywhere, and Master Gardener Jon Moy returns to refuse the credit for starting it.
We talk about his big move to Portland, why everyone is obsessed with growing plants, folks getting into mushrooms, Monty Don fits, and Erowid.
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Arman Naféei (Are We On Air)
My guest this week is literally a curator of vibes. He’s the music director for the Chateau Marmont, founder of StudioNeu, and the host of the podcast Are We on Air, Arman Naféei.
Arman and I chat about his life and music career, the international music scene, the importance of ambiance, and how he wound up having chats with folks like Jane Birkin and David Byrne on his pod. Last but not least, we chat why you should change every lightbulb you have in your house.
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Fabio Attanasio (The Bespoke Dudes)
This week's guest is Fabio Attanasio of The Bespoke Dudes and the young voice of Italian bespoke tailoring.
You all wanted to talk suits? He's here. You know him from his immaculate style but more for how he's helped make the world of Italian tailoring more welcoming, approachable, and eternal.
Fabio and I discuss his journey and approach to bespoke tailoring, growing with collaborators, working with Omega, becoming an eyewear king, and saving the future of tailoring.
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Simon Crompton (Permanent Style) Returns - PATREON PREVIEW
Since 2007, Simon Crompton has been chronicling the world of menswear and teaching countless folks about how to dress and express themself on his website Permanent Style. He’s written extensive articles and books about bespoke suit making, footwear, you name it. Simon understands the luxury and menswear world in a very distinct way. And now he’s back…
Simon and I discuss mental health, creating balance, the casual evolution of wardrobes, and how Permanent Style has become its own brand.
Last but not least, we discuss how previously small menswear brands have grown and how that growth has affected their early clients.
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Jasmine Benjamin (Stylist)
My guest this week is stylist Jasmine Benjamin. You’ve seen her work on Anderson .Paak, Outkast, Miguel and more.
Jasmine and I talk about the hustle of being a stylist, her early beginnings working in the music business, and with the legendary Chaka Khan.
We chat through styling Anderson .Paak and get all the hot takes from cowboys, making clothes, and her thoughts on vintage.
Last but not least, is Von Dutch back?!
Dive in with the vibes from the fit Goddess herself.
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Reebok's Leo Gamboa
My guest this week is Reebok’s Senior Global Product Marketing Manager, Leo Gamboa.
Leo talks his early days working retail in New York City, shopping on Jamaica Ave, and the early skate culture of the city. We also talk about our obsession with outerwear, club c’s and old school North Face. And last but not least, we talk about what makes a good collab, and the art of design.
The sneaker is not dead!
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Jamie Ferguson (JKF Man) Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
Photographer, Jamie Ferguson is one of the most talented and successful people I know. Anything and everything that’s thrown at him, he evolves. He’s pretty much a Pokemon, now which one I don’t know but probably the one that takes all the dope photos.
He’s an incredible photographer, and one of the recent things he did was turn his home into a photo studio during lockdown. A photo studio featuring himself as the subject. From bizarre poses to playing chess with stuffed animals. It’s a breath of fresh air to the stoic mentality of fashion.
Jamie and I chat about creating his home studio, the joys of being a creative, fighting burnout, the future of Pitti, and getting a fit off with Bill Nighy.
It’s Blamo! Extra Jamie Ferguson, MR JKF MAN, is back!
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Arianne Phillips
My guest this week is Oscar nominated and BAFTA award winning costume designer, Arianne Phillips.
We get into everything from her years working with Madonna and Lenny Kravitz to collaborating with Matthew Vaughn on The Kingsman movie series, Tom Ford’s films, and Quinten Tarantino on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Arianne goes deep on how growing up viewing herself as an outsider helped train her eye to masterfully expedite a filmmaker’s vision and create the iconic looks we all obsess over.
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Documentary - Dressing The Part
🎬✌💃💃TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Filth and Wisdom - Madonna’s directorial debut!
W.E. (Film about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Directed by Madonna)
The Kingsman collection with Mr Porter
Courtney Hoffman (Director and Costume Designer)
Just Let Go: Lenny Kravitz Live (Lenny Kravitz Doc)
Paul Tazewell (Costume designer on Hamilton!)
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Brendon Babenzien (NOAH)
My guest this week is Brendon Babenzien, founder of NOAH and former creative director of Supreme...And since recording this, the new J. Crew men’s creative director.
Brendon and I chat about growing up in the suburbs of New York in the 70s, the massive music scene of the era, and getting into skateboarding. Most importantly, Brendon lets us know what he thinks a brand should be and how he is trying to create a legacy while still operating responsibly, with human rights and the environment informing his decision making. Plus, we get his take on how NOAH is trying to educate consumers to want less.
🛹🎧 TOPICS DISCUSSED🤘🏻🗽
- Jeremy Dean
- Wooden Sleepers
- Barbour x Noah
- WLIR: The premier alternative music radio station
- Shoplifters of the World (Movie)
MUSIC🎸
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Aaron Levine Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
If there’s one designer that everyone I know is constantly pulling for, says they’re friends with, and loves to see doing good things, it’s Aaron Levine.
He’s the Tom Hanks of menswear. Everyone loves him, and everything he makes or designs is fantastic.
But right now, no one knows what he’s going to do next.
The mental health mainline and designer of vibes is back.
It’s Blamo Extra with Aaron Levine
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The State of Watches - Featuring Eric Wind & Rob Caplan
Eric Wind of Wind Vintage & Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers join to discuss recent industry announcements, the post COVID world, where to begin if you’re getting into watches, and why so many people love watches.
We also answer your questions! From birth year watches, best watches to get under 2K, why a vintage watch should stay vintage. All the questions you wanted to know and more!
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Mobolaji Dawodu (GQ)
My guest this week is Fashion Director for GQ and GQ Style, costume designer, and stylist, Mobolaji Dawodu.
Mobolaji talks about the dualities of his experience growing up in Nigeria and Virginia, and how that shaped him into the person he is today. We explore everything from his joyrides in his mother’s car, to his early days grinding his way through New York City’s retail scene, while simultaneously building his career as an on-set stylist. Plus, we hear his thoughts on past projects from working with The Black Eyed Peas, Brad Pitt, Kanye West, and more. From The Fader and GQ to the Apple “silhouette” ad campaign in the 2000s, you’ve definitely seen his work, even if you didn’t know it. But you should.
Check out his work as a costume designer in:
Beauty - Netflix movie, 2021
Monster - Netflix movie, 2021
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👔🎶 TOPICS DISCUSSED 💃🗽
Working at The Fader
The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Apple Silhouette Ads (2000 - 2011)
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Baby Queen
My guest this week is the artist Baby Queen AKA Bella Latham. We explore her career, from being discovered on Instagram to signing her record deal and blowing up as a rockstar during quarantine. Bella talks about everything from being inspired by Taylor Swift and Oasis to the difficulties she faced with being raw and honest with her craft because of growing up on the Internet. Plus, she lets us in on how for her, clothing is a costume or armor to express the feelings she wants to convey with her music.
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🎤✨TOPICS DISCUSSED 🌸🎶
The Music BABY QUEEN has released
Her virtual tour with YungBlud (Dec, 2020)
This very important spot to get your smoothie on, the Erewhon Market
The MVPs and Rockstars on Drag Race (“Sissy that walk!”)
Feeling like she’s aged 5 years during quarantine (FACTS)
🚨🚨🚨 PSA - “Don’t ask for anything from anyone, just make the best music you can make”
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Chris Gibbs of UNION Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
Few stores have made an impact on retail, fashion, and culture, as much as UNION. And for the past 30 years, it’s been a mainstay of Los Angeles and streetwear.
Since 2010 Chris Gibbs has been navigating the store through triumph after triumph and silently through co-signs and incubation, helped launch many of the brands we all obsess over.
Remember when that brand showed up at Union? Or when the only place to buy it was at Union.
That’s Chris Gibbs. The sky-high taste level we all admire.
So here we are, 30 years of UNION LA…what’s next?
The man with the plan and sometimes without one, the legend Chris Gibbs returns to Blamo! to share his ideas for the next 30 years of UNION, and what he’ll never change.
It’s Blamo! Extra and Chris Gibbs is BACK!
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Greg LeMond
My guest this week is former professional cyclist, 3x Tour De France winner, and entrepreneur Greg Lemond. We explore his career in cycling and get into everything from representing the United States as the first American to win the Tour de France to relaunching his company, LeMond Bikes. Greg talks about growing up with no expectation of ever being recognized by mainstream media and how he’s proud of being a part of a manufacturing revolution with carbon fiber to make cycling more accessible to people everywhere. Plus, he lets us in on how e-bikes make you a bionic person? If his perspective on cycling doesn’t make you want to get out and ride, I don’t know what will!
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🚲💨 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🚲💨
Greg’s “Complete Book of Bicycling” (1988)
DOCUMENTARY on the 1986 Tour de France - Slaying the Badger (2014)
The Relaunch of Lemond Bikes
The Rise and Fall of Lance Armstrong
The Red Hook Crit (a Bike race)
Greg Lemond Quotes
“If you’re confident about yourself, you don’t need to be arrogant.”
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Perfume Genius
My guest this week is musician Perfume Genius, AKA Michael Hadreas. We explore his career in music and get into everything from writing his catalog of introspective and emotional songs to playing for Russian tourists in Vietnam. Michael also talks about what it was like streaming his live shows through quarantine. Plus, we get into his sobriety, 90s cyber hacker energy, his cowboy glow up, and getting into video games during Covid.
Perfume Genius on Twitter
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👨🎤🎶 TOPICS DISCUSSED 👨🎤🎶
Performing at Joshua Tree (Kimmel, October 2020)
Poplin Clothing BC we’re here for that DRAPE
🤘🏻✨ Recent record - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately (2020)
🍿🎞 Jeremy’s TRIPLE H OF COMFORT MOVIES:
🚨 PSA: Just because you’re rich doesn’t mean you dress well!
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Oliver Dannefalk & Carl Pers of RUBATO
My guests this week are Oliver Dannefalk and Carl Pers of the Swedish brand RUBATO. Even though they’ve built their brand organically from their first product, a sweater, they’re still pretty under the radar; And they want to keep it that way. Oliver and Carl talk about how they first met in a vintage shop and their predictions for the future of retail. They also get into the importance of building a world for their clients, vintage Ralph, and quality denim. Plus, they remind us that you don’t just want to buy something, you want to make a connection with the brands that you buy into.
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🧶👖TOPICS DISCUSSED🧶👖
👟💨 A shoe brand with a name no one in North America can pronounce
🚨 EXTRA 🗯 from Oliver and Carl:
CAREFUL WHILE DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD FOLKS
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Glenn Liburd & Daniel Lewis of Glenn's Denim - PATREON PREVIEW
A brand I’ve really fallen in love with is Glenn’s Denim in New York. They don’t have an over the top website, or "Here’s why our product is better than theirs" Instagram ad campaign, they’re just two gentlemen who are absolutely committed to making the best product they can...And wow, they are NAILING IT.
Glenn Liburd and Daniel Lewis drop in to talk about the origins of their brand Glenn’s Denim. Glenn and Daniel share how they met, why they intend to stay small and how clothing should be a vehicle to express who you are, not for what brand you’re wearing.
It’s Blamo! Extra with Glenn Liburd and Daniel Lewis.
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Yassir Lester (Comedian)
My guest this week is writer, actor, and stand-up comedian Yassir Lester (Black Monday, Black-ish, Girls). Yassir and I chat his early days hustling his way through the LA comedy scene and his rise through the industry. He shares how his mother raised him to be charitable, how he still wants to see others do well, and how he’s returning to his Georgian roots by embracing “the truck lifestyle”. Plus, we get his take on buying weird stuff off Instagram.
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🤣🎤 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🤣🎤
Yeezy Quantum Basketball Shoes
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
🔥 THE BEST TRUCK - FORD F-150 🚚
Yassir’s Pod: My Brothers Sneaker w/ @isaiahlester
EXTRA 🔗 : Yassir and Paul Scheer Talk Marvel
YASSIR’S ADVICE:
#1 GIVE INSTEAD OF BUYING ANOTHER HOODIE
#2 BUY A TRUCK AND PREP FOR THE APOCALYPSE
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Ben Schwartz (Actor, Comedian)
My guest this week is actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer, Ben Schwartz.
We get into Ben’s origin in comedy, from his days in New York City’s comedy circuit to today, where, in his words, he’s worked literally every day since October 2020. Ben also talks about collecting Air Jordans and his passion for vintage tees. Plus, we get an exclusive, never before heard story involving typewriters that you do not want to miss.
