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My guest this week is Luke Walker of L.E.J. The founder of one of our favorite brands, Luke cut his teeth at LANVIN for years before eventually starting L.E.J., a brand that grew directly out of his own wardrobe. Along with a bit of early-2000s fashion talk, we get into loneliness in menswear, the difference between designing clothes and actually developing them, and why traditional ideas around f...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's no secret that every designer from Hedi Slimane to Hiroki Nakamura base many of their designs on vintage garments. With skyrocketing prices for designer clothes nowadays, Peter and Derek explore whether shopping vintage is actually better. And, if you do shop vintage, where can you get some deals? ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Sim...

This week on Blamo! I’m joined by one returning guest and one first-timer — Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris . Mac is the current — and ninth ever — National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature , a New York Times bestselling author of more than 60 children’s books, and a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient . He’s also a past Blamo! guest, which made this feel less like an interview and more like p...

...but it's ok because I wore a dope fit! IT'S A HOLIDAY HIJINX SPECIAL EDITION FREE EPISODE!  Jeremy, Jian, and Jeff recap the holiday hang at Meta Lab, fit checks, dinners in the village with J. Mueser, and what pieces they wore the most in 2025. See you in 2026!   PS: You can watch the episode on YouTube, too! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

My guest this week is the musician, artist, and composer Keaton Henson . Keaton is one of my favorite artists. He’s a rare songwriter whose music feels like it should always be playing somewhere in the background of your life. The kind of songs you immediately replay because there’s so much feeling, detail, and restraint packed in that you’re convinced you missed something the first time. You know...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Happy Holidays from Die, Workwear! While it’s a ton of fun to shop for yourself, it’s nice to give someone something special, too! But how do you give a (good) gift? Derek and Peter tackle the age-old question and share their recommendations. Plus, as always, a nice serving of “Hey, Nice Pants!” ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon    Hosted by Simpleca...

One of my favorite guests returns for a three-peat: Todd Snyder . Todd is exceptionally good at what he does, and he understands every part of building a brand — not just how to make clothes, but how to make a brand that lasts. We discuss the role tailoring continues to play in shaping his world and why it remains central to the brand's identity. We get into the tier of “good, better, best,” and w...

Welcome to the first installment of our new quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel .  Derek and Peter received far more questions than any reasonable human beings should, so they spent over two hours trying to answer as many as possible.  They get into dressing for your body type, keeping your clothes in good shape, finding budget brands that don’t feel like compromises...

My guest this week is Geoff Snack . Geoff teaches illustration and openly admits he doesn’t know how to draw —but he absolutely knows what looks good. His taste level and his instinct for curation are a big part of why your favorite stores feel so welcoming and inspiring. He’s a book dealer, a vintage dealer, and one of those people who just has that thing —the perfect mix of humility, good taste,...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! It’s a new episode of Die, Workwear with Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo. A lot of guys who are into menswear nowadays get into the hobby through shoes — and with that, learning how to take care of their newly acquired purchases. Shoe shining, in particular, can be therapeutic for today's keyboard class. But historically, it was a rough trade taken up by orphans, newly arri...

This week on Blamo!, we’re joined by a true designer’s designer: Nur Abbas.  Nur is based in Portland, Oregon, and his résumé reads like a tour through every corner of modern fashion. He’s designed for Margiela, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton; worked alongside Christophe Lemaire on UniqloU; served as Design Director for Nike ACG; and even did a stint at Yeezy. What struck me most in our conversation is...

Avery Trufelman is the host and creator of Articles of Interest. She's one of my favorite journalists, is an encyclopedia on clothes, and is BACK on Blamo! We discuss tattoos (because I keep getting them), the new season of Articles of Interest , military clothing, ethical consumption, camping, and then finally, we go back and forth discussing US history stories and fashion design for the military...

My guest this week is musician Chris Thile. Yes, that Chris Thile, the virtuoso musician with the big colorful sweaters who absolutely SHREDS. You might know Chris from Nickel Creek, his solo music or covers of Elliot Smith and the Strokes, or his work with the Punch Brothers or even Yo-Yo Ma. And yes, he’s on Blamo!  We got into some deep creative talk about what it means to play Bach, recording...

