Singularities

Johan and Andrew sit down a few days after their NY shop’s grand reopening party to reflect on a crazy night and the journey to get there. From the wild crowds to Johnnie Blue espresso martinis, the party felt like the unofficial close to New York Fashion Week. Andrew shares about some of the special details that went into the space and what it took to get the renovation across the finish line. There’s also talk about our next upcoming denim release - the formidable heavyweight 105xk denim - which is releasing in the coming weeks. Tap in for party talk, shop talk, supply chain talk, and a whole lot more.Our theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠GLOM⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow 3sixteen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com

Johan and Andrew check in from opposite ends of the coast to talk about what’s on their minds, which as of late has been the increasingly complex state of Japanese denim production. They talk about the ongoing struggles of getting 100x back in stock and the brand's journey in navigating the current denim backlog . Andrew and Johan also officially introduce their newest flagship denim - the 5 Series - and the effort that went into developing it over the past two years, while also touching upon the ins and outs of the Japanese textile business and how little they still understand about it after 15+ years. As always, there’s also conversation about how we do things at 3sixteen (spoiler: it’s the slow, tedious way), how running a business is just a series of educated guesses, and why leaving money on the table has often been the smart play for us for the long haul. Our theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠GLOM⁠⁠⁠Follow 3sixteen on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com

In this episode, Andrew sits down with good friends Andy Mineo and John Itiola (Wordsplayed) - the duo behind Magic & Bird - ahead of their album release show at the 3sixteen NY flagship store. The guys discuss the advantages and challenges of dropping their newest project independently, their multi-city rollout, and how pro wrestling inspired their new album “What a Rush!” Along the way, they touch on everything from personal style and prescient fashion takes to the unique intersection of comedy, nostalgia, hip hop, and faith that guides their creative direction. Andrew and John also dive into their recent foray into running, John’s starring role in 3sixteen's Saucony Guide v7.3s campaign, and why ascending cringe mountain is paramount to any creative endeavor. Our theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠GLOM⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow 3sixteen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠Follow Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠www.3sixteen.comwww.magicandbird.com

Andrew sits down with longtime friend Jeremy Kirkland, host of the media company Blamo!, at his home in St. Louis for a conversation tracing Jeremy's path from entering fashion to building one of the space's longest-running podcasts. Together they revisit formative #menswear moments while discussing creativity, friendship, critique vs criticism, and authenticity. Along the way, Jeremy drops some spicy takes on the importance of fostering community over competition, and why he will always be a champion of others first and foremost. This is a can’t miss episode. Our theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠GLOM⁠⁠⁠Follow 3sixteen on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTokFollow Blamo! and Jeremy on Instagram Listen to and subscribe to Blamo! ⁠⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com

We could get used to these regular in-person pods. A month after traveling to ATX, Johan and Andrew link up in Kansas City for a shop event with longtime 3sixteen retailer Guevel. They recap the evening party and the 5k run the following morning, chat about legendary midwestern hospitality, look forward to what's coming up for the brand this summer and beyond, and touch a bit on the possible NBA to 3sixteen pipeline. Our theme music is by ⁠⁠GLOM⁠⁠Follow 3sixteen on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com

Johan and Andrew find themselves back in Austin, TX two years after the opening party for Self Edge ATX to celebrate a new western capsule collection release. They discuss their contribution, a bootcut jean, and the process that went into designing a brand new cut. Andrew talks about upcoming changes and plans for the NY flagship store, and Johan touches on other upcoming projects for the brand. They close their conversation out talking about various production challenges and how the brand has been able to navigate them. Our theme music is by ⁠⁠GLOM⁠⁠Follow 3sixteen on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com

With the release of their collaboration with Self Edge & Samurai right around the corner, Andrew & Johan link up to talk about the project. They reflect back on their close relationship with Self Edge over the years and how it opened the door for their own denim development, and the role Samurai played in their early days of falling in love with Japanese denim. They also reflect on how car culture has played such a large role in the creative direction of the project and what it means to them. In many ways, this collaboration project is a full circle moment for 3sixteen and this podcast is meant to share a little bit of the history and inspiration behind it. The collaboration releases in store and online this Thursday, April 17th.Our theme music is by ⁠GLOM⁠Follow 3sixteen on ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com

After an extended break, Johan and Andrew connect to recap the last quarter of 2024, including everything that’s been happening in LA: moving warehouses, building a new flagship, and celebrating our opening weekend. They also field AMA questions sent in via Instagram and touch on what to and what not to expect from 3sixteen in 2025, perspectives on growth and expansion, new products and projects that are in the pipeline and more. From what shapes their values-driven workplace to favorite sandwiches, find it all on this end of year podcast. Our theme music is by GLOM Follow 3sixteen on Instagram | TikTok www.3sixteen.com

This month, Johan and Andrew link up to talk about fatherhood. From looking back on their relationships with their own fathers and how it shaped the ways that they grew their own families, to thinking about how becoming dads affected their business, this podcast holds a lot of personal reflections. Johan and Andrew talk about shifting priorities, leaving money on the table to be better dads, and what drives their competitive spirit at work. Our theme music is by ⁠GLOM⁠. Follow 3sixteen on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com

Johan and Andrew traveled last week to Austin, TX to celebrate the opening of Self Edge’s newest location. While there, they took some time to sit down and chat about the city, their initial impressions of the store, and what Self Edge has meant to 3sixteen over the years. Andrew reflects on how partnering up at Self Edge over a decade ago helped informed 3sixteen’s approach to retail. Johan shares about our recent warehouse move and another major one scheduled for this summer: a brand new storefront in Los Angeles.  Our theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠GLOM⁠⁠⁠. Follow 3sixteeen on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Follow Self Edge on Instagram | TikTok ⁠⁠⁠www.3sixteen.com