Blamo!
Blamo! is a long-running fashion and culture podcast hosted by Jeremy Kirkland. Since 2016, the show has featured thoughtful, relaxed conversations with designers, artists, musicians, and creative thinkers, exploring fashion, menswear, design, music, and culture beyond the surface. Featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more, Blamo! is celebrating 10 years of independent conversations about the things we care about.
Episodes
Switched on Pop’s Nate Sloan & Charlie Harding on Why Rock Stars Look Like Rock Stars
Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding are the co-hosts of Switched on Pop, the acclaimed podcast that breaks down the making and meaning of popular music.They join Jeremy to talk about the relationship between music and style, why we instinctively know what a “rock star” looks like, and how rebellion, authenticity, and a little bit of careful manufacturing create the people we think of as effortlessly co
Die, Workwear! - Derek and Peter AMA - Vol 3
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo return for the third installment of their quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel.
This time, they go deep on fabric: navy sport coats, green double-breasted suits, the five tweeds they would choose from scratch, and the right cloth for a balmacaan. They also revisit bespoke mistakes, the tailors still on their wish lists, shoes for serious wa
Ian Ousley on Style, Sokka, and Starting Before You’re Ready
Ian Ousley joins Jeremy from Madrid for a conversation about clothes, acting, and the long process of becoming yourself.
Ian talks about relocating to Vancouver to film Avatar: The Last Airbender, how the city’s weather and retail scene changed the way he dressed, and what he learned shopping for archive fashion in Tokyo. Plus, stories about Raf Simons, Ann Demeulemeester, a nearly 15-pound Panas
Sondre Lerche on Love, Vanity, and Letting Go
Sondre Lerche has been writing songs for most of his life. He released his debut Faces Down more than two decades ago, and somehow, eleven albums later, he’s still finding ways to make the whole thing feel new.
We talk about his new record Acrobats, spending years rewriting a single song, falling in love in a world that can make happiness feel almost irresponsible, and what performing 130 shows of
John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats): Looking Back Without Nostalgia
John Darnielle is the songwriter, author, and frontman of The Mountain Goats, one of the most influential independent bands of the past three decades.
What began as Darnielle recording songs on a Panasonic boombox in the early '90s has grown into a beloved catalog spanning more than 20 albums, earning a devoted following for its literary songwriting and deeply human stories.
John joins me to talk
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! Wardrobe Series: The Big One
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The Wardrobe Budget series reaches its completely reasonable and financially responsible conclusion: What would we buy if we had $50,000 to rebuild our wardrobes from scratch? Yes, 50K. (You asked for it!)
Peter and Derek use the fantasy budget to talk about the clothes they love most, from exceptional outerwear and bespoke tailoring to workwear, shoes, and accessories
Taste Can't Be Faked with Adrian DZA
Adrian DZA has had about five different careers, and somehow all of them make sense.
DJ, party promoter, skate shop owner, creative, and now co-founder of Very Special, Adrian has spent the last two decades building businesses rooted in taste rather than trends.
We talk about growing up between Paris and Miami, the early days of Peachfuzz, how Very Special became one of the most respected names in
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! Wardrobe Series: Rebuilding Your Wardrobe With...
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The Wardrobe Series continues with a bigger challenge: rebuilding a wardrobe with a $12,000 budget. With more room to spend, Derek and Peter debate where to invest, what’s worth upgrading, and whether one exceptional piece should take up a third of the entire budget. The result is two highly personal wardrobes—and two very different ideas about what “buy less, buy bette
Photography Is Human: A Conversation with Leica’s Karin Rehn-Kaufmann
BONUS EPISODE!Leica is much more than cameras.
This week I’m joined by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Art Director and Chief Representative of Leica Galleries International, for a conversation about photography, memory, art, and why certain images stay with us.
We talk about the emotional side of photography, why perfection isn’t the goal, how Leica thinks about galleries as places for community, what socia
The Art of Not Explaining Everything with Jon Klassen
Jon Klassen makes children’s books, but this isn’t really a conversation about children’s books.