Patreon Preview from Blamo!   Ah, yes —the age-old question: what is personal style, and how do you find it? You would've thought we'd discussed this by now, but we haven't...until now! Derek and Peter dive into what personal style means and share their thoughts on how to find your own, including what has gone right (and wrong) for them. Plus everyone's favorite, 'Hey Nice Pants!' ** Listen to the...

My guest this week is Anthony W. Madsen Sylvester. Tony is a prominent fashion writer known for his insightful analysis and deep dives into fashion trends. Sylvester has written extensively in the fashion and cultural realm (Vice, GQ Style, and Permanent Style), and for brands like Mr Porter, Drake's, Turnbull & Asser, and Globe-trotter. Tony contains multitudes. He’s also a musician, writer, and...

My guest this week is Tal Silberstein, the co-founder and creative director of Colbo Described as a multi-disciplinary space, Colbo has fast become one of the best in NYC. A space filled with great records, coffee, and a tightly curated selection of clothing you quickly fall in love with. Tal and discuss the recent Sperry collaborations, stores being community centers, the infamous Colbo bench, mu...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are joined once again by Nina Penlington , who first appeared on the show in March of 2024. Nina returns to share more of her story and give an update on running her label, Nina Penlington Bespoke . The conversation ranges from the craft of Western suits to the allure of wearing velvet, with plenty of detours into music, s...

My guest this week is Sean Dunnevant of GLOM — and someone who also helps keep things running here at Blamo. As we head toward our 500th episode, there’s honestly no better person to sit down with. Sean and I get into his time working at Self Edge, that unforgettable "Glass" riff, tour fits, the upcoming GLOM record, and of course, his unlikely rise as a meme god. Glass Music Video Follow GLOM on...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! Earlier this month, Giorgio Armani passed away, leaving behind a fashion empire built on the idea that male elegance can be reduced to simple, minimalist forms.  Derek and Peter discuss his legacy, including how he forged a formal partnership between fashion and Hollywood, and how you might find some Armani pieces on eBay.  They also chat tailoring,...

My guest this week is Adam Scott. You probably know him from Parks and Rec , Party Down , and of course Severance . But beyond the screen, Adam’s a guy with serious taste—big fits, big tunes, and a love of style that runs deep. We talk about clothes, music, and more. Plus, yes, plenty of Severance talk!  Follow Adam on Instagram Watch Severence on Apple TV+ * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marke...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Last month, Guess placed an ad in Vogue, featuring a flawless model wearing a striped maxi dress. Printed in small font along the ad's edge, there was a disclosure: this model was generated using AI. And this past week, J. Crew had to come clean about their use of AI technology to promote their Vans collab. Peter and Derek talk about what AI might mean for the menswear...

My guest this week is Andrew Chen , the founder of 3sixteen . Andrew’s actually been on the pod before, way back in the very first season , around four hundred episodes ago. It had been so long that we both realized he needed to come back on. For many people, 3sixteen is simply a denim brand. But for others, it’s the seasonal collections, the lookbooks, the whole world they build around it. We get...

My guest this week is Graham Hiemstra, founder of Field Mag.  We get into his media diet, the origins of Field Mag, and how he’s carved out a space where design and the outdoors overlap. We talk camping, GORP, and what makes gear actually good—not just hype. https://www.fieldmag.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  Hosted by Simplecast,...

My guest this week is designer Massimo Alba . One of the only designers who can genuinely make getting dressed look effortless. Massimo joins me to chat about his brand, personal wardrobe, love of vintage, life in Milan, getting fits off with Daniel Craig, and why perfect is boring massimoalba.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  Hosted...

Derek and Peter have discussed SAVAS extensively over the years and finally persuaded founder, Savannah Yarborough to sit down and talk about her brand on what makes it so unique. They discuss her time at Central Saint Martin's, Billy Reid, launching the brand, manufacturing in the US versus the EU, and tariffs. It's all in there, plus a round of "Hey, Nice Pants!" Follow SAVAS on Instagram Hosted...