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Patreon Preview from Blamo!Quality tailoring begins with quality materials. This week, Peter and Derek talk to Virgil Viret, the managing director of  Lafayette Saltiel Drapiers in Paris. Their shop is a destination spot for bespoke tailors, custom clothiers, and menswear aficionados worldwide, particularly since they have an amazing stockpile of vintage textiles. Peter and Derek talk to Virgil about the structure of the fabric trade, his family's involvement in this business, and how consumers can spot quality materials.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

Chase Pion and Quaid Walker are the founders of the watch marketplace app Bezel.We chat about why buying a watch these days has been so hard, why they decided to launch Bezel, dealing with authentication, brands they’ve changed their opinion on, the perfect three watch collection, and watch auctions.https://www.getbezel.com

We talk a lot about clothing on this show...I mean, Blamo! is a show about people wearing clothes. Sometimes, we’re trying to figure ourselves out through clothing, solving a problem with the world, flexing our design knowledge, or even all of the above.But what about designing clothing that lasts 100 years or even for climates outside of Earth? Still there? Enter Vollebak.My guest this week is Steve Tidball, of Vollebak, a brand he co-founded with his twin brother. They’re making clothes for the future right now.Steve and I discuss what we need for the next 100 years, the changes that need to happen, whether WALL-E was right, enhanced organisms, trying to live forever, and how clothing is a part of all of it.Vollebak*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!There has been much discussion about the slow death of shopping in San Francisco’s downtown district. The decline has been years in the making, with Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, all heading elsewhere or shutting down entirely in the area. Why?Peter and Derek discuss what would bring people back to a brick-and-mortar experience in shopping and what they would like to see themselves.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Albert Muzquiz.You might know him as Edgy Albert or the guy in your feed telling you what pants to wear. He's the real dude, and I'm glad he is here.Albert and I chat about how he became the "Jean Daddy" of the internet, visiting Levi's Archive, his acting career, sick French knives, and LBJ the play.Albert on TikTok*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!It's Jeremy Kirkland, Jian DeLeon, and Jon Moy. The Three Musketeers return with a fresh new episode of hot takes galore.We chat about Jian's insane pickup in Tokyo, Jon getting nuts at 18east, Jeremy thinking malls will return. (wtf?), the Mount Rushmore of t-shirt collections, dope new tunes, and the spring summer wardrobe transition.**Follow the fellas on IGJian DeLeonJon MoyJeremy Kirkland**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

Surprise, we have a special episode discussing quite possibly one of my favorite watches of all time. Look, if you’re new here, I’m a SeikoBoi, a Seiko Fan (and btw you can be too!) I have been collecting and obsessing over Seikos forever. It’s how I got into watches – and the golden goose, the holy grail; whatever expression you want is the Seiko 62MAS or what many people know as the classic Seiko diver. Seiko recently launched a new version of the 62mas which is almost an identical re-issue of the classic 6217, the SJE093.Naturally, I enlisted the help of Rob Caplan and Zachary Piña from Topper to help me understand this watch, unpack its origins, and learn more about why this little dive watch has every collector going nuts.**Learn more hereListen to Burlingame & Park chat the 62MAS Reissue with Erik Strickland

Patreon Preview from Blamo!When bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy chatted with Peter and Derek last year, he mentioned that he thinks it's much easier to make a living as a craftsperson in Tokyo because of the availability of cheap real estate. So when Joe McReynolds, co-author of the new book Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City, reached out to see if Peter and Derek wanted to chat about urban policy, they jumped at the chance. What makes Tokyo such a particularly good breeding ground for bespoke crafts? McReynolds suggests it's about more than culture—it's also about how we build cities.**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guests this week are The Lemon Twigs (Brian and Michael D'Addario).The singer-songwriter virtuoso brothers who are also some of the most stylish folks in music.The boys join us to chat about songwriting, clothes, analog recording, their Jimmy Fallon performance, Tim Heidecker's Office Hours, the best videos on YouTube, Art Garfunkel, Elton John's phone calls, and their new album, A Dream Is All We Know.My Golden Years on Jimmy FallonPre-Order A Dream is All We Know*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

My guest this week is writer Emily Yoshida.Emily is one of my favorite people in the entertainment industry. She was previously a writer for Vulture and New York magazine and joins us to chat about the new series, SHOGUN (a show she's also a writer on), eBay finds, getting into Grand Seiko, and more!SHOGUN Podcast*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Nina Penlington is the head cutter at Edward Sexton. She carries forward one of the greatest tailoring legacies of our generation.The late Edward Sexton was the technical mind behind Nutters of Savile Row. In the 1960's Edward and Tommy Nutter revitalized the Row with their glamorous suits and welcoming shop front. They dressed rock and roll legends such as Mick Jagger, Elton John, and most Beatles members. The cut was unapologetic and romantic. Edward and Tommy made full-bodied coats with square shoulders, nipped waists, and lapels so wide that they almost grazed the wearer's shoulders. Sexton liked to call his cut "long and leafy."Sadly, Edward passed away in the summer of '23, and Nina, who previously worked under him, has taken his place as the firm's head cutter. She has almost 20 years of experience as a cutter, having worked at Dege & Skinner and Gieves & Hawks, which gives her a solid foundation for carrying forward Edward's strong and angular cut.Derek and Peter discuss what it was like working with Edward, how to make bespoke suits for women, and a controversial tailoring topic called "straightening & crookening."**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon  

My guest this week is photographer Hunter Abrams.Hunter and I chat about their career in photography, body positivity, NYU, that Met Ball dress, why Willie Norris is one of the greatest designers, White House invites, comics, and what’s next.Follow Hunter on Instagram*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Derek and Peter chat about the recent men’s fashion shows in Milan, Paris, and Pitti and dig through what they’re vibing with. It's all in there, from trench coats to Todd Snyder’s Pitti Debut.Last but not least, on "Hey, Nice Pants!" they both share what has been inspiring them and what they're into this week. All good things! Dig in!**Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is American singer and songwriter Jason Isbell.Jason is a 6x Grammy award-winning musician and happens to love clothes as much as the rest of us.We chat wearing cool hats in the carpool line, listening to music with his daughter, loving Randy Newman, playing in front of Paul McCartney, fast fashion, wearing Rick Owens with the fam, and Dumble amps.Catch Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit on tour now*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

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