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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)...

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...

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...

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...

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 wardro...

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 episod...

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...

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 Slo...

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 th...

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  ...

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...

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. NOTE...

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 DEE...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

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) Michae...

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)...

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 be...

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 , Th...

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...

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....

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,...

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 (...

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...

Actor and entrepreneur, Miles Fisher chats about his life and new podcast, Coffee with The Greats.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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)...