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My guest this week is the co-founder of London shop Anglo-Italian, Jake Grantham . Jake and I discussed his life growing up in Wimbledon, the world of classic menswear and how in his eyes, hardcore music and tailoring have a lot more in common than what you think. Follow Jake on Instagram Anglo-Italian ** This episode is sponsored by Weiss Watch Company -- Blamo! listeners get a free engraving wit...

Whatever you do, don’t call Abasi Rosborough clothing of the future. According to founders Abdul Abasi and Greg Rosborough , it’s the clothing of today. Abdul and Greg stopped by to discuss the origins of their brand, designing for the modern age, and the importance of sustainability in fashion. abasirosborough.com ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

My guest this week is the stylist and fashion consultant Eugene Tong . Originally from Taiwan, Eugene’s resume reads like a greatest hits in the menswear and fashion world. A former editor at the now-defunct Cargo and DETAILS magazine, Eugene has dressed celebrities like Aziz Ansari and styled runway shows for KITH, John Elliott, and more —all while becoming the King of Off-Duty Style. Eugene and...

My guest this week is the Pop Music Critic for The New York Times, Jon Caramanica . From Eminem to Taylor Swift, Jon has written about, interviewed, and in some cases, even been the first in the industry to break. He’s the guy who writes like it's a "hot take" but knows so much and is such an expert on his subject it's not. We talk about music, fashion, the contrast in their businesses, and how cr...

My guest this week is the acclaimed photographer, Eric Ray Davidson . From athletes to actors, take a look at your favorite magazine cover and chances are Eric has shot it. Eric and I spoke about his life as a photographer and where it all began. We also talk how becoming a parent affects your career…for the better. Follow Eric on Instagram     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

My guest this week is the co-founder of Outlier, Abe Burmeister . Abe and I talked how he got started by trying to create a better pair of pants, and how Outlier is building the future of clothing. Follow Outlier on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest this week is the Men's Fashion Director of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, Bruce Pask . From the stockroom of Paul Smith to working alongside Annie Leibovitz, Bruce climbed the ladder one rung at a time. Bruce and I spoke about how he got into the fashion world and the experiences he’s had along the way. Follow Bruce on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20...

My guest this week is Matthew Henson . Matthew is the stylist behind ASAP Rocky, The Weeknd and many more. On this week’s episode, Matthew and I spoke about how he became a stylist, the elitism of the fashion world and what needs to change in 2018. Follow Matthew on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

My guest this week is Rachel Tashjian . Whether it’s roaming a Vanity Fair Oscar party or sharing a hot take from Paris Couture week, Rachel is one of the funniest and most entertaining personalities in fashion. We discuss her time working at Vanity Fair and what she’s been up to at Garage Magazine. We also talk why so many fashion designers have left New York and her never-ending obsession with t...

My guest this week is the founder of The Brooklyn Circus, Ouigi Theodore . Ouigi and I talk about his life growing up in Brooklyn as a young Haitian immigrant and how through many careers and projects he created The Brooklyn Circus with the goal “to refine the image of Urban America.” https://thebkcircus.com/ Follow Ouigi on Instagram     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

My guest this week is the acclaimed director, writer, actor, and producer Paul Feig . Paul and I spoke about his early life and how he fell in love with suits. We also discuss his new collaboration with J.Crew, and how he’s influencing Hollywood to help mold the modern gentleman.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

My guest this week is Matt Hranek . Matt wears many hats; he’s a photographer, a director, an editor, an author, and a contributor to Conde Nast Traveler. We spoke about his recently released book A Man and His Watch, traveling the world to hunt through secret Swiss archives, and why so many people care about a good timepiece. Check out A Man and His Watch   Follow Matt on Instagram   The William...

My guest this week is Ryan Schreiber . Ryan is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the online music magazine, Pitchfork . If you’re into music, you know what Pitchfork is, and Ryan is the man behind it all. We spoke about starting a business and not giving up on it, music merch becoming fashion staples and why everyone in fashion seems to be obsessed with the Grateful Dead. Follow Ryan on Twitter  ...

