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Coronavirus has upended every aspect of the fashion industry––especially runway shows. We got zoom shows, socially distanced masked models, its wild to see some of my favorite brands think fast and keep going. I’m hopeful, but not everyone is. Many critics are lamenting the in person show, but all these new formats have provided an opportunity for brands to distinguish themselves furtherJoining me to chat is Jacob Gallagher, Men's Fashion Editor of Off Duty in The Wall Street Journal.Jacob and I discuss fashion’s pivot to online only shows and how the new format is not as new as we all think.We also discuss how this scale back and lack of shows has helped democratize the medium for newer designers, and the designer he will drive across Paris for… **Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

Actor and entrepreneur, Miles Fisher chats about his life and new podcast, Coffee with The Greats. 

My guests this week are Matt and Carrie Eddmenson, founders of Imogene and Willie.Matt & Carrie share the origins of the brand, how they began in an economic crisis, why they launched for men and women simultaneously, and how they brought CONE denim back to life with Vidalia Mills in Louisiana.NOTES(13:18) Sights Denim Systems(16:54) Osh Kosh(35:06) Casey Pierce(44:12) Tanner Goods(46:12) RRL(55:09) Free & Easy magazine(58:00) The Supreme discussion (it happens every season, folks)(1:02:55) Vidalia Mills(1:07:04) Larry Fink of Black Rock’s open letter**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

I'm pleased to announce Coffee with The Greats, a new podcast on Blamo! MediaThe show is hosted by actor/entrepreneur Miles Fisher and explores the age old question of what does it mean to be great, and how do we get there?The first episode is with chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon and is out today!It’s an extremely candid and revealing episode with one of the giants of the financial world.Subscribe to Coffee with The Greats wherever you get your podcasts! 

My guest this week is celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang.Jeanne and I discuss her journey from designing clothes, styling music videos to dressing some of the biggest celebrities in the world – name the icon, and she’s probably worked with them.Jeanne delivers a masterclass in how to build a styling career, why you shouldn’t chase every trend in fashion, and how she’s helping make a more diverse leading man in Hollywood. Follow Jeanne on InstagramNOTESEisenhower jacket10,000 Hours RuleKeanu Reeves’ Clothing KnowledgeEdward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)Christian Bale’s Body TransformationsKumail NanjianiJason Momoa’s Pink SuitMeet Hollywood’s Go-To Watch Stylist (GQ article)Ben Baller (Jeanne’s younger brother)Chris Gibbs  (Blamo! Interview)“A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon** Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

Coach, Counselor, and Men’s Health Advocate, Sean Hotchkiss returns!Sean and I discuss the new woke trend of mindfulness and how to sift through the beet juice to get real. We also chat why he shifted more into counseling and why his online men’s groups are the new place to share. Sean's column in Valet Mag**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

My guest this week is John Demsey, beauty brand mogul, and executive group president at Estée Lauder Companies.John and I discuss what he learned from working retail jobs for a decade, how embracing hip hop’s glamour built MAC Cosmetics, how K-Pop and Tom Ford are getting men to wear makeup, and why hair and makeup are at the core of how people express themselves and how culture is formed.Follow John on InstagramNOTES(05:57) Rudi Gernreich(09:22) Cleveland’s Rock and Roll History(16:04) MAC Cosmetics(28:37) Tom Ford Beauty(35:01) K-Pop and Men’s Cosmetics(39:26) Le Labo(48:27) Edward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)**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 actor, comedian, and writer Adam Pally. Adam and I discuss how your public persona shapes the roles you can play, why improv is for the young, parenting during a pandemic, and why you should treat everyone in your life like a celebrity.NOTES(03:14) Band Aid (trailer)(11:36) Paul Feig (Blamo! Interview)(18:23) Crocs(30:00) The Mandalorian(30:25) Robert Downey, Jr**Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

So you got your first watch, and you realized––holy cow, this is amazing. I'm ready to dive deeper.How on earth do you buy a vintage watch, where do you start, is it only for the super-rich? (spoiler alert: it's not.)We're joined by friend and past guest of the pod, Eric Wind, to ask these questions and the tons of questions you all have asked over the years.We discuss what you should look for when getting into vintage, great watches under 500, how to develop your style, and Eric shares his thoughts on what he feels is exceptionally overrated. It's surprising, exciting, and the first of many deep dives on Blamo! Extra.**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

My guest this week is Joshua Kissi, co-founder of TONL and Street Etiquette.Joshua and I discuss learning from the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, growing a blog into a creative agency, helping Adidas rebrand its image in America and the profound impact of changing whose stories we tell.Follow Joshua on InstagramNOTES(03:16) Jermaine Davis(04:40) Maroon World(05:43) Black Ivy(11:00) Miles Davis // Duke Ellington (12:35) Fred Castleberry (Blamo! Interview)(12:46) Ouigi Theodore of Brooklyn Circus (Blamo! Interview)(39:16) Urban Indian Health Institute(51:33) DJ Kool Hurc**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!