Ben Schwartz on Twitter, Instagram
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🎤😂 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🎤😂
THE SHOE SURGEON: @theshoesurgeon
The Shoe Surgeon ON BLAMO
🔥 Ben’s fashion hot take: Disney x Gucci
1 of MANY sneaker JAWNS: JORDAN 3 Black Cement
MORE GEMS:
Adam Pally and Ben Schwartz guest hosted the Late Late Show (2015, Before James Corden)
😅 Only for the REAL comedy heads: BENNY SCHWAZ SOLO BOLO CINCOLO
BEN’s ADVICE: DON’T SPEND $400 ON A T-SHIRT
--JEREMY’S ADVICE: “I MEAN, IS IT DOPE THO?”
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Eiichiro Homma - Founder of nanamica - PATREON PREVIEW
My guest is the founder of the acclaimed brand Nanamica and the creative director of North Face Purple Label, Eiichiro Homma.
Eiichiro is truly the influencers, influencer. He created Gorp before Gorp, made gore-tex cool again, and is The Godfather of Fashion/Function. The laundry list of accomplishments and achievements is jaw dropping when you see how his influences still ripple across the entire industry of sportswear and apparel.
The man who made the house of seven seas...
It’s Blamo! Extra with Eiichiro Homma
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Matty Matheson
My guest this week is father, Canadian chef, and TV host Matty Matheson.
We explore Matty’s career, clothes he’s buying in quarantine, and his history with punk music. He and I discuss his north star: Embracing imperfection and being proud of who you are. Last but not least, Matty gives us the scoop on how he’s building more infrastructure around himself, to bring more videos, and more importantly, more laughs.
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🍔✨ TOPICS DISCUSSED 🍔✨
JUST A DASH: Sticky Toffee Pudding - THE MUSICAL
Matty’s POD: POWERFUL TRUTH ANGELS
Matty’s more “chill” video he made with Vice: How to Make a Perfect Cheeseburger
Matty on LATE NIGHT:
Jimmy Kimmel (2018)
Seth Meyers (2018)
🤫 EXTRA LINK for the REAL ones: A CANADIAN PUNK BAND WROTE A SONG ABOUT MATTY
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Derek Guy of Die! Workwear - PATREON PREVIEW
For years, like many of you, I’ve been a massive fan of Derek Guy, the author of the popular site, Die! Workwear.
Derek is a writer and personality unlike any I’ve ever known in the industry. It’s not because of how he dresses – because good luck finding a picture of him anyway – but his writing is often from a historical perspective and reminds us how we dress connects to our culture. Every time I read his work, I walk away enlightened.
So I asked him about the resurgence of #menswear, something I’m ecstatic about and hopeful for – his answer was not what I expected, but after re-listening, it’s what I needed to hear.
Derek and I discuss how dressing is a social act, the psychology of clothing, and philosophy of menswear.
It’s Blamo! Extra with Derek Guy, of Die! Workwear
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PROJECT Digital Live Event: The Return of the Roaring 20's?
Hey Folks,
Yes, the new season is coming, but I wanted to share with you a recent event we were a part of with the PROJECT, the fashion trade show.
I had the pleasure of chatting with past guests, Bryan Trunzo, Head of Brands for Informa Markets, Jordan Page of Very Advanced, and Bruce Pask, the men’s fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.
We chat about post-pandemic fashion, shared our predictions for an extremely optimistic future, and the return of occasion dress!
Enjoy, and we’ll see you in a few weeks with all new Blamo! Episodes.
Ilaria Urbinati Returns! - Patreon Preview
Ilaria Urbinati returns to discuss her new site LEO, how her styling business has evolved in quarantine, and how she’s continuing to grow her men’s fashion empire.
It’s Blamo! Extra and Ilaria Urbinati is back!
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Ethan Newton Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
On countless inspiration boards are photos photos of Ethan Newton.
The bearded gentleman, the king of cool, the man who embodies the authentic high/low aesthetic. When I think about how I want to dress, I find myself revisiting Ethan Newton.
I’ve known Ethan for 10 years now, and he is someone who has NEVER changed his style because his style is his personality. A perfect combination of classic and rugged.
Ethan returns to chat about his beloved Bryceland’s, how lockdown is going in Japan, how isolation has affected his outlook, and what’s never going to change.
It’s Blamo! Extra and Ethan Newton is back.
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Jenni Elle (watch vlogger)
My guest this week is watch vlogger, Jenni Elle.
Jenni and I discuss the watch world’s resistance to criticism and how she maintains an independent voice, pushing back on the old guard, why it’s so hard to tell someone what watch they should buy and that it’s okay not always to know what’s going to come next.
NOTES
(01:15) WATCHVICE (German YouTube channel)
(8:19) Rolex
(9:11) History of Air Jordan
(14:12) Jenni Elle (Instagram)
(17:42) Here’s Why Women Don’t Like Watches (video)
(18:25) Gucci watch
(25:21) Nomos
(50:22) Swatch
(50:30) Jeremy’s Mickey Mouse watch
(51:25) A. Lange & Söhne
(51:37) Seiko
(1:04:22) Cartier
(1:08:33) Movado
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Gil Ozeri (comedian, actor, writer)
My guest this week is comedian, actor, and writer Gil Ozeri.
Gil and I discuss being a producer on Netflix’s Big Mouth, putting his life in danger for Snapchat sketches -- including how he almost duct taped himself to a helicopter -- dressing like a cozy grandpa, and how comedy can connect us and why that matters more than ever right now.
NOTES
(03:54) Big Mouth (tv show)
(03:55) Brooklyn 99 (tv show)
(06:07) Upright Citizens Brigade (improv company)
(14:42) Adam Pally (Blamo! Interview)
(17:03) Happy Endings (tv show)
(18:51) NTSF:SD:SUV:: (tv show)
(20:12) Gil Ozeri: Best of Snapchat (video)
(25:49) Jackass (movie)
(30:51) #blackAF (article)
(32:59) Naomi Fry on Big Mouth (New Yorker)
(37:05) Doodie Calls (podcast)
(41:49) Paul Stuart (brand)
(42:23) Keith Haring (documentary)
(42:24) Comme des Garçons (brand)
(42:51) Aime Leon Dore (FW20)
(46:36) Alden (brand)
(52:02) The Undoing of Jeffrey Toobin (New York Times)
(52:24) Ralph Lauren (brand)
(52:45) Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East (Blamo! Interview)
(55:12) How to Dress like Marlon Brando (British GQ)
(1:02:15) Yellow Baseball Hats (Blamo! Merch)
(1:02:34) Ted Drewes Frozen Custard (delicious)
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Anda Rowland of Anderson & Sheppard Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
Anda Rowland has a lot on her plate. She manages the legendary Savile Row tailoring house Anderson & Sheppard, the haberdashery, and is also working with the rest of the Savile Row houses to re-invigorate the landscape.
But she’s doing just fine and is continuing to remind us of why Savile Row has been around for nearly 300 years. From multiple world wars and recessions. She’s confident they will manage. And they certainly are.
It’s Blamo! Extra and Anda Rowland is back.
We chat about how Anderson & Sheppard has managed the pandemic, the Fran Leibowitz bump, Netflix’s The Crown, and how the new Savile Row is evolving.
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Russell Blackmore (Sonic Editions)
My guest this week is Russell Blackmore, Founder of Sonic Editions.
Russell and I discuss his early career at The Economist, being inspired by the Getty Images archive, combining his passions for photography and music to make owning incredible photography more accessible, and why the best photos come with a story.
NOTES
(01:11) The Economist
(12:28) Jamie Dimon (Coffee with the Greats)
(16:47) Chivas Regal
(17:09) Getty Images
(29:31) Morrison Hotel Gallery
(36:58) Banksy
(44:05) Ray-Ban Sunglasses
(46:00) Walter Iooss’ photos of Michael Jordan
(46:15) Mr Porter and Sonic Editions
(57:02) Chris Black (Blamo! Interview)
(59:48) The Impossible Cool
(1:01:12) Gilt
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Sruli Recht (designer and artist)
My guest this week is Icelandic designer Sruli Recht, who blends fine art, runway fashion, and industrial design.
Originally from Israel, he spent most of his early life in Australia and found his way to designing rave clothes for friends. Eventually moving to London and working for Alexander Mcqueen, and from there, well...it’s not the journey or nostalgia you’d expect.
Sruli and I discuss why his empathy made it impossible for him to be a veterinarian, switching from classic fine art to making clothes for ravers, how the greatest waste in fashion is how it treats and uses up people, and why he values information over money.
NOTES
(11:49) Alexander McQueen
(12:08) Commonwealth Games
(12:16) Colin McDowell (fashion journalist)
(14:37) Gianni Campagna
(24:57) Jean-Baptiste Colbert
(31:44) Raiders of the Lost Ark (clip)
(38:01) Section 230
(40:24) The “Skin Ring”
(40:42) Sharkskin Glove
(40:59) Nolan Glass
(46:43) Two Questions Each
(47:59) Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend (podcast)
(49:42) WTF with Marc Maron (podcast)
(52:57) 99% Invisible (podcast)
(1:06:04) Marinó Thorlacius (photographer)
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The Only AMA That Matters™ featuring Throwing Fits! - PATREON PREVIEW
If you know, you know...and "The only podcast that matters™" is Throwing Fits.
Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris's podcast is often the highlight of my week, and I'm privileged to be buddies with them.
It's been surreal to watch their show go from essentially a google hangouts chatbox with themselves to the juggernaut podcast and brand that is Throwing Fits.
Larry has been on the pod a few times, so if you want to know his backstory, dig through that archive, but if you want the hot goss now? The answers to your questions? The AMA of all AMA's is here.
It's Throwing Fits and the B!, together, answering your questions.
Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi of Story mfg.
My guests this week are Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi, co-founders of Story MFG.
We discuss how Story MFG emerged out of their relationship, the power and burden of being a small brand, dealing with critics, making things not look “perfect,” and how I believe they’re changing an entire industry with their aesthetic and ethics.
NOTES
(12:02) Yusuf / Cat Stevens
(21:24) Khadi fabric
(28:13) Care Tags
(35:56) Why Slow Fashion is Punk
(39:14) Parks and Recreation
(51:05) Grailed
(52:50) Our Clothes Get Old, Bleed and Might Be Smelly Too
(54:40) Rolex
(58:51) Visvim
(59:36) Braindead
(1:00:13) Kapital
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Jeremy Dean (@deansnuts, WOBF)
My guest this week is the artist Jeremy Dean AKA Dean’s Nuts.
Jeremy and I discuss how growing up with punk music and skateboarding influences his work, designing merch for musicians from the Dead & Company to the Rolling Stones and Elton John, and how he went from bootlegging t-shirts to becoming the undeniable GOAT of merch.
Together we discover the wonders of Black Flag!
NOTES
(01:05) House Industries
(1:47) Tyler School of Art and Architecture
(12:58) Kiss (band)
(15:58) London Calling (album)
(16:43) Thrasher (magazine)
(17:07) Let Them Eat Jellybeans! (album)
(21:53) Bad Brains (band)
(27:43) Stussey
(31:21) Jade Tree (record label)
(33:00) Kid Dynamite (band)
(34:10) Jets to Brazil (band)
(35:00) Saves The Day (band)
(40:45) Urban Outfitters
(45:42) Rolling Stones (band)
(46:02) Shepard Fairey
(1:00:38) Dead & Company (band)
(1:09:00) Blamo! Shirts
(1:13:39) Jamie Reed
(1:13:57) Elton John
(1:14:37) Colette (closed store)
(1:15:10) Ecko Unltd.
(1:15:19) Victoria’s Secret
(1:15:38) Anthropologie
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Wei Koh Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
2020 was a garbage year, and while many of us are emerging from it, we’ve all processed this differently.
If you’re Wei Koh, founder of The Rake and Revolution Magazine, the sudden stop has been a time to think, reconsider, and reflect on what matters.
Wei and I chat about how The Mandalorian is making us cry, his renewed love of the written word, why he will continue to pull back the curtain in the watch world, and his unabashed hope for the future.
It’s Blamo! Extra and Wei Koh is BACK.
Wei's recent writing in Revolution
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Tim Dessaint (Online Content Creator)
My guest this week is Tim Dessaint, online content creator.
Tim and I discuss the stigma surrounding influencers, what it takes to make it on YouTube versus TikTok, going viral in Turkey, why trying to hack the algorithm can be counterproductive, and how authenticity, perseverance, and storytelling are at the center of his success.
NOTES
(00:12) Tim Dessaint’s YouTube Channel
(01:38) Tim Dessaint’s TikTok
(23:50) Tim Dessaint’s Instagram
(40:39) Matt D’Avella (YouTube)
(40:40) Nathaniel Drew (YouTube)
(41:10) The Tim Ferriss Show (podcast)
(41:18) School of Greatness (podcast)
(43:54) That Creative Life (podcast)
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Jonah Weiner (Blackbird Spyplane)
My guest this week is Jonah Weiner, journalist, magazine feature writer, and co-author of the viral newsletter Blackbird Spyplane.
Jonah and I discuss making fashion accessible, eBay's yardsale vibes, and writing about celebrities for the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more.
NOTES
(01:43) How Long Gone Interview (podcast)
(03:00) Jonah Weiner’s writing
(11:22) Lawrence Schlossman (Blamo! Interview)
(11:58) Throwing Fits Interview (podcast)
(21:10) Visvim (brand)
(28:17) John T. Reuter (Instagram)
(33:27) Bode (brand)
(39:52) David Fincher’s Impossible Eye (article)
(45:00) Bradley Cooper profile (article)
(48:43) Kendrick Lamar, New Kid on the Block (article)
(52:36) Dick Cavatt (article)
(53:02) Larissa MacFarquhar (New Yorker)
(58:24) Nathan Fielder (Blackbird Spyplane)
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Rachel Tashjian Returns - PATREON PREVIEW
We all know there are tons of personalities in fashion; I mean, jeez, scroll through the podcast feed, but someone I've always admired is GQ's Rachel Tashjian.
Whether it's her hot takes on Twitter, her incredibly diverse wardrobe, or astute fashion criticisms, Rachel is one of the most refreshing and humorous people I know.
Naturally… she's back on the pod.
We chat about how to view the world of fashion differently, why she shops second hand, and why fashion criticism is more important than ever.
It's Blamo! Extra and Rachel Tashjian is back!
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Lindsey Boyd (The Laundress)
My guest this week is Lindsey Boyd, co-founder of The Laundress.
Lindsey and I discuss how she applied the lessons she learned at Chanel to building and running her own business, starting out by handwashing sweaters in her NYC apartment’s bathtub, what it takes to be a good manager, and partnering with rockstar John Mayer.
NOTES
(02:02) Brooks Brothers
(02:04) Chanel
(02:34) Ralph Lauren
(15:13) Bliss
(49:28) Frame Denim
(49:40) Brunello Cucinelli
(50:02) Handwash Like a Rockstar with John Mayer
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Mark Cho (The Armoury)
My guest this week is Mark Cho, co-founder of The Armoury.
Mark and I discuss 10 years of The Armoury, including how they built partnerships with Ring Jacket and Liverano, why a higher price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a superior product (just a different one), and why relationships have always been at the center of their success.
NOTES
(00:30) Dover Street Market
(00:37) Colette
(02:36) Chris Gibbs of Union LA (Blamo! Interview)
(04:08) Alan See (co-founder of the Armoury)
(05:09) WW Chan
(05:33) StyleForum
(05:55) George Wang (Blamo! Interview)
(06:15) Ethan Newton (Blamo! Interview)
(16:56) Ring Jacket
(19:55) Carmina
(22:16) Liverano & Liverano
(23:20) Scott Schuman (Blamo! Interview)
(30:49) Gaziano & Girling
(34:46) Jon Moy (Blamo! Interview)
(34:49) Lawrence Schlossman (Blamo! Interview)
(38:37) Jake Grantham (Blamo! Interview)
(50:00) The Armoury on YouTube
(55:50) Dressed to Ingest
(1:02:16) Stefano Ricci
(1:08:55) Aime Leon Dore
(1:09:12) Aime Leon Dore x Drake's
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Jonathan Lukacek (Bandanna Almanac, KAPITAL) - PATREON PREVIEW
There is a bit of lore with clothing brands from Japan.
Maybe it’s because if you like clothes, nearly every road leads to Japan.
But how do their clothing business and industry work?
What’s the deal with Kapital? And why are so many of these brands hard to find outside of Japan?
I sat down with Jonathan Lukacek, ex Kapital employee and founder of the Bandanna Almanac.
He’s loved Japanese clothes so much he moved there and hasn’t looked back since.
Jonathan and I discussed the myth behind the Japanese fashion trends, what it’s like to work in the industry there, and why he continues to love it. Last but not least, he shares how John Mayer got into Kapital.
It’s Blamo! Extra with Jonathan Lukacek
https://www.bandanna-almanac.com/
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Helgi Óskarsson of Iceland's very own, 66°North
My guest this week is Helgi Óskarsson, co-owner, and CEO of 66°North.
Helgi and I discuss how the nearly 100-year-old brand began by making clothes for Icelandic fishermen, with the goal of saving lives, how that naturally led to a commitment to sustainability, and how building things to last -- whether a coat or a company -- changes how you think and act.
NOTES
(11:10) Hans Kristjánsson and 66°North’s History
(12:06) Iceland’s Ring Road
(22:35) Grime (music genre)
(28:44) Slow Fashion
(29:23) Patagonia (book on business philosophy)
(32:30) Iceland’s Sustainable Energy
(35:24) Fashion Forum
(48:24) “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight
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Jordan Page of veryADVANCED is The Source
My guest this week is Jordan Page, stylist, DJ, consultant, creative and curator of veryADVANCED. He’s worked with Supreme, The Fader, Nike, Hypebeast, Vice, Grailed, and many more.
Jordan and I discuss how he grew up reading encyclopedias and dictionaries for fun, the struggle of making it in New York City, and how losing a job and getting evicted led him to thrifting as a way to afford a wardrobe, which developed into a passion for vintage and a thriving career in the world of fashion.
NOTES
(03:26) Points on the Board (podcast)
(06:04) The Fader
(10:55) Fader Fort at SXSW
(20:38) SZA (singer)
(27:02) Only NY (brand)
(31:02) Visvim’s Christo (article)
(49:26) Diet Prada (Instagram)
(49:51) Emily Oberg (Instagram)
(52:58) The Great British Bake Off on giving and receiving feedback (article)
(54:55) Alessandro Michele and Dapper Dan (article)
(1:00:20) Reebok (video)
(1:02:19) Jordan Page on Twitter
(1:07:10) Corey Stokes (stylist)
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Jack Carlson of Rowing Blazers Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
Rowing Blazers founder, Jack Carlson returns!
Jack and I talked about how he went digging to find the pieces of the late Princess Diana and how he brought back one of the most talked-about sweaters ever.
We also discuss how Rowing Blazers creates their collabs and how they went from a book to a brand.
If you know you know...
It’s Blamo Extra and Jack Carlson is back!
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138 - Savannah Yarborough and the power of a leather jacket
My guest this week is Savannah Yarborough, founder and designer of Savas. The Nashville based leather workshop. She's made jackets for Jack White, Justin Theroux, and more.
Savannah and I discuss her journey from remaking t-shirts as a teenager to founding her own bespoke brand. Along the way, she competed in extreme rollerblading, hung out with the Hells Angels, studied at Central Saint Martins, led menswear design at Billy Reid, and discovered the transformational power of a leather jacket.
NOTES
(07:37) Extreme Rollerblading (video)
(14:12) Hells Angels
(16:38) Central Saint Martins
(21:36) Ann Demeulemeester
(23:08) Billy Reid (Blamo! Interview)
(43:22) A Leather Jacket That Lasts a Lifetime (Bloomberg video)
(1:02:50) Hiroshi Fukiwara and Fragment
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137 - Sir Paul Smith
My guest this week is Paul Smith, the legendary British fashion designer.
Paul and I discuss how a cycling accident launched his career as a creative, why his wife’s knowledge of couture has been essential to their success, and what it’s taken for his business to last 50 years and stay independent.
NOTES
(00:00) Paul Smith and cycling
(17:30) History of Le Bon Marché
(23:15) Giorgio Armani on Slowing Down
(24:34) Supreme
(25:04) 18 East
(36:41) Yves Saint Laurent
(44:44) Paul Smith & Land Rover
(49:58) Friendship with David Bowie
(52:41) The Lumineers
(52:54) Jimmy Page
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Patrick Johnson Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
If you go deep in the Blamo! Archive or listen to me lament my wardrobe choices over the years; you’ll find that I only recently have started to find my style.
Someone who has helped me a ton with this is my friend Patrick Johnson of P. Johnson Tailors.
For starters, nearly everything that comes out of that brand and workshop I want. But when you boil it all down, it’s very simple stuff. When I think of what a solid wardrobe needs to be these days, the essentials are always from P. Johnson.
So what has been up to? And where did this turtleneck under the shirt vibe come from? And why is Richard Gere on all their mood boards?
It’s Blamo! Extra and Patrick Johnson is back.
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136 - Patrick Robinson and community made, Paskho
My guest this week is Patrick Robinson, Founder, and CEO of Paskho.
Patrick and I discuss his career designing for some of the biggest brands (including Armani and the GAP), why he thinks runway shows and seasonal collections are no longer relevant, and why he believes local makers and sustainability are the future of clothing.
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Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
Scott Schuman has always been teaching people how to dress.
You may not have been learning from him directly, but chances are, the images you had saved or the ones you thought of in your head or the ones on your favorite designer's mood board…were probably taken by him. The Sartorialist himself has been showing the world how to dress through his camera lens for over 15 years.
And now, with his new book The Sartorialist Man: Inspiration Every Man Wants, Education Every Man Needs, it's time to hear from Scott himself on what he's learned, with a little bit of help from his friends.
It's Blamo! Extra and The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman is BACK.
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135 - Connor Ratliff got fired by Tom Hanks
My guest this week is Connor Ratliff, actor, improv performer, and host of the podcast “Dead Eyes.”
Connor and I discuss how moving from being an amateur to a professional actor ruined it for him, how he rediscovered the joy of performance through improv, how he was fired by Tom Hanks because he had “dead eyes,” and how that turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to him.
NOTES
(00:06) UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade)
(08:38) Band of Brothers (TV series)
(10:02) Del Close
(10:47) John Belushi
(16:26) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (book) and the “real” story of the Tin Man
(31:12) 12 Hour Day with J.D. and Connor (podcast)
(34:14) Guster (band)
(36:45) You Can’t Always Get What You Want
(44:15) Tom Hanks on SNL
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134 - Matthew Schnipper is the reason we like good music
My guest this week is Matthew Schnipper, former executive editor of Pitchfork, former editor-in-chief of The FADER, and a former editor at The Verge and GQ.
Matthew and I discuss growing up sick and sad in the suburbs, naming his son after punk legend Henry Rollins, continuing to pursue a dream after rejection, and why he loves discovering and sharing new music.
Check out Matthew's Newsletter DEEP VOICES
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(04:37) Naming His Son After Henry Rollins (article)
(09:34) Teenage Jesus and the Jerks (band)
(11:03) Man is the Bastard (band)
(27:50) Jon Caramanica (Blamo! Interview)
(36:12) RAP: Export (album review)
(55:52) Akasha System (musician)
(58:14) John Beltran (musician)
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Todd Snyder Returns - PATREON PREVIEW
Everyone's favorite designer, Todd Snyder, returns to the pod.
Todd and I chat about the ever-changing world of retail and how his business is evolving in our "new normal". We also discuss his collab with LL Bean, and why he loves partnering with other brands
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133 - Dominic "The Shoe Surgeon" Ciambrone and the timeless craft of shoemaking
My guest this week is Dominic Ciambrone, the Shoe Surgeon.
Dominic and I discuss mental health, making shoes for Justin Bieber, getting business advice from Guy Fieri, how mentors can change our lives and the power of empowering others.
NOTES
(02:40) Shoes for Justin Bieber
(11:42) Guy Fieri’s sneaker obsession (video)
(13:59) L7 weenie (video)
(26:06) Bonnie and Will’s Shoe School
(30:30) Michael Anthony
(34:35) Brooklyn Shoe Space
(47:55) Visvim
(1:01:22) Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
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132 - Adam Goldberg and the creative process
My guest this week is Adam Goldberg, actor, director, photographer, and musician.
Adam and I discuss suffering from “imposter syndrome,” the possibilities of storytelling on Instagram, the draw and downsides of social media, and how acting subsidizes the art he really loves.
