Style and Direction

Style and Direction

By Ethan and SpencerSociety & Culture
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Style and Direction episodes

  • E144: Visiting Beams LA, A San Diego Bachelor Party, and Ethan's Suit Supply Suits
    New pod alert! It's a fun and caz ep, where the guys talk about visiting the Beams Pop-up (we wish it was Beams+), Moonstar Shoes, and going to a wholesome bachelor party in San Diego. OH and Ethan finally shares his Suit Supply MTM experience, going into extensive detail on how a slim fitting garment became the slouchy, wide legged beauty that he's been wearing quite often.
    Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/09/06/the-beams-la-pop-up-a-san-diego-bachelor-party/
    Suit Supply Experience: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/09/06/my-susu-suit-ios/
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    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    1 hr 24 min
  • B62 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Jaws (1975)
    In honor of the film's 50th Birthday, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ discuss Jaws on the latest bonus pod! It's one of our favorite movies of all time and its absolutely dripping with style. We talk about Hooper's denim and beanie, the milsurp/workwear of Quint, and of course, Chief Brody's simple navy and khaki "uniform". And as you probably expected, Ethan gives his analysis on the film score!
    Listen to a preview or subscribe on Patreon for the full episode!
    Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/08/28/the-menswear-in-jaws-1975/
    Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    26 min
  • E143: Riding Boots, A Fedora Lounge Friend, and Spencer Gets Into Photography
    New episode is out! The SaDBoys talk about a few different things: Ethanfinally discusses his beloved riding boots, MJ says how much he misses wearing shorts (we recorded this before it finally got hot in LA), and Spencer shares how he got into Photography! Ethan also talks about meeting Patrick (@therevdmr) and the surprising way he makes outfits!
    Ethan's Essay:
    https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/08/18/a-fedora-lounge-friend-we-miss-shorts-spencer-gets-back-into-photography/
    https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/08/18/i-love-riding-boots/
    Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    59 min
  • E142: Celebrating Ethan's 30th Birthday
    Ethan turned 30 and partied for an entire month! What a narcissist.
    In the latest pod, the boys talk about how they dressed for the various celebrations that Ethan celebrated this milestone birthday: dinner at a Polynesian-themed restaurant, going to Disneyland in riding boots, going black tie for an escape room (and drinks at 4100), and finally, a big Great Gatsby-themed house party. Because what could be more "Ethan" than giving yourself prompts to dress for?
    Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/08/07/my-30th-birthday-month-long-celebration/
    Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    1 hr 33 min
  • B61 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
    I, myself, feel very safe!
    On the latest episode of the bonus pod, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ talk about Wes Anderson's latest flick The Phoenician Scheme. In all honesty, it should really be called "Pinstripe Suits: The Movie". We mean that quite affectionately because all of it looks so damn good! It's his best dressed (and most sartorial) film thus far.
    You can listen to a preview now, but you'll have to subscribe on Patreon for the full episode!
    Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/07/28/the-menswear-in-the-phoenician-scheme-2025/
    Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    19 min
  • E141: Theatre Thoughts & Reviewing Pitti Uomo 108
    Pitti Uomo 108 has come and gone...and guess what? We didn't go! However, we do spend this episode discussing our favorite looks at Pitti as well as what we would wear if we attended. Ethan also spills the beans on Center Theatre Group's noir-inspired take on Hamlet and what "Spring Awakening Summer" means to him!
    Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/07/15/theatre-thoughts-pitti-uomo-108/
    Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
    Follow us on Instagram!
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    www.instagram.com/awyeahmj
    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    1 hr 22 min
  • B60 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Sinners (2025)
    Let us in! The newest bonus episode has the SaDBoys delve into the expertly done Depression Era menswear in Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Not only is it largely accurate, but it's incredibly character-driven, making each outfit signal something about who's wearing it. And to our Vintage Menswear-pilled delight, Sinner's costuming also has a handful of niche vintage details that you don't really see in period films.
    Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/07/03/the-menswear-in-sinners-2025/
    Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    23 min
  • E140: An Ode to The Navy Suit
    The SaDBoys finally have a whole episode dedicated to the Navy Suit! It's certainly the first suit you should own, but it's more than just a basic or default. A Navy Suit has its own unique charm, one celebrates your personality without overpowering it. It pairs well with a brocade tie or your favorite merch tee shirt, all while exuding a quiet gravitas. It's not as slouchy as a brown suit nor as austere as grey. A Navy Suit is its own thing— and we LOVE it! Platonically, of course.
    Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/06/23/the-platonic-love-for-a-navy-suit/
    Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
    Follow us on Instagram!
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    www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/
    www.instagram.com/spencerdso/
    www.instagram.com/awyeahmj
    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    1 hr 18 min
  • E139: Ethan's Alaskan Cruise Travelogue
    Ethan tells us about his family vacation on the Disney Cruise to Alaska! We get into the wholesome vibes of the cruise, experiencing the landscape and glaciers of Alaska (and the Yukon), and how this trip may have had his best vacation fits of all time.
    Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/06/09/an-alaskan-cruise-travelogue/
    Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
    Follow us on Instagram!
    www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/
    www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/
    www.instagram.com/spencerdso/
    www.instagram.com/awyeahmj
    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    1 hr 19 min
  • B59 PREVIEW: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
    The SadBoys run from Lefors as they tear apart the menswear in the film Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. Newman and Redford are basically wearing vaguely western items from the 1960s in a film set in 1899! But damn it...they look cool anyway.
    This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
    Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/05/19/the-cool-westernwear-in-butch-cassidy-the-sundance-kid-1969/
    Follow us on Instagram!
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    Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
    23 min

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A podcast about classic and vintage menswear, but without the stuffiness!

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