Jon recently won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (one of the biggest honors in children’s literature), and we start there before getting into what makes his work so compelling in the first place.
We talk about why he leaves space for readers instead of explaining everything, how kids are smarter tha
Joe Wengert and the End of Hanging Out
Joe Wengert is a comedian, writer, and actor whose work spans Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Onion, and Big Mouth. But this conversation isn’t really about comedy.
Joe joins me to talk about getting older, making new friends, becoming a parent, and the strange process of trying to hold onto who you are while continuing to grow. We discuss his new animated series Kevin, co-created with Aubrey Plaza, why g
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Matthew Gonzalez on the American Cut of Savile Row
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It's Die, Workwear!
Derek and Peter take a break from their Wardrobe Series to chat with Matthew Gonzalez, a Southern California native who made his way from an alterations room in Irvine to London, Huntsman, and eventually his own bespoke tailoring business on Savile Row.
Matthew’s work sits at a fascinating crossroads: classic American style, British tailoring tradi
Alex Amen: Learn It, Then Forget It
Singer-songwriter Alex Amen joins me to discuss his debut album, Sun of Amen.
The first time I heard the record, I couldn’t believe how young he was.
Not because the music sounds old, but because it carries a level of patience, craftsmanship, and emotional weight that feels increasingly rare (especially now!) Alex and I discuss the disappearing influence of regional culture, studying the great son
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! Wardrobe Series: Rebuilding Your Wardrobe With $1K
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The Wardrobe Series continues, and this time the budget gets tight.
With just $1,000 to spend, Derek and Peter attempt to rebuild a wardrobe from the ground up—making hard choices about what matters, what can wait, and where to stretch every dollar.
The result is less about shopping and more about priorities. What are the pieces you actually need? Which ones earn their
Oliver Platt Is The Guy
My guest this week is the actor Oliver Platt.
You know him from The Bear, Chicago Med, The Three Musketeers, Beethoven, The West Wing, Frost/Nixon — honestly, the list goes on forever. He’s one of those rare actors who somehow exists in every lane at once: beloved by movie people, television people, theater people, and apparently menswear guys too.
We talk about growing up as the son of a diplomat
Mickey Drexler — The Death of Taste
My guest this week is Mickey Drexler.
You probably know him as the guy behind Gap Inc., J.Crew, Old Navy, and now Chairman of Alex Mill — but this conversation turned into something much bigger than retail.
Mickey thinks most modern fashion has lost its taste level. He thinks cars all look the same. He thinks corporate boards ruin creativity. He hates AI slop, overdesigned luxury, cheap packaging,
Hrishikesh Hirway and the Perfect Song Myth
Hrishikesh Hirway — the creator and host of Song Exploder — joins me this week.
We talk about the strange identity crisis of becoming known as “the Song Exploder guy” while still trying to reconnect with himself as a musician and songwriter. We also get into collaboration, writer’s block, vintage clothing, obsessive music listening, and the making of his beautiful new record, “In the Last Hour of
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How To Build a Wardrobe Under...Part I
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Welcome to the first installment of Die, Workwear!’s new series on building a wardrobe without taking out a second mortgage.
The premise is simple: if your closet disappeared tomorrow and you had $3,000 to rebuild it from scratch, what would you actually buy?
Not fantasy grails. Not “quiet luxury.” Real clothes Derek and Peter would genuinely wear themselves: sp
Stage Clothes and Nunchucks with Kevin Morby
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Kevin Morby.
We talk about his new record Little Wide Open, out May 15, and how ideas of home and place show up in his songwriting. From writing in different cities to figuring out what “home” actually means, Kevin gets into the rhythms behind his work.
We also talk life on the road—running, watching movies, and the routines that keep things steady—plus stage clo
Wyatt Gilmore of Grant Stone
Wyatt Gilmore, founder of Grant Stone, joins me to talk about how the brand came together, what he learned spending years working in factories in China and Taiwan, and why quality footwear is about far more than country-of-origin clichés.
