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My guest this week is Eiichiro Homma, founder of NanamicaEiichiro-san is an incredible designer and is one of the reasons we’re all wearing big fits.We talk what’s happening with Nanamica, big fit origins, personal style, why he thinks Gorp is cooked, the golden age of clothing design and life on a boat.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

Ken Sakata is the founder of Front Office, a brand that creatively documents and educates about clothing on social media. In this engaging discussion, he shares his transition from Australia to Japan, exploring challenges in manufacturing and the quest for craftsmanship. He reflects on his unexpected journey to prominence in the fashion scene, emphasizing empathy and relatability in education. Additionally, Ken tackles the balance of artistic passion and commercial success, advocating for authentic storytelling in fashion design.

My guest this week is fashion editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan.Robin is a senior critic at large for the Washington Post and just released her new book Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh.Robin and I discuss her new book and the late Virgil Abloh’s rise in the fashion world. We also chat about logos, which fashion houses are managed well, the appeal of Japan, and staying optimistic.READMake It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Streetwear was once a catchall term for styles that naturally emerged from various street cultures. Today, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry shaped by luxury houses such as LVMH. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the evolution of streetwear from grassroots expression to high-fashion commodity, and explore how luxury brands have co-opted it to sell the idea of authenticity to wealthy consumers. They also examine how this shift relates to the broader affordability crisis in major cities.**Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon 

This week, I’m joined by Andy Shauf and Colin Nealis of the Canadian band Foxwarren.We discuss their new album, 2, and upcoming tour. We also get into big fits, making your own clothes, and how style plays into their creative process. "Deadhead" video by Joe CappaDig it!*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

This week, I’m joined by singer and songwriter S.G. Goodman.We talk about her new album Planting By The Signs, working with Paul Schrader, and touring with Jason Isbell. She also breaks down her favorite workwear picks, growing up in Kentucky, and getting a fit off on the farm.Watch her music video for Fire Sign*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

This week, I’m joined by Kat Schoewe, VP of Design and Product Innovation at Outdoor Research.She can casually mention shaping product at Under Armour, L.L. Bean, Pearl Izumi, and Land’s End—but she’d much rather talk about her vintage collection.We get into how she got started in design, the wild rise of GORP-core, what it means to be a fashion brand without really calling yourself one, and her deep love of thrifting. We also talk about why Outdoor Research has such a huge following in Japan.It’s a fun ride—full of gear talk, cultural crossover, and a few solid parenting hacks thrown in for good measure.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

Is cosplay cringe-worthy? The hosts dive into this heated debate, revealing how the term is often weaponized in menswear culture. They reminisce about a humorous wedding outfit mishap while analyzing the emotional ties to clothing. The evolution of cosplay is discussed, highlighting cultural differences between acceptance in Japan and skepticism in the U.S. The spotlight effect also surfaces, shedding light on our self-consciousness in fashion choices. Plus, they explore fashion confidence and the liberation found in unique expressions.

This week, we're joined by artist and composer, David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors. Known for his genre-defying work and singular creative vision, David sits down with Jeremy to talk about scoring the new A24 film The Legend of Ochi and the process behind his latest album, Song of the Earth—a sweeping collection of orchestral songs that blurs the line between the classical and the contemporary. The two dive into the rhythms of fatherhood, the unexpected joy of sharing a stage with Bernie Sanders, and the simple pleasures of swimming and meditating. It's a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation with one of music’s most curious minds.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

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