My guest this week is stylist, Julie Ragolia . Julie and I spoke about her life growing up in Brooklyn and the importance of being proud of who you are and where you are from. Last but not least we discuss her illustrious fashion career and why she’s returning to womenswear. Follow Julie on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by PHLUR -- get 20% off your first custom sample set with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 11
My guest this week is the writer, Bruce Boyer . Bruce and I discuss his life growing up in Pennsylvania, how music helped shape his life and how writing an article about the Duke of Windsor led him to become one of the most celebrated writers in menswear. True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Feb 25, 2019•54 min•Season 5Ep. 10
My guest this week is Matt Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of running brand Tracksmith . Matt and I discuss how he used his eclectic past — including studying neuroscience, living, and training with Kenyan runners, and working at Puma — to create Tracksmith, a brand that strives to “champion the running class.” Follow Tracksmith on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Burrow -- Save $75 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Feb 18, 2019•51 min•Season 5Ep. 9
My guest this week is bespoke tailor, Kathryn Sargent . Kathryn and I discuss how she became the first female master tailor on London's Savile Row. Last but not least, we chat how the world of tailoring is evolving, and how she’s continuing to pave the way for everyone to be a part of it. Follow Kathryn on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by PHLUR -- get 20% off your first custom sample set with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Feb 11, 2019•58 min•Season 5Ep. 8
My guest this week is the managing director of MR PORTER , Toby Bateman . Toby and I discuss his life coming up as a fashion buyer, how MR PORTER began, and how they convinced some of the worlds biggest luxury brands to sell online, hint it involved an iPad… Last but not least we discuss how MR PORTER continues to evolve with brands like MR P and Toby’s outlook on the future of menswear retail. Follow Toby on Instagram MR PORTER Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Burrow -- Save $75 off yo...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 7
My guest this week is Eric Wind of Wind Vintage . Eric and I talk about how he became the Senior Watch Specialist for Christie’s, how he became a dealer himself, why he believes the watch industry should be more open, and what he’s doing about it. Follow Eric 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 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 6
My guest this week is author and designer, Alan Flusser . Alan and I discuss how he taught the world about classic menswear through teaching himself, why proportion is the most important in how to dress and his 40+ year friendship with Ralph Lauren. ** AlanFlusser.com "Dressing The Man " ** This episode is sponsored by PHLUR -- get 20% off your first custom sample set with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jan 21, 2019•56 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This week we are live from The Pitti Box at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion. Today’s guest is Pino Luciano of Neapolitan tailoring house Orazio Luciano. Pino discusses his decades of experience as a vendor at Pitti Uomo, what he has done to grow his business into an international name, and how they focus hiring on the younger generation to keep the Italian tailoring tradition alive. ** Follow Orazio Luciano on Inst...
Jan 13, 2019•19 min
This week we are live from The Pitti Box at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion. My guest is Blamo! veteran and menswear legend Nick Wooster . Nick talks about visiting Pitti Uomo for the first time in 1988, how buyers and editors need to “look up” to maintain their perspective and discusses how Scott Schuman and Tommy Ton helped change the landscape of fairs and trade shows to come. ** Follow Nick on Instagram ** Foll...
Jan 10, 2019•20 min
This week we are live from The Pitti Box at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion. My first guest of the week is Blamo! Alum, Michael Hill, Creative Director of Drake’s. Michael takes us through his first experience at Pitti Uomo, how the fair has changed over the years and gives us an inside look at Drake’s upcoming Fall/Winter 2019 collection. ** Follow Michael Hill on Instagram Drakes.com ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram...
Jan 08, 2019•16 min
My guest this week is the founder of The Rake and Revolution Magazine, Wei Koh . Wei and I chatted about finding himself through clothing and film, how publishing and e-commerce are merging for the better, and his outlook on the future of editorial writing. Follow Wei on Instagram ** therake.com ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram...
Jan 07, 2019•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
My guest this week is Derek Blasberg . Derek is a writer, editor, New York Times best-selling author and Director of Fashion and Beauty for YouTube. Derek and I discuss, how no job is too small, why he never says no to anything, and why he thanks Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for his first book. ** Derek Blasberg Follow Derek on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Dec 03, 2018•48 min
My guest this week is The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman . Scott and I discuss the origins of The Sartorialist , the importance of a creative voice and how he’s continued to evolve his work outside of Fashion. ** thesartorialist.com Follow The Sartorialist on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Rowing Blazers -- Save 15% off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram...
Oct 15, 2018•56 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Ask Me Anything! Jeremy answers your questions – moderated by Brian Davis, founder of Wooden Sleepers. We discuss some weighty questions about style, the origins of ROTM, Jeremy's history in fashion and much more. ** Follow Wooden Sleepers on Instagram Wooden Sleepers ** This episode is sponsored by Care/Of -- Save 25% off your first month of personalized vitamins with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Oct 08, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 19
My guest this week is Alex Crane, founder of his eponymous label. Alex and I discuss his concept of hustling with joy, why he sells his clothes at a farmers market, and where his “linen state of mind” originates. ** alexcrane.co NYT Piece - https://nyti.ms/2xw1V9q ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Oct 01, 2018•48 min•Season 4Ep. 18
My guest this week is Randy Goldberg , co-founder of both the Pop-Up Flea and Bombas. Randy and I discuss how he went from blogging about menswear to starting the Pop-Up Flea and building Bombas (a company on track for 100M in revenue this year) all while giving away 10 million pairs of socks to the homeless. ** Bombas The Pop-Up Flea ** This episode is sponsored by Proper Cloth -- Save $20 off your first purchase with promo code BLAMO **...