We get into boots, loafers, suede, shell cordovan, and the realities of making shoes that feel good, age well, and actually earn their place in your closet. Plus
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Did the Internet Destroy Menswear?
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Derek and Peter get into how the internet shapes personal style—from the knowledge-to-flex pipeline to the limits of longform and the rise of walled gardens.
They revisit early forums like r/malefashionadvice, make the case for globalization, and ask a simple question: how do you get dressed without looking like the algorithm did it for you?
Plus—"Hey, Nice Pants!", ne
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny's
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny’s joins me this week, dialing in from Copenhagen—and we get into it!
We talk about the origins of Vinny’s, his early days in the music industry, and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches building something today. There’s a real sense of intention behind what he’s doing, especially when it comes to keeping the focus on footwear.
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Die, Workwear! - Derek and Peter AMA - Vol 2
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are back for AMA #2, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel!
They get into the idea of “essentials,” dressing your age (or not), and how much stock to put in the usual menswear rules.
There’s talk of slouchy fits (when they work, when they don’t), value brands, sneakers, vertical layering, and the ongoing debate of shopping online vs actually going into a store. P
Hagop Kourounian of Director Fits
My guest this week is Hagop Kourounian, the mind behind Director Fits.
What started as a Substack has grown into something much bigger — part moodboard, part shop, and soon, a full-on magazine.
Hagop and I get into how Director Fits came to life, what it was like growing up in a deeply creative household, and why we’re just as interested in how artists present themselves as we are in the work they
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How to Work With a Tailor
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It was only a matter of time before AI reached the tailoring world. Daryn and Tim of Tailor’s Keep in San Francisco talk about clients arriving with AI-generated reference images, second-guessing fittings with ChatGPT, and what this shift means for bespoke. They also offer a practical guide to working with a tailor, including the small courtesies that make the process
Cuttin it up with Uncle Paulie
My guest this week is Uncle Paulie James,
Paulie’s one of those guys who just gets it — big fits, big sandwiches, and a personal style that’s completely his own. What started with a love of streetwear and Japanese denim turned into a cult following for his merch… and somewhere along the way Travis Scott started wearing it too.
Paulie and I talk about big fits, big sandwiches, slinging streetwear a
Technical Formalwear with Greg Jackson of Greg Laboratory
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Greg Jackson, founder of Greg Laboratory.
Greg’s path runs from growing up in D.C. to Detroit, from BAPE and Dunks to a serious run at Nike, where he learned firsthand what it takes to build product at the highest level. We talk about what he took from Nike (and why he left), launching Greg Laboratory, making things in New York, the art of refinement, and why a p
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Is "boring style" ok?
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Sometimes, the world of menswear can get niche, as people dive into different rabbit holes. There are sashiko field jackets, patchwork Ivy Style tweeds, and dark, artisanal styles that look like they'd be worn by a forger in 14th-century Europe. For guys who sometimes feel alienated from these things, is it OK to have a more boring style? Peter and Derek talk about how y
Why Knitwear Doesn’t Last Anymore — with Ronnie Chiu of Colhay’s
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Ronnie Chiu, founder of Colhay’s.Ronnie and I get into how inheriting his father’s sweater shaped his relationship to clothing — and how that personal history informs everything he does at Colhay’s today.We talk about why knitwear doesn’t last like it used to, the importance of knit density, overwashing, handwashing, and why working with the same Scottish supplie
Veilance State of Mind with Ben Stubbington
My guest this week is Ben Stubbington, creative director of Arc’teryx Veilance.We talk about Ben’s journey through fashion and design, building the soul of a modern brand, the role of community in shaping culture, and how platforms like Substack are changing creative dialogue.Ben's Substack - Holding Hands with Strangers*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next
Jack Carlson on J. Press and Made in America
My guest this week is a returning one: Jack CarlsonSince his last appearance, Jack has taken on a major new role as President and Creative Director of J. Press — one of the most important names in American Ivy style.We talk about stewarding a 100+ year-old brand, what J. Press is changing (and refusing to change), department store lore, and what it really means to make clothing in America today.*S
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Mark Dunsford of Harrison's
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Harrison’s of Edinburgh has long been a trusted supplier for bespoke tailors, known for everything from W. Bill tweeds to Lumbs Golden Bale suiting and the Smith Woolens cloth behind Solaro. Peter and Derek talk with owner and director Mark Dunsford about how his family entered the fabric trade, how these mills came to define modern tailoring, and what really makes a gre
The T-Shirt is the Tie with Bijan Shahvali of Intramural
My guest this week is Bijan Shavali, founder of Intramural.Bijan runs one of my favorite vintage shops, and we talk all things Intramural—building a vintage brand, working with Drake’s, why the T-shirt has become the modern tie, the pull of nostalgia in personal style, and a few practical ways to make your old shirts feel new again.https://www.intramuralshop.com*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted ma
Rethinking Fit and Formality with Luke Walker of L.E.J.
