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Welcome to the first installment of our new quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel https://www.getbezel.com. Derek https://dieworkwear.com and Peter https://www.instagram.com/urbancomposition/?hl=en received far more questions than any reasonable human beings should, so they spent over two hours trying to answer as many as possible. They get into dressing for your body type, keeping your clothes in good shape, finding budget brands that don’t feel like compromises, picking accessories that actually help, and choosing outerwear that works in real life rather than just in lookbooks. * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying, selling or insuring your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
My guest this week is GEOFF SNACK https://www.instagram.com/geoffsnack/. Geoff teaches illustration and openly admits he doesn’t know how to —but he absolutely knows what looks good. His taste level and his instinct for curation are a big part of why your favorite stores feel so welcoming and inspiring. He’s a book dealer, a vintage dealer, and one of those people who just has —the perfect mix of humility, good taste, IYKYK energy, and storytelling. Geoff and I get into reconciling “cool” with work, everyone’s obsession with Donald Judd, the art of editing, and whether or not you should actually write in the books you own. Geoff's Shop https://www.wronganswer.ca/shop * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
https://patreon.com/blamo It’s a new episode of Die, Workwear with Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo. The guys discuss shoe care and what it means to keep shoes well-maintained, from best practices and deep dives to hot takes. It’s a classic podcast from the top minds in menswear. Plus, as always, a nice serving of “Hey, Nice Pants!” ** Listen to the entire episode on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on Blamo!, we’re joined by a true designer’s designer: NUR ABBAS. Nur is based in Portland, Oregon, and his résumé reads like a tour through every corner of modern fashion. He’s designed for Margiela, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton; worked alongside Christophe Lemaire on UniqloU; served as Design Director for Nike ACG; and even did a stint at Yeezy. What struck me most in our conversation is how seamlessly he’s moved between worlds—ultra-luxury houses and global, accessible brands—and how much they actually have in common. Nur has a rare perspective on what ties them together and what separates them. We dive into his design studio, Onlylight; his new project, Parsel; gorp culture and the legacy of Nike ACG; why it’s always the person—not the clothes—that makes a fit; and how the best design is almost always a team sport. __ __ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Avery Trufelman is the host and creator of Articles of Interest. She's one of my favorite journalists, is an encyclopedia on clothes, and is BACK on Blamo! We discuss tattoos (because I keep getting them), the new season of Articles of Interest https://articlesofinterest.substack.com, military clothing, ethical consumption, camping, and then finally, we go back and forth discussing US history stories and fashion design for the military. * Avery's first appearance on Blamo! https://pod.link/blamo/episode/NjVhMGZiODYtNDhjZi00YmJiLTgyNzgtY2RjMGQxNmUyMzJi * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
My guest this week is musician Chris Thile. https://www.christhile.com Yes, that Chris Thile, the virtuoso musician with the big colorful sweaters who absolutely SHREDS. You might know Chris from Nickel Creek, his solo music or covers of Elliot Smith and the Strokes, or his work with the Punch Brothers or even Yo-Yo Ma. And yes, he’s on Blamo! We got into some deep creative talk about what it means to play Bach, recording clothes, tennis, Paul Smith, and what’s next. Listen to Bach Sonatas & Partitas Vol. 2 https://christhile.lnk.to/bachsonataspartitas2 * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
https://patreon.com/blamo Derek and Peter dive into what personal style means and share their thoughts on how to find your own, including what has gone right (and wrong) for them. Plus everyone's favorite, 'Hey Nice Pants!' ** Listen to the entire episode on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is ANTHONY W. MADSEN SYLVESTER. Tony contains multitudes. He’s also a musician, writer, and creative director, and is about to release his book, An Informal Guide to Workwear: Form, function, and fashion https://amzn.to/4nqgyz4. Tony and I discuss the intersection of music and menswear, what led to creating his new book, his brand AWMS, chore coats, berets, and more. Order Tony's Book https://amzn.to/47l1xbz AWMS https://awms.bigcartel.com follow Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toneloki/
My guest this week is TAL SILBERSTEIN, THE CO-FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF COLBO https://colbo.nyc Described as a multi-disciplinary space, Colbo has fast become one of the best in NYC. A space filled with great records, coffee, and a tightly curated selection of clothing you quickly fall in love with. Tal and discuss the recent Sperry collaborations, stores being community centers, the infamous Colbo bench, music, and more. * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo It's Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are joined once again by NINA PENLINGTON, who first appeared on the show in March of 2024. Nina returns to share more of her story and give an update on running her label, NINA PENLINGTON BESPOKE. The conversation ranges from the craft of Western suits to the allure of wearing velvet, with plenty of detours into music, style, and the details that shape her work. Follow Nina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ninapenlington/?hl=en https://ninapenlington.com https://ninapenlington.com/ ** Listen to the entire episode on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is Sean Dunnevant of GLOM https://glom.world — and someone who also helps keep things running here at Blamo. As we head toward our 500th episode, there’s honestly no better person to sit down with. Sean and I get into his time working at Self Edge, that unforgettable "Glass" riff, tour fits, the upcoming GLOM record, and of course, his unlikely rise as a meme god. Glass Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjrU5_PsczM Follow GLOM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newyorkglom/ ** This episode is sponsored by Grant Stone https://www.grantstoneshoes.com **
https://patreon.com/blamo It's Die, Workwear! Derek and Peter discuss the legacy of Giorgio Armani and the influence of the designer in the fashion industry. They also chat tailoring, old Brooks Brothers catalog, plus a new round of "Hey, nice pants!" ** Listen to the entire episode and VIEW ALL THE SHOWNOTES on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is ADAM SCOTT. You probably know him from , , and of course . But beyond the screen, Adam’s a guy with serious taste—big fits, big tunes, and a love of style that runs deep. We talk about clothes, music, and more. Plus, yes, plenty of talk! Follow Adam on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mradamscott/ Watch Severence on Apple TV+ https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo Last month, Guess featured a Vogue ad, showcasing a flawless model wearing a striped maxi dress. Printed in small font along the ad's edge, there was a disclosure: this model was generated using AI. The campaign sparked a debate about what this technology means for models and the already impossible beauty standards for women. Peter and Derek bring this discussion to #menswear. How might AI impact menswear jobs and the structure of factory production? And how could it change the culture that gives our clothes meaning? ** Listen to the entire episode and VIEW ALL THE SHOWNOTES on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is ANDREW CHEN, the founder of 3sixteen https://www.3sixteen.com. Andrew’s actually been on the pod before, way back in the very first season https://blamopod.com/blamo-podcast/2017/1/15/andrew-chen, around four hundred episodes ago. It had been so long that we both realized he needed to come back on. For many people, 3sixteen is simply a denim brand. But for others, it’s the seasonal collections, the lookbooks, the whole world they build around it. We get into all of that—mainly how Andrew and his team have managed to evolve the brand without it ever really like it’s evolved at all. Andrew and I talk about what’s been happening at 3sixteen, why everyone seems to love bigger jeans right now, big lookbook energy, the rise of run clubs and cafés inside retail stores. * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
My guest this week is Graham Hiemstra, founder of Field Mag. We get into his media diet, the origins of Field Mag, and how he’s carved out a space where design and the outdoors overlap. We talk camping, GORP, and what makes gear actually good—not just hype. https://www.fieldmag.com * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
My guest this week is designer MASSIMO ALBA. One of the only designers who can genuinely make getting dressed look effortless. Massimo joins me to chat about his brand, personal wardrobe, love of vintage, life in Milan, getting fits off with Daniel Craig, and why perfect is boring massimoalba.com * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
Derek and Peter have discussed SAVAS https://www.ateliersavas.com/ extensively over the years and finally persuaded founder, Savannah Yarborough to sit down and talk about her brand on what makes it so unique. They discuss her time at Central Saint Martin's, Billy Reid, launching the brand, manufacturing in the US versus the EU, and tariffs. It's all in there, plus a round of "Hey, Nice Pants!" Follow SAVAS on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savas
My guest this week is EIICHIRO HOMMA, founder of Nanamica https://nanamica.com/ Eiichiro-san is an incredible designer and is one of the reasons we’re all wearing big fits. We talk what’s happening with Nanamica, big fit origins, personal style, why he thinks Gorp is cooked, the golden age of clothing design and life on a boat. * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
My guest this week is Ken Sakata of Front Office https://www.instagram.com/frontoffice.co/ Ken Sakata has been slowly taking over Substack, TikTok, and Instagram, basically all social media, by documenting and teaching the world about clothes. His brand is called Front Office, and as you’ll hear, he’s been designing and documenting the entire process in front of everyone. He explains and outlines what’s happening in the industry in an incredibly refreshing way, and it’s a pleasure to have him on the pod this week Ken and I discuss the origins of the brand, edutainment, clothes for museums, moving his brand (and himself) to Japan, and what's next for Front Office. Front Office https://frontoffice.co/en-us * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