NOTES
(00:19) Saving Private Ryan (trailer)
(01:05) Adam Goldberg’s Instagram
(05:31) Marc Maron and Albuquerque
(07:43) The Goldberg Sisters
(12:05) Andrew Lynch
(13:50) Dionne Warwick’s “Don’t Make Me Over”
(22:36) Adam Goldberg’s Twitter
(25:21) “Leonardo da Vinci” by Walter Isaacson
(31:04) Taken (TV series)
(37:08) Adam Goldberg on Vine (article)
(40:59) Midlake (band)
(48:24) Untitled (movie)
(56:43) RGT (i.e. Rogue Territory)
(57:27) CLINCH
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Jon Moy's Mad Rants - PATREON PREVIEW
A while back, we started working on Jon Moy's podcast. The premise was simple...
Just go off, King.
I have learned so much from Moy over the years, from his reading lists, unintentional history lessons, and thought-provoking perspective on life. Consider me the president of the Moy fan club. We're still working on Moy's show but wanted to share with you some of the mad rants that are happening behind the walls.
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131 - Saeed Ferguson of ALL CAPS STUDIO cannot be stopped.
My guest this week is Saeed Ferguson, founder, and designer of ALL CAPS STUDIO.
Saeed and I discuss his hometown pride, his evolving obsessions from video games to photography to streetwear to design, and his journey from documenting what was happening in his local culture to becoming a major emerging voice in creating it.
NOTES
(05:58) P’s & Q’s
(07:50) Call of Duty: Warzone
(15:30) 10 Deep, The Hundreds, Supreme, Mishka
(24:15) Banana Republic
(36:01) Antonio Ciongoli (Blamo! Extra Interview)
(36:02) 18 East
(36:22) Cameron Booth
(44:54) Gucci
(53:39) New Balance
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David Coggins and the peaceful solitude of fishing - PATREON PREVIEW
David Coggins is always somewhere, fishing in Montana, traveling through Italy, on the road writing about adventure and the outdoors.
But like many folks, quarantine hit, and he stopped. And after talking to him, it wasn’t easy, but he’s been finding the disconnect valuable.
The hero of The Contender returns to the pod to discuss his life in quarantine, the solace of flying fishing and shares some new words of wisdom and patience in a time of unrest.
It’s Blamo! Extra and David Coggins is Back!
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The Contender - Obituaries
Central Division - The Voltron of ACL and David Coggins
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Michael Williams of ACL Returns! - PATREON PREVIEW
Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean has been the first on many things, menswear blogs, the rebirth of Americana, the raw denim revolution, too much to keep up with...Now the great migration to newsletters.
While there have been many blogs and mailing lists over the years, few have been able to speak the way Michael's A Continuous Lean has. I can never put my finger on it, but I always love it. It's relatable; it's honest, informative, and always surprising.
Michael came back on the pod to discuss his evolution to newsletters, the future of menswear, the demise of Brooks Brothers, and why he's hopeful for New York City.
It's Blamo! Extra and everyone's favorite, Michael Williams, is back.
The first time Michael was on Blamo! (SEASON ONE BABY!)
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Jake Grantham (Anglo Italian) on life after lockdown - PATREON PREVIEW
I've known Jake Grantham for nearly ten years, and it has been incredible to watch his rise.
Originally from London, Jake moved to HK to join the first team at The Armoury. He met Alex Pirounis there, and they both eventually left to start their shop in London called Anglo Italian. If you want to hear more about that, I def encourage you to listen to Jake's first pod we did together.
Since then, it's been an upward rise in this little world of menswear. From Anglo Italian's jeans to knits. They've nailed this classic/casual/chic aesthetic.
Jake's a bit of an old soul, and while he has a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, he's done a fantastic job with retail and e-commerce. SO much that when lockdown hit, they were able to pivot quite well to online only.
I reached out to Jake to check in and hear how quarantine has had him do some deep thinking. Jake and I discussed how their business evolved in quarantine, why he's anxious to visit the National Gallery, and what Anglo Italian is working for this fall.
It's Blamo! Extra and Jake Grantham is back.
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130 - Scott Sternberg is an emotional designer
My guest this week is Scott Sternberg, founder, and designer of Entireworld.
Scott and I discuss growing up in the midwest, why he was reluctant to consider himself a fashion designer, how films have influenced his work, and what it takes for a fashion brand to be a platform for an experience that goes beyond clothes.
NOTES
(00:40) Band of Outsiders
(09:10) Ralph Lauren
(13:54) Jean-Luc Godard’s Band of Outsiders
(19:25) J. Crew’s Emily Woods
(27:37) Miu Miu Menswear
(37:35) Thom Browne
(50:54) Patagonia
(51:20) Entireworld’s Factory Guidelines
(56:50) Allbirds // Crocs // Yeezy
(01:02:16) Supreme
(01:04:09) Vans
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Jacob Gallagher of the WSJ talks virtual fashion shows - PATREON PREVIEW
Coronavirus has upended every aspect of the fashion industry––especially runway shows. We got zoom shows, socially distanced masked models, its wild to see some of my favorite brands think fast and keep going.
I’m hopeful, but not everyone is. Many critics are lamenting the in person show, but all these new formats have provided an opportunity for brands to distinguish themselves further
Joining me to chat is Jacob Gallagher, Men's Fashion Editor of Off Duty in The Wall Street Journal.
Jacob and I discuss fashion’s pivot to online only shows and how the new format is not as new as we all think.
We also discuss how this scale back and lack of shows has helped democratize the medium for newer designers, and the designer he will drive across Paris for…
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129 - Miles Fisher talks acting and making podcasts
Actor and entrepreneur, Miles Fisher chats about his life and new podcast, Coffee with The Greats.
128 - Matt & Carrie Eddmenson of Imogene + Willie
My guests this week are Matt and Carrie Eddmenson, founders of Imogene and Willie.
Matt & Carrie share the origins of the brand, how they began in an economic crisis, why they launched for men and women simultaneously, and how they brought CONE denim back to life with Vidalia Mills in Louisiana.
NOTES
(13:18) Sights Denim Systems
(16:54) Osh Kosh
(35:06) Casey Pierce
(44:12) Tanner Goods
(46:12) RRL
(55:09) Free & Easy magazine
(58:00) The Supreme discussion (it happens every season, folks)
(1:02:55) Vidalia Mills
(1:07:04) Larry Fink of Black Rock’s open letter
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Announcing: Coffee with The Greats
I'm pleased to announce Coffee with The Greats, a new podcast on Blamo! Media
The show is hosted by actor/entrepreneur Miles Fisher and explores the age old question of what does it mean to be great, and how do we get there?
The first episode is with chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon and is out today!
It’s an extremely candid and revealing episode with one of the giants of the financial world.
Subscribe to Coffee with The Greats wherever you get your podcasts!
127 - Jeanne Yang is helping create a more diverse leading man in Hollywood
My guest this week is celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang.
Jeanne and I discuss her journey from designing clothes, styling music videos to dressing some of the biggest celebrities in the world – name the icon, and she’s probably worked with them.
Jeanne delivers a masterclass in how to build a styling career, why you shouldn’t chase every trend in fashion, and how she’s helping make a more diverse leading man in Hollywood.
NOTES
Eisenhower jacket
Keanu Reeves’ Clothing Knowledge
Edward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)
Christian Bale’s Body Transformations
Meet Hollywood’s Go-To Watch Stylist (GQ article)
Ben Baller (Jeanne’s younger brother)
Chris Gibbs (Blamo! Interview)
“A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon
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Getting emo with Sean Hotchkiss - PATREON PREVIEW
Coach, Counselor, and Men’s Health Advocate, Sean Hotchkiss returns!
Sean and I discuss the new woke trend of mindfulness and how to sift through the beet juice to get real. We also chat why he shifted more into counseling and why his online men’s groups are the new place to share.
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126 - John Demsey sees things differently
My guest this week is John Demsey, beauty brand mogul, and executive group president at Estée Lauder Companies.
John and I discuss what he learned from working retail jobs for a decade, how embracing hip hop’s glamour built MAC Cosmetics, how K-Pop and Tom Ford are getting men to wear makeup, and why hair and makeup are at the core of how people express themselves and how culture is formed.
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NOTES
(05:57) Rudi Gernreich
(09:22) Cleveland’s Rock and Roll History
(16:04) MAC Cosmetics
(28:37) Tom Ford Beauty
(35:01) K-Pop and Men’s Cosmetics
(39:26) Le Labo
(48:27) Edward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)
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125 - Adam Pally may never wear shoes again
My guest this week is the actor, comedian, and writer Adam Pally.
Adam and I discuss how your public persona shapes the roles you can play, why improv is for the young, parenting during a pandemic, and why you should treat everyone in your life like a celebrity.
NOTES
(03:14) Band Aid (trailer)
(11:36) Paul Feig (Blamo! Interview)
(18:23) Crocs
(30:00) The Mandalorian
(30:25) Robert Downey, Jr
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How To Buy a Vintage Watch with Eric Wind - PATREON PREVIEW
So you got your first watch, and you realized––holy cow, this is amazing. I'm ready to dive deeper.
How on earth do you buy a vintage watch, where do you start, is it only for the super-rich? (spoiler alert: it's not.)
We're joined by friend and past guest of the pod, Eric Wind, to ask these questions and the tons of questions you all have asked over the years.
We discuss what you should look for when getting into vintage, great watches under 500, how to develop your style, and Eric shares his thoughts on what he feels is exceptionally overrated. It's surprising, exciting, and the first of many deep dives on Blamo! Extra.
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124 - Joshua Kissi is empowering everyone to tell their story
My guest this week is Joshua Kissi, co-founder of TONL and Street Etiquette.
Joshua and I discuss learning from the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, growing a blog into a creative agency, helping Adidas rebrand its image in America and the profound impact of changing whose stories we tell.
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NOTES
(03:16) Jermaine Davis
(04:40) Maroon World
(05:43) Black Ivy
(11:00) Miles Davis // Duke Ellington
(12:35) Fred Castleberry (Blamo! Interview)
(12:46) Ouigi Theodore of Brooklyn Circus (Blamo! Interview)
(39:16) Urban Indian Health Institute
(51:33) DJ Kool Hurc
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123 - Davide Cerrato and the holy moments of creativity
My guest this week is Davide Cerrato, Managing Director of Montblanc Watches.
Davide and I discuss how learning to tell time was like learning another language, what cars and watches have in common, and why stories -- from cartoons to science fiction to watches -- have always been at the center of his life.
NOTES
(03:52) Casio
(4:37) Pulsar
(9:47) Panerai
(12:27) Tudor
(14:20) Morgan Plus 4
(17:35) Minerva watches
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Michael Hill and how the pandemic is shaping Drake's - PATREON PREVIEW
Michael Hill of Drake's returns!
Michael shares why he’s hopeful, how the pandemic has shaped the future of Drake’s, and how their shoes ended up on Daniel Craig in the upcoming Bond film!
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122 - Niyi Okuboyejo and the power of mythology
My guest this week is Niyi Okuboyejo, Founder, and Designer of Post-Imperial.
Niyi and I discuss the power of mythology, trying to get beyond your own ego, and what it will take to build a better world.
NOTES
(20:47) Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking (Tuxedo)
(23:52) Hedi Slimane’s “blood wound” shirt
(26:45) Helmut Lang
(28:45) Oscar de la Renta
(39:07) Post-Imperial x Engineered Garments
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Nick Wooster and the Future of Fashion - PATREON PREVIEW
For many of us, this slowdown has provided time to reflect on our past lifestyle; How might we improve it when we return?
Nick Wooster has been thinking about this a lot.
Why isn't he buying anything right now? Does he have too much stuff? What's the environmental impact of traveling 300k miles a year in a plane around the world. What's going to happen with Pitti?!
Don't worry, he's gonna be ready for the fit pics. They're not going anywhere.
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121 - Konrad Olsson and the future of online retail
My guest this week is Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief, and Founder of Scandinavian MAN.
Konrad and I discuss how the pandemic has changed his relationship with Instagram, the challenges facing online retail, the complexities of fashion becoming more sustainable, and the similarities of the menswear community with the hardcore punk scene he grew up in.
