My guest this week is stylist Jasmine Benjamin . You’ve seen her work on Anderson .Paak , Outkast, Miguel and more. Jasmine and I talk about the hustle of being a stylist, her early beginnings working in the music business, and with the legendary Chaka Khan . We chat through styling Anderson .Paak and get all the hot takes from cowboys, making clothes, and her thoughts on vintage. Last but not least, is Von Dutch back?! Dive in with the vibes from the fit Goddess herself. ** Sponsored by Standar...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 9Ep. 12
My guest this week is Reebok’s Senior Global Product Marketing Manager, Leo Gamboa . Leo talks his early days working retail in New York City, shopping on Jamaica Ave, and the early skate culture of the city. We also talk about our obsession with outerwear, club c’s and old school North Face. And last but not least, we talk about what makes a good collab, and the art of design. The sneaker is not dead! * Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here and register to win a free...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Photographer, Jamie Ferguson is one of the most talented and successful people I know. Anything and everything that’s thrown at him, he evolves. He’s pretty much a Pokemon, now which one I don’t know but probably the one that takes all the dope photos. He’s an incredible photographer, and one of the recent things he did was turn his home into a photo studio during lockdown. A photo studio featuring himself as the subject. From bizarre poses to playing chess with stuffed animals. It’s a breath of...
Jun 10, 2021•14 min•Season 9Ep. 11
My guest this week is Oscar nominated and BAFTA award winning costume designer, Arianne Phillips . We get into everything from her years working with Madonna and Lenny Kravitz to collaborating with Matthew Vaughn on The Kingsman movie series, Tom Ford’s films, and Quinten Tarantino on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood . Arianne goes deep on how growing up viewing herself as an outsider helped train her eye to masterfully expedite a filmmaker’s vision and create the iconic looks we all obsess over. F...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 9Ep. 10
My guest this week is Brendon Babenzien , founder of NOAH and former creative director of Supreme...And since recording this, the new J. Crew men’s creative director. Brendon and I chat about growing up in the suburbs of New York in the 70s, the massive music scene of the era, and getting into skateboarding. Most importantly, Brendon lets us know what he thinks a brand should be and how he is trying to create a legacy while still operating responsibly, with human rights and the environment infor...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 9
If there’s one designer that everyone I know is constantly pulling for, says they’re friends with, and loves to see doing good things, it’s Aaron Levine . He’s the Tom Hanks of menswear. Everyone loves him, and everything he makes or designs is fantastic. But right now, no one knows what he’s going to do next. The mental health mainline and designer of vibes is back. It’s Blamo Extra with Aaron Levine ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra...
May 20, 2021•15 min
Eric Wind of Wind Vintage & Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers join to discuss recent industry announcements, the post COVID world, where to begin if you’re getting into watches, and why so many people love watches. We also answer your questions! From birth year watches, best watches to get under 2K, why a vintage watch should stay vintage. All the questions you wanted to know and more! Learn More at Wind Vintage Topper Jewelers...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min
My guest this week is Fashion Director for GQ and GQ Style, costume designer, and stylist, Mobolaji Dawodu . Mobolaji talks about the dualities of his experience growing up in Nigeria and Virginia, and how that shaped him into the person he is today. We explore everything from his joyrides in his mother’s car, to his early days grinding his way through New York City’s retail scene, while simultaneously building his career as an on-set stylist. Plus, we hear his thoughts on past projects from wor...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 9Ep. 8
My guest this week is the artist Baby Queen AKA Bella Latham. We explore her career, from being discovered on Instagram to signing her record deal and blowing up as a rockstar during quarantine. Bella talks about everything from being inspired by Taylor Swift and Oasis to the difficulties she faced with being raw and honest with her craft because of growing up on the Internet. Plus, she lets us in on how for her, clothing is a costume or armor to express the feelings she wants to convey with her...
May 10, 2021•56 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Few stores have made an impact on retail, fashion, and culture, as much as UNION . And for the past 30 years, it’s been a mainstay of Los Angeles and streetwear. Since 2010 Chris Gibbs has been navigating the store through triumph after triumph and silently through co-signs and incubation, helped launch many of the brands we all obsess over. Remember when that brand showed up at Union? Or when the only place to buy it was at Union. That’s Chris Gibbs . The sky-high taste level we all admire. So ...
