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A while back, we started working on Jon Moy's podcast. The premise was simple... Just go off, King.  I have learned so much from Moy over the years, from his reading lists, unintentional history lessons, and thought-provoking perspective on life. Consider me the president of the Moy fan club. We're still working on Moy's show but wanted to share with you some of the mad rants that are happening be...

My guest this week is Saeed Ferguson, founder, and designer of ALL CAPS STUDIO . Saeed and I discuss his hometown pride, his evolving obsessions from video games to photography to streetwear to design, and his journey from documenting what was happening in his local culture to becoming a major emerging voice in creating it. NOTES (05:58) P’s & Q’s (07:50) Call of Duty: Warzone (15:30) 10 Deep , Th...

David Coggins is always somewhere, fishing in Montana, traveling through Italy, on the road writing about adventure and the outdoors. But like many folks, quarantine hit, and he stopped. And after talking to him, it wasn’t easy, but he’s been finding the disconnect valuable. The hero of The Contender returns to the pod to discuss his life in quarantine, the solace of flying fishing and shares some...

Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean has been the first on many things, menswear blogs, the rebirth of Americana, the raw denim revolution, too much to keep up with...Now the great migration to newsletters . While there have been many blogs and mailing lists over the years, few have been able to speak the way Michael's A Continuous Lean has. I can never put my finger on it, but I always love it....

I've known Jake Grantham for nearly ten years, and it has been incredible to watch his rise. Originally from London, Jake moved to HK to join the first team at The Armoury. He met Alex Pirounis there, and they both eventually left to start their shop in London called Anglo Italian . If you want to hear more about that, I def encourage you to listen to Jake's first pod we did together. Since then,...

My guest this week is Scott Sternberg , founder, and designer of Entireworld . Scott and I discuss growing up in the midwest, why he was reluctant to consider himself a fashion designer, how films have influenced his work, and what it takes for a fashion brand to be a platform for an experience that goes beyond clothes. NOTES (00:40) Band of Outsiders (02:15) Uniqlo // Prada (09:10) Ralph Lauren (...

Coronavirus has upended every aspect of the fashion industry––especially runway shows. We got zoom shows, socially distanced masked models, its wild to see some of my favorite brands think fast and keep going.  I’m hopeful, but not everyone is. Many critics are lamenting the in person show, but all these new formats have provided an opportunity for brands to distinguish themselves further Joining...

Actor and entrepreneur, Miles Fisher chats about his life and new podcast, Coffee with The Greats.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guests this week are Matt and Carrie Eddmenson, founders of Imogene and Willie . Matt & Carrie share the origins of the brand, how they began in an economic crisis, why they launched for men and women simultaneously, and how they brought CONE denim back to life with Vidalia Mills in Louisiana. NOTES (13:18) Sights Denim Systems (16:54) Osh Kosh (35:06) Casey Pierce (44:12) Tanner Goods (46:12)...

I'm pleased to announce Coffee with The Greats , a new podcast on Blamo! Media The show is hosted by actor/entrepreneur Miles Fisher and explores the age old question of what does it mean to be great, and how do we get there? The first episode is with chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon and is out today! It’s an extremely candid and revealing episode with one of the giants of the finan...

My guest this week is celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang . Jeanne and I discuss her journey from designing clothes, styling music videos to dressing some of the biggest celebrities in the world – name the icon, and she’s probably worked with them. Jeanne delivers a masterclass in how to build a styling career, why you shouldn’t chase every trend in fashion, and how she’s helping make a more diverse lea...

Coach, Counselor, and Men’s Health Advocate, Sean Hotchkiss returns! Sean and I discuss the new woke trend of mindfulness and how to sift through the beet juice to get real. We also chat why he shifted more into counseling and why his online men’s groups are the new place to share.  Sean's column in Valet Mag ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

My guest this week is John Demsey , beauty brand mogul, and executive group president at Estée Lauder Companies. John and I discuss what he learned from working retail jobs for a decade, how embracing hip hop’s glamour built MAC Cosmetics, how K-Pop and Tom Ford are getting men to wear makeup, and why hair and makeup are at the core of how people express themselves and how culture is formed. Follo...