My guest this week is Luke Walker of L.E.J.The founder of one of our favorite brands, Luke cut his teeth at LANVIN for years before eventually starting L.E.J., a brand that grew directly out of his own wardrobe.Along with a bit of early-2000s fashion talk, we get into loneliness in menswear, the difference between designing clothes and actually developing them, and why traditional ideas around fit
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Is Vintage Better?
Patreon Preview from Blamo!It's no secret that every designer from Hedi Slimane to Hiroki Nakamura base many of their designs on vintage garments. With skyrocketing prices for designer clothes nowadays, Peter and Derek explore whether shopping vintage is actually better. And, if you do shop vintage, where can you get some deals?**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon Hosted by Simple
Good Books and Tour Fits with Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris
This week on Blamo! I’m joined by one returning guest and one first-timer — Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris.Mac is the current — and ninth ever — National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a New York Times bestselling author of more than 60 children’s books, and a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient. He’s also a past Blamo! guest, which made this feel less like an interview and more like picki
The JJJ Show - "I lost my mind at the holiday hang"
...but it's ok because I wore a dope fit!IT'S A HOLIDAY HIJINX SPECIAL EDITION FREE EPISODE! Jeremy, Jian, and Jeff recap the holiday hang at Meta Lab, fit checks, dinners in the village with J. Mueser, and what pieces they wore the most in 2025.See you in 2026! PS: You can watch the episode on YouTube, too! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co
Keaton Henson on Clothes as Care
My guest this week is the musician, artist, and composer Keaton Henson.Keaton is one of my favorite artists. He’s a rare songwriter whose music feels like it should always be playing somewhere in the background of your life. The kind of songs you immediately replay because there’s so much feeling, detail, and restraint packed in that you’re convinced you missed something the first time. You know e
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How to Give a Gift
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Happy Holidays from Die, Workwear!While it’s a ton of fun to shop for yourself, it’s nice to give someone something special, too! But how do you give a (good) gift?Derek and Peter tackle the age-old question and share their recommendations.Plus, as always, a nice serving of “Hey, Nice Pants!”**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an
Todd Snyder and the perfect suit
One of my favorite guests returns for a three-peat: Todd Snyder.Todd is exceptionally good at what he does, and he understands every part of building a brand — not just how to make clothes, but how to make a brand that lasts.We discuss the role tailoring continues to play in shaping his world and why it remains central to the brand's identity. We get into the tier of “good, better, best,” and what
Die, Workwear! - Ask Me Anything with Derek and Peter
Welcome to the first installment of our new quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel. Derek and Peter received far more questions than any reasonable human beings should, so they spent over two hours trying to answer as many as possible. They get into dressing for your body type, keeping your clothes in good shape, finding budget brands that don’t feel like compromises, p
Geoff Snack and good taste
My guest this week is Geoff Snack.Geoff teaches illustration and openly admits he doesn’t know how to draw—but he absolutely knows what looks good. His taste level and his instinct for curation are a big part of why your favorite stores feel so welcoming and inspiring.He’s a book dealer, a vintage dealer, and one of those people who just has that thing—the perfect mix of humility, good taste, IYKY
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Shoe Shiners
Patreon Preview from Blamo!It’s a new episode of Die, Workwear with Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo.A lot of guys who are into menswear nowadays get into the hobby through shoes — and with that, learning how to take care of their newly acquired purchases. Shoe shining, in particular, can be therapeutic for today's keyboard class. But historically, it was a rough trade taken up by orphans, newly arrive
Nur Abbas (gnuhr) talks PARSEL and design
This week on Blamo!, we’re joined by a true designer’s designer: Nur Abbas. Nur is based in Portland, Oregon, and his résumé reads like a tour through every corner of modern fashion. He’s designed for Margiela, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton; worked alongside Christophe Lemaire on UniqloU; served as Design Director for Nike ACG; and even did a stint at Yeezy.What struck me most in our conversation is ho
Avery Trufelman Returns to talk Gear!