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NOTES
(08:15) Geoff McFetridge, Collaborated on Design of “Her” Interface (Blamo! Interview)
(12:15) Gary Vaynerchuk
(17:37) Plaza Magazine
(22:36) Refused (Hardcore Punk Band)
(25:33) Aaron Levine (Blamo! Interview)
(25:43): Brian Davis (Blamo! Interview)
(30:20) Wei Koh (Blamo! Interview)
(52:15) Maurizio Donadi (Blamo! Interview)
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Mordechai Rubinstein's Quarantine Closet? PATREON PREVIEW
Mordechai Rubinstein is the eclectic voice of of menswear and anything fashion.
Mordechai has been quarantined up in Maine of all places, of course and, well, has a LOT to say. We kicked this off with what was going to be a 5 min conversation, and things took off from there.
But Mordechai wants to hear from YOU…he's going to be judging your closets in the most Mordechai way and chatting with some of the most incredible folks on his new show.
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120 - Maximilian Mogg is refining classic menswear
My guest this week is Maximilian Mogg, founder of the eponymous Berlin atelier.
Max and I discuss his journey from buying vintage Savile Row suits online as a teenager to selling vintage tailoring from his bedroom to creating his house style.
NOTES
(01:21) @maximilian.mogg (Instagram)
(07:27) “Gentlemen. A TImeless Guide to Fashion” by Bernhard Roetzel
(07:30) “Dressing the Man” by Alan Flusser
(09:02) L’Oreal
(23:54) Spotify Playlists
(24:53) Mr. Lush
(25:40) Fencing (video)
(32:14) Holland & Sherry
(34:46) Cary Grant’s Wardrobe in “To Catch a Thief”
(35:49) ”American Psycho” style
(36:56) “Wall Street” style
(38:19) Leonard Kahlcke
(51:49) Edward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)
(52:00) “House of Nutter: the Rebel Tailor of Savile Row” by Lance Richardson
(53:52) Maximilian Mogg on Mr. Porter (video)
(54:13) Scott Schuman (Blamo! Interview)
(56:11) Jake Grantham (Blamo! Interview)
(59:38) Jamie Ferguson (Blamo! Interview)
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119 - Oliver Spencer and the importance of community
My guest this week is Oliver Spencer, designer and co-founder of Favourbrook and his eponymous brand Oliver Spencer.
Oli and I discuss opening his first store in a recession, what it takes to build a brand, dressing creatives, and why creating personal connections and building community will determine which retailers survive.
NOTES
(15:17) The Armoury
(15:59) Santa Maria Novella
(22:51) Patagonia
(23:06) Nudie Jeans
(26:41) Brendon Babenzien // NOAH
(29:20) The Rolling Stones
(30:17) Four Weddings and a Funeral
(30:37) Scott Crolla
(30:55) Joe Casely Hayford
(31:05) Paul Smith
(35:06) The Specials
(36:03) Craig Greene (interview) // Dries Van Noten (documentary)
(36:25) Gorillaz Sound System
(43:36) David Byrne // Brian Eno
(49:38) Geoffrey Bawa (architect)
(50:18) Wolfgang Buttress // Conrad Shawcross (artists)
(53:58) Grenson
(56:39) George Cleverley
(1:00:03) Yellowstone
(1:02:22) Dolly Parton
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Paul Feig Returns! PATREON PREVIEW
Paul and I talked about the responsibility he feels to entertain, and we dissect many of the shows and series he created/directed we’ve all been watching at home. From Freaks and Geeks, Arrested Development, The Office, and Bridesmaids –– we shift into a masterclass of storytelling of how to create and why you should never stop.
Don't miss Paul Feig's Quarantine Cocktail Hour, every day on Instagram at 5 PM PST // 8 PM EST
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118 - Tull Price's more sustainable future
My guest this week is Tull Price, co-founder of FEIT.
Tull and I discuss starting a streetwear brand before he was 20, pioneering laceless sneakers at Royal Elastics, finding joy in life’s struggles, loving beginnings, and learning from the past to create a more sustainable future.
NOTES
(1:10) Royal Elastics
(19:13) Offspring (store)
(19:55) Richard Wharton
(21:24) Goldie
(22:05) K-Swiss
(47:25) Visvim
(50:10) Chris Gibbs (Blamo! Interview)
(55:20) Hiroshi Fujiwara
(55:32) Stussy
(55:59) XLarge
(56:17) FUCT
(56:24) Fresh Jive
(57:09) No Fear
(58:52) CCS Skate Catalogue
(59:30) Supreme
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117 - Dan Snyder is making all things beautiful at Corridor
My guest this week is Dan Snyder, founder, and designer of Corridor.
Dan and I discuss working at IBM and the FBI, how making shirts started as a hobby and turned into a business, and how objects can become extensions of ourselves and what it then means to share them.
(04:27) Sid Meier’s Civilization // Counter-Strike
(09:59) Nantucket Reds
(11:51) Jared Kushner & D.C Suit style
(21:38) How objects can be extensions of ourselves
(27:19) Viktor Frankl
(30:53) The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing by Kathleen Fasanella
(36:47) Goose Barnacle
(36:53) Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers (Blamo! Interview)
(37:19) Duluth Pack Bag
(39:18) C’H’C’M’
(43:48) Palantir
(51:47) Corridor Patchwork Jacket
(53:32) Pop Up Flea
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Antonio Ciongoli Returns! PATREON PREVIEW
Everyone is just trying to survive; I think this is something you hear everywhere, from every business and perspective.
Then there's Antonio Ciongoli, and 18 East. A brand that yes, is trying to survive but right now is flourishing.
Antonio, the creative director, is an old friend, and something I've loved about him is while he's a designer, he's also an evangelist. Over the years, I've watched him as the influencer's influencer, seeding ideas to friends–– the double monk, the camp mocc, hell, the cargo pant.
Because when Antonio gets into an idea, he gets INTO it, and that's something I genuinely love about him.
Antonio and I chatted about his previous company Eidos, and how the ups and downs of that business helped him launch and run 18 East. A brand that if you haven't been obsessed with yet, you're probably about to be.
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116 - Fred Castleberry is unabashedly himself
My guest this week is Fred Castleberry, founder and designer of F.E. Castleberry.
Fred and Jeremy discuss their parallel journeys through the world of fashion, how to be a good dad, working as a concept designer at Ralph Lauren, and how by imitating and remixing your influences, you can create something that’s uniquely your own.
NOTES
(08:14) Unabashedly Prep (via Archive.org)
(08:58) Sid Mashburn (Blamo! Extra Interview)
(10:12) Thom Browne
(13:46) Texas A&M
(21:24) Classic Ralph Lauren Ads
(24:45) Rugby Ralph Lauren
(24:47) Lee Norwood
(26:23) Antonio Ciongoli (Blamo! Interview)
(26:55) Michael Bastian (Blamo! Interview)
(42:07) Wes Anderson vs. Quentin Tarantino
(45:15) F.E. Castleberry Footwear (video)
(47:47) Alessandro Michele (Interview)
(53:57) Mr. Ned
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115 - Matt Hranek and Yolanda Edwards make lemons into lemonade
My guests this week are husband and wife duo, Matt Hranek (WM Brown Project) and Yolanda Edwards (Yolo Journal).
Matt and Yolanda share how to launch successful print magazines by building community, paying for the first issue with the insurance money from a totaled land rover, and why they love telling stories together.
NOTES
(01:36) Conde Nast Traveler
(01:58) A Man and His Watch by Matt Hranek
(02:18) Pilar Guzmán
(04:38) Cartier
(08:14) Martha Stewart // Cookie Magazine
(34:55) Harry’s New York Bar
(35:23) The Rake
(37:45) The Armory // Drake’s // J. Mueser
(38:33) Wieden + Kennedy
(43:24) WM Brown Project and Yolo Journal (Instagrams)
(50:05) Ralph Lauren
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Will Welch Returns! PATREON PREVIEW
Will and I chat about how GQ has adjusted in the time of quarantine and self isolation.
We also talk about how Will has taken on the role of Editor in Chief, how that affects his life when he’s not in the office, and how at the end of the day, he’s only trying to be himself.
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114 - Naomi Fry is your best friend
My guest this week is Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker.
In our wide-ranging discussion, Fry explores what pop culture can teach us about ourselves, explains why she sees herself as a writer rather than a journalist, and demands answers for how Taylor Swift accomplished what she couldn’t -- even with 25 years of therapy.
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NOTES
(19:20) “On Writing” by Stephen King
(21:15) “Open Book” by Jessica Simpson
(24:20) Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
(32:03) Judee Sill (NYTimes Forgotten Obituary)
(32:11) Pete Dello // Honeybus (Band)
(36:05) Steely Dan
(38:12 America (band)
(39:10) James Franco
(43:21) The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow (video)
(45:05) Taylor Swift (Miss Americana)
(48:00) The Fourth Estate (video)
(49:08) John Mayer on pants (video)
(50:40) Brad Pitt’s acceptance speeches
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113 - John Reardon and the Collectability of Patek Philippe
My guest this week is John Reardon, Patek Philippe expert and founder of Collectability.
John Reardon shares his personal history -- taking us on a journey through visiting watch museums as a kid, living with friars while interning at Sotheby's, 10 years inside Patek Philippe’s family business, and why he decided he had to take the big jump to go out on his own.
NOTES
(02:32) American Watch and Clock Museum
(05:10) Speidel
(05:24) Willard House and Clock Museum
(05:40) Michael Friedman // Audemars Piguet
(08:47) Gambrinus
(10:12) Buck Rogers
(11:54) Dana Blackwell
(12:14) Lewis Engineering
(12:39) Daryn Schnipper
(12:44) Sotheby's
(21:25) Sandro Fratini
(32:22) Seth Atwood
(34:40) Henry Graves Supercomplication
(36:52) “A Grand Complication” By Stacy Perman
(44:22) Tania Edwards
(46:20) “Patek Philippe in America” By John Reardon
(50:48) Tiffany and Patek Philippe
(58:36) Collectability
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LIVE: Mark Cho (The Armoury) and Edouard Meylan (H. Moser) PATREON PREVIEW
Edouard Meylan of H. Moser and Mark Cho of The Armoury have a conversation on craft.
We chat about Mark Cho’s quest to find the perfect watch size and why Edouard Meylan is averse to big data. Last but not least, we all discuss the value of taste and is it worth paying for?
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112 - Guy Hills is the Embodiment of Happiness
My guest this week is Guy Hills, fashion photographer, and co-founder of Dashing Tweeds.
We chat about the challenges and joys of life as a creative professional, photographing Savile Row for the internet age, collaborating with Converse and Pharrell, and wearing what you love regardless of what anyone else thinks about it.
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(04:40) Snuff Boxes
(13:50) Photographers: Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Norman Parkinson
(17:58) The Origins of Problem Page Photos
(27:11) Jaguar // Cartier // Freddie Windsor
(29:53) Andrew Bolton
(29:57) Anda Rowland (Blamo! Interview)
(30:58) Savile Row Bespoke
(31:15) Anderson & Sheppard // Huntsman // Henry Poole
(31:33) Angus Cundey of Henry Poole // Carlo Brandelli of Kilgour
(33:40) James Sherwood
(35:00) Bespoke: The Master Tailors of Savile Row
(38:29) Harris Tweed jacket // Akubra hat // RM Williams boots
(40:06) Royal College of Art Showcase
(40:27) Kenzo
(40:47) Kirsty McDougall (Dashing Tweeds Co-Founder)
(46:05) Betty Soldi (Calligrapher)
(48:07) Icebreaker
(50:42) The Tweed Run
(51:13) The Correspondents (music video)
(55:47) Daily Candy Magazine
(56:05) Converse
(57:58) Billionaire Boys Club
(59:57) Gaudi
(1:07:06) Beau Brummell
(1:10:25) Vivian Westwood // Sex Pistols
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111 - Sean Crowley of Crowley Vintage wants to serve you a cup of tea.
My guest this week is Sean Crowley, the founder, and owner of Crowley Vintage.
From growing up in New England watching Masterpiece Theater to slinging ties for Ralph Lauren and joining his design team, we dive deep into Crowley’s influences and how he came to open and curate one of the best vintage shops in New York.
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(01:00) Crowley Vintage
(01:42) Barneys RIP
(04:07) The Man with 3000 ties (video)
(04:34) Pricilla's Bridal
(11:18) Bobby Vintage // " Bobby from Boston"
(12:43) Poirot // David Suchet (video)
(12:48) Chris Wallace
(13:02) Jeeves and Wooster (video)
(17:40) Ralph Lauren
(18:26) Hertling
(18:31) Rhinelander Mansion
(23:16) Meeting Ralph Lauren
(27:43) Jerry Meyers
(29:59) Ivy/Trad American style (video)
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Sid Mashburn Returns! PATREON PREVIEW
WE 👏 DID 👏 IT
The return of Sid Mashburn!
