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My guest this week is Nick Sullivan.Nick Sullivan is the Fashion Director of Esquire Magazine and the Editor of their acclaimed style guide, Big Black Book.Nick and I spoke about his life growing up in the UK, and he stumbled into the world of fashion. We also talk about how trends come and go and the importance of authenticity above all.Follow Nick on Instagram 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 writer Sean Hotchkiss.Sean and I spoke about how his journey into the world of menswear journalism and his love of clothes helped him get to the end of himself. We also talked about his recent GQ article on surrendering his wardrobe and how with less stuff he’s happier than ever.Sean’s GQ Article 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 American Menswear designer Michael Bastian.Michael and I spoke about his career in menswear, the ups and downs of the fashion world and why he still believes in buying less but buying better.Follow MB on InstagramSHOW NOTESMichael Bastian F/W 2008 (Inspired by JFK Jr.) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian 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 Mordechai Rubinstein.In most circles, he's known as Mister Mort, but don’t call him that, he’s a reluctant anthropologist. Mordechai and I discussed his early days at Jack Spade, doing PR for Marc Jacobs and discovering beauty in the everyday uniform.Follow Mordechai on InstagramJack Spade Pop-Up Fashion Show in Bryant Park S/S 2008 https://youtu.be/ccgjLO2Fekc 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, Alexandra Petri.Alexandra writes the humorist ComPost blog of the Washington Post and is the author of A Field Guide to Awkward Silences. Alexandra and I discussed her doing stand-up comedy at 17, dressing up as a Civil War General, and accidentally joining a cult.Follow Alexandra on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/petridishesA Field Guide to Awkward Silenceshttp://a.co/bSXZezBAlexandra’s Ted Talk — How To Speak Womanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN2Z2wfhT6I 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, Eben D’Amico.Eben and I discussed his old band, Saves The Day and how their album “Through Being Cool” shaped what was to become the Emo music genre. We also discuss how we first met…on AOL Instant Messenger.Through Being Cool https://open.spotify.com/album/3yRpyOundyELlkOO6O4YSoSaves The Day on the Late Show -- 2001https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlb9b9qceC0 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 Editor-in-Chief of GQ Style, Will Welch.We discussed his Atlanta roots, his decade-long tenure at GQ, and how he helped transform GQ Style from a supplement into a standalone quarterly magazine. 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 Drake’s creative director, Michael Hill.Drake’s is an iconic British haberdasher, known around the world for their handmade ties and scarves. Michael and I discussed following in the footsteps of his father, and how he and his team are growing Drake’s from a neckwear company, to the new standard of casual sportswear.Follow Drake's on Instagram https://www.drakes.com/ 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 menswear designer Robert Geller.Robert and I discussed his days as an intern at Marc Jacobs, working with Alexandre Plokhov on their explosive menswear brand Cloak, and how through his own brand, he transformed the image of downtown New York style.Follow Robert Geller on Instagram @robertgellerwww.robertgeller-ny.com 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 Andrew Chen of 3sixteen.Andrew Chen talks about the origins of 3sixteen, and how the brand went from making streetwear to becoming one of the best denim brands in the United States.Follow Andrew on Instagram and Twitter @andrew3sixteen3sixteen.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.