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My guests this week are TAYLOR RICE AND RYAN HAHN OF THE BAND LOCAL NATIVES. We chat getting into Steely Dan, LCD Soundsystem will never break up, albums as a format, life on the road, grief, Oasis, 90s music, and their new album https://i.localnatives.com/BIWFY https://localnatives.com https://localnatives.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Ifif_YiEo * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo Quality tailoring begins with quality materials. This week, Peter and Derek talk to VIRGIL VIRET, the managing director of Lafayette Saltiel Drapiers https://www.lafayette-saltiel.fr/ in Paris. Their shop is a destination spot for bespoke tailors, custom clothiers, and menswear aficionados worldwide, particularly since they have an amazing stockpile of vintage textiles. Peter and Derek talk to Virgil about the structure of the fabric trade, his family's involvement in this business, and how consumers can spot quality materials. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
CHASE PION and QUAID WALKER are the founders of the watch marketplace app Bezel https://www.getbezel.com. We chat about why buying a watch these days has been so hard, why they decided to launch Bezel, dealing with authentication, brands they’ve changed their opinion on, the perfect three watch collection, and watch auctions. https://www.getbezel.com
We talk a lot about clothing on this show...I mean, Blamo! is a show about people wearing clothes. Sometimes, we’re trying to figure ourselves out through clothing, solving a problem with the world, flexing our design knowledge, or even all of the above. But what about designing clothing that lasts 100 years or even for climates outside of Earth? Still there? Enter Vollebak. My guest this week is STEVE TIDBALL, OF VOLLEBAK https://vollebak.com, a brand he co-founded with his twin brother. They’re making clothes for the future right now. Steve and I discuss what we need for the next 100 years, the changes that need to happen, whether WALL-E was right, enhanced organisms, trying to live forever, and how clothing is a part of all of it. Vollebak https://vollebak.com * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo There has been much discussion about the slow death of shopping in San Francisco’s downtown district. The decline has been years in the making, with Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, all heading elsewhere or shutting down entirely in the area. Why? Peter and Derek discuss what would bring people back to a brick-and-mortar experience in shopping and what they would like to see themselves. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is ALBERT MUZQUIZ https://www.instagram.com/edgyalbert/. You might know him as Edgy Albert or the guy in your feed telling you what pants to wear. He's the real dude, and I'm glad he is here. Albert and I chat about how he became the "Jean Daddy" of the internet, visiting Levi's Archive, his acting career, sick French knives, and LBJ the play. Albert on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@edgyalbert?lang=en * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/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 DeLeon https://www.instagram.com/jiandeleon/ Jon Moy https://www.instagram.com/moybien1212/ Jeremy Kirkland https://www.instagram.com/thekirkland/ ** Listen to the entire episode on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
Surprise, we have a special episode discussing quite possibly one of my favorite watches of all time. 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 Seiko diver. SEIKO RECENTLY LAUNCHED A NEW VERSION OF THE 62MAS WHICH IS ALMOST AN IDENTICAL RE-ISSUE OF THE CLASSIC 6217, THE SJE093. Naturally, I enlisted the help of ROB CAPLAN and ZACHARY PIÑA from TOPPER https://topperjewelers.com to help me understand this watch, unpack its origins, and learn more about why this little dive watch has every collector going nuts. ** Learn more here https://topperjewelers.com/products/seiko-sje093 Listen to Burlingame & Park chat the 62MAS Reissue with Erik Strickland https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep10-the-best-modern-seiko-diver-ever-unboxing-the/id1679003877?i=1000624905120
https://patreon.com/blamo Derek and Peter chat with JOE MCREYNOLDS, co-author of the book https://www.amazon.com/Emergent-Tokyo-Patterns-Spontaneous-Micro-Urbanism/dp/1951541324 They explore further why Tokyo has so many craftspeople and what other cities can learn from it. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guests this week are THE LEMON TWIGS https://thelemontwigs.com (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, . My Golden Years on Jimmy Fallon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XqW8XmYCto Pre-Order A Dream is All We Know https://lemontwigs.ochre.store * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
My guest this week is writer Emily Yoshida https://www.instagram.com/emilyyoshida/. 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 https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/shogun/viewers-guide (a show she's also a writer on), eBay finds, getting into Grand Seiko, and more! SHOGUN Podcast https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/shogun/viewers-guide/podcast * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/blamo NINA PENLINGTON https://www.instagram.com/ninapenlington/ is the head cutter at Edward Sexton https://www.edwardsexton.co.uk/. 