Sid and I chat about the nitty gritty of expanding, and how do you grow in a way that doesn’t kill you, or your team? How do you keep yourself motivated and focused on what matters?
Finally, Sid shares what really gets under his skin these days…
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110 - Angelo Urrutia and the future of American Design
My guest this week is Angelo Urrutia, formerly of Engineered Garments and Nepenthes, as he launches his own brand, 4S Designs.
Angelo and I discuss growing up in New York, finding manufacturers in Italy, getting inspired by classic American sportswear, and designing the first season of his new line.
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(01:27) 4S Designs
(04:27) Camouflage // Manhattan Catalogue magazine
(08:46) Italian Fabric Mills: Albini, Zenga, Loro Piana
(13:25) Ventile fabric
(19:58) Comme Des Garcons Shirt
(21:38) Trezeta Italian Climbing Boots // Vasque
(22:52) Joining Engineered Garments
(23:47) Nepenthes & Todd Killian
(29:35) Darbury Stenderu
(30:18) Russell Moccasin
(33:29) Keizo Shimizu
(35:42) John Bartlett // Cross Colors // JP Tods
(36:41) Leaving Engineered Garments
(40:34) Gore wear
(47:51) Chanel
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Season 07 and a Special Announcement...
Season 07 is coming and a whole lot more...
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MR PORTER & Blamo! Present: The Rise of Streetwear with Jian DeLeon
What is streetwear and where did it all come from?
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109 - Back to the beginning with Brian Davis (Wooden Sleepers)
Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers returns to discuss the infamous grind five years later and how far his business has come, why he has beef with Shark Tank, how to build a vintage collection, and why so many ex hardcore folks work in fashion.
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108 - Rose Callahan (Photographer)
My guest this week is photographer, Rose Callahan.
Rose and I discuss her illustrious career and how she creates her “character-driven portraits.” We also chat about her recent books, the Dandy Portrait series, and she explains what is a Dandy?
Rose Callahan’s photographs have been exhibited at RISD Museum in Providence, RI and are featured in the ongoing traveling exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Photography "Dandy Lion" in Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, and Brighton, United Kingdom.
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107 - Garrett Leight
My guest this week is Garrett Leight, founder and CEO of the eponymous eyewear brand.
Garrett and I discuss the origins of the brand and how he started it all by going door to door, literally. We also discuss why they’re proud to be made in China and how, after 10 years in the business, they’re only getting started.
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106 - Jake Lacy (The Office, Fosse/Verdon)
My guest this week is actor Jake Lacy.
Jake and I discuss his career as an actor, from being on The Office to acting alongside Sam Rockwell and Michelle Willams. We also discuss his upcoming TV series with Zoe Kravitz on Hulu and finally, how his love of clothing helped him learn more about himself.
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105 - Ben Taylor (Country of Origin)
My guest this week is Ben Taylor, co-founder of British Knitwear brand, Country of Origin.
Ben and I discuss the hustle of a new company and how he went from knitting sweaters by hand in London, to opening their knitwear factory in 5 years. We also discuss how Country of Origin is working to redefine the relationship between manufacturing and brand and pushing the industry with more ethical practices.
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104 - David Keyte (Universal Works)
My guest this week is David Keyte, co-founder of Universal Works.
David and I spoke about his early career working for Paul Smith, the origin of Universal Works, and why the plan is always, to never have one.
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103 - Edward Sexton
My guest this week is legendary tailor, Edward Sexton.
Edward and I spoke about his life, how he helped modernize Savile Row, and the key things he did to elevate British Tailoring. We also discuss dressing The Beatles and working with Stella McCartney and Rick Owens.
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Ask Me Anything Vol 3. Feat. Lawrence Schlossman
Author, tastemaker and everyone's favorite King of Fits, Lawrence Schlossman joins us this week to answer your questions. It's our 3rd volume of the Ask Me Anything episode and it's a hot one!
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102 - Paul Boutros (Phillips Watches)
My guest this week is Paul Boutros, Head of Watches, Americas for the acclaimed Phillips auction house.
Paul and I discuss how his love of watches began, the upcoming Game Changers auction at Phillips, and how a random email led to the discovery of Marlon Brando’s long lost watch. Paul also shares tips on how to collect and the reason why collectors don’t want a polished watch.
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101 - Jamie Ferguson (JKF Man)
My guest this week is photographer, Jamie Ferguson.
Jamie and I discuss his illustrious backstory and how he went from a working actor in the UK to become one of the most talked-about photographers in the industry. We also discuss his new book, This Guy.
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100 - Justin Berkowitz (Bloomingdale's)
My guest this week is the men's fashion director of Bloomingdale's, Justin Berkowitz.
Justin and I spoke about his career in fashion, his time at Details working with Eugene Tong, and the evolution of retail.
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099 - Jimmy Gorecki (Designer, Skateboarder)
My guest this week is designer and skateboarder, Jimmy Gorecki.
Jimmy and I discuss his early life growing up in Philadelphia, his new collaboration with acclaimed skate brand, DC Shoes, and how his clothes ended up on Lebron James.
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098 - Eileen Fisher
My guest this week is designer Eileen Fisher.
Eileen and I discuss her illustrious backstory, why every clothing company needs to move towards sustainability, and why she thinks all businesses need to share ownership with their employees.
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097 - George Wang (BRIO Beijing)
My guest this week is George Wang, Founder of BRIO, Beijing.
George and I discuss how his obsession with tailors led him to create his own retail store, and the experience he’s had working with the Chinese consumer. We also discuss how the Chinese market has been affected by social media and what that means for new retailers.
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096 - Danielle Nachmani (Stylist)
My guest this week is stylist, Danielle Nachmani.
Danielle and I discuss how she went from a magazine intern to styling the Olsen Twins and how she seeks to empower others through fashion.
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095 - Jim Moore of GQ Returns
Jim Moore returns to discuss his recent book, "Hunks & Heroes: 40 Years of Fashion at GQ." Jim and I discuss his friendship with the late photographer Richard Avedon, that one celebrity he felt the need to take a photo with, and his kinship with Kanye West.
Hunks & Heroes: Four Decades of Fashion at GQ
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094 - Edouard Meylan (H. Moser)
My guest this week is Edouard Meylan, owner and CEO of H. Moser watches.
Ed and I discuss how he turned an almost 200 year old watch company into a startup, how he’s changing the way the world thinks of Swiss watches and how he’s leading the Swiss watch market on transparency...and yes we talk about the watch they made out of swiss cheese.
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093 - Anda Rowland (Anderson & Sheppard)
My guest this week is Anda Rowland, owner of the acclaimed Savile Row Tailoring House, Anderson & Sheppard.
Anda and I chat about her career, why she doesn’t believe in the “New Savile Row”, why her company decided to launch a ready to wear line and how they’re stronger than ever because of it.
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092 - Tommaso Melani (Stefano Bemer)
My guest this week is Italian Entrepreneur, Tommaso Melani.
Owner of acclaimed shoemaker Stefano Bemer, Tommaso and I spoke about his life growing up in Florence, Italy, how he thinks his competitors can learn from each other, and his never-ending desire for growing the tradition of Florentine manufacturing.
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091 - Joseph Abboud
My guest this week is American menswear designer, Joseph Abboud.
Joseph and I discuss his early life growing up in Boston, his 30+ year career in fashion, and how he went from working at a retail store to becoming one of the brands that defines American fashion.
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090 - Chris Grainger (CEO of IWC)
My guest this week is Chris Grainger, CEO of the Swiss watch brand IWC.
Chris and I discuss his illustrious background and how he went from designing interiors to helming one of the most prestigious watch companies on earth.
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089 - Arun Gupta (Grailed)
My guest this week is the founder and CEO of Grailed, Arun Gupta.
Arun and I chat about the origins of Grailed and how he went from a guy learning about clothes, to creating a company that’s evolving the entire clothing industry.
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088 - Christian Larson & Andreas Palm (CDLP)
My guests this week are Christian Larson and Andreas Palm, founders of the Swedish brand, CDLP.
Christian, Andreas and I chat about their roots growing up in Sweden and why they both walked away from their previous careers. We also discuss why sustainability is so important to their brand and how they are keeping it that way.
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087 - Billy Reid
My guest this week is American fashion designer, Billy Reid.
Billy and I discuss how he went from flunking out of college to learning how to design and becoming one of the most celebrated American designers. Last but not least we discuss the growth of online in fashion and what it means to serve the digital customer.
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086 - Christian Selmoni (Vacheron Constantin)
My guest this week is Christian Selmoni, Heritage and Style Director of Vacheron Constantin.
Christian and I discuss how innovation works at a 264-year-old company, how they’re tapping into their roots by selling vintage watches and how Silicon Valley and the world of watchmaking have more in common than what you think.
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085 - Eric Yang (Gear Patrol)
My guest this week is the founder of Gear Patrol, Eric Yang.
Eric and I discuss how Gear Patrol went from a bedroom blog to a 50+ person company, his perspective on materialism, and why he believes the best brand is the one you love.
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084 - Ask Me Anything! Vol 2.
We're back with another Ask Me Anything episode!
We discuss what not to do when you order your first MTM garment, why Jeremy sold all of his Supreme and the importance of mental health in fashion.
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083 - Jake Mueser (J. Mueser)
My guest this week is Jake Mueser founder of J. Mueser.
Jake and I discuss how he went from a punk rock button business to refining American tailoring and the evolution of American style.
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082 - Sam Lobban (Nordstrom)
My guest this week is Sam Lobban, VP of Men's Fashion for Nordstrom.
Sam and I discuss his career in retail, the true importance of passion and how he’s helping evolve Nordstrom through the curated New Concepts projects and more.
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081 - Stephen Pulvirent (HODINKEE)
My guest this week is Stephen Pulvirent, Managing Editor of HODINKEE.
Stephen and I discuss his early career, how his love fashion led him to watches and how the team at HODINKEE is evolving from a website about watches to a welcoming community for anyone who wants to join.
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Stephen's Book -- The Watch, Thoroughly Revised
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080 - Julie Ragolia
My guest this week is stylist, Julie Ragolia.
Julie and I spoke about her life growing up in Brooklyn and the importance of being proud of who you are and where you are from. Last but not least we discuss her illustrious fashion career and why she’s returning to womenswear.
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079 - Bruce Boyer
My guest this week is the writer, Bruce Boyer.
Bruce and I discuss his life growing up in Pennsylvania, how music helped shape his life and how writing an article about the Duke of Windsor led him to become one of the most celebrated writers in menswear.
True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear
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078 - Matt Taylor (Tracksmith)
My guest this week is Matt Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of running brand Tracksmith.
Matt and I discuss how he used his eclectic past — including studying neuroscience, living, and training with Kenyan runners, and working at Puma — to create Tracksmith, a brand that strives to “champion the running class.”
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077 - Kathryn Sargent (Kathryn Sargent Bespoke)
My guest this week is bespoke tailor, Kathryn Sargent.
Kathryn and I discuss how she became the first female master tailor on London's Savile Row. Last but not least, we chat how the world of tailoring is evolving, and how she’s continuing to pave the way for everyone to be a part of it.
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076 - Toby Bateman (MR PORTER)
My guest this week is the managing director of MR PORTER, Toby Bateman.
Toby and I discuss his life coming up as a fashion buyer, how MR PORTER began, and how they convinced some of the worlds biggest luxury brands to sell online, hint it involved an iPad…
Last but not least we discuss how MR PORTER continues to evolve with brands like MR P and Toby’s outlook on the future of menswear retail.
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075 - Eric Wind (Wind Vintage)
My guest this week is Eric Wind of Wind Vintage.
Eric and I talk about how he became the Senior Watch Specialist for Christie’s, how he became a dealer himself, why he believes the watch industry should be more open, and what he’s doing about it.
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074 - Alan Flusser
My guest this week is author and designer, Alan Flusser.
Alan and I discuss how he taught the world about classic menswear through teaching himself, why proportion is the most important in how to dress and his 40+ year friendship with Ralph Lauren.
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LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Pino Luciano (Orazio Luciano)
This week we are live from The Pitti Box at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion.
Today’s guest is Pino Luciano of Neapolitan tailoring house Orazio Luciano. Pino discusses his decades of experience as a vendor at Pitti Uomo, what he has done to grow his business into an international name, and how they focus hiring on the younger generation to keep the Italian tailoring tradition alive.