Avery Trufelman is the host and creator of Articles of Interest.She's one of my favorite journalists, is an encyclopedia on clothes, and is BACK on Blamo!We discuss tattoos (because I keep getting them), the new season of Articles of Interest, military clothing, ethical consumption, camping, and then finally, we go back and forth discussing US history stories and fashion design for the military.*A
Chris Thile on Bach and Big Sweaters
My guest this week is musician Chris Thile.Yes, that Chris Thile, the virtuoso musician with the big colorful sweaters who absolutely SHREDS. You might know Chris from Nickel Creek, his solo music or covers of Elliot Smith and the Strokes, or his work with the Punch Brothers or even Yo-Yo Ma. And yes, he’s on Blamo! We got into some deep creative talk about what it means to play Bach, recording cl
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Finding Personal Style
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Ah, yes —the age-old question: what is personal style, and how do you find it? You would've thought we'd discussed this by now, but we haven't...until now!Derek and Peter dive into what personal style means and share their thoughts on how to find your own, including what has gone right (and wrong) for them.Plus everyone's favorite, 'Hey Nice Pants!'**Listen to the entir
Tony Sylvester of A W M S
My guest this week is Anthony W. Madsen Sylvester.Tony is a prominent fashion writer known for his insightful analysis and deep dives into fashion trends. Sylvester has written extensively in the fashion and cultural realm (Vice, GQ Style, and Permanent Style), and for brands like Mr Porter, Drake's, Turnbull & Asser, and Globe-trotter.Tony contains multitudes. He’s also a musician, writer, and cr
Tal Silberstein of Colbo
My guest this week is Tal Silberstein, the co-founder and creative director of ColboDescribed as a multi-disciplinary space, Colbo has fast become one of the best in NYC. A space filled with great records, coffee, and a tightly curated selection of clothing you quickly fall in love with.Tal and discuss the recent Sperry collaborations, stores being community centers, the infamous Colbo bench, musi
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Nina Penlington Bespoke
Patreon Preview from Blamo!It's Die, Workwear!Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are joined once again by Nina Penlington, who first appeared on the show in March of 2024. Nina returns to share more of her story and give an update on running her label, Nina Penlington Bespoke.The conversation ranges from the craft of Western suits to the allure of wearing velvet, with plenty of detours into music, style,
Sean Dunnevant of GLOM
My guest this week is Sean Dunnevant of GLOM — and someone who also helps keep things running here at Blamo.As we head toward our 500th episode, there’s honestly no better person to sit down with. Sean and I get into his time working at Self Edge, that unforgettable "Glass" riff, tour fits, the upcoming GLOM record, and of course, his unlikely rise as a meme god.Glass Music VideoFollow GLOM on Ins
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - The Legacy of Armani
Patreon Preview from Blamo!It's Die, Workwear!Earlier this month, Giorgio Armani passed away, leaving behind a fashion empire built on the idea that male elegance can be reduced to simple, minimalist forms. Derek and Peter discuss his legacy, including how he forged a formal partnership between fashion and Hollywood, and how you might find some Armani pieces on eBay. They also chat tailoring, old
Adam Scott on Big Suits and Severance
My guest this week is Adam Scott. You probably know him from Parks and Rec, Party Down, and of course Severance. But beyond the screen, Adam’s a guy with serious taste—big fits, big tunes, and a love of style that runs deep.We talk about clothes, music, and more. Plus, yes, plenty of Severance talk! Follow Adam on InstagramWatch Severence on Apple TV+*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace f
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - A.I. in Fashion
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Last month, Guess placed an ad in Vogue, featuring a flawless model wearing a striped maxi dress. Printed in small font along the ad's edge, there was a disclosure: this model was generated using AI. And this past week, J. Crew had to come clean about their use of AI technology to promote their Vans collab. Peter and Derek talk about what AI might mean for the menswear i
Andrew Chen of 3sixteen returns!
