My guest this week is the co-founder of London shop Anglo-Italian, Jake Grantham . Jake and I discussed his life growing up in Wimbledon, the world of classic menswear and how in his eyes, hardcore music and tailoring have a lot more in common than what you think. Follow Jake on Instagram Anglo-Italian ** This episode is sponsored by Weiss Watch Company -- Blamo! listeners get a free engraving with purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
May 21, 2018•55 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Whatever you do, don’t call Abasi Rosborough clothing of the future. According to founders Abdul Abasi and Greg Rosborough , it’s the clothing of today. Abdul and Greg stopped by to discuss the origins of their brand, designing for the modern age, and the importance of sustainability in fashion. abasirosborough.com ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
May 14, 2018•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 2
My guest this week is the stylist and fashion consultant Eugene Tong . Originally from Taiwan, Eugene’s resume reads like a greatest hits in the menswear and fashion world. A former editor at the now-defunct Cargo and DETAILS magazine, Eugene has dressed celebrities like Aziz Ansari and styled runway shows for KITH, John Elliott, and more —all while becoming the King of Off-Duty Style. Eugene and I discuss how his career began, how fashion is evolving, and why he thinks he's terrible at Instagra...
May 07, 2018•59 min•Season 4Ep. 1
My guest this week is the Pop Music Critic for The New York Times, Jon Caramanica . From Eminem to Taylor Swift, Jon has written about, interviewed, and in some cases, even been the first in the industry to break. He’s the guy who writes like it's a "hot take" but knows so much and is such an expert on his subject it's not. We talk about music, fashion, the contrast in their businesses, and how criticism is art and an art form unto itself. Follow Jon on Twitter NOTES Taylor Swift Article Jon's p...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 14 min
My guest this week is the acclaimed photographer, Eric Ray Davidson . From athletes to actors, take a look at your favorite magazine cover and chances are Eric has shot it. Eric and I spoke about his life as a photographer and where it all began. We also talk how becoming a parent affects your career…for the better. Follow Eric on Instagram
Feb 05, 2018•44 min•Season 3Ep. 18
My guest this week is the co-founder of Outlier, Abe Burmeister . Abe and I talked how he got started by trying to create a better pair of pants, and how Outlier is building the future of clothing. Follow Outlier on Instagram
Jan 29, 2018•42 min•Season 3Ep. 17
My guest this week is the Men's Fashion Director of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, Bruce Pask . From the stockroom of Paul Smith to working alongside Annie Leibovitz, Bruce climbed the ladder one rung at a time. Bruce and I spoke about how he got into the fashion world and the experiences he’s had along the way. Follow Bruce on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jan 08, 2018•53 min•Season 3Ep. 16
My guest this week is Matthew Henson . Matthew is the stylist behind ASAP Rocky, The Weeknd and many more. On this week’s episode, Matthew and I spoke about how he became a stylist, the elitism of the fashion world and what needs to change in 2018. Follow Matthew on Instagram
Dec 18, 2017•46 min•Season 3Ep. 15
My guest this week is Rachel Tashjian . Whether it’s roaming a Vanity Fair Oscar party or sharing a hot take from Paris Couture week, Rachel is one of the funniest and most entertaining personalities in fashion. We discuss her time working at Vanity Fair and what she’s been up to at Garage Magazine. We also talk why so many fashion designers have left New York and her never-ending obsession with the late Princess Diana. Follow Rachel on Instagram...
Dec 11, 2017•55 min•Season 3Ep. 14
My guest this week is the founder of The Brooklyn Circus, Ouigi Theodore . Ouigi and I talk about his life growing up in Brooklyn as a young Haitian immigrant and how through many careers and projects he created The Brooklyn Circus with the goal “to refine the image of Urban America.” https://thebkcircus.com/ Follow Ouigi on Instagram
Dec 04, 2017•52 min•Season 3Ep. 13
My guest this week is the acclaimed director, writer, actor, and producer Paul Feig . Paul and I spoke about his early life and how he fell in love with suits. We also discuss his new collaboration with J.Crew, and how he’s influencing Hollywood to help mold the modern gentleman.
Nov 27, 2017•55 min•Season 3Ep. 12
My guest this week is Matt Hranek . Matt wears many hats; he’s a photographer, a director, an editor, an author, and a contributor to Conde Nast Traveler. We spoke about his recently released book A Man and His Watch, traveling the world to hunt through secret Swiss archives, and why so many people care about a good timepiece. Check out A Man and His Watch Follow Matt on Instagram The William Brown Project...
Nov 13, 2017•52 min•Season 3Ep. 11
My guest this week is Ryan Schreiber . Ryan is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the online music magazine, Pitchfork . If you’re into music, you know what Pitchfork is, and Ryan is the man behind it all. We spoke about starting a business and not giving up on it, music merch becoming fashion staples and why everyone in fashion seems to be obsessed with the Grateful Dead. Follow Ryan on Twitter...
Nov 06, 2017•55 min•Season 3Ep. 10
My guest this week is Editorial Director of HighSnobiety, Jian Deleon . Jian and I spoke about his life as a young immigrant from the Philippines and how he climbed the menswear ladder. We talk wardrobes, menswear tv shows, and what pieces of clothing are worth keeping and what’s worth getting rid of. Follow Jian on Instagram
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 9
My guest this week is Jesse Thorn . Jesse is a lot of things; he’s the host of Bullseye (NPR), founder of the acclaimed menswear website, Put This On , and he even runs his own podcast network, Maximum Fun . Jesse and I spoke about his early life growing up in San Francisco and how he fell into the world of radio and menswear. I’m sure you won’t be surprised after you hear his voice......