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LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Nick Wooster
This week we are live from The Pitti Box at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion.
My guest is Blamo! veteran and menswear legend Nick Wooster. Nick talks about visiting Pitti Uomo for the first time in 1988, how buyers and editors need to “look up” to maintain their perspective and discusses how Scott Schuman and Tommy Ton helped change the landscape of fairs and trade shows to come.
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LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Michael Hill of Drake's
This week we are live from The Pitti Box at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion.
My first guest of the week is Blamo! Alum, Michael Hill, Creative Director of Drake’s. Michael takes us through his first experience at Pitti Uomo, how the fair has changed over the years and gives us an inside look at Drake’s upcoming Fall/Winter 2019 collection.
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073 - Wei Koh (The Rake // Revolution)
My guest this week is the founder of The Rake and Revolution Magazine, Wei Koh.
Wei and I chatted about finding himself through clothing and film, how publishing and e-commerce are merging for the better, and his outlook on the future of editorial writing.
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072 - Derek Blasberg
My guest this week is Derek Blasberg.
Derek is a writer, editor, New York Times best-selling author and Director of Fashion and Beauty for YouTube.
Derek and I discuss, how no job is too small, why he never says no to anything, and why he thanks Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for his first book.
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071 - Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist)
My guest this week is The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman.
Scott and I discuss the origins of The Sartorialist, the importance of a creative voice and how he’s continued to evolve his work outside of Fashion.
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070 - Ask Me Anything! Vol 1.
Ask Me Anything! Jeremy answers your questions – moderated by Brian Davis, founder of Wooden Sleepers. We discuss some weighty questions about style, the origins of ROTM, Jeremy's history in fashion and much more.
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069 - Alex Crane
My guest this week is Alex Crane, founder of his eponymous label.
Alex and I discuss his concept of hustling with joy, why he sells his clothes at a farmers market, and where his “linen state of mind” originates.
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068 - Randy Goldberg (Bombas)
My guest this week is Randy Goldberg, co-founder of both the Pop-Up Flea and Bombas.
Randy and I discuss how he went from blogging about menswear to starting the Pop-Up Flea and building Bombas (a company on track for 100M in revenue this year) all while giving away 10 million pairs of socks to the homeless.
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067 - Ethan Newton (Bryceland's Co.)
My guest this week is Ethan Newton, co-founder of the acclaimed Tokyo based Bryceland's Co.
We discuss the evolution of #menswear, why bespoke clothing isn’t always necessary and why he believes you should never buy anything on sale.
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066 - Jeff Staple
My guest this week is Jeff Staple, founder of Staple Design.
Jeff and I discuss his contributions to the streetwear movement, why he feels a T-shirt is the most powerful medium we have to communicate with, and how to survive in a culture predicated on the idea of “What’s Next?”
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065 - Patrik Ervell
My guest this week is Patrik Ervell.
Patrik and I spoke about his time spent growing up San Francisco and how he went from graduating with a Poli Sci degree from Berkeley to CFDA-award-winning menswear designer. Last but not least, we discuss why he’s designing for the LA brand Vince and how he’s bringing a "High Classic" California aesthetic to the masses.
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064 - Chris Gibbs (UNION)
My guest this week is the owner of legendary retail store Union, Chris Gibbs.
Chris and I discuss the origins of Union from NY to LA, how fashion is a balance of business and art, and how he feels about the expansion of streetwear to high fashion.
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063 - Maurizio Donadi (Atelier & Repairs)
My guest this week is Maurizio Donadi of Atelier & Repairs.
With over 35 years in the clothing industry, Maurizio has helped shape the world of luxury and fashion. Whether it was helming Levi’s Vintage Clothing, RRL or working alongside Mr. Giorgio Armani, Maurizio’s resume reads like a greatest hits.
We discuss his life growing up in Italy and how he stumbled into the industry. Last we consider where the industry is going and how Atelier & Repairs is helping to eliminate the world's excess, one stitch at a time.
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062 - Patrick Johnson (P. Johnson Tailors)
My guess this week is Patrick Johnson of P. Johnson Tailors.
Patrick and I spoke about how it all began, the importance of feeling natural in your clothing, and why he believes the fashion industry is NOT a closed club.
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061 - Marcus Wainwright (rag & bone)
My guest this week is the founder and CEO of rag & bone, Marcus Wainwright.
Marcus and I discuss the origins of the brand, his obsession with photography, and how a conversation with Ralph Lauren led him to make a decision about the brand that would change it forever.
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060 - Jeremy Langmead (MR PORTER)
My guest this week is Jeremy Langmead.
In addition to being the Brand and Content Director for MR PORTER, he is also one of the founders.
Jeremy and I spoke about his career in fashion, the origins of MR PORTER, and how, using beautiful editorial and storytelling, his team has changed e-commerce and retail as a whole.
MR PORTER's Luxury Watch Guide
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059 - Geoff McFetridge
My guest this week is the artist and designer Geoff McFetridge.
In addition to his personal work, Geoff has designed for Patagonia, Apple, and The New York Times. He's even designed his own skateboarding shoe for Nike.
Geoff and I discuss his artistic process, dad style, and how his collaboration with Spike Jonze on Her influenced human interface design.
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058 - Todd Snyder
My guest this week is designer Todd Snyder.
Before taking the helm at his eponymous label, Todd spent decades at Ralph Lauren, GAP, and J. Crew.
Todd and I discussed his humble beginnings working retail in Iowa, starting the Americana movement, and why he continues to value the experience over the algorithm.
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057 - Ryan Babenzien (Greats)
My guest this week is Ryan Babenzien, founder of the cult sneaker brand Greats.
Ryan and I discuss how he started Greats with zero advertising, the importance of mentoring future entrepreneurs, and how “hype is the enemy of brand.”
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056 - Ilaria Urbinati (Stylist)
My guest this week is the stylist, Ilaria Urbinati.
Ilaria is the stylist for The Rock, Donald Glover, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and many more.
We talk how she got into fashion, why she’s been feeling the 70’s recently and how "no means try harder."
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055 - Seph Skerritt (Proper Cloth)
My guest this week is Seph Skerritt.
Seph is the founder and CEO of online custom clothier Proper Cloth, and as you will hear, trying to do custom clothing online is not the easiest of tasks.
Skerritt and I talk about the origins of the brand, why he’s not worried about the rise of streetwear, and why despite the incredible store Proper Cloth has in SoHo, he still sees the company as a primarily online business.
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The Business of Hype takes over the Blamo! feed this week with special guest, the Godfather of Streetwear, Hiroshi Fujiwara.
054 - Jake Grantham (Anglo-Italian)
My guest this week is the co-founder of London shop Anglo-Italian, Jake Grantham.
Jake and I discussed his life growing up in Wimbledon, the world of classic menswear and how in his eyes, hardcore music and tailoring have a lot more in common than what you think.
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053 - Abasi Rosborough
Whatever you do, don’t call Abasi Rosborough clothing of the future. According to founders Abdul Abasi and Greg Rosborough, it’s the clothing of today.
Abdul and Greg stopped by to discuss the origins of their brand, designing for the modern age, and the importance of sustainability in fashion.
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052 - Eugene Tong (Stylist)
My guest this week is the stylist and fashion consultant Eugene Tong.
Originally from Taiwan, Eugene’s resume reads like a greatest hits in the menswear and fashion world. A former editor at the now-defunct Cargo and DETAILS magazine, Eugene has dressed celebrities like Aziz Ansari and styled runway shows for KITH, John Elliott, and more —all while becoming the King of Off-Duty Style.
Eugene and I discuss how his career began, how fashion is evolving, and why he thinks he's terrible at Instagram.
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051 - Jon Caramanica (New York Times)
My guest this week is the Pop Music Critic for The New York Times, Jon Caramanica.
From Eminem to Taylor Swift, Jon has written about, interviewed, and in some cases, even been the first in the industry to break.
He’s the guy who writes like it's a "hot take" but knows so much and is such an expert on his subject it's not.
We talk about music, fashion, the contrast in their businesses, and how criticism is art and an art form unto itself.
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050 - Eric Ray Davidson (Photographer)
My guest this week is the acclaimed photographer, Eric Ray Davidson.
From athletes to actors, take a look at your favorite magazine cover and chances are Eric has shot it.
Eric and I spoke about his life as a photographer and where it all began. We also talk how becoming a parent affects your career…for the better.
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049 - Abe Burmeister (Outlier)
My guest this week is the co-founder of Outlier, Abe Burmeister.
Abe and I talked how he got started by trying to create a better pair of pants, and how Outlier is building the future of clothing.
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048 - Bruce Pask (Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus)
My guest this week is the Men's Fashion Director of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, Bruce Pask.
From the stockroom of Paul Smith to working alongside Annie Leibovitz, Bruce climbed the ladder one rung at a time. Bruce and I spoke about how he got into the fashion world and the experiences he’s had along the way.
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047 - Matthew Henson (Stylist)
My guest this week is Matthew Henson.
Matthew is the stylist behind ASAP Rocky, The Weeknd and many more.
On this week’s episode, Matthew and I spoke about how he became a stylist, the elitism of the fashion world and what needs to change in 2018.
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046 - Rachel Tashjian (Vanity Fair, Garage Magazine)
My guest this week is Rachel Tashjian.
Whether it’s roaming a Vanity Fair Oscar party or sharing a hot take from Paris Couture week, Rachel is one of the funniest and most entertaining personalities in fashion.
We discuss her time working at Vanity Fair and what she’s been up to at Garage Magazine.
We also talk why so many fashion designers have left New York and her never-ending obsession with the late Princess Diana.
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045 - Ouigi Theodore (The Brooklyn Circus)
My guest this week is the founder of The Brooklyn Circus, Ouigi Theodore.
Ouigi and I talk about his life growing up in Brooklyn as a young Haitian immigrant and how through many careers and projects he created The Brooklyn Circus with the goal “to refine the image of Urban America.”
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044 - Paul Feig
My guest this week is the acclaimed director, writer, actor, and producer Paul Feig.
Paul and I spoke about his early life and how he fell in love with suits. We also discuss his new collaboration with J.Crew, and how he’s influencing Hollywood to help mold the modern gentleman.
043 - Matt Hranek (WM Brown Project)
My guest this week is Matt Hranek.
Matt wears many hats; he’s a photographer, a director, an editor, an author, and a contributor to Conde Nast Traveler.
We spoke about his recently released book A Man and His Watch, traveling the world to hunt through secret Swiss archives, and why so many people care about a good timepiece.
Check out A Man and His Watch
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042 - Ryan Schreiber (Pitchfork)
My guest this week is Ryan Schreiber.
Ryan is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the online music magazine, Pitchfork.
If you’re into music, you know what Pitchfork is, and Ryan is the man behind it all.
We spoke about starting a business and not giving up on it, music merch becoming fashion staples and why everyone in fashion seems to be obsessed with the Grateful Dead.
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041 - Jian Deleon (Highsnobiety)
My guest this week is Editorial Director of HighSnobiety, Jian Deleon.
Jian and I spoke about his life as a young immigrant from the Philippines and how he climbed the menswear ladder.
We talk wardrobes, menswear tv shows, and what pieces of clothing are worth keeping and what’s worth getting rid of.
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040 - Jesse Thorn (Put This On, Bullseye)
My guest this week is Jesse Thorn.
Jesse is a lot of things; he’s the host of Bullseye (NPR), founder of the acclaimed menswear website, Put This On, and he even runs his own podcast network, Maximum Fun.
Jesse and I spoke about his early life growing up in San Francisco and how he fell into the world of radio and menswear. I’m sure you won’t be surprised after you hear his voice...
039 - Nick Wooster
My guest this week is Nick Wooster.
Nick has been in the fashion world for nearly 30 years and has held stints at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and more.
If you’re into men’s fashion, you know who I’m talking about.
He’s the WoostGod.
I spoke with Nick about how he got into the fashion world and what on earth is going on with it right now.
We also talk about what happened while he was at JC Penney and how at the end of the day, he’s just in it for the clothes.
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www.instagram.com/nickwooster/
038 - Jen Rubio (Away)
My guest this week is Jen Rubio.
Jen is the co-founder of the travel and luggage company, Away.
We talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how through incredible branding and product design they actually made buying luggage cool again.
awaytravel.com
037 - Stephen Mann (The Non Place)
My guest this week is the acclaimed stylist, Stephen Mann.
