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Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Jeremy Kirkland, Jian DeLeon, and Jon Moy. The Three Musketeers return with a fresh new episode of hot takes galore. We chat about Jian's insane pickup in Tokyo, Jon getting nuts at 18east, Jeremy thinking malls will return. (wtf?), the Mount Rushmore of t-shirt collections, dope new tunes, and the spring summer wardrobe transition. ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian...

Surprise, we have a special episode discussing quite possibly one of my favorite watches of all time. Look, if you’re new here, I’m a SeikoBoi, a Seiko Fan (and btw you can be too!) I have been collecting and obsessing over Seikos forever. It’s how I got into watches – and the golden goose, the holy grail; whatever expression you want is the Seiko 62MAS or what many people know as the classic Seik...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! When bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy chatted with Peter and Derek last year, he mentioned that he thinks it's much easier to make a living as a craftsperson in Tokyo because of the availability of cheap real estate.  So when Joe McReynolds , co-author of the new book Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City , reached out to see if Peter and Derek wanted to chat a...

My guests this week are The Lemon Twigs (Brian and Michael D'Addario). The singer-songwriter virtuoso brothers who are also some of the most stylish folks in music. The boys join us to chat about songwriting, clothes, analog recording, their Jimmy Fallon performance, Tim Heidecker's Office Hours, the best videos on YouTube, Art Garfunkel, Elton John's phone calls, and their new album, A Dream Is A...

My guest this week is writer Emily Yoshida . Emily is one of my favorite people in the entertainment industry. She was previously a writer for Vulture and New York magazine and joins us to chat about the new series, SHOGUN (a show she's also a writer on), eBay finds, getting into Grand Seiko, and more! SHOGUN Podcast * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next l...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Nina Penlington  is the head cutter at  Edward Sexton . She carries forward one of the greatest tailoring legacies of our generation. The late Edward Sexton was the technical mind behind Nutters of Savile Row. In the 1960's Edward and Tommy Nutter revitalized the Row with their glamorous suits and welcoming shop front. They dressed rock and roll legends such as Mick Jag...

My guest this week is photographer Hunter Abrams . Hunter and I chat about their career in photography, body positivity, NYU, that Met Ball dress, why Willie Norris is one of the greatest designers, White House invites, comics, and what’s next. Follow Hunter on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter chat about the recent men’s fashion shows in Milan, Paris, and Pitti and dig through what they’re vibing with. It's all in there, from trench coats to Todd Snyder’s Pitti Debut. Last but not least, on "Hey, Nice Pants!" they both share what has been inspiring them and what they're into this week.  All good things! Dig in! ** Listen to the entire episode...

My guest this week is American singer and songwriter Jason Isbell . Jason is a 6x Grammy award-winning musician and happens to love clothes as much as the rest of us. We chat wearing cool hats in the carpool line, listening to music with his daughter, loving Randy Newman, playing in front of Paul McCartney, fast fashion, wearing Rick Owens with the fam, and Dumble amps. Catch Jason Isbell and the...

My guest this week is the artist Alynda Segarra of Hurray for The Riff Raff. Alynda and I chat about their new album, The Past is Still Alive, getting fits off on the road, too many voice notes, entering the tailored era, Fran Lebowitz, Andre 3000 and vibe music, leaning on stress, oversized western wear, good smelling candles, and The Clash. Listen to Hurray for The Riff Raff here   *Sponsored by...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Discussions about sustainability often focus on the production end, probing questions such as how things are made and which materials are used. But a big part of this story is how consumers discard stuff they no longer enjoy using. In this episode, Peter and Derek borrow Jonathan Chapman's term "emotional durability" to talk about how we may be able to find clothes that...

My guest this week is Christopher Gove , founder of Percival . Christopher and I chat about their recent popup in NYC, getting basics right, fake hardcore fans, the influencer world, spicy takes, getting fits off in the pickup line, commercial vs creative, and the multi-year plan. Percival   Follow Christopher on Instagram *Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your n...

We’re back with some listener feedback; Jian shares his thoughts on Milan and Paris, and we talk about the recent men’s shows, Pharrell Vuitton, fit interventions, True Detective, and late-night snacks. ITS ALL IN THERE!  ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

If you're still in that "New year, I'm going to educate myself" moment. I can't think of any other episode as crucial as this one. Mr. G. Bruce Boyer . Bruce is an authority on classic menswear and men's fashion; he was an editor at Town & Country and Esquire and has written about clothing and menswear for over 40 years. From Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, Duke of Windsor, Bruce is the source. One oth...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! With a new year ahead, Peter and Derek discuss how you may be able to expand your wardrobe this year to include more casual attire. They also take readers' questions. How does someone find a good local tailor near them? What should someone wear if they work in the manual trades? Which pair of shoes works well in both semi-casual and formal settings? Tune in. ** Listen t...

This week's guest is writer, podcaster (and recent watch addict) Jesse David Fox . Jesse and I discuss his recent book  Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work (One of NPR’s Best Books of 2023), imposter syndrome, Seth Meyers, Todd Snyder suits, getting fits off on interviews, and becoming a watch guy. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and...

Jeremy, Jian, and Jon revisit ’23 and discuss best/worst purchases, how we get dressed, Jeremy hates all his clothes again, 20 years of Thom Browne, what went wrong, what went right, watching movies on TikTok, trend reports, SNL, buying cars, and holiday hijinx. ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecas...

My guest this week is Christopher Bastin , Creative Director of GANT Chris and I chat about what he’s been up to the past few years, making clothes in America again, the Taylor Swift bump, music, and his never-ending love for vintage. * 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 inform...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Do certain forms of taste demonstrate more intelligence than others?  Eugene Rabkin recently used the phrase "intelligence of taste" in a StyleZeitgeist op-ed . Derek and Peter talk about how judgments of taste are often sociological and loaded with cultural biases. At the same time, there is such a thing as being more thoughtful about what you choose to wear, which pre...

The clowns have returned from the circus... Jeremy, Jian, and Jon are back talking big coats, Jian living on a plane, Jon is not allowed to go to Costco alone, silly breakfasts, holiday lists, gift guides, and Supreme bricks. ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! When most of us see a "made in USA" label, we assume the workers were treated well. Or, at least, according to our nation's labor laws. In fact, many garment workers in this country are paid as little as $50 a day to work 12-hour shifts. Derek and Peter discuss how this is possible and how a new federal bill called The Fabric Act can help empower workers. ** Listen to t...

My guest this week is musician and producer Mayer Hawthorne . Mayer and I chat, smiling while singing, making custom silk robes, his new LP, why band merch sucks, stylish grandmas, Japanese tailoring, big pants, no jeans, stuck in the 70s, and not wearing clothes from eras you lived through. Mayer Hawthorne * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watc...

My guest this week is musician and comedian Dave Hill . Dave and I discuss his love and collection of hockey jerseys, getting fits off in neckerchiefs, shredding on the guitar, touring with Tenacious D, and his new book,  The Awesome Game . * 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...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter and chat with bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy . Seiji McCarthy, an American bespoke shoemaker based in Tokyo, carved an unconventional path into the world of bespoke shoemaking after a career in the NBA. He makes some of the most unique shoes in the world. His shoes combine the conservative styling of traditional American footwear with the craftsmanship...

My guest this week is Jack Tatum of Wild Nothing . Jack and I discuss his new album Hold , how parenthood has changed his music, moving to the suburbs and loving it, getting fits off on tour, the creative process, and what he’s doing in VA. Wild Nothing on Spotify Wild Nothing on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simple...