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 Jagger, Elton John, and most Beatles members. The cut was unapologetic and romantic. Edward and Tommy made full-bodied coats with square shoulders, nipped waists, and lapels so wide that they almost grazed the wearer's shoulders. Sexton liked to call his cut "long and leafy." Sadly, Edward passed away in the summer of '23, and Nina, who previously worked under him, has taken his place as the firm's head cutter. She has almost 20 years of experience as a cutter, having worked at Dege & Skinner and Gieves & Hawks, which gives her a solid foundation for carrying forward Edward's strong and angular cut. Derek and Peter discuss what it was like working with Edward, how to make bespoke suits for women, and a controversial tailoring topic called "straightening & crookening." ** Listen to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is photographer HUNTER ABRAMS https://www.instagram.com/hunterabrams/?hl=en. 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 https://www.instagram.com/hunterabrams/?hl=en * 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 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 and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is American singer and songwriter Jason Isbell https://www.instagram.com/jasonisbell. 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 400 Unit on tour now https://www.jasonisbell.com/shows * Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
My guest this week is the artist ALYNDA SEGARRA https://www.instagram.com/hurrayfortheriffraff/ 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 https://hurrayfortheriffraff.lnk.to/ThePastIsStillAlive *Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
https://patreon.com/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 make us as excited in ten years as they do today. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is CHRISTOPHER GOVE, founder of Percival https://www.percivalclo.com. 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 https://www.percivalclo.com Follow Christopher on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christophergove/ *Sponsored by Bezel https://shop.getbezel.com - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch
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 https://www.instagram.com/jiandeleon/ Jon Moy https://www.instagram.com/moybien1212/ Jeremy Kirkland https://www.instagram.com/thekirkland/ ** Listen to the entire episode on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
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 https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=g+bruce+boyer&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8. 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 other thing I want to mention, as you listen to this, Bruce is just the most genuine real deal guy. He's no bullshit. Yeah, he knows about cloth weight and all that stuff, but he also understands that at the end of the day, what matters is how you feel. I genuinely love this guy and am privileged to call him a friend. We recorded this a few years ago, but I relistened to it and was like, dang. It's all bangers. ** My favorite book of his - True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear https://www.amazon.com/True-Style-History-Principles-Menswear/dp/0465053998 * Sponsored by Standard & Strange https://standardandstrange.com
https://patreon.com/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 to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
This week's guest is writer, podcaster (and recent watch addict) JESSE DAVID FOX https://www.vulture.com/author/jesse-david-fox/. Jesse and I discuss his recent book https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604721/comedybook(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 Standard & Strange https://standardandstrange.com
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 https://www.instagram.com/jiandeleon/ Jon Moy https://www.instagram.com/moybien1212/ Jeremy Kirkland https://www.instagram.com/thekirkland/ ** Listen to the entire episode on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is Christopher Bastin https://www.instagram.com/christopherbastin/?hl=en, 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 Standard & Strange https://standardandstrange.com
https://patreon.com/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 https://www.stylezeitgeist.com/news/2023/11/op-ed-why-you-feel-alienated-from-luxury-fashion-its-not-just-the-prices/. 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 prevents us from falling into pure relativism. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
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 https://www.instagram.com/jiandeleon/ Jon Moy https://www.instagram.com/moybien1212/ Jeremy Kirkland https://www.instagram.com/thekirkland/ ** Listen to the entire episode on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
https://patreon.com/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 the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
My guest this week is musician and producer MAYER HAWTHORNE https://www.instagram.com/mayerhawthorne/?hl=en. 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 https://mayerhawthorne.com * Sponsored by Standard & Strange https://standardandstrange.com
My guest this week is musician and comedian DAVE HILL https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehill/. 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, https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-awesome-game-dave-hill/20234846?ean=9781637273579 * Sponsored by Standard & Strange https://standardandstrange.com
https://patreon.com/blamo Derek and Peter and chat with bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy http://www.seijimccarthy.com. Seiji makes some of the most beautiful shoes Derek has ever seen – not because they’re the sleekest or most sculpted shoes - but because, to him, they embody American style better than Alden. Seiji makes shoes with much of the shaping and detailing you would expect from custom without losing the spirit of what makes American style so appealing. He was recently in San Francisco and spoke about his career as a shoemaker, what American style means to him, and why there are so many craftspeople in Japan. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the BLAMO! PATREON https://patreon.com/blamo