May 06, 2021•13 min
My guest this week is former professional cyclist, 3x Tour De France winner, and entrepreneur Greg Lemond . We explore his career in cycling and get into everything from representing the United States as the first American to win the Tour de France to relaunching his company, LeMond Bikes . Greg talks about growing up with no expectation of ever being recognized by mainstream media and how he’s proud of being a part of a manufacturing revolution with carbon fiber to make cycling more accessible ...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 9Ep. 6
My guest this week is musician Perfume Genius , AKA Michael Hadreas. We explore his career in music and get into everything from writing his catalog of introspective and emotional songs to playing for Russian tourists in Vietnam. Michael also talks about what it was like streaming his live shows through quarantine. Plus, we get into his sobriety, 90s cyber hacker energy, his cowboy glow up, and getting into video games during Covid. Perfume Genius on Twitter ** 👨🎤🎶 TOPICS DISCUSSED 👨🎤🎶 P...
Apr 26, 2021•50 min•Season 9Ep. 5
My guests this week are Oliver Dannefalk and Carl Pers of the Swedish brand RUBATO . Even though they’ve built their brand organically from their first product, a sweater, they’re still pretty under the radar; And they want to keep it that way. Oliver and Carl talk about how they first met in a vintage shop and their predictions for the future of retail. They also get into the importance of building a world for their clients, vintage Ralph, and quality denim. Plus, they remind us that you don’t ...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 9Ep. 4
A brand I’ve really fallen in love with is Glenn’s Denim in New York. They don’t have an over the top website, or "Here’s why our product is better than theirs" Instagram ad campaign, they’re just two gentlemen who are absolutely committed to making the best product they can...And wow, they are NAILING IT. Glenn Liburd and Daniel Lewis drop in to talk about the origins of their brand Glenn’s Denim. Glenn and Daniel share how they met, why they intend to stay small and how clothing should be a ve...
Apr 15, 2021•12 min•Season 9Ep. 4
My guest this week is writer, actor, and stand-up comedian Yassir Lester ( Black Monday , Black-ish, Girls) . Yassir and I chat his early days hustling his way through the LA comedy scene and his rise through the industry. He shares how his mother raised him to be charitable, how he still wants to see others do well, and how he’s returning to his Georgian roots by embracing “the truck lifestyle”. Plus, we get his take on buying weird stuff off Instagram. ** 🤣🎤 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🤣🎤 Yeezy Quant...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 9Ep. 3
My guest this week is actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer, Ben Schwartz . We get into Ben’s origin in comedy, from his days in New York City’s comedy circuit to today, where, in his words, he’s worked literally every day since October 2020. Ben also talks about collecting Air Jordans and his passion for vintage tees. Plus, we get an exclusive, never before heard story involving typewriters that you do not want to miss. Ben Schwartz on Twitter , Instagram ** 🎤😂 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🎤😂...
Apr 05, 2021•59 min•Season 9Ep. 2
My guest is the founder of the acclaimed brand Nanamica and the creative director of North Face Purple Label, Eiichiro Homma. Eiichiro is truly the influencers, influencer. He created Gorp before Gorp, made gore-tex cool again, and is The Godfather of Fashion/Function. The laundry list of accomplishments and achievements is jaw dropping when you see how his influences still ripple across the entire industry of sportswear and apparel. The man who made the house of seven seas... It’s Blamo! Extra ...
Apr 01, 2021•13 min
My guest this week is father, Canadian chef, and TV host Matty Matheson . We explore Matty’s career, clothes he’s buying in quarantine, and his history with punk music. He and I discuss his north star: Embracing imperfection and being proud of who you are. Last but not least, Matty gives us the scoop on how he’s building more infrastructure around himself, to bring more videos, and more importantly, more laughs. ** 🍔✨ TOPICS DISCUSSED 🍔✨ JUST A DASH: Sticky Toffee Pudding - THE MUSICAL Matty’s...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 9Ep. 1
For years, like many of you, I’ve been a massive fan of Derek Guy , the author of the popular site, Die! Workwear . Derek is a writer and personality unlike any I’ve ever known in the industry. It’s not because of how he dresses – because good luck finding a picture of him anyway – but his writing is often from a historical perspective and reminds us how we dress connects to our culture. Every time I read his work, I walk away enlightened. So I asked him about the resurgence of #menswear, someth...
Mar 18, 2021•14 min•Season 8Ep. 22
Hey Folks, Yes, the new season is coming, but I wanted to share with you a recent event we were a part of with the PROJECT , the fashion trade show. I had the pleasure of chatting with past guests, Bryan Trunzo , Head of Brands for Informa Markets, Jordan Page of Very Advanced, and Bruce Pask , the men’s fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. We chat about post-pandemic fashion, shared our predictions for an extremely optimistic future, and the return of occasion dress! Enjoy, a...
Mar 11, 2021•44 min
Ilaria Urbinati returns to discuss her new site LEO , how her styling business has evolved in quarantine, and how she’s continuing to grow her men’s fashion empire. It’s Blamo! Extra and Ilaria Urbinati is back! LEO ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra
Mar 04, 2021•11 min
On countless inspiration boards are photos photos of Ethan Newton . The bearded gentleman, the king of cool, the man who embodies the authentic high/low aesthetic. When I think about how I want to dress, I find myself revisiting Ethan Newton. I’ve known Ethan for 10 years now, and he is someone who has NEVER changed his style because his style is his personality. A perfect combination of classic and rugged. Ethan returns to chat about his beloved Bryceland’s, how lockdown is going in Japan, how ...
Feb 18, 2021•13 min
My guest this week is watch vlogger, Jenni Elle . Jenni and I discuss the watch world’s resistance to criticism and how she maintains an independent voice, pushing back on the old guard, why it’s so hard to tell someone what watch they should buy and that it’s okay not always to know what’s going to come next. NOTES (01:15) WATCHVICE (German YouTube channel) (8:19) Rolex (9:11) History of Air Jordan (14:12) Jenni Elle (Instagram) (17:42) Here’s Why Women Don’t Like Watches (video) (18:25) Gucci ...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 20
My guest this week is comedian, actor, and writer Gil Ozeri . Gil and I discuss being a producer on Netflix’s Big Mouth , putting his life in danger for Snapchat sketches -- including how he almost duct taped himself to a helicopter -- dressing like a cozy grandpa, and how comedy can connect us and why that matters more than ever right now. NOTES (03:54) Big Mouth (tv show) (03:55) Brooklyn 99 (tv show) (06:07) Upright Citizens Brigade (improv company) (14:42) Adam Pally (Blamo! Interview) (17:0...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Anda Rowland has a lot on her plate. She manages the legendary Savile Row tailoring house Anderson & Sheppard , the haberdashery, and is also working with the rest of the Savile Row houses to re-invigorate the landscape. But she’s doing just fine and is continuing to remind us of why Savile Row has been around for nearly 300 years. From multiple world wars and recessions. She’s confident they will manage. And they certainly are. It’s Blamo! Extra and Anda Rowland is back. We chat about how A...
Feb 04, 2021•14 min
My guest this week is Russell Blackmore , Founder of Sonic Editions . Russell and I discuss his early career at The Economist, being inspired by the Getty Images archive, combining his passions for photography and music to make owning incredible photography more accessible, and why the best photos come with a story. NOTES (01:11) The Economist (12:28) Jamie Dimon (Coffee with the Greats) (16:47) Chivas Regal (17:09) Getty Images (29:31) Morrison Hotel Gallery (36:58) Banksy (44:05) Ray-Ban Sungl...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 18
My guest this week is Icelandic designer Sruli Recht , who blends fine art, runway fashion, and industrial design. Originally from Israel, he spent most of his early life in Australia and found his way to designing rave clothes for friends. Eventually moving to London and working for Alexander Mcqueen, and from there, well...it’s not the journey or nostalgia you’d expect. Sruli and I discuss why his empathy made it impossible for him to be a veterinarian, switching from classic fine art to makin...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 8Ep. 17
If you know, you know...and "The only podcast that matters™" is Throwing Fits . Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris 's podcast is often the highlight of my week, and I'm privileged to be buddies with them. It's been surreal to watch their show go from essentially a google hangouts chatbox with themselves to the juggernaut podcast and brand that is Throwing Fits. Larry has been on the pod a few times, so if you want to know his backstory, dig through that archive, but if you want the hot goss no...
Jan 21, 2021•11 min
My guests this week are Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi , co-founders of Story MFG . We discuss how Story MFG emerged out of their relationship, the power and burden of being a small brand, dealing with critics, making things not look “perfect,” and how I believe they’re changing an entire industry with their aesthetic and ethics. NOTES (12:02) Yusuf / Cat Stevens (21:24) Khadi fabric (28:13) Care Tags (35:56) Why Slow Fashion is Punk (39:14) Parks and Recreation (51:05) Grailed (52:50) Our Clothes Get...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 16
My guest this week is the artist Jeremy Dean AKA Dean’s Nuts . Jeremy and I discuss how growing up with punk music and skateboarding influences his work, designing merch for musicians from the Dead & Company to the Rolling Stones and Elton John, and how he went from bootlegging t-shirts to becoming the undeniable GOAT of merch. Together we discover the wonders of Black Flag! NOTES (01:05) House Industries (1:47) Tyler School of Art and Architecture (12:58) Kiss (band) (15:58) London Calling ...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 8Ep. 15
