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My guest this week is Luke Fracher of Luke’s (NYC and now LA!)Luke is a legend in the fashion scene. He is known for his wild, hot takes on social media and for having some of the best gear you can find anywhere.His knowledge of brands is almost intimidating, but you would never feel it as he’s a simple, humble guy – with a strong opinion. Luke and I chat about his life coming from Virginia, co-founding Round Two in LA, going full on YouTube, his love of Balenciaga, and bringing Luke’s to LA. He’s back, baby!Luke's Store*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!How does one become a bespoke tailor? Herrie Son is one of the few bespoke cutters left in the United States. She started at the London College of Fashion, where she focused on handcraft tailoring, and then did some work for Thom Sweeney and Welsh and Jefferies. She then flew back to the US and opened an independent bespoke tailoring shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Derek and Peter talk to her about what it's like to run a bespoke tailoring business in the US and how someone can enter this trade. **Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Tom Kay, founder of the outdoor brand FinisterreA brand born in 2003 from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre designs functional and sustainable products for those who share a love of the sea.In this week's pod, Tom and I discuss what drives design, wetsuits, surfing, and how to make an outdoor brand. We also chat about repairs, collabs, and how to unwind.https://finisterre.com*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

My guest this week is bootmaker Graham Ebner.Graham has become one of the most talked about artisans of the past few years—a team of one, making bespoke boots by hand in his small workshop in Austin, Texas.Graham talks about bespoke bootmaking, working at the legendary Texas Traditions under Lee Miller, why he takes things slow, dealing with waiting lists, gatekeeping, and classic cowboy style.Graham Ebner on Instagram*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Shoemaker Nicholas Templeman has been working with Derek for nearly ten years and is one of the best artisans he has ever used. So it was about time that Derek and Peter invited him to an episode for a chat.Nicholas shares his career as a bespoke shoemaker, his process, and more. Dig in! **Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

The return of author W. David Marx!David and I get back into it! Our first pod was a year and a half ago, and you’re welcome to dig into it.Recorded in Tokyo, David and I discuss his upcoming book, indie music, craftsmanship, getting dressed, artists vs creators, and Tailor Caid. The ramble begins now!Culture: An Owners Manual*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

My guest this week is Adam Brown, founder of Orlebar BrownAdam and I discuss how the brand was created organically, evolving past swimwear, holiday travel, retail, the perfect day, and what’s next for the brand.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Recently, Peter asked Derek to elaborate a bit more on the concept of path dependency in clothing and getting dressed. For what it's worth, path dependence is a social science concept that relates to why we do the things we do.e.g. Why do we wear jeans and why are they blue?The original thread is hereDerek admits it's a nerdy way of looking at clothes, but this is Die, Workwear! and the insight we all love!**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

This week's guest is Nicolas Gabard, founder of the Parisian brand and tailoring house Husbands.Founded in 2012, Husbands is one of the brands behind the new wave of tailoring. Their suits are cut with a strong silhouette, generous lapels, wider trousers and are incredibly chic.Nicolas and I discuss the origins of Husbands, style vs fashion, how to give directions to clients, how to wear black clothing,his philosophy on fashion, and how the brand continues to evolve.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

My guest this week is Nathaniel Asseraf, co-founder of Casatlantic.Nathaniel and I discuss the legendary vintage store, Broadway & Sons, founding Casatlantic, Ralph Lauren University, vintage vs thrift, how to make a proper fit guide, seasons vs constants, and making clothes for a global audience. *Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch