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Since 2007, Simon Crompton has been chronicling the world of menswear and teaching countless folks about how to dress and express themself on his website Permanent Style. He’s written extensive articles and books about bespoke suit making, footwear, you name it. Simon understands the luxury and menswear world in a very distinct way. And now he’s back…Simon and I discuss mental health, creating balance, the casual evolution of wardrobes, and how Permanent Style has become its own brand.Last but not least, we discuss how previously small menswear brands have grown and how that growth has affected their early clients.It’s Blamo! Extra and Simon Crompton is BACK**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

My guest this week is stylist Jasmine Benjamin. You’ve seen her work on Anderson .Paak, Outkast, Miguel and more.Jasmine and I talk about the hustle of being a stylist, her early beginnings working in the music business, and with the legendary Chaka Khan.We chat through styling Anderson .Paak and get all the hot takes from cowboys, making clothes, and her thoughts on vintage.Last but not least, is Von Dutch back?!Dive in with the vibes from the fit Goddess herself.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.Seiko x Rowing Blazers And the Zodiac Sea Wolf GMT 'Crystal' Topper Edition from Topper Jewelers. **Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more

My guest this week is Reebok’s Senior Global Product Marketing Manager, Leo Gamboa. Leo talks his early days working retail in New York City, shopping on Jamaica Ave, and the early skate culture of the city. We also talk about our obsession with outerwear, club c’s and old school North Face. And last but not least, we talk about what makes a good collab, and the art of design. The sneaker is not dead!*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here and register to win a free sweatsuit!and Sperry Top Sider sign up to win a FREE pair of Boat or Deck shoes here. **Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more

Photographer, Jamie Ferguson is one of the most talented and successful people I know. Anything and everything that’s thrown at him, he evolves. He’s pretty much a Pokemon, now which one I don’t know but probably the one that takes all the dope photos.He’s an incredible photographer, and one of the recent things he did was turn his home into a photo studio during lockdown. A photo studio featuring himself as the subject. From bizarre poses to playing chess with stuffed animals. It’s a breath of fresh air to the stoic mentality of fashion.Jamie and I chat about creating his home studio, the joys of being a creative, fighting burnout, the future of Pitti, and getting a fit off with Bill Nighy.It’s Blamo! Extra Jamie Ferguson, MR JKF MAN, is back!**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

My guest this week is Oscar nominated and BAFTA award winning costume designer, Arianne Phillips.We get into everything from her years working with Madonna and Lenny Kravitz to collaborating with Matthew Vaughn on The Kingsman movie series, Tom Ford’s films, and Quinten Tarantino on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Arianne goes deep on how growing up viewing herself as an outsider helped train her eye to masterfully expedite a filmmaker’s vision and create the iconic looks we all obsess over. FOLLOW HER AMAZING WORK WITH @radvocacy Wearerad.orgInfusing purpose into the work they do anywayLeverage global platforms like the red carpet to support talent to help them advocate for causes or charities that they believe inDocumentary - Dressing The Part🎬✌💃💃TOPICS DISCUSSED:Filth and Wisdom - Madonna’s directorial debut! W.E. (Film about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Directed by Madonna) The Kingsman collection with Mr PorterAlessandro MicheleCourtney Hoffman (Director and Costume Designer) A Single ManTank Girl The CrowJust Let Go: Lenny Kravitz Live (Lenny Kravitz Doc)Mr. Cabdriver Rocky Horror Picture Show The Jackson 5 CartoonMartin Margiela Helmut Lang Paul Tazewell (Costume designer on Hamilton!)**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.And the Zodiac Sea Wolf GMT 'Crystal' Topper Edition from Topper Jewelers. **Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more

My guest this week is Brendon Babenzien, founder of NOAH and former creative director of Supreme...And since recording this, the new J. Crew men’s creative director.Brendon and I chat about growing up in the suburbs of New York in the 70s, the massive music scene of the era, and getting into skateboarding. Most importantly, Brendon lets us know what he thinks a brand should be and how he is trying to create a legacy while still operating responsibly, with human rights and the environment informing his decision making. Plus, we get his take on how NOAH is trying to educate consumers to want less.🛹🎧 TOPICS DISCUSSED🤘🏻🗽Jeremy Dean Wooden Sleepers Barbour x Noah WLIR: The premier alternative music radio station Shoplifters of the World (Movie)MUSIC🎸Jim CroceKansas Toys in the Attic (Aerosmith) White Album (The Beatles) QueenThe Smiths The Cure ART🎨David HockneyGeoff McFetridgeCurtis KuligDale ZinkowskiTom Wesselmann**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.**Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more

If there’s one designer that everyone I know is constantly pulling for, says they’re friends with, and loves to see doing good things, it’s Aaron Levine.He’s the Tom Hanks of menswear. Everyone loves him, and everything he makes or designs is fantastic.But right now, no one knows what he’s going to do next.The mental health mainline and designer of vibes is back.It’s Blamo Extra with Aaron Levine**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

Eric Wind of Wind Vintage & Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers join to discuss recent industry announcements, the post COVID world, where to begin if you’re getting into watches, and why so many people love watches.We also answer your questions! From birth year watches, best watches to get under 2K, why a vintage watch should stay vintage. All the questions you wanted to know and more!Learn More atWind VintageTopper Jewelers 

My guest this week is Fashion Director for GQ and GQ Style, costume designer, and stylist, Mobolaji Dawodu. Mobolaji talks about the dualities of his experience growing up in Nigeria and Virginia, and how that shaped him into the person he is today. We explore everything from his joyrides in his mother’s car, to his early days grinding his way through New York City’s retail scene, while simultaneously building his career as an on-set stylist. Plus, we hear his thoughts on past projects from working with The Black Eyed Peas, Brad Pitt, Kanye West, and more. From The Fader and GQ to the Apple “silhouette” ad campaign in the 2000s, you’ve definitely seen his work, even if you didn’t know it. But you should. Check out his work as a costume designer in:Beauty -  Netflix movie, 2021 Monster -  Netflix movie, 2021** 👔🎶 TOPICS DISCUSSED 💃🗽Earth Wind & FireCommodores Working at The FaderThe Black Eyed Peas - My HumpsApple Silhouette Ads (2000 - 2011)Brad Pitt in GQ**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.And the Zodiac Sea Wolf GMT 'Crystal' Topper Edition from Topper Jewelers. **Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more

My guest this week is the artist Baby Queen AKA Bella Latham. We explore her career, from being discovered on Instagram to signing her record deal and blowing up as a rockstar during quarantine. Bella talks about everything from being inspired by Taylor Swift and Oasis to the difficulties she faced with being raw and honest with her craft because of growing up on the Internet. Plus, she lets us in on how for her, clothing is a costume or armor to express the feelings she wants to convey with her music. ** 🎤✨TOPICS DISCUSSED 🌸🎶The Music BABY QUEEN has releasedHer virtual tour with YungBlud (Dec, 2020)This very important spot to get your smoothie on, the Erewhon MarketThe MVPs and Rockstars on Drag Race (“Sissy that walk!”)Feeling like she’s aged 5 years during quarantine (FACTS)🚨🚨🚨 PSA -  “Don’t ask for anything from anyone, just make the best music you can make” **Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here and enter to win a free dope af sweatsuit.**Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more