My guest this week is Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel.

Quaid and I jump right in on the excitement and occasional anxiety of the watch world.

We discuss watch churn, how Bezel has evolved over the years, imposter syndrome, getting nuts on auctions, engravings, and those classic “can I pull this off” moments.

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My guest this week is William McNicol, designer, and founder of William Frederick.

William and I discuss his life growing up in Ohio, how one coat started the brand, fit pics at fashion week, his commitment to manufacturing in Ohio, supplier transparency, and last but not least, how his love of film shapes his brand.

https://www.williamfrederickclothing.com

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My guest this week is Alex Carleton, Chief Creative Officer of Filson.

Alex and I discuss his origin and backstory, the #menswear boom of the 2010s, the Filson archive, and why consistency matters.

Filson.com

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Do you ever feel like fashion writers clap for whatever is sent down the runway? Derek and Peter chatted with Eugene Rabkin, founder of StyleZeitgeist, a fashion writer who is unafraid of criticism. They talk about what has been behind the slowdown in the luxury fashion market, why fashion criticism is hard to come by nowadays, and the "deskilling" of the consumer.

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My guest this week is Simon Crompton of Permanent Style.

Simon and I dug into some stuff we’ve discussed a ton over the years - do "the rules" of getting dressed matter? And if you’re so obsessed with “the rules” of dressing, do you miss out on the joy of getting dressed? 

We discuss how technology and chatbots have woven into brands and e-commerce, and what’s still worth obsessing over.

Dig in!

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My guest this week is comedian and writer Robby Slowik.

Robby has written for Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and more (also himself because he's funny af).

He’s a friend of the show, knows how to get a fit off, and has kept me laughing my ass off. 

robbyslowik.com

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Derek and Peter chatted with British bespoke shoemaker Sebastian Tarek.

Sebastian makes traditional bespoke shoes for folks who have a more modern wardrobe. Think shoes made more for denim than a suit. Derek and Peter chat with Sebastian about his brand, philosophy and more.

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https://sebastiantarek.com

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We got a good show this week. Arianne Phillips is back on the pod.

She’s an incredible costume designer and is back to talk about A Complete Unknown, the recently released James Mangold film starring Timothée Chalamet about the early rise of Bob Dylan. If you haven’t seen the movie, you need to – it’s fantastic.

Arianne and I chatted about turning Timothée Chalamet into Bob Dylan, dress codes in the 60s, how dressing a character can influence your own style, the recent Levi’s collab, and more.

Arianne's first appearance on Blamo!

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My guest this week is Bartees Strange.

Bartees is a phenomenal musician and songwriter. His new record, Horror, comes out February 14th on 4AD.

Bartees and I discuss recording the new album, entering the Fit Pic era, his favorite designers, cityboy style, church music, horror films, and more.

barteesstrange.com

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Happy New Year!

When it comes to style, some people like to travel down those safe, demarcated roads that lead to a higher chance of success, even if they result in predictable looks. Others have a greater appetite for risk and exploration. In this week's episode, Peter and Derek talk about the high risk/ high reward moves that will probably end in lifelong embarrassment, but could also make you a style legend.

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