Blamo!

The crew made it to Tokyo!Jeff, Jeremy, and Jian chat the first few days of the trip, including Tokyo department stores, touring the Grand Seiko Museum, cruising in Alphards, Beams+, slamming bad noodles, and choose your konbini! **This episode is brought to you by Grand Seiko Special thanks for letting us geek out in the museum :)  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 are back discussing the recent FW 25 shows from men's fashion week in Milan and Paris.**Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide 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 Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel.Quaid and I jump right in on the excitement and occasional anxiety of the watch world.We discuss watch churn, how Bezel has evolved over the years, imposter syndrome, getting nuts on auctions, engravings, and those classic “can I pull this off” moments.••  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 William McNicol, designer, and founder of William Frederick.William and I discuss his life growing up in Ohio, how one coat started the brand, fit pics at fashion week, his commitment to manufacturing in Ohio, supplier transparency, and last but not least, how his love of film shapes his brand.https://www.williamfrederickclothing.com*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 Alex Carleton, Chief Creative Officer of Filson.Alex and I discuss his origin and backstory, the #menswear boom of the 2010s, the Filson archive, and why consistency matters.Filson.comFollow Filson 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.

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Do you ever feel like fashion writers clap for whatever is sent down the runway? Derek and Peter chatted with Eugene Rabkin, founder of StyleZeitgeist, a fashion writer who is unafraid of criticism. They talk about what has been behind the slowdown in the luxury fashion market, why fashion criticism is hard to come by nowadays, and the "deskilling" of the consumer.**Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide 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.

Simon Crompton, founder of Permanent Style, dives into the evolving rules of dressing and the joy it brings. He challenges the obsession with style guidelines, emphasizing personal expression over mere adherence. The talk also highlights the impact of technology in fashion, particularly AI, and the importance of individual taste. Simon reflects on the significance of vintage clothing and thoughtful purchasing, encouraging listeners to enjoy their unique style journeys without the constraints of fleeting trends.

My guest this week is comedian and writer Robby Slowik.Robby has written for Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and more (also himself because he's funny af).He’s a friend of the show, knows how to get a fit off, and has kept me laughing my ass off. robbyslowik.com*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 chatted with British bespoke shoemaker Sebastian Tarek.Sebastian makes traditional bespoke shoes for folks who have a more modern wardrobe. Think shoes made more for denim than a suit. Derek and Peter chat with Sebastian about his brand, philosophy and more.Follow Sebastian on Instagramhttps://sebastiantarek.com**Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide 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.

We got a good show this week. Arianne Phillips is back on the pod.She’s an incredible costume designer and is back to talk about A Complete Unknown, the recently released James Mangold film starring Timothée Chalamet about the early rise of Bob Dylan. If you haven’t seen the movie, you need to – it’s fantastic.Arianne and I chatted about turning Timothée Chalamet into Bob Dylan, dress codes in the 60s, how dressing a character can influence your own style, the recent Levi’s collab, and more.Arianne's first appearance on Blamo!*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.