Blamo!

Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East is back!When he isn’t skating ledges, he’s riding big fits, and I was so glad he’s back to dig in with me.Antonio helped usher in the big-fit revolution (or evolution). I don’t care what you call it, but it’s been amazing to watch Antonio’s brand, 18 East, flourish over the years. He’s such a talented designer and thankfully he joins me to check in on 18 East, Japan, LA pop ups and just being comfy.*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!Custom tailoring is fraught with potential problems. Maybe you chose a bad tailor or the wrong fabric, or a commission didn't come out as you hoped. Peter and Derek discuss some of the issues when wading into this territory and how to choose a good tailor.**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 Luke Fracher of Luke’s (NYC and now LA!)Luke is a legend in the fashion scene. He is known for his wild, hot takes on social media and for having some of the best gear you can find anywhere.His knowledge of brands is almost intimidating, but you would never feel it as he’s a simple, humble guy – with a strong opinion. Luke and I chat about his life coming from Virginia, co-founding Round Two in LA, going full on YouTube, his love of Balenciaga, and bringing Luke’s to LA. He’s back, baby!Luke's Store*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!How does one become a bespoke tailor? Herrie Son is one of the few bespoke cutters left in the United States. She started at the London College of Fashion, where she focused on handcraft tailoring, and then did some work for Thom Sweeney and Welsh and Jefferies. She then flew back to the US and opened an independent bespoke tailoring shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Derek and Peter talk to her about what it's like to run a bespoke tailoring business in the US and how someone can enter this trade. **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 Tom Kay, founder of the outdoor brand FinisterreA brand born in 2003 from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre designs functional and sustainable products for those who share a love of the sea.In this week's pod, Tom and I discuss what drives design, wetsuits, surfing, and how to make an outdoor brand. We also chat about repairs, collabs, and how to unwind.https://finisterre.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 bootmaker Graham Ebner.Graham has become one of the most talked about artisans of the past few years—a team of one, making bespoke boots by hand in his small workshop in Austin, Texas.Graham talks about bespoke bootmaking, working at the legendary Texas Traditions under Lee Miller, why he takes things slow, dealing with waiting lists, gatekeeping, and classic cowboy style.Graham Ebner 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!Shoemaker Nicholas Templeman has been working with Derek for nearly ten years and is one of the best artisans he has ever used. So it was about time that Derek and Peter invited him to an episode for a chat.Nicholas shares his career as a bespoke shoemaker, his process, and more. Dig in! **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 return of author W. David Marx!David and I get back into it! Our first pod was a year and a half ago, and you’re welcome to dig into it.Recorded in Tokyo, David and I discuss his upcoming book, indie music, craftsmanship, getting dressed, artists vs creators, and Tailor Caid. The ramble begins now!Culture: An Owners Manual*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 Adam Brown, founder of Orlebar BrownAdam and I discuss how the brand was created organically, evolving past swimwear, holiday travel, retail, the perfect day, and what’s next for the brand.*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!Recently, Peter asked Derek to elaborate a bit more on the concept of path dependency in clothing and getting dressed. For what it's worth, path dependence is a social science concept that relates to why we do the things we do.e.g. Why do we wear jeans and why are they blue?The original thread is hereDerek admits it's a nerdy way of looking at clothes, but this is Die, Workwear! and the insight we all love!**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.