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My guest this week is William McNicol, designer, and founder of William Frederick . William and I discuss his life growing up in Ohio, how one coat started the brand, fit pics at fashion week, his commitment to manufacturing in Ohio, supplier transparency, and last but not least, how his love of film shapes his brand. https://www.williamfrederickclothing.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted mark...

My guest this week is Alex Carleton , Chief Creative Officer of Filson. Alex and I discuss his origin and backstory, the #menswear boom of the 2010s, the Filson archive, and why consistency matters. Filson.com Follow Filson on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Do you ever feel like fashion writers clap for whatever is sent down the runway? Derek and Peter chatted with Eugene Rabkin, founder of StyleZeitgeist , a fashion writer who is unafraid of criticism. They talk about what has been behind the slowdown in the luxury fashion market, why fashion criticism is hard to come by nowadays, and the "deskilling" of the consumer. **...

My guest this week is Simon Crompton of Permanent Style . Simon and I dug into some stuff we’ve discussed a ton over the years - do "the rules" of getting dressed matter? And if you’re so obsessed with “the rules” of dressing, do you miss out on the joy of getting dressed?  We discuss how technology and chatbots have woven into brands and e-commerce, and what’s still worth obsessing over. Dig in!...

My guest this week is comedian and writer Robby Slowik. Robby has written for Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and more (also himself because he's funny af). He’s a friend of the show, knows how to get a fit off, and has kept me laughing my ass off.  robbyslowik.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter chatted with British bespoke shoemaker Sebastian Tarek . Sebastian makes traditional bespoke shoes for folks who have a more modern wardrobe. Think shoes made more for denim than a suit. Derek and Peter chat with Sebastian about his brand, philosophy and more. Follow Sebastian on Instagram https://sebastiantarek.com ** Listen to the entire episode and re...

We got a good show this week. Arianne Phillips is back on the pod. She’s an incredible costume designer and is back to talk about A Complete Unknown , the recently released James Mangold film starring Timothée Chalamet about the early rise of Bob Dylan. If you haven’t seen the movie, you need to – it’s fantastic. Arianne and I chatted about turning Timothée Chalamet into Bob Dylan , dress codes in...

My guest this week is Bartees Strange . Bartees is a phenomenal musician and songwriter. His new record, Horror, comes out February 14th on 4AD. Bartees and I discuss recording the new album, entering the Fit Pic era, his favorite designers, cityboy style, church music, horror films, and more. barteesstrange.com Watch the video for 'Sober' on YouTube * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Happy New Year! When it comes to style, some people like to travel down those safe, demarcated roads that lead to a higher chance of success, even if they result in predictable looks. Others have a greater appetite for risk and exploration. In this week's episode, Peter and Derek talk about the high risk/ high reward moves that will probably end in lifelong embarrassmen...

My guest this week is Nick Wakeman , founder and creative director of Studio Nicholson . Nick and discuss her love of film, Armani, her approach to design, what Japan gets right (spoiler nearly everything), teaching, retail, and more. It’s all in there! Follow Studio Nicholson on Instagram StudioNicolson.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury wat...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! With the holiday season here, Peter and Derek answer commonly asked holiday-related clothing questions. How should you dress while traveling? How do you pack? How should you dress for various social occasions, such as office parties, family get-togethers, and New Year's Eve celebrations? Finally, they share their holiday gift guide should you still be shopping for a las...

My guest this week is musician and songwriter Pete Yorn To me Pete has always embodied the classic, but humble rockstar. Something that may not even make sense. Whether he’s collaborating with Scarlett Johansson or cutting it up on stage, he’s just the easy-going humble dude. Pete and I discuss his recent album The Hard Way , Bob Dylan, being a homebody, what he learned from REM’s Peter Buck, enjo...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Jeff, Jeremy and Jian are back recapping Vegas, chatting holiday gift lists, finding the perfect gear, big fit jeans, hype coffee, and even what's the best tv buy?!  Last but not least, our Ask Jian segment debuts! Dig in!   ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Robert Geller returns to the pod! One of our favorite designers is back to discuss his new role as head menswear designer at Rag & Bone . A lot has changed since his first appearance on the pod in 2017. We revisit what’s been happening in his life, chat through his design process, menswear’s new landscape, boot fits, and what’s next for Rag & Bone. Listen to Robert Geller's first appearance on Bla...

My guest this week is Dave 1 from Chromeo . Dave and I chat, all things Chromeo, the new album Adult Contemporary , building a solid wardrobe, when to stop copping, being happy, and John Mayer calling out his watch game. Listen to Adult Contemporary * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Sponsored by G-Shock - Discover the full range this holid...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter are back talking wardrobe fundamentals, and how to experiment with trends. The takes are hot…down to the blazer buttons. ** Listen to the entire episode and read their list on the Blamo! Patreon  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 designer Dana Lee of Dana Lee Brown If the name rings a bell, this isn’t her first time making clothes; she used to run her brand as Dana Lee in the late aughts. I remember getting her twill pants, which I still own, and they were simple, well made, and classic. She recently re-launched her brand not long ago after taking some time off, and it’s incredible. It’s a small colle...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Fall is here! Peter and Derek discuss what they're excited to wear this season, including shearling outerwear, tweed sport coats, and chunky knitwear. They also talk about some new-ish brands they've been watching, including a compelling Japanese line that feels a bit like Lemaire but is sold at a more accessible price point!   ** Listen to the entire episode and read t...

My guest this week is Guy Trebay Guy is an author and reporter for the style section of the New York Times . Guy has written about style and culture since the 1970s, from the Village Voice, Interview magazine, and countless other publications. His recently published memoir, Do Something: Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of ‘70s New York , discusses his early life in the up-and-coming art sc...

My guest this week is artist Phillip Toledano You might know him from his photography, the B/1 watch Toledano and Chan , ‘Geezer’ style, Viva Bastardo or his other endeavors.  Phillip discusses his early career, designing watches, photography, and AI art, and revisits a book that changed Jeremy’s life. It’s all in there! Follow Phillip on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace fo...

My guest this week is Tim Heidecker . Tim’s career contains multitudes—from his comedy career, Office Hours , to his acting to his music—it’s all in there, and it’s beautiful. Tim and I discuss family, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman, the Beatles, the difference between comedy and music, and his new album Slipping Away, releasing October 18th. Catch Tim Heidecker and The Very Good Band on tour in '25....

My guest this week is Mike McLachlan of Manresa . Before we dive in, I have to say Mike gets into it, and I think his openness, vulnerability, and candor are among the things that truly set him apart. I’m not going to get philosophical here, but Mike constantly admits that he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know; he’s just trying to make the best brand he can. Which, as you’ll hear, is working. Mike...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! If you follow Derek on Twitter, you've probably seen photos of David Lane . He's the stylish guy who keeps popping up in Derek's threads about how to dress for different body types. Along with being an art teacher, David runs a custom leather goods business, where he mainly focuses on making handsewn leather watch straps (he even got the co-sign from Hodinkee some years...

My guest this week is Robert Triefus, CEO of Stone Island .  Many people know him for helping to turn Gucci into an absolute powerhouse, but he's been in the industry for a long time—beginning his career in the early 90s. Robert has worked at Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani , but we dive right into Stone Island.  Robert and I discuss his career in the industry, the brand's allure, the infamous arm...

My guest this week is James Pumphrey After leaving   Donut Media and turning the internet upside down , James is back with Speeed! James chats with us about why he left, the state of Car YouTube, getting into Good Art, why crying is great, big fits and what to expect from his new venture – Speeed . * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted...