David Cho on The Internet and Postcard

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 

This week's guest is Nicolas Gabard, founder of the Parisian brand and tailoring house Husbands.Founded in 2012, Husbands is one of the brands behind the new wave of tailoring. Their suits are cut with a strong silhouette, generous lapels, wider trousers and are incredibly chic.Nicolas and I discuss the origins of Husbands, style vs fashion, how to give directions to clients, how to wear black clothing,his philosophy on fashion, and how the brand continues to evolve.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

My guest this week is Nathaniel Asseraf, co-founder of Casatlantic.Nathaniel and I discuss the legendary vintage store, Broadway & Sons, founding Casatlantic, Ralph Lauren University, vintage vs thrift, how to make a proper fit guide, seasons vs constants, and making clothes for a global audience. *Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Since at least 2010, menswear writers have been predicting—perhaps secretly hoping for—the end of the slim-fit trend. But it wasn't until January 2016, when Raf Simons debuted his first collection after leaving his directorial role at Dior, that things started to change. Since then, big fits have cropped everywhere, from J. Crew's giant chinos to Jerry Lorenzo's Armani-sized tailoring. If you're just starting to dip your toes into these waters, Peter and Derek discuss how you can incorporate looser fits into your wardrobe.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

The fit-god and industry legend is on Blamo!As the co-founder of United Arrows in 1989, Kurino-san has been in front and behind the scenes of retail and men’s fashion for almost 50 years. He has seen countless changes and evolutions in the industry and remains as optimistic as ever. Kurino-san and I discuss growing up studying iconography, his love of music, his approach to getting dressed (take notes), the stores that inspired United Arrows, what makes Japanese retail different, what books he’s reading, and more.Kurino-san on Instagram*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

My guest this week is David Cho.David is almost always one of the people behind what you love, from podcasts, journalism, and media he’s been an intricate part of THE INTERNET. It's kind of wild to think about, tbh.David and I chat about media diets, getting introspective, why the internet is hungry for earnestness, his previous career at Grantland and The Awl, and his new project, Postcard.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!WARNING – This may be the first and only menswear podcast episode on how to dress more like Mark Zuckerberg.In what feels like one of the biggest PR turns in the last year, Zuck’s style improvement has generated considerable online chatter and even a recent New York Times profile.Peter and Derek discuss how Zuck’s style has improved and—if you can believe it—what style lessons people can take away. Has Mark Zuckerberg undergone a makeover?**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

Todd Snyder is back for the Three-peat!Todd and I chat about his recent Pitti Uomo shows, what keeps him up at night, how to do a collab right, working with Sperry, and being the return of big fits.Sperry by Todd Snyder Collection

My guests this week are Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn of the band Local Natives.We chat getting into Steely Dan, LCD Soundsystem will never break up, albums as a format, life on the road, grief, Oasis, 90s music, and their new album But I’ll Wait For Youhttps://localnatives.comWatch the video for "April"*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Quality tailoring begins with quality materials. This week, Peter and Derek talk to Virgil Viret, the managing director of  Lafayette Saltiel Drapiers in Paris. Their shop is a destination spot for bespoke tailors, custom clothiers, and menswear aficionados worldwide, particularly since they have an amazing stockpile of vintage textiles. Peter and Derek talk to Virgil about the structure of the fabric trade, his family's involvement in this business, and how consumers can spot quality materials.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon