My guest this week is Nick Sullivan . Nick Sullivan is the Fashion Director of Esquire Magazine and the Editor of their acclaimed style guide, Big Black Book. Nick and I spoke about his life growing up in the UK, and he stumbled into the world of fashion. We also talk about how trends come and go and the importance of authenticity above all. Follow Nick on Instagram
My guest this week is writer Sean Hotchkiss . Sean and I spoke about how his journey into the world of menswear journalism and his love of clothes helped him get to the end of himself. We also talked about his recent GQ article on surrendering his wardrobe and how with less stuff he’s happier than ever. Sean’s GQ Article
My guest this week is American Menswear designer Michael Bastian . Michael and I spoke about his career in menswear, the ups and downs of the fashion world and why he still believes in buying less but buying better. Follow MB on Instagram SHOW NOTES Michael Bastian F/W 2008 (Inspired by JFK Jr.) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian...
My guest this week is Mordechai Rubinstein . In most circles, he's known as Mister Mort, but don’t call him that, he’s a reluctant anthropologist. Mordechai and I discussed his early days at Jack Spade, doing PR for Marc Jacobs and discovering beauty in the everyday uniform. Follow Mordechai on Instagram Jack Spade Pop-Up Fashion Show in Bryant Park S/S 2008 https://youtu.be/ccgjLO2Fekc...
My guest this week is, Alexandra Petri . Alexandra writes the humorist ComPost blog of the Washington Post and is the author of A Field Guide to Awkward Silences. Alexandra and I discussed her doing stand-up comedy at 17, dressing up as a Civil War General, and accidentally joining a cult. Follow Alexandra on Twitter https://twitter.com/petridishes A Field Guide to Awkward Silences http://a.co/bSXZezB Alexandra’s Ted Talk — How To Speak Woman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN2Z2wfhT6I...
My guest this week is musician and producer, Eben D’Amico . Eben and I discussed his old band, Saves The Day and how their album “Through Being Cool” shaped what was to become the Emo music genre. We also discuss how we first met…on AOL Instant Messenger. Through Being Cool https://open.spotify.com/album/3yRpyOundyELlkOO6O4YSo Saves The Day on the Late Show -- 2001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlb9b9qceC0...
My guest this week is Editor-in-Chief of GQ Style, Will Welch . We discussed his Atlanta roots, his decade-long tenure at GQ, and how he helped transform GQ Style from a supplement into a standalone quarterly magazine.
My guest this week is Drake’s creative director, Michael Hill . Drake’s is an iconic British haberdasher, known around the world for their handmade ties and scarves. Michael and I discussed following in the footsteps of his father, and how he and his team are growing Drake’s from a neckwear company, to the new standard of casual sportswear. Follow Drake's on Instagram https://www.drakes.com/...
My guest this week is menswear designer Robert Geller . Robert and I discussed his days as an intern at Marc Jacobs, working with Alexandre Plokhov on their explosive menswear brand Cloak, and how through his own brand, he transformed the image of downtown New York style. Follow Robert Geller on Instagram @robertgeller www.robertgeller-ny.com
My guest this week is Andrew Chen of 3sixteen. Andrew Chen talks about the origins of 3sixteen, and how the brand went from making streetwear to becoming one of the best denim brands in the United States. Follow Andrew on Instagram and Twitter @andrew3sixteen 3sixteen.com
My guest this week is Matt Jacobson . In most circles, he’s known as the Head of Market Development at Facebook and Instagram, but Matt Jacobson is a man of many passions and talents. He is a surfer, a collector, a writer, a photographer-- but to me, he is a shepherd of good design. Matt and I discuss growing up in California, driving across the country hunting for Eames furniture, and his "one in, one out" editing philosophy. Follow Matt on Instagram @mfj20th Grown Man Style http://grownmanstyl...
My guest this week is Antonio Ciongoli . Antonio is the founder and creative director of Italian Menswear brand, Eidos. We talked about his New England roots, working with Michael Bastian, and how at the end of the day it has to be about more than just making cool clothes. ** Follow Antonio on Instagram @AKCiongoli Michael Bastian A/W 2008 (JFK Jr) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian...
My guest this week is Jacob Gallagher . Jacob is the Men's Fashion Editor of Off Duty in The Wall Street Journal. We went deep down the existential menswear rabbit hole this week! Jacob and I discussed how men's fashion has evolved and how men have changed from it. Follow Jacob on Twitter and Instagram @jacobwgallagher
My guest this week is Elizabeth A. Davis . Elizabeth is a Tony Award nominated actress, a writer, and musician. We discussed her life coming up as an actress on Broadway, learning to evolve your craft and how nothing is wasted, nothing is lost.
My guest this week is Jeff Carvalho . Jeff is the partner and executive editor of acclaimed fashion site, Highsnobiety . We talk about his love for sneakers, house music and how he believes certain trends won't die. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffcarvalho
My guest this week is Lawrence Schlossman . Lawrence is a published author and current brand director of Grailed.com, but before all of that, he was a desk jockey with a passion for #menswear -- a passion so strong he coined the term. You asked for it, you got it: the #influencer, Lawrence Schlossman. Follow Lawrence on Twitter @SartoriallyInc
My guest this week is Aaron Levine , SVP of Design for Abercrombie & Fitch. Aaron went from a design assistant with no experience, to quickly becoming one of the most celebrated and talked about menswear designers. He talks about learning from his failures, why it's important to be a bug in the system and that it's ok to talk about Star Wars.
JJ Redick of the LA Clippers comes on to talk growing up in a big family, watch collecting and reinventing yourself in your mid 30's.
Trey Kerby of NBA TV's The Starters drops in to talk about his humble sports blogging days, and why James Harden nicknamed him "Little Beard". Follow Trey Kerby on Twitter and Instagram @treykerby
HODINKEE founder, Ben Clymer drops in to discuss how he took a passionate hobby into the most respected publication on watches. ** Notable HODINKEE Posts Inside Rolex - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/inside-rolex Reference Points on the Rolex Paul Newman Daytona - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/reference-points-the-paul-newman-daytona...
Legendary Menswear Don, Michael Williams drops in to discuss the founding of ACL and how a guy from Cleveland put menswear on the map. Follow Michael Williams on Instagram ** ACL '09 street style post on Aaron Levine
Menswear writer and #realtalk tweeter, Jon Moy comes on to discuss his Detroit roots and his hopes for the future of mens fashion. We also talk why he can never use Airbnb again, and his Shinola article that started a PR shitstorm. ** Jon Moy's article on Shinola... http://www.complex.com/style/shinola-detroits-misguided-white-knight
Brian Trunzo (NTBro) drops by to talk his humble beginnings and how he evolved from being a guy trying to say something about fashion, to someone who's helping shape the future of it. Follow Brian on Instagram Wooyoungmi Sweatpants Brian mentions - http://bit.ly/2cWuz89
My guest this week is Wooden Sleepers owner, Brian Davis . Brian talks about growing up in Long Island, being engrossed with the punk rock scene, and how it led him to create Wooden Sleepers, one of the best vintage menswear stores in the US. Wooden Sleepers
