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My guest this week is Robert Triefus, CEO of Stone Island. 

Many people know him for helping to turn Gucci into an absolute powerhouse, but he's been in the industry for a long time—beginning his career in the early 90s. Robert has worked at Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani, but we dive right into Stone Island. 

Robert and I discuss his career in the industry, the brand's allure, the infamous arm badge, Oasis, the new Ghost Collection, and how Stone Island is evolving in today's landscape.

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My guest this week is James Pumphrey

After leaving  Donut Media and turning the internet upside down, James is back with Speeed!

James chats with us about why he left, the state of Car YouTube, getting into Good Art, why crying is great, big fits and what to expect from his new venture – Speeed.

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Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America isn't necessarily about men's style, but it explores an important theme that can be easily transposed to any discussion about menswear. It's a book about how people buy outdoor gear to create an idea of a more "authentic self" and connect with nature. Derek chats with the author and professor, Rachel Gross, about her research and how commercial culture is tied to creating identity.

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We got Mr. Throwback! More specifically, the co-creator Daniel Libman (who was also a co-creator of Champaign Ill, another favorite of mine), Olivia Perdoch, costume designer, and even Adam Pally join in to chat.

Before we get too deep, Mr. Throwback is a new show on Peacock/NBC featuring Adam Pally, Steph Curry and Ego Nwodim.

We chat, working with Steph Curry, digging for good vintage, tailoring, the infamous white whale redwings, and more.

Dig in, Tune in, whatever it takes.

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Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East is back!

When he isn’t skating ledges, he’s riding big fits, and I was so glad he’s back to dig in with me.

Antonio helped usher in the big-fit revolution (or evolution). I don’t care what you call it, but it’s been amazing to watch Antonio’s brand, 18 East, flourish over the years. 

He’s such a talented designer and thankfully he joins me to check in on 18 East, Japan, LA pop ups and just being comfy.

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Custom tailoring is fraught with potential problems. Maybe you chose a bad tailor or the wrong fabric, or a commission didn't come out as you hoped. Peter and Derek discuss some of the issues when wading into this territory and how to choose a good tailor.

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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

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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.
 

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My guest this week is Tom Kay, founder of the outdoor brand Finisterre

A 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

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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

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