Blamo!

Patreon Preview from Blamo!In the last few years, a new online archetype has appeared online: the alpha male, which is someone who's part gym coach, part life coach, and part entrepreneur. He's jacked, wears tight clothes, and speaks in clipped imperatives. Peter and Derek talk about what gave rise to this aesthetic and why this sort of character is so popular at the moment.Derek's Article on The Evolution of The Alpha Male AestheticPlus a new round of "Hey, Nice Pants!" **Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon  

My guest this week is Chris Green, owner of Ven.Space. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris and I explore how Ven.Space got started, delve into his retail philosophies, talk about the importance of in-person shopping, and discuss why he has chosen not to establish an online presence… yet.Follow Ven.Space on Instagram *Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Someone on Youtube recently posted a video, where they put themselves in various social situations—once dressed casually, the next time in a suit—to see if they would be treated differently depending on what they're wearing. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the respectability of dress and whether people do, in fact, get better treatment if they wear tailored clothing.**Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Loren Kramar.Loren is no stranger to fashion having worked in the industry, and collaborated with his friends at Eckhaus Latta. He's a fit god filled with hilarious hot takes, and makes me weep whenever he sings.Loren and I discuss his new EP, Living Legend, being a creative without a roadmap, good boots, better vintage, and more.**This episode is sponsored by Grant Stone** 

My guest this week is multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin.Nicholas is from the sitka tribe of Alaska and has exhibited his works all over the world, from the Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art, to the Abu Dhabi Biennial. His work challenges stereotypes of indigenous art while also addressing social and environmental issues.He recently received the Don Tyson Prize for outstanding achievement in American Art from the Crystal Bridges museum.Nicholas and I discuss life in Sitka, embracing cultural heritage, his incredible Never Forget series, fashion brands leveraging indigenous designs and more.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

My guest this week is musician Phil Cook.I have been listening to Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis constantly – almost once a day. Sometimes, I'll put it on in the late evening; other times, it's what I put on when I'm making my coffee. I have found myself forgetting it was on and tearing up over what I'm hearing. I rarely know what I'm talking about here, but I cannot get over the power of music, and Appalachia Borealis knocks me out.Produced by Phil's close friend and frequent collaborator, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), the album is so spacious that you can hear the room if you put headphones on. You can almost see where Phil sat in your mind when it was recorded. It's one of those albums you want on vinyl to dig deeper into.I sat down with Phil for a Blamo! episode a little bit ago, and we got into all of it. We discussed gospel music, parenting, and his friendship with the GOAT, Bruce Hornsby. It's all in there!**This episode is sponsored by Grant Stone **

My guests this week are the co-owners of Merz B. Schwanen, Gitta & Peter Plotnicki.Making clothes is hard, running a brand is hard, but Gitta and Peter do it incredibly well,and it was an absolute joy to speak with them about it on the pod.We discuss the infamous ‘The Bear’ shirt, how they went from loop wheel to a full collection of sportswear, product over brand, the importance of customer input, how their personal styles reflect the collection and more.*https://merzbschwanen.com/

Jacob Hurwitz, the founder of American Trench, dives into the journey of building a brand dedicated to American manufacturing. He discusses the origins of his company and what 'American made' truly means. Hurwitz shares insights on the art of yarn combing and the significance of skilled craftsmanship. The conversation also touches on the cost breakdown of American-made clothing versus fast fashion, shedding light on the challenges small brands face. Plus, a humorous mix-up involving iconic trench coat history adds a light-hearted touch!

Patreon Preview from Blamo!We are incredibly pleased to present a special episode of the JJJ Show. If you’re new here, the JJJ Show is hosted by Jeff Hilliard, Jeremy Kirkland, and Jian DeLeon. It’s our fashion head podcast where we rant and dissect everything in menswear and fashion.BUT THIS episode is the one where we finally convinced Lance Panda, the influencer’s influencer, to come on board.We recorded this the day we left Tokyo, and it almost didn’t happen, but we got it!So, who is Lance Panda? Well, he’s a bit of a mystery, yes, he’s on social media, but Lance is honestly just a collector, and in my opinion, that one friend we all have who reminds you how much fun it is to like clothes, music, watches, whatever it is.We chat a bit about Lance’s style, getting into the Japanese brand Goros, collecting Rolex, and why liking what you like is the best way to collect.**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Corey Smith-West and David Hobdy of BatheCorey, and Dev stop by to chat to their influences, media diet, going on health kicks, creative constraints and what’s coming next for the band.Bathe - Here (Official Video)