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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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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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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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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 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!

Rag & Bone

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

Manresa Clothing

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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!

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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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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.

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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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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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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!

Culture: An Owners Manual

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Kurino-san on Instagram

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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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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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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.

Sperry by Todd Snyder Collection

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

https://localnatives.com

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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 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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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.

Vollebak

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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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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.

Albert on TikTok

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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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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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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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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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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!

SHOGUN Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Percival 

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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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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.

Mr. G. Bruce Boyer.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Mayer Hawthorne

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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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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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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.

Wild Nothing on Spotify

Wild Nothing on Instagram

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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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It's Die, Workwear!

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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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.

JayJurden.com

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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.

Beirut site

Beirut Instagram

Hadsel is out Nov. 10th 2023

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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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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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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

Nation of Language on Instagram

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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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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.

Henry's Instagram

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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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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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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.

Woods on Spotify

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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. 

Gillian Jacobs on Instagram

Periodic Talks Podcast 

Gillian Jacobs 99% Invisible

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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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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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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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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.

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Article Referenced

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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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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

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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!

Brain Dead on Instagram

Kyle Ng (Instagram)

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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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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 

Edward Sexton Obituary from Robb Report

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.

Hayden Pedigo on Bandcamp

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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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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.

 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.

Follow Universal Works on Instagram

Universal Works

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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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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.

Run to the Moon - Video

Bunny on Spotify

Beach Fossils Instagram

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Lauren's Newsletter at Puck

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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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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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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 ☠️

Sit down and buckle up! 

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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.

Mike's TikTok

Mike's Instagram

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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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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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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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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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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+

Mac Barnett on Instagram

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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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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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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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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.

Links -

Atelier Munro

Joachim Baan

Another Something

Together And - Substack

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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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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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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. 

Worn and Wound

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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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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.

Dan Wilson's Website

Dan Wilson on Instagram

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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.

W. David Marx's website

Culture: an Owners Manual

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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.

Articles of Interest Season 3

Avery’s Substack

Follow Avery on Twitter

Other Notes…

📖The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp

🎬The Last Black Man in San Francisco

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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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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.

Leica Camera

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 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

Cocktail Time

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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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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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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.

WHR

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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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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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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.

Michelle Rabin Recipes

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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!

Jake Woolf's Substack

Jake Woolf on Twitter

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. 

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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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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, 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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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.⁠

• WM Brown Substack
• YOLO Intel Journal

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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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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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Jason Jules’ Instagram

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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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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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.

Justine’s Instagram

Justine’s website

A brief oral history of Lit Lounge

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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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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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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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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. 

WSJ Wythe Mention

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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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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.

• Mount Sunny
• Flat File

It’s Blamo Extra with Wesley Scott.

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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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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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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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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.

Alex James on Instagram

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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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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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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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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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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 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.

Dylanlex on Instagram

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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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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.

NYT Article

Outlier

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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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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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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.

• Self Edge
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• A Continuous Lean

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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.

Paul Banks on Instagram

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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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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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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.

Vampire Weekend

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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 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.

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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.

LINKS

Kings of Convenience

Quarantine at El Ganzo 

"Lockdown Blues"

"Lujon" by Henry Mancini 

"Ask for Help" 

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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.

RGC - YouTube Channel

Adventures in Golf

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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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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.

Are We On Air

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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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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…