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Patreon Preview from Blamo!It’s a new episode of Die, Workwear with Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo.A lot of guys who are into menswear nowadays get into the hobby through shoes — and with that, learning how to take care of their newly acquired purchases. Shoe shining, in particular, can be therapeutic for today's keyboard class. But historically, it was a rough trade taken up by orphans, newly arrived immigrants, and the most marginalized in society.Peter and Derek talk about the history of shoe shining, and how it moved from what was...

This week on Blamo!, we’re joined by a true designer’s designer: Nur Abbas. Nur is based in Portland, Oregon, and his résumé reads like a tour through every corner of modern fashion. He’s designed for Margiela, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton; worked alongside Christophe Lemaire on UniqloU; served as Design Director for Nike ACG; and even did a stint at Yeezy.What struck me most in our conversation is how seamlessly he’s moved between worlds—ultra-luxury houses and global, accessible brands—and how much they actually have in common. Nur has a rare perspect...

Avery Trufelman is the host and creator of Articles of Interest.She's one of my favorite journalists, is an encyclopedia on clothes, and is BACK on Blamo!We discuss tattoos (because I keep getting them), the new season of Articles of Interest, military clothing, ethical consumption, camping, and then finally, we go back and forth discussing US history stories and fashion design for the military.*Avery's first appearance on Blamo!*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  <p...

My guest this week is musician Chris Thile.Yes, that Chris Thile, the virtuoso musician with the big colorful sweaters who absolutely SHREDS. You might know Chris from Nickel Creek, his solo music or covers of Elliot Smith and the Strokes, or his work with the Punch Brothers or even Yo-Yo Ma. And yes, he’s on Blamo! We got into some deep creative talk about what it means to play Bach, recording clothes, tennis, Paul Smith, and what’s next.Listen to Bach Sonatas & Partitas Vol. 2 *Sponsored by Bezel...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Ah, yes —the age-old question: what is personal style, and how do you find it? You would've thought we'd discussed this by now, but we haven't...until now!Derek and Peter dive into what personal style means and share their thoughts on how to find your own, including what has gone right (and wrong) for them.Plus everyone's favorite, 'Hey Nice Pants!'**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

My guest this week is Anthony W. Madsen Sylvester.Tony is a prominent fashion writer known for his insightful analysis and deep dives into fashion trends. Sylvester has written extensively in the fashion and cultural realm (Vice, GQ Style, and Permanent Style), and for brands like Mr Porter, Drake's, Turnbull & Asser, and Globe-trotter.Tony contains multitudes. He’s also a musician, writer, and creative director, and is about to release his book, An Informal Guide to Workwear: Form, function, and fashion. Tony and I discuss the intersection of music and menswear, what led to...

My guest this week is Tal Silberstein, the co-founder and creative director of ColboDescribed as a multi-disciplinary space, Colbo has fast become one of the best in NYC. A space filled with great records, coffee, and a tightly curated selection of clothing you quickly fall in love with.Tal and discuss the recent Sperry collaborations, stores being community centers, the infamous Colbo bench, music, and more.*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Patreon Preview from Blamo!It's Die, Workwear!Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are joined once again by Nina Penlington, who first appeared on the show in March of 2024. Nina returns to share more of her story and give an update on running her label, Nina Penlington Bespoke.The conversation ranges from the craft of Western suits to the allure of wearing velvet, with plenty of detours into music, style, and the details that shape her work.Follow Nina on Instagramhttps://ninapenlington.com**Listen to...

My guest this week is Sean Dunnevant of GLOM — and someone who also helps keep things running here at Blamo.As we head toward our 500th episode, there’s honestly no better person to sit down with. Sean and I get into his time working at Self Edge, that unforgettable "Glass" riff, tour fits, the upcoming GLOM record, and of course, his unlikely rise as a meme god.Glass Music VideoFollow GLOM on Instagram**This episode is sponsored by Grant Stone** Hosted by Simp...

Patreon Preview from Blamo!It's Die, Workwear!Earlier this month, Giorgio Armani passed away, leaving behind a fashion empire built on the idea that male elegance can be reduced to simple, minimalist forms. Derek and Peter discuss his legacy, including how he forged a formal partnership between fashion and Hollywood, and how you might find some Armani pieces on eBay.  They also chat tailoring, old Brooks Brothers catalog, plus a new round of "Hey, nice pants!"**Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Pat...

My guest this week is Adam Scott. You probably know him from Parks and Rec, Party Down, and of course Severance. But beyond the screen, Adam’s a guy with serious taste—big fits, big tunes, and a love of style that runs deep.We talk about clothes, music, and more. Plus, yes, plenty of Severance talk! Follow Adam on InstagramWatch Severence on Apple TV+*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Last month, Guess placed an ad in Vogue, featuring a flawless model wearing a striped maxi dress. Printed in small font along the ad's edge, there was a disclosure: this model was generated using AI. And this past week, J. Crew had to come clean about their use of AI technology to promote their Vans collab. Peter and Derek talk about what AI might mean for the menswear industry. How might it impact jobs and creativity? Or how could it change factory production? And what might it mean for the culture that gives...

My guest this week is Andrew Chen, the founder of 3sixteen.Andrew’s actually been on the pod before, way back in the very first season, around four hundred episodes ago. It had been so long that we both realized he needed to come back on.For many people, 3sixteen is simply a denim brand. But for others, it’s the seasonal collections, the lookbooks, the whole world they build around it. We get into all of that—mainly how Andrew and his team have managed to evolve the brand without it ever really looking like i...

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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

My guest this week is Ken Sakata of Front OfficeKen Sakata has been slowly taking over Substack, TikTok, and Instagram, basically all social media, by documenting and teaching the world about clothes.His brand is called Front Office, and as you’ll hear, he’s been designing and documenting the entire process in front of everyone.He explains and outlines what’s happening in the industry in an incredibly refreshing way, and it’s a pleasure to have him on the pod this weekKen and I discuss the origins of the b...

My guest this week is fashion editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan.Robin is a senior critic at large for the Washington Post and just released her new book Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh.Robin and I discuss her new book and the late Virgil Abloh’s rise in the fashion world. We also chat about logos, which fashion houses are managed well, the appeal of Japan, and staying optimistic.READMake It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh<br...

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...