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My guest this week is Russell Blackmore , Founder of Sonic Editions . Russell and I discuss his early career at The Economist, being inspired by the Getty Images archive, combining his passions for photography and music to make owning incredible photography more accessible, and why the best photos come with a story. NOTES (01:11) The Economist (12:28) Jamie Dimon (Coffee with the Greats) (16:47) C...

My guest this week is Icelandic designer Sruli Recht , who blends fine art, runway fashion, and industrial design. Originally from Israel, he spent most of his early life in Australia and found his way to designing rave clothes for friends. Eventually moving to London and working for Alexander Mcqueen, and from there, well...it’s not the journey or nostalgia you’d expect. Sruli and I discuss why h...

If you know, you know...and "The only podcast that matters™" is Throwing Fits . Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris 's podcast is often the highlight of my week, and I'm privileged to be buddies with them. It's been surreal to watch their show go from essentially a google hangouts chatbox with themselves to the juggernaut podcast and brand that is Throwing Fits. Larry has been on the pod a few ti...

My guests this week are Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi , co-founders of Story MFG . We discuss how Story MFG emerged out of their relationship, the power and burden of being a small brand, dealing with critics, making things not look “perfect,” and how I believe they’re changing an entire industry with their aesthetic and ethics. NOTES (12:02) Yusuf / Cat Stevens (21:24) Khadi fabric (28:13) Care Tags (...

My guest this week is the artist Jeremy Dean AKA  Dean’s Nuts . Jeremy and I discuss how growing up with punk music and skateboarding influences his work, designing merch for musicians from the Dead & Company to the Rolling Stones and Elton John, and how he went from bootlegging t-shirts to becoming the undeniable GOAT of merch. Together we discover the wonders of Black Flag! NOTES (01:05) House I...

2020 was a garbage year, and while many of us are emerging from it, we’ve all processed this differently. If you’re Wei Koh , founder of The Rake and Revolution Magazine, the sudden stop has been a time to think, reconsider, and reflect on what matters.  Wei and I chat about how The Mandalorian is making us cry, his renewed love of the written word, why he will continue to pull back the curtain in...

My guest this week is Tim Dessaint , online content creator.  Tim and I discuss the stigma surrounding influencers, what it takes to make it on YouTube versus TikTok, going viral in Turkey, why trying to hack the algorithm can be counterproductive, and how authenticity, perseverance , and storytelling are at the center of his success. NOTES (00:12) Tim Dessaint’s YouTube Channel (01:38) Tim Dessai...

My guest this week is Jonah Weiner , journalist, magazine feature writer, and co-author of the viral newsletter Blackbird Spyplane . Jonah and I discuss making fashion accessible, eBay's yardsale vibes, and writing about celebrities for the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more. NOTES (01:43) How Long Gone Interview (podcast) (03:00) Jonah Weiner’s writing (11:22) Lawrence Schlossman (B...

We all know there are tons of personalities in fashion; I mean, jeez, scroll through the podcast feed, but someone I've always admired is GQ's Rachel Tashjian .  Whether it's her hot takes on Twitter, her incredibly diverse wardrobe, or astute fashion criticisms, Rachel is one of the most refreshing and humorous people I know. Naturally… she's back on the pod. We chat about how to view the world o...

My guest this week is Lindsey Boyd, co-founder of The Laundress . Lindsey and I discuss how she applied the lessons she learned at Chanel to building and running her own business, starting out by handwashing sweaters in her NYC apartment’s bathtub, what it takes to be a good manager, and partnering with rockstar John Mayer. NOTES (02:02) Brooks Brothers (02:04) Chanel (02:34) Ralph Lauren (15:13)...

My guest this week is Mark Cho , co-founder of The Armoury . Mark and I discuss 10 years of The Armoury, including how they built partnerships with Ring Jacket and Liverano, why a higher price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a superior product (just a different one), and why relationships have always been at the center of their success. NOTES (00:30) Dover Street Market (00:37) Colette (02:36) Chris...

There is a bit of lore with clothing brands from Japan. Maybe it’s because if you like clothes, nearly every road leads to Japan. But how do their clothing business and industry work? What’s the deal with Kapital? And why are so many of these brands hard to find outside of Japan? I sat down with Jonathan Lukacek , ex Kapital employee and founder of the Bandanna Almanac. He’s loved Japanese clothes...

My guest this week is Helgi Óskarsson , co-owner, and CEO of  66°North . Helgi and I discuss how the nearly 100-year-old brand began by making clothes for Icelandic fishermen, with the goal of saving lives, how that naturally led to a commitment to sustainability, and how building things to last -- whether a coat or a company -- changes how you think and act. NOTES (11:10) Hans Kristjánsson and 66...

My guest this week is Jordan Page, stylist, DJ, consultant, creative and curator of veryADVANCED . He’s worked with Supreme, The Fader, Nike, Hypebeast, Vice, Grailed, and many more. Jordan and I discuss how he grew up reading encyclopedias and dictionaries for fun, the struggle of making it in New York City, and how losing a job and getting evicted led him to thrifting as a way to afford a wardro...

Rowing Blazers founder, Jack Carlson returns! Jack and I talked about how he went digging to find the pieces of the late Princess Diana and how he brought back one of the most talked-about sweaters ever. We also discuss how Rowing Blazers creates their collabs and how they went from a book to a brand. If you know you know... It’s Blamo Extra and Jack Carlson is back! ** Listen to the entire episod...

My guest this week is Savannah Yarborough , founder and designer of Savas . The Nashville based leather workshop. She's made jackets for Jack White, Justin Theroux, and more. Savannah and I discuss her journey from remaking t-shirts as a teenager to founding her own bespoke brand. Along the way, she competed in extreme rollerblading, hung out with the Hells Angels, studied at Central Saint Martins...

My guest this week is Paul Smith , the legendary British fashion designer. Paul and I discuss how a cycling accident launched his career as a creative, why his wife’s knowledge of couture has been essential to their success, and what it’s taken for his business to last 50 years and stay independent. NOTES (00:00) Paul Smith and cycling (17:30) History of Le Bon Marché (23:15) Giorgio Armani on Slo...

If you go deep in the Blamo! Archive or listen to me lament my wardrobe choices over the years; you’ll find that I only recently have started to find my style. Someone who has helped me a ton with this is my friend Patrick Johnson of P. Johnson Tailors. For starters, nearly everything that comes out of that brand and workshop I want. But when you boil it all down, it’s very simple stuff. When I th...

My guest this week is Patrick Robinson , Founder, and CEO of Paskho . Patrick and I discuss his career designing for some of the biggest brands (including Armani and the GAP), why he thinks runway shows and seasonal collections are no longer relevant, and why he believes local makers and sustainability are the future of clothing. ** This episode is sponsored by Topper Jewelers and Rowing Blazers  ...

Scott Schuman has always been teaching people how to dress. You may not have been learning from him directly, but chances are, the images you had saved or the ones you thought of in your head or the ones on your favorite designer's mood board…were probably taken by him. The Sartorialist himself has been showing the world how to dress through his camera lens for over 15 years. And now, with his new...

My guest this week is Connor Ratliff, actor, improv performer, and host of the podcast “ Dead Eyes .” Connor and I discuss how moving from being an amateur to a professional actor ruined it for him, how he rediscovered the joy of performance through improv, how he was fired by Tom Hanks because he had “dead eyes,” and how that turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to him. NOTE...

My guest this week is Matthew Schnipper , former executive editor of Pitchfork, former editor-in-chief of The FADER, and a former editor at The Verge and GQ. Matthew and I discuss growing up sick and sad in the suburbs, naming his son after punk legend Henry Rollins, continuing to pursue a dream after rejection, and why he loves discovering and sharing new music. Check out Matthew's Newsletter DEE...

Everyone's favorite designer, Todd Snyder , returns to the pod. Todd and I chat about the ever-changing world of retail and how his business is evolving in our "new normal". We also discuss his collab with LL Bean, and why he loves partnering with other brands   ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

My guest this week is Dominic Ciambrone, the Shoe Surgeon . Dominic and I discuss mental health, making shoes for Justin Bieber, getting business advice from Guy Fieri, how mentors can change our lives and the power of empowering others. NOTES (02:40) Shoes for Justin Bieber (11:42) Guy Fieri’s sneaker obsession (video) (13:59) L7 weenie (video) (26:06) Bonnie and Will’s Shoe School (30:30) Michae...

My guest this week is Adam Goldberg , actor, director, photographer, and musician.   Adam and I discuss suffering from “imposter syndrome,” the possibilities of storytelling on Instagram, the draw and downsides of social media, and how acting subsidizes the art he really loves. NOTES (00:19) Saving Private Ryan (trailer) (01:05) Adam Goldberg’s Instagram (05:31) Marc Maron and Albuquerque (07:43)...