Style and Direction

In this episode We chat about Ethan’s Ren Faire Outfit (and his glorious riding boots), discussing whether jeans+leather shoes or sneakers+trousers is more casual, and a big discussion on Bangers.

Should every outfit be a Banger? Does it help to have Banger items (and what makes it a Banger piece)? Does a fit need to hit with the zeitgeist or be easily digestible to be a Banger? How much of this should be about what we *personally* think of as Bangers? Can they just “hit different” to us? Let us know your thoughts!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/05/14/e138-ren-faire-2025-who-was-more-formal-and-thoughts-on-banger-outfits/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

The title has it all! In this episode the SaDboys talk about visiting the latest edition of Inspiration LA, the costuming in Tennessee Williams' play "In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel", fun outfits at dress-up parties, and why they really dislike generative AI.

Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/04/24/hating-on-ai-in-the-bar-of-a-tokyo-hotel-two-dress-up-parties-inspiration-la-2025/

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This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon.

Who's ready to YEARN? The boys watch Wong Kar Wai's film "In The Mood For Love" and discuss its incredible cinematography, melancholy "romance-of-sorts", and of course, the impeccable early 60s menswear worn by Tony Leung's Mr. Chow. Light up those cigs, put on a slim tie, and listen on!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/04/01/the-menswear-from-in-the-mood-for-love-2000/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

Are Fit Pics Dead? Hell no! In this episode, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ discuss this wild TikTok take by reiterating that fashion should always be for fun and not pragmatism. We then supplement that with stories of fun Occasions we've made outfits for like Vinyl Nights, a trip to Canada, and Nerf Wars (yes, you heard me).

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/03/24/the-death-of-the-fit-pic-nerf-war-attire-a-concise-canuck-trip/

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We're back to casual topics after our big pod on Personal Style! In this latest episode we talk about Spencer's return to buying things (and wearing ties), our friend Serhan's experience at Suit Supply, the Buck Mason x Lee party, the crazy finds at Vintage Rendezvous, and what we wore on Valentine's Day.

Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/03/13/suit-buying-renting-vintage-rendezvous-and-valentines-day-2025/

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The SaDBoys dive into the great menswear in The Philadelphia Story! It's such a great case study in character-based styling— everyone may be wearing suits, but the details help show their personality...and their social class! The choice of solids or stripes is always full of expression.

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection

Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/03/02/the-menswear-in-the-philadelphia-story-1940/

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Personal Style is Dead...at least thats what all the publications, critics, and influencers say. The SaDBoys dive deep into this topic, discussing how much of the Algorithm is to blame, how the term is simply a commodified trend, and how Personal Style will always be around!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/02/16/personal-style-is-dead-long-live-personal-style/

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In this bonus episode, the boys talk about A Compete Unknown, the movie where Timmy Chalomet steps into Bob Dylan's shoes! We talk about our experience with Dylan's music, how Ethan saw it four times, and most importantly, how the movie expertly captures Dylan's fashion progression in the early to mid 60s.

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Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/02/03/im-literally-him-the-menswear-of-bob-dylan-a-complete-unknown-2024/

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In this episode we do as the title says! The boys discuss how Tiktok hates their fits, Ethan tells us what he menswear made the cut when evacuating, and most excitingly, we all share our In/Out (or Blesssed/Cursed) lists for 2025. Some of the takes may be lukewarm and some may be hot— you'll have to let us know which is which (and share your own)!

Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/01/25/tiktok-hate-packing-to-evacuate-and-our-2025-in-out-list/

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It's a new year and that means a new format! Instead of big philosophical discussions, we're getting a bit more casual on the pod. MJ talks about his recent obsession with jeans while Spencer shares how he's taking a break from them. Ethan also talks about jeans (dying them), his short work trip to is NYC trip, and how he's embracing a bit of trouser break by lengthening all of his pants!

Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/01/13/sadcast-show-notes-a-new-format-jean-talk-ethans-pants-and-vintage-university-inspo/

Ethan's Blog on Lengthening His Pants: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/01/13/a-little-bit-of-trouser-length/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar