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My guest this week is Graham Hiemstra, founder of Field Mag. We get into his media diet, the origins of Field Mag, and how he’s carved out a space where design and the outdoors overlap. We talk camping, GORP, and what makes gear actually good—not just hype.https://www.fieldmag.com*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

My guest this week is designer Massimo Alba.One of the only designers who can genuinely make getting dressed look effortless.Massimo joins me to chat about his brand, personal wardrobe, love of vintage, life in Milan, getting fits off with Daniel Craig, and why perfect is boringmassimoalba.com*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch 

Derek and Peter have discussed SAVAS extensively over the years and finally persuaded founder, Savannah Yarborough to sit down and talk about her brand on what makes it so unique. They discuss her time at Central Saint Martin's, Billy Reid, launching the brand, manufacturing in the US versus the EU, and tariffs. It's all in there, plus a round of "Hey, Nice Pants!"Follow SAVAS on Instagram

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.

Robin Givhan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion editor and author, dives into the legacy of Virgil Abloh in her new book. She discusses Abloh’s revolutionary collaborative approach and how it reshaped the fashion landscape. The conversation touches on the emotional storytelling in design, the cultural significance of Japanese fashion, and the necessity of meaningful partnerships in branding. Givhan emphasizes optimism for the future of fashion, encouraging a reflective pause in the fast-paced industry.

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