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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...

My guest this week is GQ Style Staff Writer, Jake Woolf . Jake and I talk about the “everything goes” age of personal style and how to find your own. We also discuss the worlds of fast fashion, online reselling, and the so-called “cool guy tax.” Follow Jake on Twitter   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

My guest this week is Simon Crompton . What do you get when a detail-oriented journalist creates a menswear site where trousers are reviewed like the latest tech gadget and suit construction is documented with the reverence normally reserved for Italian Renaissance sculpture? The answer is the acclaimed menswear blog Permanent Style, and its founder Simon Crompton is my guest this week. Simon and...

My guest this week is technology investor and serial entrepreneur, Kevin Rose . Kevin and I spoke about his career building Digg.com, working for Google Ventures and his time as CEO of HODINKEE. Last but not least Kevin shared his thoughts on the future of technology in health, biohacking and what it means to make the most of your time in a busy world. Kevin Rose Follow Kevin on Instagram The Jour...

My guest this week is photographer and visual journalist, Tommy Ton. Tommy and I spoke about photography, street style, his rise from design assistant to shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton — and singing karaoke with Kanye West. Follow Tommy Ton on Instagram Show Notes Kanye Crew Photo https://www.instagram.com/p/BQy2G81AsAK/   As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear fro...

My guest this week is Josh Peskowitz . Josh is a stylist, writer, and co-owner of the concept men’s store MAGASIN. Josh and I spoke about his career in the world of menswear and how he went from being the fashion director of Bloomingdales to starting one of the best men’s stores in the country. In The Closet: Video Playlist  Follow Josh on Instagram      As always, thanks for listening and subscri...

My guest this week is Nick Sullivan . Nick Sullivan is the Fashion Director of Esquire Magazine and the Editor of their acclaimed style guide, Big Black Book. Nick and I spoke about his life growing up in the UK, and he stumbled into the world of fashion. We also talk about how trends come and go and the importance of authenticity above all. Follow Nick on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

My guest this week is writer Sean Hotchkiss . Sean and I spoke about how his journey into the world of menswear journalism and his love of clothes helped him get to the end of himself. We also talked about his recent GQ article on surrendering his wardrobe and how with less stuff he’s happier than ever. Sean’s GQ Article Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

My guest this week is American Menswear designer Michael Bastian . Michael and I spoke about his career in menswear, the ups and downs of the fashion world and why he still believes in buying less but buying better. Follow MB on Instagram SHOW NOTES Michael Bastian F/W 2008 (Inspired by JFK Jr.) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

My guest this week is Mordechai Rubinstein . In most circles, he's known as Mister Mort, but don’t call him that, he’s a reluctant anthropologist. Mordechai and I discussed his early days at Jack Spade, doing PR for Marc Jacobs and discovering beauty in the everyday uniform. Follow Mordechai on Instagram Jack Spade Pop-Up Fashion Show in Bryant Park S/S 2008 https://youtu.be/ccgjLO2Fekc Hosted by...