2020 was a garbage year, and while many of us are emerging from it, we’ve all processed this differently. If you’re Wei Koh , founder of The Rake and Revolution Magazine, the sudden stop has been a time to think, reconsider, and reflect on what matters. Wei and I chat about how The Mandalorian is making us cry, his renewed love of the written word, why he will continue to pull back the curtain in the watch world, and his unabashed hope for the future. It’s Blamo! Extra and Wei Koh is BACK. Wei's...
Jan 07, 2021•15 min
My guest this week is Tim Dessaint , online content creator. Tim and I discuss the stigma surrounding influencers, what it takes to make it on YouTube versus TikTok, going viral in Turkey, why trying to hack the algorithm can be counterproductive, and how authenticity, perseverance , and storytelling are at the center of his success. NOTES (00:12) Tim Dessaint’s YouTube Channel (01:38) Tim Dessaint’s TikTok (23:50) Tim Dessaint’s Instagram (40:39) Matt D’Avella (YouTube) (40:40) Nathaniel Drew (...
Jan 04, 2021•54 min•Season 8Ep. 14
My guest this week is Jonah Weiner , journalist, magazine feature writer, and co-author of the viral newsletter Blackbird Spyplane . Jonah and I discuss making fashion accessible, eBay's yardsale vibes, and writing about celebrities for the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more. NOTES (01:43) How Long Gone Interview (podcast) (03:00) Jonah Weiner’s writing (11:22) Lawrence Schlossman (Blamo! Interview) (11:58) Throwing Fits Interview (podcast) (21:10) Visvim (brand) (28:17) John T. Re...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 13
We all know there are tons of personalities in fashion; I mean, jeez, scroll through the podcast feed, but someone I've always admired is GQ's Rachel Tashjian . Whether it's her hot takes on Twitter, her incredibly diverse wardrobe, or astute fashion criticisms, Rachel is one of the most refreshing and humorous people I know. Naturally… she's back on the pod. We chat about how to view the world of fashion differently, why she shops second hand, and why fashion criticism is more important than ev...
Dec 17, 2020•12 min
My guest this week is Lindsey Boyd, co-founder of The Laundress . Lindsey and I discuss how she applied the lessons she learned at Chanel to building and running her own business, starting out by handwashing sweaters in her NYC apartment’s bathtub, what it takes to be a good manager, and partnering with rockstar John Mayer. NOTES (02:02) Brooks Brothers (02:04) Chanel (02:34) Ralph Lauren (15:13) Bliss (49:28) Frame Denim (49:40) Brunello Cucinelli (50:02) Handwash Like a Rockstar with John Maye...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 12
My guest this week is Mark Cho , co-founder of The Armoury . Mark and I discuss 10 years of The Armoury, including how they built partnerships with Ring Jacket and Liverano, why a higher price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a superior product (just a different one), and why relationships have always been at the center of their success. NOTES (00:30) Dover Street Market (00:37) Colette (02:36) Chris Gibbs of Union LA (Blamo! Interview) (04:08) Alan See (co-founder of the Armoury) (05:09) WW Chan (0...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 8Ep. 11
There is a bit of lore with clothing brands from Japan. Maybe it’s because if you like clothes, nearly every road leads to Japan. But how do their clothing business and industry work? What’s the deal with Kapital? And why are so many of these brands hard to find outside of Japan? I sat down with Jonathan Lukacek , ex Kapital employee and founder of the Bandanna Almanac. He’s loved Japanese clothes so much he moved there and hasn’t looked back since. Jonathan and I discussed the myth behind the J...
Dec 03, 2020•15 min
My guest this week is Helgi Óskarsson , co-owner, and CEO of 66°North . Helgi and I discuss how the nearly 100-year-old brand began by making clothes for Icelandic fishermen, with the goal of saving lives, how that naturally led to a commitment to sustainability, and how building things to last -- whether a coat or a company -- changes how you think and act. NOTES (11:10) Hans Kristjánsson and 66°North’s History (12:06) Iceland’s Ring Road (22:35) Grime (music genre) (28:44) Slow Fashion (29:23)...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 10
My guest this week is Jordan Page, stylist, DJ, consultant, creative and curator of veryADVANCED . He’s worked with Supreme, The Fader, Nike, Hypebeast, Vice, Grailed, and many more. Jordan and I discuss how he grew up reading encyclopedias and dictionaries for fun, the struggle of making it in New York City, and how losing a job and getting evicted led him to thrifting as a way to afford a wardrobe, which developed into a passion for vintage and a thriving career in the world of fashion. NOTES ...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Rowing Blazers founder, Jack Carlson returns! Jack and I talked about how he went digging to find the pieces of the late Princess Diana and how he brought back one of the most talked-about sweaters ever. We also discuss how Rowing Blazers creates their collabs and how they went from a book to a brand. If you know you know... It’s Blamo Extra and Jack Carlson is back! ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra...
