Style and Direction

Spencer & Ethan discuss what they think is going to happen to menswear in a post-pandemic world. Will people get into suits? Will we redefine what "suiting" is? Will every lookbook be virtually the same ivy-meets-streetwear-meets-gorp? Who knows!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/05/02/musing-on-the-post-pandemic-future-of-menswear/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar and Matthew Beecher

Ethan and Spencer are joined by Producers Matt & MJ for our monthly bonus episode! We hilariously talk about office supply stores, disgusting retail customers, and our newest menswear purchases!

Stream recaps: https://wordpress.com/post/alittlebitofrest.com/35504

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MJ: https://www.instagram.com/awyeahmj/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthewbeechr/

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

Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar and Matthew Beecher

Our friend Jason Sandagon makes a jump from being a recurring Twitch guest to becoming the subject of our latest interview! We dissect his "punk rock" approach to menswear, highlighting his background in comedy, seeing Tommy Nutter suiting for the first time, and ultimately putting everything together as he gradually launches his own brand: Mad King George.

Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/04/18/jason-sandagons-punk-rock-attitude/

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Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/

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

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar and Matthew Beecher

Spencer and Ethan discuss one of the most iconic shirt details to ever exist: the button-down collar. The episode goes into the collar’s history, it’s inherent ivy nod, and how a soft roll helps it go with literally everything in a guy’s closet! We also dive into what makes a great collar and the different ones we've owned, from contemporary makers to vintage pieces.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/04/04/the-softs-of-rolls-of-the-ocbd-button-down-collar/

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Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/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 and Matthew Beecher

Producers MJ and Matt join Spencer and Ethan in discussing their year in quarantine: what's changed, what hobbies they've developed, and when they think it's going to be over. It's a hopeful episode, I promise!

Show notes/Stream Recap: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/03/28/1-year-in-quarantine-bags-lookbooks-apparel-arts-and-zombies/

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Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/

MJ: https://www.instagram.com/awyeahmj/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthewbeechr/

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

Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar and Matthew Beecher

Our newest episode is a reflection on our custom menswear commissions...so far. We talk about the few brands we've tried (ranging from MTO to bespoke), what our advice is for guys around our age, and what tailors we dream of commissioning from! As a costly investment in money and time, you better be sure that you like what you order.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/03/21/reflections-on-commissioning-custom-menswear-so-far/

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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 and Matthew Beecher

Spencer and Ethan discuss how important communities and friends were to our style journeys and how it really set us on a good path to being intentional and confident in our style. We also talk about the various style communities (both good and bad) that we've been a part of!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/03/07/on-menswear-communities-making-friends/

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Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/

Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/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 and Matthew Beecher

#TheSaDCast comes in with a discussion about the relationship between music and menswear. Lots of guys take inspiration from musicians, whether its the slick edge of rock to the rugged Americana of folk. However, Ethan has a special relationship with music that you'll have to listen to in order to find out. He even wrote a special version of the main theme just for this episode!

Ethan's Essay: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2021/02/21/music-menswear-me/

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Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/

Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/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 and Matthew Beecher

Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/

Follow us on Instagram!

Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/

Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/

Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/

MJ: https://www.instagram.com/awyeahmj/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthewbeechr/

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

Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar and Matthew Beecher

In this episode, Spencer and Ethan discuss why they hate "stuffiness" (as stated in the podcast motto) and why "slouch" is their go-to word when describing their take on menswear. Slouch involves a lot, from the silhouette of tailoring to the attitude you have when you wear it. This really just means subverting expectations and a lot of #pocketfisting.

Ethan's Essay: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2021/02/07/on-slouch-stuffiness/

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

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Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/

Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/

Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/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 and Matthew Beecher