My guest this week is Editorial Director of HighSnobiety, Jian Deleon . Jian and I spoke about his life as a young immigrant from the Philippines and how he climbed the menswear ladder. We talk wardrobes, menswear tv shows, and what pieces of clothing are worth keeping and what’s worth getting rid of. Follow Jian on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

My guest this week is Jesse Thorn . Jesse is a lot of things; he’s the host of Bullseye (NPR), founder of the acclaimed menswear website, Put This On , and he even runs his own podcast network, Maximum Fun . Jesse and I spoke about his early life growing up in San Francisco and how he fell into the world of radio and menswear. I’m sure you won’t be surprised after you hear his voice...   Hosted by...

My guest this week is Nick Wooster . Nick has been in the fashion world for nearly 30 years and has held stints at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and more. If you’re into men’s fashion, you know who I’m talking about. He’s the WoostGod. I spoke with Nick about how he got into the fashion world and what on earth is going on with it right now. We also talk about what happened...

My guest this week is Jen Rubio . Jen is the co-founder of the travel and luggage company, Away. We talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how through incredible branding and product design they actually made buying luggage cool again. awaytravel.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

My guest this week is the acclaimed stylist, Stephen Mann . From lookbooks and editorials to runway shows, Stephen Mann has one of the most unique eyes in today's world of fashion. We discuss his early days working under Aitor Throup (Stone Island), his love for Takahiro Miyashita (The SOLOIST) and we debate whether or not fashion shows should tour. Stephen Mann Notes The Supermodern Wardrobe Host...

My guest this week is David Coggins . David is a writer, a thinker and one of the most authentic men I’ve ever met. We spoke about his recent book Men and Style and his collaboration with Drake’s. We also talk about the late Glenn O’Brien, fandom and learning what it means to express yourself in the Digital Age. Follow David on Twitter David's Books... Men and Style Men and Manners Hosted by Simpl...

My guest this week is GQ Creative Director, Jim Moore . If you’ve picked up an issue in the last 30 years, Jim has had a hand in it. Whether it’s picking the latest pieces for a season, styling athletes and actors or hosting a video series. Jim Moore is the creative thread that weaves together the magazine and is responsible for creating the GQ look. Jim and I spoke about how he arrived at the mag...

My guest this week is Chris Black . Chris is the man behind Done to Death Projects and Public Announcement. For most folks, he’s the guy your “cool” friends know about. He’s an influencer’s influencer, the king of the hot takes and for some reason, knows where everything is happening…all the time. Chris and I talked about the rise of merch culture, NY versus LA, his love of John Mayer and the art...

My guest this week is menswear haberdasher, Sid Mashburn . I sat and talked with Sid about how he got started in the clothing business, the importance of service, and how it’s still the cornerstone of their business. We even spoke about why that dang NY store hasn’t opened yet. sidmashburn.com Follow Sid Mashburn on Instagram   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

My guest this week is Josh Warner . Josh is the founder and designer behind the cult jewelry company, Good Art HLYWD . Josh and I talk about how he went from selling earrings out of a suitcase in Venice Beach, to building his own foundry and making pieces for Sly Stallone, Morrissey, and Lebron James. Follow Josh on Instagram         As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hea...

My guest this week is the author and editor Michael Hainey . Michael is the Executive Director of Editorial at Esquire, before that he served as deputy editor at GQ for over 15 years. Michael and I spoke about his early life working under Graydon Carter, the importance of hard work, and how we all long to be known and share our stories. Follow Michael on Twitter After Visiting Friends Hosted by Si...

My guest this week is Jack Carlson of Rowing Blazers . I spoke with Jack — an author, archeologist, and three-time member of the U.S. Men’s Rowing Team — about how his love of rowing culture led to the creation of his recently launched clothing brand, Rowing Blazers. Follow Rowing Blazers on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...