Nov 19, 2020•12 min
My guest this week is Savannah Yarborough , founder and designer of Savas . The Nashville based leather workshop. She's made jackets for Jack White, Justin Theroux, and more. Savannah and I discuss her journey from remaking t-shirts as a teenager to founding her own bespoke brand. Along the way, she competed in extreme rollerblading, hung out with the Hells Angels, studied at Central Saint Martins, led menswear design at Billy Reid, and discovered the transformational power of a leather jacket. ...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 8
My guest this week is Paul Smith , the legendary British fashion designer. Paul and I discuss how a cycling accident launched his career as a creative, why his wife’s knowledge of couture has been essential to their success, and what it’s taken for his business to last 50 years and stay independent. NOTES (00:00) Paul Smith and cycling (17:30) History of Le Bon Marché (23:15) Giorgio Armani on Slowing Down (24:34) Supreme (25:04) 18 East (36:41) Yves Saint Laurent (44:44) Paul Smith & Land R...
Nov 09, 2020•59 min•Season 8Ep. 7
If you go deep in the Blamo! Archive or listen to me lament my wardrobe choices over the years; you’ll find that I only recently have started to find my style. Someone who has helped me a ton with this is my friend Patrick Johnson of P. Johnson Tailors. For starters, nearly everything that comes out of that brand and workshop I want. But when you boil it all down, it’s very simple stuff. When I think of what a solid wardrobe needs to be these days, the essentials are always from P. Johnson. So w...
Nov 05, 2020•12 min
My guest this week is Patrick Robinson , Founder, and CEO of Paskho . Patrick and I discuss his career designing for some of the biggest brands (including Armani and the GAP), why he thinks runway shows and seasonal collections are no longer relevant, and why he believes local makers and sustainability are the future of clothing. ** This episode is sponsored by Topper Jewelers and Rowing Blazers (enter BLAMO for 10% off your order) ** Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get acc...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Scott Schuman has always been teaching people how to dress. You may not have been learning from him directly, but chances are, the images you had saved or the ones you thought of in your head or the ones on your favorite designer's mood board…were probably taken by him. The Sartorialist himself has been showing the world how to dress through his camera lens for over 15 years. And now, with his new book The Sartorialist Man: Inspiration Every Man Wants, Education Every Man Needs, it's time to hea...
Oct 22, 2020•13 min
My guest this week is Connor Ratliff, actor, improv performer, and host of the podcast “ Dead Eyes .” Connor and I discuss how moving from being an amateur to a professional actor ruined it for him, how he rediscovered the joy of performance through improv, how he was fired by Tom Hanks because he had “dead eyes,” and how that turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to him. NOTES (00:06) UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade) (08:38) Band of Brothers (TV series) (10:02) Del Close (10:...
Oct 19, 2020•58 min•Season 8Ep. 5
My guest this week is Matthew Schnipper , former executive editor of Pitchfork, former editor-in-chief of The FADER, and a former editor at The Verge and GQ. Matthew and I discuss growing up sick and sad in the suburbs, naming his son after punk legend Henry Rollins, continuing to pursue a dream after rejection, and why he loves discovering and sharing new music. Check out Matthew's Newsletter DEEP VOICES NOTES (04:37) Naming His Son After Henry Rollins (article) (09:34) Teenage Jesus and the Je...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Everyone's favorite designer, Todd Snyder , returns to the pod. Todd and I chat about the ever-changing world of retail and how his business is evolving in our "new normal". We also discuss his collab with LL Bean, and why he loves partnering with other brands ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra
Oct 08, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Dominic Ciambrone, the Shoe Surgeon . Dominic and I discuss mental health, making shoes for Justin Bieber, getting business advice from Guy Fieri, how mentors can change our lives and the power of empowering others. NOTES (02:40) Shoes for Justin Bieber (11:42) Guy Fieri’s sneaker obsession (video) (13:59) L7 weenie (video) (26:06) Bonnie and Will’s Shoe School (30:30) Michael Anthony (34:35) Brooklyn Shoe Space (47:55) Visvim (1:01:22) Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 3
My guest this week is Adam Goldberg , actor, director, photographer, and musician. Adam and I discuss suffering from “imposter syndrome,” the possibilities of storytelling on Instagram, the draw and downsides of social media, and how acting subsidizes the art he really loves. NOTES (00:19) Saving Private Ryan (trailer) (01:05) Adam Goldberg’s Instagram (05:31) Marc Maron and Albuquerque (07:43) The Goldberg Sisters (12:05) Andrew Lynch (13:50) Dionne Warwick’s “ Don’t Make Me Over ” (22:36) Adam...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 2
A while back, we started working on Jon Moy's podcast. The premise was simple... Just go off, King. I have learned so much from Moy over the years, from his reading lists, unintentional history lessons, and thought-provoking perspective on life. Consider me the president of the Moy fan club. We're still working on Moy's show but wanted to share with you some of the mad rants that are happening behind the walls. Follow Jon Moy on Instagram ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra...