My guest this week is fashion editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist ROBIN GIVHAN. Robin is a senior critic at large for the Washington Post and just released her new book Robin and I discuss her new book and the late Virgil Abloh’s rise in the fashion world. We also chat about logos, which fashion houses are managed well, the appeal of Japan, and staying optimistic. READ Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh https://amzn.to/4l5HYK2 * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo Streetwear was once a catchall term for styles that naturally emerged from various street cultures. Today, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry shaped by luxury houses such as LVMH. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the evolution of streetwear from grassroots expression to high-fashion commodity, and explore how luxury brands have co-opted it to sell the idea of authenticity to wealthy consumers. They also examine how this shift relates to the broader affordability crisis in major cities. ** Listen to the entire episode and VIEW ALL THE SHOWNOTES on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
This week, I’m joined by ANDY SHAUF AND COLIN NEALIS OF THE CANADIAN BAND FOXWARREN https://foxwarrenhq.com. We discuss their new album, , and upcoming tour. We also get into big fits, making your own clothes, and how style plays into their creative process. "Deadhead" video by Joe Cappa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU7n8Sq9Xac Dig it! * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
This week, I’m joined by singer and songwriter S.G. GOODMAN https://www.sggoodman.net. We talk about her new album , working with Paul Schrader, and touring with Jason Isbell. She also breaks down her favorite workwear picks, growing up in Kentucky, and getting a fit off on the farm. Watch her music video for Fire Sign https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRlP63TQfVU * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
This week, I’m joined by KAT SCHOEWE, VP OF DESIGN AND PRODUCT INNOVATION at Outdoor Research https://www.outdoorresearch.com. She can casually mention shaping product at Under Armour, L.L. Bean, Pearl Izumi, and Land’s End—but she’d much rather talk about her vintage collection. We get into how she got started in design, the wild rise of GORP-core, what it means to be a fashion brand without really calling yourself one, and her deep love of thrifting. We also talk about why Outdoor Research has such a huge following in Japan. It’s a fun ride—full of gear talk, cultural crossover, and a few solid parenting hacks thrown in for good measure. * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo Is cosplay cringe? Dressing as Jigglypuff or a 1930s railwayman? Peter and Derek discuss how the term "cosplay" is often used in the menswear community to rein in those who dress too far from the norm. ** Listen to the entire episode and VIEW ALL THE SHOWNOTES on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
This week, we're joined by artist and composer, DAVID LONGSTRETH of Dirty Projectors https://www.dirtyprojectors.net/. Known for his genre-defying work and singular creative vision, David sits down with Jeremy to talk about scoring the new A24 film https://a24films.com/films/the-legend-of-ochi and the process behind his latest album, https://dirtyprojectors.lnk.to/SongOfTheEarth—a sweeping collection of orchestral songs that blurs the line between the classical and the contemporary. The two dive into the rhythms of fatherhood, the unexpected joy of sharing a stage with Bernie Sanders, and the simple pleasures of swimming and meditating. It's a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation with one of music’s most curious minds. * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo Derek and Peter discuss his recent article for Bloomberg on The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-maga-man-style-history/?embedded-checkout and what is a gentleman in today's information age. And a new round of "Hey, Nice Pants!" ** Listen to the entire episode and VIEW ALL THE SHOWNOTES on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is CHRIS GREEN, owner of Ven.Space https://ven.space. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris and I explore how Ven.Space got started, delve into his retail philosophies, talk about the importance of in-person shopping, and discuss why he has chosen not to establish an online presence… yet. Follow Ven.Space on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ven.space/?hl=en * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo Someone on Youtube recently posted a video, where they put themselves in various social situations—once dressed casually, the next time in a suit—to see if they would be treated differently depending on what they're wearing. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the respectability of dress and whether people do, in fact, get better treatment if they wear tailored clothing. ** Listen to the entire episode and VIEW ALL THE SHOWNOTES on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
