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My guest this week is the artist Alynda Segarra of Hurray for The Riff Raff.Alynda and I chat about their new album, The Past is Still Alive, getting fits off on the road, too many voice notes, entering the tailored era, Fran Lebowitz, Andre 3000 and vibe music, leaning on stress, oversized western wear, good smelling candles, and The Clash.Listen to Hurray for The Riff Raff here *Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Discussions about sustainability often focus on the production end, probing questions such as how things are made and which materials are used. But a big part of this story is how consumers discard stuff they no longer enjoy using. In this episode, Peter and Derek borrow Jonathan Chapman's term "emotional durability" to talk about how we may be able to find clothes that make us as excited in ten years as they do today.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Christopher Gove, founder of Percival.Christopher and I chat about their recent popup in NYC, getting basics right, fake hardcore fans, the influencer world, spicy takes, getting fits off in the pickup line, commercial vs creative, and the multi-year plan.Percival Follow Christopher on Instagram*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

We’re back with some listener feedback; Jian shares his thoughts on Milan and Paris, and we talk about the recent men’s shows, Pharrell Vuitton, fit interventions, True Detective, and late-night snacks.ITS ALL IN THERE! **Follow the fellas on IGJian DeLeonJon MoyJeremy Kirkland**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

If you're still in that "New year, I'm going to educate myself" moment. I can't think of any other episode as crucial as this one.Mr. G. Bruce Boyer.Bruce is an authority on classic menswear and men's fashion; he was an editor at Town & Country and Esquire and has written about clothing and menswear for over 40 years. From Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, Duke of Windsor, Bruce is the source.One other thing I want to mention, as you listen to this, Bruce is just the most genuine real deal guy. He's no bullshit. Yeah, he knows about cloth weight and all that stuff, but he also understands that at the end of the day, what matters is how you feel. I genuinely love this guy and am privileged to call him a friend.We recorded this a few years ago, but I relistened to it and was like, dang. It's all bangers.This episode was previously recorded in 2018**My favorite book of his - True Style: The History and Principles of Classic Menswear*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!With a new year ahead, Peter and Derek discuss how you may be able to expand your wardrobe this year to include more casual attire. They also take readers' questions. How does someone find a good local tailor near them? What should someone wear if they work in the manual trades? Which pair of shoes works well in both semi-casual and formal settings? Tune in.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

This week's guest is writer, podcaster (and recent watch addict) Jesse David Fox.Jesse and I discuss his recent book Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work (One of NPR’s Best Books of 2023), imposter syndrome, Seth Meyers, Todd Snyder suits, getting fits off on interviews, and becoming a watch guy.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Jeremy, Jian, and Jon revisit ’23 and discuss best/worst purchases, how we get dressed, Jeremy hates all his clothes again, 20 years of Thom Browne, what went wrong, what went right, watching movies on TikTok, trend reports, SNL, buying cars, and holiday hijinx.**Follow the fellas on IGJian DeLeonJon MoyJeremy Kirkland**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Christopher Bastin, Creative Director of GANTChris and I chat about what he’s been up to the past few years, making clothes in America again, the Taylor Swift bump, music, and his never-ending love for vintage.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Do certain forms of taste demonstrate more intelligence than others? Eugene Rabkin recently used the phrase "intelligence of taste" in a StyleZeitgeist op-ed. Derek and Peter talk about how judgments of taste are often sociological and loaded with cultural biases. At the same time, there is such a thing as being more thoughtful about what you choose to wear, which prevents us from falling into pure relativism.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon