Style and Direction

Our coverage of the terrible menswear in Live By Night (2016) is here! This is the movie that put Affleck in baggy suits for no reason, makes 1926 look like 1946, and contains a flash back that lasts for about 30 minutes. If people want to ask why Golden Era Menswear never took the zeitgeist like Mad Men, just watch this mediocre gangster flick.

Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/03/19/the-terrible-menswear-in-live-by-night-2016/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

Producer MJ gets the limelight in the newest pod! We talk to him about how he was inspired to get into menswear through hanging out, how his expression remains personal (not just a carbon copy of Ethan and Spencer), and where he sees himself going next. He is newer to this after all!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/03/11/my-brother-mj/

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Chinatown is one of our favorite movies and we're excited to go over the film's costuming on the latest bonus pod! We go over it all, from Jake's awesome belt backs and spearpoint collars to Noah Cross's corduroy suit. Compared to some of the other movies we've covered, this one definitely takes the cake as one of the most accurate ones.

Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/02/26/we-cant-forget-it-the-menswear-in-chinatown-1974/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

The newest podcast episode is about defining what exactly is an “Occasion” and the “right” reasons to get fitted on the regular. This is because people tend to avoid “wasting” outfits, whatever that means.

TL;DR, we see everyday life as an Occasion. Every activity we do is an opportunity to dress up. This could mean wearing a nice fit to get dinner with a friend or even treating yourself to a solo coffee while you read. Overall, if you're doing something you enjoy, you should wear something you enjoy too! That’s not a waste.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/02/19/what-is-an-occasion/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

This new episode is Spencer's attempt to codify what he calls "reporter style". The look comes from personal observation of the journalists he has interacted with professionally, famed journalists of the last century and of course, the image of the reporter that was created by Hollywood in films like “All the President’s Men” or “The Parallax View”. He also goes into how he co-opts elements of this style for his own dress. Overall, it's a look that seems to be equal parts ivy with workwear and milsurp, with a soupçon of slouchy professional attire.

Spencer's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/02/05/dressing-like-a-journalist-a-primer-on-spencers-style/

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The first bonus of 2023 is all about The Sting (1973). We watch the beloved grift movie and cover its 70s-does-30s attire that actually looks pretty great. Its full of grey fedoras, sharp suits, and elegant tuxedos. That's all stuff we like!

Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/01/29/i-finally-watched-the-sting-1973/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

In this episode, we discuss the Tangibility of our various menswear experiences on the pod and how it helped us in our journeys and how it assists in "evangelism". A "tangible experience" could mean anything, from trying something new at the store to just handling your clothes and carefully making outfits. Getting tangible is what connects you to your clothes and helps you figure out what you like. It's much better than just reading a blog on the internet (or even listening to a podcast).

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/01/22/have-a-tangible-experience-with-menswear/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

The first pod of 2023 is here and it's all about menswear "evangelism" or how to get others into this little hobby. The discussion talks about what type of advice people respond to, anecdotes about how we introduced our friends to specific pieces, and what seems to work in getting them to approach clothing in a personal rather way instead of being pragmatic. We honestly don't try too hard to get others into this...but it happens. Let's dive into why!

Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2023/01/08/on-menswear-evangelism/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

The 1920s are back! In this bonus episode, the SaD Boys cover the attire in Damien Chazelle's Babylon. The outfits are meh and the film is...interesting, but its worth a watch if you just love the movies. We also talk about Avatar 2, which sounds random but if you see Babylon...you'll know why it makes sense. Ftxozä Kerìsmìsä Lefpom!

Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/12/25/babylon-and-avatar-the-way-of-water/

Support us on Patreon to get the full episode and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/

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@StyleandDirection

@EthanMWong

@SpencerDSO

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Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/

Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

What does "Menswear as Hobby" mean to us? Fun! This hobby is not just about gathering inspo or collecting specific garments, it's ALL of it, culminating in putting together daily outfits wearing them out. We also discuss how menswear compares to our other activities and how fun will always be the higher priority when compared to practically covering our bodies. Yes, clothes are necessary. But we can have fun in picking those clothes!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/11/28/menswear-is-my-hobby/

Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/

Follow us on Instagram!

@StyleandDirection

@EthanMWong

@SpencerDSO

Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection

Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/

Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar