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My guest this week is the men's fashion director of Bloomingdale's, Justin Berkowitz . Justin and I spoke about his career in fashion, his time at Details working with Eugene Tong, and the evolution of retail. Follow Justin on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

My guest this week is designer and skateboarder, Jimmy Gorecki . Jimmy and I discuss his early life growing up in Philadelphia, his new collaboration with acclaimed skate brand, DC Shoes , and how his clothes ended up on Lebron James . Follow Jimmy on Instagram Standard Issue Tees ** This episode is sponsored by CDLP -- Save 10% off your order with promo code BLAMO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

My guest this week is designer Eileen Fisher . Eileen and I discuss her illustrious backstory, why every clothing company needs to move towards sustainability, and why she thinks all businesses need to share ownership with their employees. Follow Eileen Fisher on Instagram eileenfisher.com ** This episode is sponsored by Grant Stone Boot -- Save $25 off your first order with promo code BLAMO   Hos...

My guest this week is George Wang , Founder of BRIO, Beijing . George and I discuss how his obsession with tailors led him to create his own retail store, and the experience he’s had working with the Chinese consumer. We also discuss how the Chinese market has been affected by social media and what that means for new retailers. Follow George on Instagram BRIO, Beijing ** This episode is sponsored...

My guest this week is stylist, Danielle Nachmani . Danielle and I discuss how she went from a magazine intern to styling the Olsen Twins and how she seeks to empower others through fashion. Follow Danielle on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Todd Snyder -- Check out our curated picks of the Fall/Winter '19 Collection.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Jim Moore returns to discuss his recent book, "Hunks & Heroes: 40 Years of Fashion at GQ." Jim and I discuss his friendship with the late photographer Richard Avedon, that one celebrity he felt the need to take a photo with, and his kinship with Kanye West. Hunks & Heroes: Four Decades of Fashion at GQ ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO...

My guest this week is Edouard Meylan , owner and CEO of H. Moser watches. Ed and I discuss how he turned an almost 200 year old watch company into a startup, how he’s changing the way the world thinks of Swiss watches and how he’s leading the Swiss watch market on transparency...and yes we talk about the watch they made out of swiss cheese. H. Moser ** This episode is sponsored by Todd Snyder -- C...

My guest this week is Anda Rowland , owner of the acclaimed Savile Row Tailoring House, Anderson & Sheppard . Anda and I chat about her career, why she doesn’t believe in the “New Savile Row”, why her company decided to launch a ready to wear line and how they’re stronger than ever because of it. ** This episode is sponsored by Frank & Oak -- Save $25 off your first subscription box with promo cod...

My guest this week is Italian Entrepreneur, Tommaso Melani . Owner of acclaimed shoemaker Stefano Bemer, Tommaso and I spoke about his life growing up in Florence, Italy, how he thinks his competitors can learn from each other, and his never-ending desire for growing the tradition of Florentine manufacturing. ** This episode is sponsored by Todd Snyder -- Check out our curated picks of the Fall/Wi...

My guest this week is American menswear designer, Joseph Abboud . Joseph and I discuss his early life growing up in Boston, his 30+ year career in fashion, and how he went from working at a retail store to becoming one of the brands that defines American fashion. Joseph Abboud ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

My guest this week is Chris Grainger, CEO of the Swiss watch brand IWC. Chris and I discuss his illustrious background and how he went from designing interiors to helming one of the most prestigious watch companies on earth. IWC Watches Follow Chris on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

My guest this week is the founder and CEO of Grailed , Arun Gupta. Arun and I chat about the origins of Grailed and how he went from a guy learning about clothes, to creating a company that’s evolving the entire clothing industry. Follow Grailed on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

My guests this week are Christian Larson and Andreas Palm, founders of the Swedish brand, CDLP . Christian, Andreas and I chat about their roots growing up in Sweden and why they both walked away from their previous careers. We also discuss why sustainability is so important to their brand and how they are keeping it that way. Follow CDLP on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel --...