Sep 17, 2020•6 min
My guest this week is Saeed Ferguson, founder, and designer of ALL CAPS STUDIO . Saeed and I discuss his hometown pride, his evolving obsessions from video games to photography to streetwear to design, and his journey from documenting what was happening in his local culture to becoming a major emerging voice in creating it. NOTES (05:58) P’s & Q’s (07:50) Call of Duty: Warzone (15:30) 10 Deep , The Hundreds , Supreme , Mishka (24:15) Banana Republic (36:01) Antonio Ciongoli (Blamo! Extra Int...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 1
David Coggins is always somewhere, fishing in Montana, traveling through Italy, on the road writing about adventure and the outdoors. But like many folks, quarantine hit, and he stopped. And after talking to him, it wasn’t easy, but he’s been finding the disconnect valuable. The hero of The Contender returns to the pod to discuss his life in quarantine, the solace of flying fishing and shares some new words of wisdom and patience in a time of unrest. It’s Blamo! Extra and David Coggins is Back! ...
Sep 03, 2020•11 min
Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean has been the first on many things, menswear blogs, the rebirth of Americana, the raw denim revolution, too much to keep up with...Now the great migration to newsletters . While there have been many blogs and mailing lists over the years, few have been able to speak the way Michael's A Continuous Lean has. I can never put my finger on it, but I always love it. It's relatable; it's honest, informative, and always surprising. Michael came back on the pod to dis...
Aug 20, 2020•12 min
I've known Jake Grantham for nearly ten years, and it has been incredible to watch his rise. Originally from London, Jake moved to HK to join the first team at The Armoury. He met Alex Pirounis there, and they both eventually left to start their shop in London called Anglo Italian . If you want to hear more about that, I def encourage you to listen to Jake's first pod we did together. Since then, it's been an upward rise in this little world of menswear. From Anglo Italian's jeans to knits. They...
Aug 06, 2020•11 min
My guest this week is Scott Sternberg , founder, and designer of Entireworld . Scott and I discuss growing up in the midwest, why he was reluctant to consider himself a fashion designer, how films have influenced his work, and what it takes for a fashion brand to be a platform for an experience that goes beyond clothes. NOTES (00:40) Band of Outsiders (02:15) Uniqlo // Prada (09:10) Ralph Lauren (13:54) Jean-Luc Godard’s Band of Outsiders (19:25) J. Crew’s Emily Woods (27:37) Miu Miu Menswear (3...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 20
Coronavirus has upended every aspect of the fashion industry––especially runway shows. We got zoom shows, socially distanced masked models, its wild to see some of my favorite brands think fast and keep going. I’m hopeful, but not everyone is. Many critics are lamenting the in person show, but all these new formats have provided an opportunity for brands to distinguish themselves further Joining me to chat is Jacob Gallagher , Men's Fashion Editor of Off Duty in The Wall Street Journal. Jacob an...
Jul 23, 2020•10 min
Actor and entrepreneur, Miles Fisher chats about his life and new podcast, Coffee with The Greats.
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
My guests this week are Matt and Carrie Eddmenson, founders of Imogene and Willie . Matt & Carrie share the origins of the brand, how they began in an economic crisis, why they launched for men and women simultaneously, and how they brought CONE denim back to life with Vidalia Mills in Louisiana. NOTES (13:18) Sights Denim Systems (16:54) Osh Kosh (35:06) Casey Pierce (44:12) Tanner Goods (46:12) RRL (55:09) Free & Easy magazine (58:00) The Supreme discussion (it happens every season, fo...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 19
I'm pleased to announce Coffee with The Greats , a new podcast on Blamo! Media The show is hosted by actor/entrepreneur Miles Fisher and explores the age old question of what does it mean to be great, and how do we get there? The first episode is with chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon and is out today! It’s an extremely candid and revealing episode with one of the giants of the financial world. Subscribe to Coffee with The Greats wherever you get your podcasts!...
Jul 15, 2020•2 min•Season 7Ep. 19
