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My guest this week is Christopher Bastin, Creative Director of GANTChris 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 Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patreon Preview from 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. 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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 IGJian DeLeonJon MoyJeremy Kirkland**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patreon Preview from 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  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 musician and producer Mayer Hawthorne.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*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 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 musician and comedian Dave Hill.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, The Awesome Game.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Derek and Peter and chat with bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy.Seiji McCarthy, an American bespoke shoemaker based in Tokyo, carved an unconventional path into the world of bespoke shoemaking after a career in the NBA. He makes some of the most unique shoes in the world. His shoes combine the conservative styling of traditional American footwear with the craftsmanship of Japanese bespoke shoemaking (think: upgraded Alden). We spoke with him about his work as a bespoke shoemaker, his take on American style, and why Japan has so many artisans.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon  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 Jack Tatum of Wild Nothing.Jack and I discuss his new album Hold, how parenthood has changed his music, moving to the suburbs and loving it, getting fits off on tour, the creative process, and what he’s doing in VA.Wild Nothing on SpotifyWild Nothing on Instagram*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Allen Ford, co-founder and CEO of Buck Mason, discusses denim in the '00s, American manufacturing, and building what you want to wear. The podcast also explores design, storytelling, personal style, global supply chains, building long-term relationships, finding a slower pace of life, and the love and cultural impact of basketball.

Patreon Preview from Blamo!It's Die, Workwear!Fred Nieddu of taillour; joins Derek and Peter for a chat of all things tailoring.Fred is a London-based bespoke tailor who does a lot of work for films and TV shows, including the menswear tailoring for The Crown on Netflix - we chat with him about the technical aspects of making clothes for different bodies, as well as how to find a good tailor and last but not least he answers some listener questions. **Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.