My guest this week is Ken Sakata of Front Office

Ken 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 week

Ken and I discuss the origins of the brand, edutainment, clothes for museums, moving his brand (and himself) to Japan, and what's next for Front Office.

Front Office

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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.

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Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh

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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.

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This week, I’m joined by Andy Shauf and Colin Nealis of the Canadian band Foxwarren.

We discuss their new album, 2, and upcoming tour. We also get into big fits, making your own clothes, and how style plays into their creative process. 

"Deadhead" video by Joe Cappa

Dig it!

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This week, I’m joined by singer and songwriter S.G. Goodman.

We talk about her new album Planting By The Signs, working with Paul Schrader, and touring with Jason Isbell. She also breaks down her favorite workwear picks, growing up in Kentucky, and getting a fit off on the farm.

Watch her music video for Fire Sign

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This week, I’m joined by Kat Schoewe, VP of Design and Product Innovation at Outdoor Research.

She can casually mention shaping product at Under Armour, L.L. Bean, Pearl Izumi, and Land’s End—but she’d much rather talk about her vintage collection.

We get into how she got started in design, the wild rise of GORP-core, what it means to be a fashion brand without really calling yourself one, and her deep love of thrifting. We also talk about why Outdoor Research has such a huge following in Japan.

It’s a fun ride—full of gear talk, cultural crossover, and a few solid parenting hacks thrown in for good measure.

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Is cosplay cringe? Dressing as Jigglypuff or a 1930s railwayman? Peter and Derek discuss how the term "cosplay" is often used in the menswear community to rein in those who dress too far from the norm.

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This week, we're joined by artist and composer, David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors. Known for his genre-defying work and singular creative vision, David sits down with Jeremy to talk about scoring the new A24 film The Legend of Ochi and the process behind his latest album, Song of the Earth—a sweeping collection of orchestral songs that blurs the line between the classical and the contemporary. The two dive into the rhythms of fatherhood, the unexpected joy of sharing a stage with Bernie Sanders, and the simple pleasures of swimming and meditating. It's a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation with one of music’s most curious minds.

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In the last few years, a new online archetype has appeared online: the alpha male, which is someone who's part gym coach, part life coach, and part entrepreneur. He's jacked, wears tight clothes, and speaks in clipped imperatives. Peter and Derek talk about what gave rise to this aesthetic and why this sort of character is so popular at the moment.

Derek's Article on The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic

Plus a new round of "Hey, Nice Pants!" 

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My guest this week is Chris Green, owner of Ven.Space. 

Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris and I explore how Ven.Space got started, delve into his retail philosophies, talk about the importance of in-person shopping, and discuss why he has chosen not to establish an online presence… yet.

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