From lookbooks and editorials to runway shows, Stephen Mann has one of the most unique eyes in today's world of fashion.
We discuss his early days working under Aitor Throup (Stone Island), his love for Takahiro Miyashita (The SOLOIST) and we debate whether or not fashion shows should tour.
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036 - David Coggins (Men and Style)
My guest this week is David Coggins.
David is a writer, a thinker and one of the most authentic men I’ve ever met.
We spoke about his recent book Men and Style and his collaboration with Drake’s.
We also talk about the late Glenn O’Brien, fandom and learning what it means to express yourself in the Digital Age.
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David's Books...
035 - Jim Moore (GQ Magazine)
My guest this week is GQ Creative Director, Jim Moore.
If you’ve picked up an issue in the last 30 years, Jim has had a hand in it. Whether it’s picking the latest pieces for a season, styling athletes and actors or hosting a video series. Jim Moore is the creative thread that weaves together the magazine and is responsible for creating the GQ look.
Jim and I spoke about how he arrived at the magazine and worked his way to the top. We also discuss the friendships he made along the way and how they’ve influenced his life. (Spoiler Alert: One of them is Helmut Lang).
Last but not least, we talk about GQ's latest collaboration with the GAP featuring the coolest designers on the planet.
034 - Chris Black (Done to Death Projects)
My guest this week is Chris Black.
Chris is the man behind Done to Death Projects and Public Announcement.
For most folks, he’s the guy your “cool” friends know about. He’s an influencer’s influencer, the king of the hot takes and for some reason, knows where everything is happening…all the time.
Chris and I talked about the rise of merch culture, NY versus LA, his love of John Mayer and the art of the hustle.
We go all over the place on this one, but in all honesty, it’s a like lot Chris himself – this guy is in everything.
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033 - Sid Mashburn
My guest this week is menswear haberdasher, Sid Mashburn.
I sat and talked with Sid about how he got started in the clothing business, the importance of service, and how it’s still the cornerstone of their business. We even spoke about why that dang NY store hasn’t opened yet.
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032 - Josh Warner (Good Art HLYWD)
My guest this week is Josh Warner.
Josh is the founder and designer behind the cult jewelry company, Good Art HLYWD.
Josh and I talk about how he went from selling earrings out of a suitcase in Venice Beach, to building his own foundry and making pieces for Sly Stallone, Morrissey, and Lebron James.
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As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com
031 - Michael Hainey (Esquire, GQ)
My guest this week is the author and editor Michael Hainey.
Michael is the Executive Director of Editorial at Esquire, before that he served as deputy editor at GQ for over 15 years.
Michael and I spoke about his early life working under Graydon Carter, the importance of hard work, and how we all long to be known and share our stories.
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030 - Jack Carlson (Rowing Blazers)
My guest this week is Jack Carlson of Rowing Blazers.
I spoke with Jack — an author, archeologist, and three-time member of the U.S. Men’s Rowing Team — about how his love of rowing culture led to the creation of his recently launched clothing brand, Rowing Blazers.
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029 - Jake Woolf (GQ Magazine)
My guest this week is GQ Style Staff Writer, Jake Woolf.
Jake and I talk about the “everything goes” age of personal style and how to find your own. We also discuss the worlds of fast fashion, online reselling, and the so-called “cool guy tax.”
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028 - Simon Crompton (Permanent Style)
My guest this week is Simon Crompton.
What do you get when a detail-oriented journalist creates a menswear site where trousers are reviewed like the latest tech gadget and suit construction is documented with the reverence normally reserved for Italian Renaissance sculpture? The answer is the acclaimed menswear blog Permanent Style, and its founder Simon Crompton is my guest this week.
Simon and I discussed the values of bespoke clothing, “rules” of classic menswear, and the psyche of the male peacock.
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027 - Kevin Rose
My guest this week is technology investor and serial entrepreneur, Kevin Rose.
Kevin and I spoke about his career building Digg.com, working for Google Ventures and his time as CEO of HODINKEE. Last but not least Kevin shared his thoughts on the future of technology in health, biohacking and what it means to make the most of your time in a busy world.
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026 - Tommy Ton
My guest this week is photographer and visual journalist, Tommy Ton.
Tommy and I spoke about photography, street style, his rise from design assistant to shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton — and singing karaoke with Kanye West.
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Show Notes
Kanye Crew Photo https://www.instagram.com/p/BQy2G81AsAK/
As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com
025 - Josh Peskowitz
My guest this week is Josh Peskowitz.
Josh is a stylist, writer, and co-owner of the concept men’s store MAGASIN.
Josh and I spoke about his career in the world of menswear and how he went from being the fashion director of Bloomingdales to starting one of the best men’s stores in the country.
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As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com
024 - Nick Sullivan (Esquire Magazine)
My guest this week is Nick Sullivan.
Nick Sullivan is the Fashion Director of Esquire Magazine and the Editor of their acclaimed style guide, Big Black Book.
Nick and I spoke about his life growing up in the UK, and he stumbled into the world of fashion. We also talk about how trends come and go and the importance of authenticity above all.
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023 - Sean Hotchkiss
My guest this week is writer Sean Hotchkiss.
Sean and I spoke about how his journey into the world of menswear journalism and his love of clothes helped him get to the end of himself. We also talked about his recent GQ article on surrendering his wardrobe and how with less stuff he’s happier than ever.
Sean’s GQ Article
022 - Michael Bastian
My guest this week is American Menswear designer Michael Bastian.
Michael and I spoke about his career in menswear, the ups and downs of the fashion world and why he still believes in buying less but buying better.
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SHOW NOTES
Michael Bastian F/W 2008 (Inspired by JFK Jr.) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian
021 - Mordechai Rubinstein (Mister Mort)
My guest this week is Mordechai Rubinstein.
In most circles, he's known as Mister Mort, but don’t call him that, he’s a reluctant anthropologist. Mordechai and I discussed his early days at Jack Spade, doing PR for Marc Jacobs and discovering beauty in the everyday uniform.
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Jack Spade Pop-Up Fashion Show in Bryant Park S/S 2008 https://youtu.be/ccgjLO2Fekc
020 - Alexandra Petri (Washington Post)
My guest this week is, Alexandra Petri.
Alexandra writes the humorist ComPost blog of the Washington Post and is the author of A Field Guide to Awkward Silences. Alexandra and I discussed her doing stand-up comedy at 17, dressing up as a Civil War General, and accidentally joining a cult.
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https://twitter.com/petridishes
A Field Guide to Awkward Silences
Alexandra’s Ted Talk — How To Speak Woman
019 - Eben D'Amico (Saves The Day)
My guest this week is musician and producer, Eben D’Amico.
Eben and I discussed his old band, Saves The Day and how their album “Through Being Cool” shaped what was to become the Emo music genre. We also discuss how we first met…on AOL Instant Messenger.
Through Being Cool https://open.spotify.com/album/3yRpyOundyELlkOO6O4YSo
Saves The Day on the Late Show -- 2001
018 - Will Welch (GQ Style)
My guest this week is Editor-in-Chief of GQ Style, Will Welch.
We discussed his Atlanta roots, his decade-long tenure at GQ, and how he helped transform GQ Style from a supplement into a standalone quarterly magazine.
017 - Michael Hill (Drake's)
My guest this week is Drake’s creative director, Michael Hill.
Drake’s is an iconic British haberdasher, known around the world for their handmade ties and scarves. Michael and I discussed following in the footsteps of his father, and how he and his team are growing Drake’s from a neckwear company, to the new standard of casual sportswear.
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016 - Robert Geller
My guest this week is menswear designer Robert Geller.
Robert and I discussed his days as an intern at Marc Jacobs, working with Alexandre Plokhov on their explosive menswear brand Cloak, and how through his own brand, he transformed the image of downtown New York style.
Follow Robert Geller on Instagram @robertgeller
015 - Andrew Chen (3sixteen)
My guest this week is Andrew Chen of 3sixteen.
Andrew Chen talks about the origins of 3sixteen, and how the brand went from making streetwear to becoming one of the best denim brands in the United States.
Follow Andrew on Instagram and Twitter @andrew3sixteen
014 - Matt Jacobson
My guest this week is Matt Jacobson. In most circles, he’s known as the Head of Market Development at Facebook and Instagram, but Matt Jacobson is a man of many passions and talents. He is a surfer, a collector, a writer, a photographer-- but to me, he is a shepherd of good design.
Matt and I discuss growing up in California, driving across the country hunting for Eames furniture, and his "one in, one out" editing philosophy.
Follow Matt on Instagram @mfj20th
Grown Man Style http://grownmanstyle.com/
Focus on The Donut http://focusonthedonut.com
013 - Antonio Ciongoli (Designer)
My guest this week is Antonio Ciongoli.
Antonio is the founder and creative director of Italian Menswear brand, Eidos. We talked about his New England roots, working with Michael Bastian, and how at the end of the day it has to be about more than just making cool clothes.
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Follow Antonio on Instagram @AKCiongoli
Michael Bastian A/W 2008 (JFK Jr) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian
012 - Jacob Gallagher (WSJ)
My guest this week is Jacob Gallagher.
Jacob is the Men's Fashion Editor of Off Duty in The Wall Street Journal. We went deep down the existential menswear rabbit hole this week! Jacob and I discussed how men's fashion has evolved and how men have changed from it.
Follow Jacob on Twitter and Instagram @jacobwgallagher
011 - Elizabeth A. Davis (Once The Musical, Indian Joe)
My guest this week is Elizabeth A. Davis.
Elizabeth is a Tony Award nominated actress, a writer, and musician. We discussed her life coming up as an actress on Broadway, learning to evolve your craft and how nothing is wasted, nothing is lost.
010 - Jeff Carvalho (Highsnobiety)
My guest this week is Jeff Carvalho.
Jeff is the partner and executive editor of acclaimed fashion site, Highsnobiety. We talk about his love for sneakers, house music and how he believes certain trends won't die.
Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffcarvalho
009 - Lawrence Schlossman (Grailed, Four Pins)
My guest this week is Lawrence Schlossman.
Lawrence is a published author and current brand director of Grailed.com, but before all of that, he was a desk jockey with a passion for #menswear -- a passion so strong he coined the term. You asked for it, you got it: the #influencer, Lawrence Schlossman.
Follow Lawrence on Twitter @SartoriallyInc
008 - Aaron Levine (Abercrombie & Fitch)
My guest this week is Aaron Levine, SVP of Design for Abercrombie & Fitch.
Aaron went from a design assistant with no experience, to quickly becoming one of the most celebrated and talked about menswear designers. He talks about learning from his failures, why it's important to be a bug in the system and that it's ok to talk about Star Wars.
007 - JJ Redick (NBA)
JJ Redick of the LA Clippers comes on to talk growing up in a big family, watch collecting and reinventing yourself in your mid 30's.
006 - Trey Kerby (The Starters)
Trey Kerby of NBA TV's The Starters drops in to talk about his humble sports blogging days, and why James Harden nicknamed him "Little Beard".
Follow Trey Kerby on Twitter and Instagram @treykerby
005 - Ben Clymer (HODINKEE)
HODINKEE founder, Ben Clymer drops in to discuss how he took a passionate hobby into the most respected publication on watches.
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Notable HODINKEE Posts
Inside Rolex - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/inside-rolex
Reference Points on the Rolex Paul Newman Daytona - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/reference-points-the-paul-newman-daytona
004 - Michael Williams (A Continuous Lean)
Legendary Menswear Don, Michael Williams drops in to discuss the founding of ACL and how a guy from Cleveland put menswear on the map.
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ACL '09 street style post on Aaron Levine
003 - Jon Moy
Menswear writer and #realtalk tweeter, Jon Moy comes on to discuss his Detroit roots and his hopes for the future of mens fashion. We also talk why he can never use Airbnb again, and his Shinola article that started a PR shitstorm.
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Jon Moy's article on Shinola... http://www.complex.com/style/shinola-detroits-misguided-white-knight
002 - Brian Trunzo (NTBro)
Brian Trunzo (NTBro) drops by to talk his humble beginnings and how he evolved from being a guy trying to say something about fashion, to someone who's helping shape the future of it.
Wooyoungmi Sweatpants Brian mentions - http://bit.ly/2cWuz89
001 - Brian Davis (Wooden Sleepers)
My guest this week is Wooden Sleepers owner, Brian Davis.
Brian talks about growing up in Long Island, being engrossed with the punk rock scene, and how it led him to create Wooden Sleepers, one of the best vintage menswear stores in the US.
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