My guest this week is celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang . Jeanne and I discuss her journey from designing clothes, styling music videos to dressing some of the biggest celebrities in the world – name the icon, and she’s probably worked with them. Jeanne delivers a masterclass in how to build a styling career, why you shouldn’t chase every trend in fashion, and how she’s helping make a more diverse leading man in Hollywood. Follow Jeanne on Instagram NOTES Eisenhower jacket 10,000 Hours Rule Keanu Re...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Coach, Counselor, and Men’s Health Advocate, Sean Hotchkiss returns! Sean and I discuss the new woke trend of mindfulness and how to sift through the beet juice to get real. We also chat why he shifted more into counseling and why his online men’s groups are the new place to share. Sean's column in Valet Mag ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra...
Jul 09, 2020•10 min
My guest this week is John Demsey , beauty brand mogul, and executive group president at Estée Lauder Companies. John and I discuss what he learned from working retail jobs for a decade, how embracing hip hop’s glamour built MAC Cosmetics, how K-Pop and Tom Ford are getting men to wear makeup, and why hair and makeup are at the core of how people express themselves and how culture is formed. Follow John on Instagram NOTES (05:57) Rudi Gernreich (09:22) Cleveland’s Rock and Roll History (16:04) M...
Jul 06, 2020•51 min•Season 7Ep. 17
My guest this week is the actor, comedian, and writer Adam Pally . Adam and I discuss how your public persona shapes the roles you can play, why improv is for the young, parenting during a pandemic, and why you should treat everyone in your life like a celebrity. NOTES (03:14) Band Aid (trailer) (11:36) Paul Feig (Blamo! Interview) (18:23) Crocs (30:00) The Mandalorian (30:25) Robert Downey, Jr ** Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a commun...
Jun 29, 2020•47 min•Season 7Ep. 16
So you got your first watch, and you realized––holy cow, this is amazing. I'm ready to dive deeper. How on earth do you buy a vintage watch, where do you start, is it only for the super-rich? (spoiler alert: it's not.) We're joined by friend and past guest of the pod, Eric Wind , to ask these questions and the tons of questions you all have asked over the years. We discuss what you should look for when getting into vintage, great watches under 500, how to develop your style, and Eric shares his ...
Jun 25, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Joshua Kissi, co-founder of TONL and Street Etiquette . Joshua and I discuss learning from the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, growing a blog into a creative agency, helping Adidas rebrand its image in America and the profound impact of changing whose stories we tell. Follow Joshua on Instagram NOTES (03:16) Jermaine Davis (04:40) Maroon World (05:43) Black Ivy (11:00) Miles Davis // Duke Ellington (12:35) Fred Castleberry (Blamo! Interview) (12:46) Ouigi Theodore ...
Jun 22, 2020•56 min•Season 7Ep. 15
My guest this week is Davide Cerrato , Managing Director of Montblanc Watches . Davide and I discuss how learning to tell time was like learning another language, what cars and watches have in common, and why stories -- from cartoons to science fiction to watches -- have always been at the center of his life. NOTES (03:52) Casio (4:37) Pulsar (9:47) Panerai (12:27) Tudor (14:20) Morgan Plus 4 (17:35) Minerva watches ** Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additiona...
Jun 15, 2020•55 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Michael Hill of Drake's returns! Michael shares why he’s hopeful, how the pandemic has shaped the future of Drake’s, and how their shoes ended up on Daniel Craig in the upcoming Bond film! ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra
Jun 11, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Niyi Okuboyejo , Founder, and Designer of Post-Imperial . Niyi and I discuss the power of mythology, trying to get beyond your own ego, and what it will take to build a better world. NOTES (20:47) Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking (Tuxedo) (23:52) Hedi Slimane’s “blood wound” shirt (26:45) Helmut Lang (28:45) Oscar de la Renta (39:07) Post-Imperial x Engineered Garments ** Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community s...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 13
For many of us, this slowdown has provided time to reflect on our past lifestyle; How might we improve it when we return? Nick Wooster has been thinking about this a lot. Why isn't he buying anything right now? Does he have too much stuff? What's the environmental impact of traveling 300k miles a year in a plane around the world. What's going to happen with Pitti?! Don't worry, he's gonna be ready for the fit pics. They're not going anywhere. ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra...
