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Will and I chat about how GQ has adjusted in the time of quarantine and self isolation.We also talk about how Will has taken on the role of Editor in Chief, how that affects his life when he’s not in the office, and how at the end of the day, he’s only trying to be himself.**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 Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker.In our wide-ranging discussion, Fry explores what pop culture can teach us about ourselves, explains why she sees herself as a writer rather than a journalist, and demands answers for how Taylor Swift accomplished what she couldn’t -- even with 25 years of therapy. Follow Naomi on TwitterInstagram NOTES(19:20) “On Writing” by Stephen King(21:15) “Open Book” by Jessica Simpson(24:20) Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica(32:03) Judee Sill (NYTimes Forgotten Obituary) (32:11) Pete Dello // Honeybus (Band)(36:05) Steely Dan(38:12 America (band)(39:10) James Franco(43:21) The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow (video)(45:05) Taylor Swift (Miss Americana)(48:00) The Fourth Estate (video)(49:08) John Mayer on pants (video) (50:40) Brad Pitt’s acceptance speeches**This episode is sponsored by MCKNGBRD -- Sign up to learn more about our upcoming project together!**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! 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 John Reardon, Patek Philippe expert and founder of Collectability.John Reardon shares his personal history -- taking us on a journey through visiting watch museums as a kid, living with friars while interning at Sotheby's, 10 years inside Patek Philippe’s family business, and why he decided he had to take the big jump to go out on his own.NOTES(02:32) American Watch and Clock Museum(05:10) Speidel(05:24) Willard House and Clock Museum(05:40) Michael Friedman // Audemars Piguet(08:47) Gambrinus(10:12) Buck Rogers(11:54) Dana Blackwell(12:14) Lewis Engineering(12:39) Daryn Schnipper(12:44) Sotheby's(21:25) Sandro Fratini(32:22) Seth Atwood(34:40) Henry Graves Supercomplication(36:52) “A Grand Complication” By Stacy Perman(44:22) Tania Edwards(46:20) “Patek Philippe in America” By John Reardon(50:48) Tiffany and Patek Philippe(58:36) Collectability**This episode is brought to by 3sixteen-- Stay tuned for our upcoming project we're working on together!**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Edouard Meylan of H. Moser and Mark Cho of The Armoury have a conversation on craft.We chat about Mark Cho’s quest to find the perfect watch size and why Edouard Meylan is averse to big data. Last but not least, we all discuss the value of taste and is it worth paying for?FollowMark Cho on InstagramEdouard Meylan on Instagram**Want the full episode? Join the BlamFam! for exclusive episodes, access to our community slack, invites to special events and more! 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 Guy Hills, fashion photographer, and co-founder of Dashing Tweeds.We chat about the challenges and joys of life as a creative professional, photographing Savile Row for the internet age, collaborating with Converse and Pharrell, and wearing what you love regardless of what anyone else thinks about it.Follow Dashing Tweeds on InstagramNOTES(04:40) Snuff Boxes(13:50) Photographers: Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Norman Parkinson(17:58) The Origins of Problem Page Photos(27:11) Jaguar  // Cartier // Freddie Windsor(29:53) Andrew Bolton (29:57) Anda Rowland (Blamo! Interview)(30:58) Savile Row Bespoke(31:15) Anderson & Sheppard // Huntsman // Henry Poole(31:33) Angus Cundey of Henry Poole // Carlo Brandelli of Kilgour(33:40) James Sherwood(35:00) Bespoke: The Master Tailors of Savile Row(38:29) Harris Tweed jacket // Akubra hat // RM Williams boots(40:06) Royal College of Art Showcase(40:27) Kenzo(40:47) Kirsty McDougall (Dashing Tweeds Co-Founder)(46:05) Betty Soldi (Calligrapher)(48:07) Icebreaker(50:42) The Tweed Run(51:13) The Correspondents (music video)(55:47) Daily Candy Magazine(56:05) Converse(57:58) Billionaire Boys Club(59:57) Gaudi(1:07:06) Beau Brummell(1:10:25) Vivian Westwood // Sex Pistols**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! 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 Sean Crowley, the founder, and owner of Crowley Vintage.From growing up in New England watching Masterpiece Theater to slinging ties for Ralph Lauren and joining his design team, we dive deep into Crowley’s influences and how he came to open and curate one of the best vintage shops in New York.Follow Sean on InstagramNOTES(01:00) Crowley Vintage(01:42) Barneys RIP(04:07) The Man with 3000 ties (video)(04:34)  Pricilla's Bridal(11:18) Bobby Vintage // " Bobby from Boston"(12:43) Poirot // David Suchet (video)(12:48) Chris Wallace(13:02) Jeeves and Wooster (video)(17:40) Ralph Lauren(18:26) Hertling(18:31) Rhinelander Mansion(23:16) Meeting Ralph Lauren(27:43) Jerry Meyers(29:59) Ivy/Trad American style (video)**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WE 👏 DID 👏 IT The return of Sid Mashburn!Sid and I chat about the nitty gritty of expanding, and how do you grow in a way that doesn’t kill you, or your team? How do you keep yourself motivated and focused on what matters?  Finally, Sid shares what really gets under his skin these days…**For more Blamo! check us out on 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 Angelo Urrutia, formerly of Engineered Garments and Nepenthes, as he launches his own brand, 4S Designs. Angelo and I discuss growing up in New York, finding manufacturers in Italy, getting inspired by classic American sportswear, and designing the first season of his new line.NOTES(01:27) 4S Designs(04:27) Camouflage // Manhattan Catalogue magazine(08:46) Italian Fabric Mills: Albini, Zenga, Loro Piana(13:25) Ventile fabric(18:52) RRL // DKNY Tech(19:58) Comme Des Garcons Shirt(20:16) Paragon // Goldwin(21:38) Trezeta Italian Climbing Boots // Vasque(22:52) Joining Engineered Garments(23:47) Nepenthes & Todd Killian(29:35) Darbury Stenderu(30:18) Russell Moccasin(33:29) Keizo Shimizu(35:42) John Bartlett // Cross Colors // JP Tods(36:41) Leaving Engineered Garments(40:34) Gore wear(47:51) Chanel**This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO**Want even more Blamo? join the BlamFam and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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