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My guest this week is Angelo Urrutia, formerly of Engineered Garments and Nepenthes, as he launches his own brand, 4S Designs. 

Angelo and I discuss growing up in New York, finding manufacturers in Italy, getting inspired by classic American sportswear, and designing the first season of his new line.

NOTES

(01:27) 4S Designs

(04:27) Camouflage // Manhattan Catalogue magazine

(08:46) Italian Fabric Mills: Albini, Zenga, Loro Piana

(13:25) Ventile fabric

(18:52) RRL // DKNY Tech

(19:58) Comme Des Garcons Shirt

(20:16) Paragon // Goldwin

(21:38) Trezeta Italian Climbing Boots // Vasque

(22:52) Joining Engineered Garments

(23:47) Nepenthes & Todd Killian

(29:35) Darbury Stenderu

(30:18) Russell Moccasin

(33:29) Keizo Shimizu

(35:42) John Bartlett // Cross Colors // JP Tods

(36:41) Leaving Engineered Garments

(40:34) Gore wear

(47:51) Chanel

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Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers returns to discuss the infamous grind five years later and how far his business has come, why he has beef with Shark Tank, how to build a vintage collection, and why so many ex hardcore folks work in fashion. 

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My guest this week is photographer, Rose Callahan. 

Rose and I discuss her illustrious career and how she creates her “character-driven portraits.” We also chat about her recent books, the Dandy Portrait series, and she explains what is a Dandy? 

Rose Callahan’s photographs have been exhibited at RISD Museum in Providence, RI and are featured in the ongoing traveling exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Photography "Dandy Lion" in Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, and Brighton, United Kingdom.

Rose Callahan

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My guest this week is Garrett Leight, founder and CEO of the eponymous eyewear brand.

Garrett and I discuss the origins of the brand and how he started it all by going door to door, literally. We also discuss why they’re proud to be made in China and how, after 10 years in the business, they’re only getting started.

Garrett Leight

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My guest this week is actor Jake Lacy.

Jake and I discuss his career as an actor, from being on The Office to acting alongside Sam Rockwell and Michelle Willams. We also discuss his upcoming TV series with Zoe Kravitz on Hulu and finally, how his love of clothing helped him learn more about himself.

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Deep Dive and Brands Discussed

• RRL
• The Osaka 5
• Eat Dust
• Iron Heart
• Resolute
• J. Mueser

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My guest this week is Ben Taylor, co-founder of British Knitwear brand, Country of Origin.

Ben and I discuss the hustle of a new company and how he went from knitting sweaters by hand in London, to opening their knitwear factory in 5 years. We also discuss how Country of Origin is working to redefine the relationship between manufacturing and brand and pushing the industry with more ethical practices.

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My guest this week is David Keyte, co-founder of Universal Works.

David and I spoke about his early career working for Paul Smith, the origin of Universal Works, and why the plan is always, to never have one.

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My guest this week is legendary tailor, Edward Sexton.

Edward and I spoke about his life, how he helped modernize Savile Row, and the key things he did to elevate British Tailoring. We also discuss dressing The Beatles and working with Stella McCartney and Rick Owens.

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