May 28, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Konrad Olsson , Editor-in-Chief, and Founder of Scandinavian MAN . Konrad and I discuss how the pandemic has changed his relationship with Instagram, the challenges facing online retail, the complexities of fashion becoming more sustainable, and the similarities of the menswear community with the hardcore punk scene he grew up in. Follow Konrad on Instagram NOTES (08:15) Geoff McFetridge , Collaborated on Design of “Her” Interface (Blamo! Interview) (12:15) Gary Vaynerchuk ...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Mordechai Rubinstein is the eclectic voice of of menswear and anything fashion. Mordechai has been quarantined up in Maine of all places, of course and, well, has a LOT to say. We kicked this off with what was going to be a 5 min conversation, and things took off from there. But Mordechai wants to hear from YOU…he's going to be judging your closets in the most Mordechai way and chatting with some of the most incredible folks on his new show. ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra...
May 14, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Maximilian Mogg , founder of the eponymous Berlin atelier. Max and I discuss his journey from buying vintage Savile Row suits online as a teenager to selling vintage tailoring from his bedroom to creating his house style. NOTES (01:21) @maximilian.mogg (Instagram) (07:27) “Gentlemen. A TImeless Guide to Fashion” by Bernhard Roetzel (07:30) “Dressing the Man” by Alan Flusser (09:02) L’Oreal (23:54) Spotify Playlists (24:53) Mr. Lush (25:40) Fencing (video) (32:14) Holland &a...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 11
My guest this week is Oliver Spencer, designer and co-founder of Favourbrook and his eponymous brand Oliver Spencer . Oli and I discuss opening his first store in a recession, what it takes to build a brand, dressing creatives, and why creating personal connections and building community will determine which retailers survive. NOTES (15:17) The Armoury (15:59) Santa Maria Novella (16:43) Barneys vs. Nordstrom (22:51) Patagonia (23:06) Nudie Jeans (26:41) Brendon Babenzien // NOAH (29:20) The Rol...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Paul and I talked about the responsibility he feels to entertain, and we dissect many of the shows and series he created/directed we’ve all been watching at home. From Freaks and Geeks, Arrested Development, The Office, and Bridesmaids –– we shift into a masterclass of storytelling of how to create and why you should never stop. Don't miss Paul Feig's Quarantine Cocktail Hour, every day on Instagram at 5 PM PST // 8 PM EST Follow Paul Feig on Instagram ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! E...
Apr 30, 2020•12 min•Season 7Ep. 10
My guest this week is Tull Price, co-founder of FEIT . Tull and I discuss starting a streetwear brand before he was 20, pioneering laceless sneakers at Royal Elastics, finding joy in life’s struggles, loving beginnings, and learning from the past to create a more sustainable future. NOTES (1:10) Royal Elastics (19:13) Offspring (store) (19:55) Richard Wharton (21:24) Goldie (22:05) K-Swiss (47:25) Visvim (47:59) Burton // Gravis (50:10) Chris Gibbs (Blamo! Interview) (55:20) Hiroshi Fujiwara (55...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 9
My guest this week is Dan Snyder , founder, and designer of Corridor . Dan and I discuss working at IBM and the FBI, how making shirts started as a hobby and turned into a business, and how objects can become extensions of ourselves and what it then means to share them. (04:27) Sid Meier’s Civilization // Counter-Strike (09:59) Nantucket Reds (11:51) Jared Kushner & D.C Suit style (21:38) How objects can be extensions of ourselves (27:19) Viktor Frankl (30:53) The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sew...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Everyone is just trying to survive; I think this is something you hear everywhere, from every business and perspective. Then there's Antonio Ciongoli, and 18 East . A brand that yes, is trying to survive but right now is flourishing. Antonio, the creative director, is an old friend, and something I've loved about him is while he's a designer, he's also an evangelist. Over the years, I've watched him as the influencer's influencer, seeding ideas to friends–– the double monk, the camp mocc, hell, ...
Apr 16, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Fred Castleberry, founder and designer of F.E. Castleberry . Fred and Jeremy discuss their parallel journeys through the world of fashion, how to be a good dad, working as a concept designer at Ralph Lauren, and how by imitating and remixing your influences, you can create something that’s uniquely your own. NOTES (08:14) Unabashedly Prep (via Archive.org) (08:58) Sid Mashburn (Blamo! Extra Interview) (10:12) Thom Browne (13:46) Texas A&M (21:24) Classic Ralph Lauren Ad...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 7
My guests this week are husband and wife duo, Matt Hranek ( WM Brown Project ) and Yolanda Edwards ( Yolo Journal ). Matt and Yolanda share how to launch successful print magazines by building community, paying for the first issue with the insurance money from a totaled land rover, and why they love telling stories together. NOTES (01:36) Conde Nast Traveler (01:58) A Man and His Watch by Matt Hranek (02:18) Pilar Guzmán (04:38) Cartier (08:14) Martha Stewart // Cookie Magazine (34:55) Harry’s N...
Apr 06, 2020•59 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Will and I chat about how GQ has adjusted in the time of quarantine and self isolation. We also talk about how Will has taken on the role of Editor in Chief, how that affects his life when he’s not in the office, and how at the end of the day, he’s only trying to be himself. ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra
Apr 02, 2020•14 min
My guest this week is Naomi Fry , staff writer at The New Yorker . In our wide-ranging discussion, Fry explores what pop culture can teach us about ourselves, explains why she sees herself as a writer rather than a journalist, and demands answers for how Taylor Swift accomplished what she couldn’t -- even with 25 years of therapy. Follow Naomi on Twitter Instagram NOTES (19:20) “On Writing” by Stephen King (21:15) “Open Book” by Jessica Simpson (24:20) Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (32:03) Judee S...
Mar 30, 2020•58 min•Season 7Ep. 5
My guest this week is John Reardon, Patek Philippe expert and founder of Collectability . John Reardon shares his personal history -- taking us on a journey through visiting watch museums as a kid, living with friars while interning at Sotheby's, 10 years inside Patek Philippe’s family business, and why he decided he had to take the big jump to go out on his own. NOTES (02:32) American Watch and Clock Museum (05:10) Speidel (05:24) Willard House and Clock Museum (05:40) Michael Friedman // Audem...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Edouard Meylan of H. Moser and Mark Cho of The Armoury have a conversation on craft. We chat about Mark Cho’s quest to find the perfect watch size and why Edouard Meylan is averse to big data. Last but not least, we all discuss the value of taste and is it worth paying for? Follow Mark Cho on Instagram Edouard Meylan on Instagram ** Want the full episode? Join the BlamFam! for exclusive episodes, access to our community slack, invites to special events and more!...
Mar 19, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Guy Hills , fashion photographer, and co-founder of Dashing Tweeds . We chat about the challenges and joys of life as a creative professional, photographing Savile Row for the internet age, collaborating with Converse and Pharrell, and wearing what you love regardless of what anyone else thinks about it. Follow Dashing Tweeds on Instagram NOTES (04:40) Snuff Boxes (13:50) Photographers: Cecil Beaton , David Bailey , Norman Parkinson (17:58) The Origins of Problem Page Photo...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 3
My guest this week is Sean Crowley , the founder, and owner of Crowley Vintage. From growing up in New England watching Masterpiece Theater to slinging ties for Ralph Lauren and joining his design team, we dive deep into Crowley’s influences and how he came to open and curate one of the best vintage shops in New York. Follow Sean on Instagram NOTES (01:00) Crowley Vintage (01:42) Barneys RIP (04:07) The Man with 3000 ties (video) (04:34) Pricilla's Bridal (11:18) Bobby Vintage // " Bobby from Bo...
Mar 09, 2020•49 min•Season 7Ep. 2
WE 👏 DID 👏 IT The return of Sid Mashburn ! Sid and I chat about the nitty gritty of expanding, and how do you grow in a way that doesn’t kill you, or your team? How do you keep yourself motivated and focused on what matters? Finally, Sid shares what really gets under his skin these days… ** For more Blamo! check us out on Patreon.
Mar 05, 2020•12 min
My guest this week is Angelo Urrutia , formerly of Engineered Garments and Nepenthes , as he launches his own brand, 4S Designs . Angelo and I discuss growing up in New York, finding manufacturers in Italy, getting inspired by classic American sportswear, and designing the first season of his new line. NOTES (01:27) 4S Designs (04:27) Camouflage // Manhattan Catalogue magazine (08:46) Italian Fabric Mills: Albini , Zenga , Loro Piana (13:25) Ventile fabric (18:52) RRL // DKNY Tech (19:58) Comme ...
Mar 02, 2020•54 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Season 07 is coming and a whole lot more... Announcing the Blamo! Patreon Click here to get more Blamo! than ever and support the show.
Feb 17, 2020•5 min
What is streetwear and where did it all come from? This episode is part of a Blamo's recent collaborations with MR PORTER ** We want to hear from you, take the Blamo! 2020 Survey and share your feedback... Blamo! 2020 Survey **
Jan 20, 2020•40 min