Sep 24, 2018•43 min•Season 4Ep. 17
My guest this week is Ethan Newton , co-founder of the acclaimed Tokyo based Bryceland's Co . We discuss the evolution of #menswear, why bespoke clothing isn’t always necessary and why he believes you should never buy anything on sale. ** Bryceland's Co. Rugged Old Salt Follow Ethan on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Frank Clegg Leatherworks -- listeners get 10% off their first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Sep 17, 2018•59 min•Season 4Ep. 16
My guest this week is Jeff Staple , founder of Staple Design . Jeff and I discuss his contributions to the streetwear movement, why he feels a T-shirt is the most powerful medium we have to communicate with, and how to survive in a culture predicated on the idea of “What’s Next?” Follow Jeff on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Proper Cloth -- Save $20 off your first purchase with promo code BLAMO **...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 15
My guest this week is Patrik Ervell . Patrik and I spoke about his time spent growing up San Francisco and how he went from graduating with a Poli Sci degree from Berkeley to CFDA-award-winning menswear designer. Last but not least, we discuss why he’s designing for the LA brand Vince and how he’s bringing a "High Classic" California aesthetic to the masses. Vince.com Follow Patrik on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Fol...
Sep 03, 2018•41 min•Season 4Ep. 14
My guest this week is the owner of legendary retail store Union , Chris Gibbs . Chris and I discuss the origins of Union from NY to LA, how fashion is a balance of business and art, and how he feels about the expansion of streetwear to high fashion. Follow Union on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by GREATS Footwear-- Save 15% off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 13
My guest this week is Maurizio Donadi of Atelier & Repairs . With over 35 years in the clothing industry, Maurizio has helped shape the world of luxury and fashion. Whether it was helming Levi’s Vintage Clothing, RRL or working alongside Mr. Giorgio Armani, Maurizio’s resume reads like a greatest hits. We discuss his life growing up in Italy and how he stumbled into the industry. Last we consider where the industry is going and how Atelier & Repairs is helping to eliminate the world's ex...
Aug 06, 2018•58 min•Season 4Ep. 12
My guess this week is Patrick Johnson of P. Johnson Tailors. Patrick and I spoke about how it all began, the importance of feeling natural in your clothing, and why he believes the fashion industry is NOT a closed club. ** P. Johnson Tailors Follow P. Johnson on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Frank Clegg Leatherworks -- listeners get 10% off their first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jul 30, 2018•55 min•Season 4Ep. 11
My guest this week is the founder and CEO of rag & bone, Marcus Wainwright . Marcus and I discuss the origins of the brand, his obsession with photography, and how a conversation with Ralph Lauren led him to make a decision about the brand that would change it forever. ** Rag & Bone Follow Rag & Bone on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Frank Clegg Leatherworks -- listeners get 10% off their first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jul 16, 2018•51 min•Season 4Ep. 10
My guest this week is Jeremy Langmead . In addition to being the Brand and Content Director for MR PORTER , he is also one of the founders. Jeremy and I spoke about his career in fashion, the origins of MR PORTER, and how, using beautiful editorial and storytelling, his team has changed e-commerce and retail as a whole. MR PORTER's Luxury Watch Guide Follow MR PORTER on Instagram ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jul 09, 2018•47 min•Season 4Ep. 9
My guest this week is the artist and designer Geoff McFetridge . In addition to his personal work, Geoff has designed for Patagonia, Apple, and The New York Times. He's even designed his own skateboarding shoe for Nike. Geoff and I discuss his artistic process, dad style, and how his collaboration with Spike Jonze on Her influenced human interface design. Follow Geoff on Instagram championdontstop.com ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jul 02, 2018•40 min•Season 4Ep. 8
My guest this week is designer Todd Snyder . Before taking the helm at his eponymous label, Todd spent decades at Ralph Lauren, GAP, and J. Crew. Todd and I discussed his humble beginnings working retail in Iowa, starting the Americana movement, and why he continues to value the experience over the algorithm. Follow Todd on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Bellroy -- Blamo! listeners get 20% off their first purchase. ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 7
My guest this week is Ryan Babenzien , founder of the cult sneaker brand Greats . Ryan and I discuss how he started Greats with zero advertising, the importance of mentoring future entrepreneurs, and how “hype is the enemy of brand.” Follow Ryan on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Panacea Skincare -- Blamo! listeners get 20% off their first purchase ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jun 18, 2018•55 min•Season 4Ep. 6
My guest this week is the stylist, Ilaria Urbinati . Ilaria is the stylist for The Rock, Donald Glover, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and many more. We talk how she got into fashion, why she’s been feeling the 70’s recently and how "no means try harder." Follow Ilaria on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Birdwell Beach Britches -- Use discount code BLAMO at checkout for 10% off your order! ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 5
My guest this week is Seph Skerritt . Seph is the founder and CEO of online custom clothier Proper Cloth , and as you will hear, trying to do custom clothing online is not the easiest of tasks. Skerritt and I talk about the origins of the brand, why he’s not worried about the rise of streetwear, and why despite the incredible store Proper Cloth has in SoHo, he still sees the company as a primarily online business. ** This episode is sponsored by Birdwell Beach Britches and Away Travel - Use prom...
Jun 04, 2018•51 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The Business of Hype takes over the Blamo! feed this week with special guest, the Godfather of Streetwear, Hiroshi Fujiwara.
May 28, 2018•38 min