My guest this week is American fashion designer, Billy Reid . Billy and I discuss how he went from flunking out of college to learning how to design and becoming one of the most celebrated American designers. Last but not least we discuss the growth of online in fashion and what it means to serve the digital customer. Follow Billy Reid on Instagram ** This episode is sponsored by Burrow -- Save $7...

My guest this week is Christian Selmoni, Heritage and Style Director of Vacheron Constantin . Christian and I discuss how innovation works at a 264-year-old company, how they’re tapping into their roots by selling vintage watches and how Silicon Valley and the world of watchmaking have more in common than what you think. The Hour Lounge   ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off...

My guest this week is the founder of Gear Patrol, Eric Yang. Eric and I discuss how Gear Patrol went from a bedroom blog to a 50+ person company, his perspective on materialism, and why he believes the best brand is the one you love. The Week In Gear Follow Gear Patrol on Instagram   ** This episode is sponsored by The Rake -- Use promo code BLAMO10 to save 10% off your order. ** Follow Blamo! on...

We're back with another Ask Me Anything episode! We discuss what not to do when you order your first MTM garment, why Jeremy sold all of his Supreme and the importance of mental health in fashion. ** This episode is sponsored by The Twilight Zone -- Sign up for your FREE trial of CBS All Access with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

My guest this week is Jake Mueser founder of J. Mueser . Jake and I discuss how he went from a punk rock button business to refining American tailoring and the evolution of American style. Follow J. Mueser on Instagram   ** This episode is sponsored by The Twilight Zone -- Sign up for a free trial of CBS All Access with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook Hosted by Simpleca...

My guest this week is Sam Lobban, VP of Men's Fashion for Nordstrom . Sam and I discuss his career in retail, the true importance of passion and how he’s helping evolve Nordstrom through the curated New Concepts projects and more. Follow Sam on Instagram Nordstrom Mens   ** This episode is sponsored by P. Johnson ** Follow Blamo! on Instagram and Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

My guest this week is Stephen Pulvirent, Managing Editor of HODINKEE . Stephen and I discuss his early career, how his love fashion led him to watches and how the team at HODINKEE is evolving from a website about watches to a welcoming community for anyone who wants to join. Follow Stephen on Instagram Stephen's Book -- The Watch, Thoroughly Revised ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- S...

My guest this week is stylist, Julie Ragolia . Julie and I spoke about her life growing up in Brooklyn and the importance of being proud of who you are and where you are from. Last but not least we discuss her illustrious fashion career and why she’s returning to womenswear. Follow Julie on Instagram   ** This episode is sponsored by PHLUR -- get 20% off your first custom sample set with promo cod...

My guest this week is the writer, Bruce Boyer . Bruce and I discuss his life growing up in Pennsylvania, how music helped shape his life and how writing an article about the Duke of Windsor led him to become one of the most celebrated writers in menswear. True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear ** This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo...

My guest this week is Matt Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of running brand Tracksmith . Matt and I discuss how he used his eclectic past — including studying neuroscience, living, and training with Kenyan runners, and working at Puma — to create Tracksmith, a brand that strives to “champion the running class.” Follow Tracksmith on Instagram   ** This episode is sponsored by Burrow -- Save $75 off you...

My guest this week is bespoke tailor, Kathryn Sargent . Kathryn and I discuss how she became the first female master tailor on London's Savile Row. Last but not least, we chat how the world of tailoring is evolving, and how she’s continuing to pave the way for everyone to be a part of it. Follow Kathryn on Instagram   ** This episode is sponsored by PHLUR -- get 20% off your first custom sample se...

My guest this week is the managing director of MR PORTER , Toby Bateman . Toby and I discuss his life coming up as a fashion buyer, how MR PORTER began, and how they convinced some of the worlds biggest luxury brands to sell online, hint it involved an iPad… Last but not least we discuss how MR PORTER continues to evolve with brands like MR P and Toby’s outlook on the future of menswear retail. Fo...