My guest this week is the actor, comedian, and writer Adam Pally .  Adam and I discuss how your public persona shapes the roles you can play, why improv is for the young, parenting during a pandemic, and why you should treat everyone in your life like a celebrity. NOTES (03:14) Band Aid (trailer) (11:36) Paul Feig (Blamo! Interview) (18:23) Crocs (30:00) The Mandalorian (30:25) Robert Downey, Jr *...

So you got your first watch, and you realized––holy cow, this is amazing. I'm ready to dive deeper. How on earth do you buy a vintage watch, where do you start, is it only for the super-rich? (spoiler alert: it's not.) We're joined by friend and past guest of the pod, Eric Wind , to ask these questions and the tons of questions you all have asked over the years. We discuss what you should look for...

My guest this week is Joshua Kissi, co-founder of TONL and Street Etiquette . Joshua and I discuss learning from the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, growing a blog into a creative agency, helping Adidas rebrand its image in America and the profound impact of changing whose stories we tell. Follow Joshua on Instagram NOTES (03:16) Jermaine Davis (04:40) Maroon World (05:43) Black Ivy (11:0...

My guest this week is Davide Cerrato , Managing Director of Montblanc Watches . Davide and I discuss how learning to tell time was like learning another language, what cars and watches have in common, and why stories -- from cartoons to science fiction to watches -- have always been at the center of his life. NOTES (03:52) Casio (4:37) Pulsar (9:47) Panerai (12:27) Tudor (14:20) Morgan Plus 4 (17:...

Michael Hill of Drake's returns! Michael shares why he’s hopeful, how the pandemic has shaped the future of Drake’s, and how their shoes ended up on Daniel Craig in the upcoming Bond film! ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra 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 Niyi Okuboyejo , Founder, and Designer of Post-Imperial . Niyi and I discuss the power of mythology, trying to get beyond your own ego, and what it will take to build a better world. NOTES (20:47) Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking (Tuxedo) (23:52) Hedi Slimane’s “blood wound” shirt (26:45) Helmut Lang (28:45) Oscar de la Renta (39:07) Post-Imperial x Engineered Garments ** Want...

For many of us, this slowdown has provided time to reflect on our past lifestyle; How might we improve it when we return? Nick Wooster has been thinking about this a lot. Why isn't he buying anything right now? Does he have too much stuff? What's the environmental impact of traveling 300k miles a year in a plane around the world. What's going to happen with Pitti?! Don't worry, he's gonna be ready...

My guest this week is Konrad Olsson , Editor-in-Chief, and Founder of Scandinavian MAN . Konrad and I discuss how the pandemic has changed his relationship with Instagram, the challenges facing online retail, the complexities of fashion becoming more sustainable, and the similarities of the menswear community with the hardcore punk scene he grew up in. Follow Konrad on Instagram NOTES (08:15) Geof...

Mordechai Rubinstein is the eclectic voice of of menswear and anything fashion.  Mordechai has been quarantined up in Maine of all places, of course and, well, has a LOT to say. We kicked this off with what was going to be a 5 min conversation, and things took off from there. But Mordechai wants to hear from YOU…he's going to be judging your closets in the most Mordechai way and chatting with some...

My guest this week is  Maximilian Mogg , founder of the eponymous Berlin atelier. Max and I discuss his journey from buying vintage Savile Row suits online as a teenager to selling vintage tailoring from his bedroom to creating his house style. NOTES (01:21) @maximilian.mogg (Instagram) (07:27) “Gentlemen. A TImeless Guide to Fashion” by Bernhard Roetzel   (07:30) “Dressing the Man” by Alan Flusse...

My guest this week is Oliver Spencer, designer and co-founder of  Favourbrook  and his eponymous brand  Oliver Spencer . Oli and I discuss opening his first store in a recession, what it takes to build a brand, dressing creatives, and why creating personal connections and building community will determine which retailers survive. NOTES (15:17) The Armoury (15:59) Santa Maria Novella (16:43) Barney...

Paul and I talked about the responsibility he feels to entertain, and we dissect many of the shows and series he created/directed we’ve all been watching at home. From Freaks and Geeks, Arrested Development, The Office, and Bridesmaids –– we shift into a masterclass of storytelling of how to create and why you should never stop. Don't miss Paul Feig's Quarantine Cocktail Hour, every day on Instagr...