Oct 23, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 8
My guest this week is Nick Wooster . Nick has been in the fashion world for nearly 30 years and has held stints at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and more. If you’re into men’s fashion, you know who I’m talking about. He’s the WoostGod. I spoke with Nick about how he got into the fashion world and what on earth is going on with it right now. We also talk about what happened while he was at JC Penney and how at the end of the day, he’s just in it for the clothes. Follow Nic...
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 7
My guest this week is Jen Rubio . Jen is the co-founder of the travel and luggage company, Away. We talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how through incredible branding and product design they actually made buying luggage cool again. awaytravel.com
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 6
My guest this week is the acclaimed stylist, Stephen Mann . From lookbooks and editorials to runway shows, Stephen Mann has one of the most unique eyes in today's world of fashion. We discuss his early days working under Aitor Throup (Stone Island), his love for Takahiro Miyashita (The SOLOIST) and we debate whether or not fashion shows should tour. Stephen Mann Notes The Supermodern Wardrobe...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 5
My guest this week is David Coggins . David is a writer, a thinker and one of the most authentic men I’ve ever met. We spoke about his recent book Men and Style and his collaboration with Drake’s. We also talk about the late Glenn O’Brien, fandom and learning what it means to express yourself in the Digital Age. Follow David on Twitter David's Books... Men and Style Men and Manners...
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 4
My guest this week is GQ Creative Director, Jim Moore . If you’ve picked up an issue in the last 30 years, Jim has had a hand in it. Whether it’s picking the latest pieces for a season, styling athletes and actors or hosting a video series. Jim Moore is the creative thread that weaves together the magazine and is responsible for creating the GQ look. Jim and I spoke about how he arrived at the magazine and worked his way to the top. We also discuss the friendships he made along the way and how t...
Sep 18, 2017•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
My guest this week is Chris Black . Chris is the man behind Done to Death Projects and Public Announcement. For most folks, he’s the guy your “cool” friends know about. He’s an influencer’s influencer, the king of the hot takes and for some reason, knows where everything is happening…all the time. Chris and I talked about the rise of merch culture, NY versus LA, his love of John Mayer and the art of the hustle. We go all over the place on this one, but in all honesty, it’s a like lot Chris himse...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 2
My guest this week is menswear haberdasher, Sid Mashburn . I sat and talked with Sid about how he got started in the clothing business, the importance of service, and how it’s still the cornerstone of their business. We even spoke about why that dang NY store hasn’t opened yet. sidmashburn.com Follow Sid Mashburn on Instagram
Sep 04, 2017•54 min•Season 3Ep. 1
My guest this week is Josh Warner . Josh is the founder and designer behind the cult jewelry company, Good Art HLYWD . Josh and I talk about how he went from selling earrings out of a suitcase in Venice Beach, to building his own foundry and making pieces for Sly Stallone, Morrissey, and Lebron James. Follow Josh on Instagram As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 18
My guest this week is the author and editor Michael Hainey . Michael is the Executive Director of Editorial at Esquire, before that he served as deputy editor at GQ for over 15 years. Michael and I spoke about his early life working under Graydon Carter, the importance of hard work, and how we all long to be known and share our stories. Follow Michael on Twitter After Visiting Friends...
Jun 05, 2017•54 min•Season 2Ep. 17
My guest this week is Jack Carlson of Rowing Blazers . I spoke with Jack — an author, archeologist, and three-time member of the U.S. Men’s Rowing Team — about how his love of rowing culture led to the creation of his recently launched clothing brand, Rowing Blazers. Follow Rowing Blazers on Instagram
May 29, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
My guest this week is GQ Style Staff Writer, Jake Woolf . Jake and I talk about the “everything goes” age of personal style and how to find your own. We also discuss the worlds of fast fashion, online reselling, and the so-called “cool guy tax.” Follow Jake on Twitter
May 08, 2017•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 15
My guest this week is Simon Crompton . What do you get when a detail-oriented journalist creates a menswear site where trousers are reviewed like the latest tech gadget and suit construction is documented with the reverence normally reserved for Italian Renaissance sculpture? The answer is the acclaimed menswear blog Permanent Style, and its founder Simon Crompton is my guest this week. Simon and I discussed the values of bespoke clothing, “rules” of classic menswear, and the psyche of the male ...
May 01, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
My guest this week is technology investor and serial entrepreneur, Kevin Rose . Kevin and I spoke about his career building Digg.com, working for Google Ventures and his time as CEO of HODINKEE. Last but not least Kevin shared his thoughts on the future of technology in health, biohacking and what it means to make the most of your time in a busy world. Kevin Rose Follow Kevin on Instagram The Journal by Kevin Rose Work Rules by Laszlo Bock Wim Hof Method...
Apr 24, 2017•58 min•Season 2Ep. 13
My guest this week is photographer and visual journalist, Tommy Ton. Tommy and I spoke about photography, street style, his rise from design assistant to shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton — and singing karaoke with Kanye West. Follow Tommy Ton on Instagram Show Notes Kanye Crew Photo https://www.instagram.com/p/BQy2G81AsAK/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 12
My guest this week is Josh Peskowitz . Josh is a stylist, writer, and co-owner of the concept men’s store MAGASIN. Josh and I spoke about his career in the world of menswear and how he went from being the fashion director of Bloomingdales to starting one of the best men’s stores in the country. In The Closet: Video Playlist Follow Josh on Instagram As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com...
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 11