My guest this week is Andrew Chen, the founder of 3sixteen.Andrew’s actually been on the pod before, way back in the very first season, around four hundred episodes ago. It had been so long that we both realized he needed to come back on.For many people, 3sixteen is simply a denim brand. But for others, it’s the seasonal collections, the lookbooks, the whole world they build around it. We get into
Graham Hiemstra of Field Mag
My guest this week is Graham Hiemstra, founder of Field Mag. We get into his media diet, the origins of Field Mag, and how he’s carved out a space where design and the outdoors overlap. We talk camping, GORP, and what makes gear actually good—not just hype.https://www.fieldmag.com*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an A
Massimo Alba on why Perfect is Boring
My guest this week is designer Massimo Alba.One of the only designers who can genuinely make getting dressed look effortless.Massimo joins me to chat about his brand, personal wardrobe, love of vintage, life in Milan, getting fits off with Daniel Craig, and why perfect is boringmassimoalba.com*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Sim
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Savannah Yarborough of SAVAS
Derek and Peter have discussed SAVAS extensively over the years and finally persuaded founder, Savannah Yarborough to sit down and talk about her brand on what makes it so unique. They discuss her time at Central Saint Martin's, Billy Reid, launching the brand, manufacturing in the US versus the EU, and tariffs. It's all in there, plus a round of "Hey, Nice Pants!"Follow SAVAS on Instagram Hosted
Eiichiro Homma of Nanamica
My guest this week is Eiichiro Homma, founder of NanamicaEiichiro-san is an incredible designer and is one of the reasons we’re all wearing big fits.We talk what’s happening with Nanamica, big fit origins, personal style, why he thinks Gorp is cooked, the golden age of clothing design and life on a boat.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Ho
Ken Sakata (Front Office) - The Design is the Marketing
My guest this week is Ken Sakata of Front OfficeKen Sakata has been slowly taking over Substack, TikTok, and Instagram, basically all social media, by documenting and teaching the world about clothes.His brand is called Front Office, and as you’ll hear, he’s been designing and documenting the entire process in front of everyone.He explains and outlines what’s happening in the industry in an incred
Robin Givhan on Make it Ours: how Virgil Abloh changed fashion
My guest this week is fashion editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan.Robin is a senior critic at large for the Washington Post and just released her new book Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh.Robin and I discuss her new book and the late Virgil Abloh’s rise in the fashion world. We also chat about logos, which fashion houses are managed well, the appea
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - The Sanitization of Streetwear
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Streetwear was once a catchall term for styles that naturally emerged from various street cultures. Today, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry shaped by luxury houses such as LVMH. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the evolution of streetwear from grassroots expression to high-fashion commodity, and explore how luxury brands have co-opted it to sell the idea of a
Andy Shauf and Colin Nealis of Foxwarren
This week, I’m joined by Andy Shauf and Colin Nealis of the Canadian band Foxwarren.We discuss their new album, 2, and upcoming tour. We also get into big fits, making your own clothes, and how style plays into their creative process. "Deadhead" video by Joe CappaDig it!*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com
S.G. Goodman is getting fits off on the farm
This week, I’m joined by singer and songwriter S.G. Goodman.We talk about her new album Planting By The Signs, working with Paul Schrader, and touring with Jason Isbell. She also breaks down her favorite workwear picks, growing up in Kentucky, and getting a fit off on the farm.Watch her music video for Fire Sign*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury w
Kat Schoewe of Outdoor Research
This week, I’m joined by Kat Schoewe, VP of Design and Product Innovation at Outdoor Research.She can casually mention shaping product at Under Armour, L.L. Bean, Pearl Izumi, and Land’s End—but she’d much rather talk about her vintage collection.We get into how she got started in design, the wild rise of GORP-core, what it means to be a fashion brand without really calling yourself one, and her d
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How Do You Feel About Cosplay?
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Is cosplay cringe? Dressing as Jigglypuff or a 1930s railwayman? Peter and Derek discuss how the term "cosplay" is often used in the menswear community to rein in those who dress too far from the norm.**Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col
David Longstreth (Dirty Projectors)
This week, we're joined by artist and composer, David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors. Known for his genre-defying work and singular creative vision, David sits down with Jeremy to talk about scoring the new A24 film The Legend of Ochi and the process behind his latest album, Song of the Earth—a sweeping collection of orchestral songs that blurs the line between the classical and the contemporary.
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic
Patreon Preview from Blamo!In the last few years, a new online archetype has appeared online: the alpha male, which is someone who's part gym coach, part life coach, and part entrepreneur. He's jacked, wears tight clothes, and speaks in clipped imperatives. Peter and Derek talk about what gave rise to this aesthetic and why this sort of character is so popular at the moment.Derek's Article on The
Chris Green of Ven.Space
My guest this week is Chris Green, owner of Ven.Space. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris an
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Do People Treat You Differently Depending on Your Clothes?
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Someone on Youtube recently posted a video, where they put themselves in various social situations—once dressed casually, the next time in a suit—to see if they would be treated differently depending on what they're wearing. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the respectability of dress and whether people do, in fact, get better treatment if they wear tailored clot
Loren Kramar
My guest this week is Loren Kramar.Loren is no stranger to fashion having worked in the industry, and collaborated with his friends at Eckhaus Latta. He's a fit god filled with hilarious hot takes, and makes me weep whenever he sings.Loren and I discuss his new EP, Living Legend, being a creative without a roadmap, good boots, better vintage, and more.**This episode is sponsored by Grant Stone**
Nicholas Galanin (Multidisciplinary Artist)
My guest this week is multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin.Nicholas is from the sitka tribe of Alaska and has exhibited his works all over the world, from the Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art, to the Abu Dhabi Biennial. His work challenges stereotypes of indigenous art while also addressing social and environmental issues.He recently received the Don Tyson Prize for outstanding achieve
Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis
My guest this week is musician Phil Cook.I have been listening to Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis constantly – almost once a day. Sometimes, I'll put it on in the late evening; other times, it's what I put on when I'm making my coffee. I have found myself forgetting it was on and tearing up over what I'm hearing. I rarely know what I'm talking about here, but I cannot get over the power of music,
Gitta & Peter Plotnicki of Merz b. Schwanen
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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - The Sands of Time with Lance Panda
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Corey Smith-West and Devin Hobdy of Bathe
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Tailoring Wishlist
Patreon Preview from Blamo!Spring is for idle days and daydreaming. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss what's on their tailoring wish list and what they hope to get sometime in the future.**Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f
Brian Davis and the evolution of Wooden Sleepers
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Patreon Preview from Blamo!Spring outfits are never as fun as their fall/winter counterparts, but they're also the last hurrah for light layering, chunky boots, and knitwear. Peter and Derek discuss some of their favorite clothes during this transitional season before summer. They also talk about some of their favorite rain gear, including outerwear and single-stick umbrellas from Italy.**Listen t
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