My guest this week is Ken Sakata of Front Office Ken 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 incredibly refreshing way, and it’s a pleasure to have him on the pod this week Ken and I discuss the o...
Jul 14, 2025•49 min•Season 16Ep. 10
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 appeal of Japan, and staying optimistic. READ Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Ab...
Jul 07, 2025•56 min•Season 16Ep. 9
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 authenticity to wealthy consumers. They also examine how this shift relates to the broader affordabi...
Jul 03, 2025•20 min
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 Cappa Dig it! * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch...
Jun 30, 2025•57 min•Season 16Ep. 8
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 watch...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 16Ep. 7
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 deep love of thrifting. We also talk about why Outdoor Research has such a huge following in Japan...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 16Ep. 6
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
Jun 05, 2025•20 min
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. The two dive into the rhythms of fatherhood, the unexpected joy of sharing a stage with Bernie San...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 16Ep. 5
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 Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic Plus a new round of "Hey, Nice Pants!" ** Listen to the enti...
May 22, 2025•20 min
My guest this week is Chris Green , owner of Ven.Space . Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris and I explore how Ven.Space got started, delve into his retail philosophies, talk about the importan...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 16Ep. 4
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 clothing. ** Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon...
May 08, 2025•20 min
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 **...
May 05, 2025•57 min•Season 16Ep. 3
My guest this week is multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin . Nicholas is from the sitka tribe of Alaska and has exhibited his works all over the world, from the Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art, to the Abu Dhabi Biennial. His work challenges stereotypes of indigenous art while also addressing social and environmental issues. He recently received the Don Tyson Prize for outstanding achievement in American Art from the Crystal Bridges museum. Nicholas and I discuss life in Sitka, embra...
Apr 29, 2025•40 min•Season 16Ep. 2
My guest this week is musician Phil Cook . I have been listening to Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis constantly – almost once a day. Sometimes, I'll put it on in the late evening; other times, it's what I put on when I'm making my coffee. I have found myself forgetting it was on and tearing up over what I'm hearing. I rarely know what I'm talking about here, but I cannot get over the power of music, and Appalachia Borealis knocks me out. Produced by Phil's close friend and frequent collaborator, ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 16Ep. 1
My guests this week are the co-owners of Merz B. Schwanen , Gitta & Peter Plotnicki . Making clothes is hard, running a brand is hard, but Gitta and Peter do it incredibly well,and it was an absolute joy to speak with them about it on the pod. We discuss the infamous ‘The Bear’ shirt, how they went from loop wheel to a full collection of sportswear, product over brand, the importance of customer input, how their personal styles reflect the collection and more. * https://merzbschwanen.com/...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Patreon Preview from Blamo! On this episode, Derek and Peter are joined by Jacob Hurwitz, the founder of American Trench . They discuss the origins of the brand, what "American made" means and get into nitty gritty of cost breakdowns in manufacturing. They also discuss commodity vs artisanal, and what the future of domestic production looks like. ** Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon...
Apr 10, 2025•20 min
Patreon Preview from Blamo! We are incredibly pleased to present a special episode of the JJJ Show. If you’re new here, the JJJ Show is hosted by Jeff Hilliard, Jeremy Kirkland, and Jian DeLeon. It’s our fashion head podcast where we rant and dissect everything in menswear and fashion. BUT THIS episode is the one where we finally convinced Lance Panda , the influencer’s influencer, to come on board. We recorded this the day we left Tokyo, and it almost didn’t happen, but we got it! So, who is La...
Apr 03, 2025•20 min
My guest this week is Corey Smith-West and David Hobdy of Bathe Corey, and Dev stop by to chat to their influences, media diet, going on health kicks, creative constraints and what’s coming next for the band. Bathe - Here (Official Video)
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 15Ep. 20
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
Mar 27, 2025•20 min
My guest this week is Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers. I have known Brian for nearly twenty years now, and it is a joy to watch his brand and business grow the right way - slow and steady. We discuss relaunching his retail store, partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more. ** This episode is brought to you by Grand Seiko...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 15Ep. 19
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 to the entire episode and read their gift guide on the Blamo! Patreon...
Mar 13, 2025•20 min
The crew made it to Tokyo! Jeff, Jeremy, and Jian chat the first few days of the trip, including Tokyo department stores, touring the Grand Seiko Museum, cruising in Alphards, Beams+, slamming bad noodles, and choose your konbini! ** This episode is brought to you by Grand Seiko Special thanks for letting us geek out in the museum :)
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter are back discussing the recent FW 25 shows from men's fashion week in Milan and Paris. ** Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide on the Blamo! Patreon
Feb 27, 2025•21 min
My guest this week is Quaid Walker , co-founder of Bezel . Quaid and I jump right in on the excitement and occasional anxiety of the watch world. We discuss watch churn, how Bezel has evolved over the years, imposter syndrome, getting nuts on auctions, engravings, and those classic “can I pull this off” moments. ••
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 15Ep. 18
My guest this week is William McNicol, designer, and founder of William Frederick . William and I discuss his life growing up in Ohio, how one coat started the brand, fit pics at fashion week, his commitment to manufacturing in Ohio, supplier transparency, and last but not least, how his love of film shapes his brand. https://www.williamfrederickclothing.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 15Ep. 17
My guest this week is Alex Carleton , Chief Creative Officer of Filson. Alex and I discuss his origin and backstory, the #menswear boom of the 2010s, the Filson archive, and why consistency matters. Filson.com Follow Filson on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 15Ep. 16
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Do you ever feel like fashion writers clap for whatever is sent down the runway? Derek and Peter chatted with Eugene Rabkin, founder of StyleZeitgeist , a fashion writer who is unafraid of criticism. They talk about what has been behind the slowdown in the luxury fashion market, why fashion criticism is hard to come by nowadays, and the "deskilling" of the consumer. ** Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide on the Blamo! Patreon...
Feb 06, 2025•20 min•Season 15Ep. 15
My guest this week is Simon Crompton of Permanent Style . Simon and I dug into some stuff we’ve discussed a ton over the years - do "the rules" of getting dressed matter? And if you’re so obsessed with “the rules” of dressing, do you miss out on the joy of getting dressed? We discuss how technology and chatbots have woven into brands and e-commerce, and what’s still worth obsessing over. Dig in! Follow Permanent Style on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and sel...
Feb 03, 2025•57 min•Season 15Ep. 14
My guest this week is comedian and writer Robby Slowik. Robby has written for Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and more (also himself because he's funny af). He’s a friend of the show, knows how to get a fit off, and has kept me laughing my ass off. robbyslowik.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 15Ep. 13
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter chatted with British bespoke shoemaker Sebastian Tarek . Sebastian makes traditional bespoke shoes for folks who have a more modern wardrobe. Think shoes made more for denim than a suit. Derek and Peter chat with Sebastian about his brand, philosophy and more. Follow Sebastian on Instagram https://sebastiantarek.com ** Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide on the Blamo! Patreon...
Jan 16, 2025•20 min
