Style and Direction

Spencer and Ethan bring you another great episode that was recorded BEFORE the quarantine! Enjoy learning all about nearly every casual shirt in our wardrobe including: OCBDs, polos, sportshirts, workshirts, and western shirts!

We also answer a question about where to get a good starting suit on a budget!

Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/sadcast-show-notes-on-casual-shirts/

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The podcast is produced by MJ and notes are assisted by Matthew.

Style vs Fashion, whoever wins we lose. Spencer and Ethan discuss the oft repeated dichotomy and basically come to the conclusion that it's a stupid and unproductive argument in menswear. But listen to the episode anyway!

Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/03/04/sadcast-show-notes-style-vs-fashion/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar, Notes by Matthew Beecher

We're talking about leather jackets (especially vintage ones) on this newest episode. They're such a big part of our casual Americana and definitely warranted a full discussion. Spencer and Ethan go a bit into their history, delve deep into the differences and details between certain models, and how each one has a different vibe. If you feel like trying to hunt for you own after listening, then we've done our job.

Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/02/17/leather-jackets-are-fucking-cool-especially-when-theyre-vintage/

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Spencer and Ethan watch the HBO Documentary "Very Ralph", which is all about, you guessed it, Ralph Lauren. We briefly go over the different lines he has made (as well as our love of RRL) before recapping the documentary and giving our thoughts on the overall film and brand!

Big thank you to MJ (for editing the podcast) and Matthew for transcribing our notes/quotes.

Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/02/04/sadcast-show-notes-very-ralph-2019/

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Happy New Year from Style and Direction!

We're starting the year off strong with an entire pod on shoes. We actually weren't into shoes until very recently, so it was worth a reflection. Ethan also goes into why he loves loafers as well as his journey from trying out multiple used pairs of Allen Edmonds to a gracious gift of Aldens from a friend that finally got him to understand that shoes are a big/worthwhile investment.

Blog Post: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/they-are-my-aldens-or-ethans-shoe-journey/

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Big thank you to MJ and Matthew for editing the pod and compiling quotes, respectively.

As we get out of Black Friday but go full force into Holiday Sales, we thought it was pertinent to talk about how we buy clothes! This new pod ep goes into detail about how we research for clothing, how buying vintage and new differ, and whether keeping a list is important.

Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2019/12/12/sadcast-show-notes-how-we-buy-clothes/

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Podcast was edited by MJ.

Keeping our "rule of cool" going with this newest ep, which is all about neckties! Spencer and Ethan briefly go over the history of the tie (shoutout to King Louis XIV), what their favorite ones are, to how you can pull them off in the modern day without being too dressed up. Don't forget to follow along with the show notes!

Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2019/11/14/sadcast-show-notes-on-neckties/

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Thank you to MJ and Matthew for helping us with editing and shownotes.

What makes something "cool"? Is it possible to apply that to classic menswear? Or is it all just old man clothes?

Spencer and Ethan attempt to answer these questions and discuss the Rule of Cool, which simply states: that "if something is cool, people will like it; if it's not cool, people won't like it". It's a nebulous topic, but we do our best!

Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2019/10/29/sadcast-show-notes-the-rule-of-cool/

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Classic menswear is borne from rules, but are they really all that important? Spencer and Ethan tackle the oft repeated rules, advice, and guidelines touted by youtubers and tailors alike, and how they really are meant to be broken if you are to achieve true personal style. Could be controversial, but it needs to be said!

Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/sadcast-show-notes-on-rules-and-advice/

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Podcast edited by MJ

When it comes to classic menswear it seems that most guys only focus on fit and price. But what about details? This episode, Spencer and Ethan dive deep into this frustrating phenomena and how attention to aesthetic details are necessary to have great style.

Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/sadcast-show-notes-why-details-matter/

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