Style and Direction

By Ethan and SpencerSociety & Culture

Style and Direction episodes

August 12, 2024 E126: Acting on Inspiration
This next episode is all about Inspiration: mainly where we get it and how we act on it! After all, being into fashion is really about *acting* on Inspo. It could be replicating an outfit you saw online, being enamored with a combo in a painting, or trying to capture the vibe of a photograph. We also discuss how Ethan is obsessed with Inspo and how it plays into his neverending backlog of outfit ideas.
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/08/12/how-inspiration-gets-me-to-make-outfits/
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@EthanMWong
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
1 hr 25 min
July 28, 2024 E125: How We Dress When It's Hot
It's about time we did a guide! In this episode, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ share how they stay stylish in a SoCal summer. They get into their favorite summer pieces, the different POVs that guide their outfits, and how they stay excited about dressing even when they know its going to be a scorcher.
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/07/28/how-to-stay-excited-to-dress-up-when-its-warm/
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@EthanMWong
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
1 hr 17 min
July 21, 2024 B50 PREVIEW: 60s Menswear in The Bikeriders & Fly Me to the Moon (2024)
July was kind to us and gave us TWO 60s movies with pretty decent costuming. Fly Me To The Moon boasts some fun late 60s menswear ranging from knit tees and neck scarves to short brimmed fedoras and the NASA Special (the short sleeve shirt, slim tie, and browline glasses). The Bikeriders on the other hand fuels our Americana dreams with sportshirts, worn selvedge jeans, and of course epic leather and denim jackets. We discuss the menswear of both of these films on the latest bonus episode of the pod! Listen to a clip now or join our Patreon for the full episode.
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Blog post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/07/21/60s-menswear-in-the-bikeriders-fly-me-to-the-moon/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
17 min
July 01, 2024 E124: Pretentiousness & Being a Snob
Is being into menswear Pretentious? Does having strong taste make you a Snob? Is it bad to be Pretentious? The SaD boys answer these questions as they discuss Dan Fox's incredible essay: Pretentiousness & Why It Matters all in the latest podcast. Spoiler alert by the end of it, you may just end up thinking that being Pretentious is a good thing and should even be celebrated!
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/07/01/my-struggle-with-pretentiousness-snobbishness/
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@EthanMWong
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
1 hr 37 min
June 24, 2024 B49 PREVIEW: The Menswear in Scent of a Woman (1992)
Hoo-ah! We watched Scent of a Woman (1992) and to our surprise, it's a decent menswear film! Not only is there some classic tailoring but there is a swath of ivy as well. It's also pretty funny thanks to Al Pacino's equally horny and despondent acting.
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Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/06/23/the-menswear-in-scent-of-a-woman-1992/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
18 min
June 03, 2024 E123: On Outfit Feedback, Critique, and Advice
In this pod, the SaD Boys discuss how we frame giving menswear feedback, advice, and critique! We go into how important it is for Askers to set intentional goals, how Advice Givers should function as guides and help guide the conversation, and how we should all focus on building Awareness and experience to help achieve a POV. Because in the end, how else are we supposed to separate the good advice from the bad?
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/06/03/on-approaching-feedback-critique-advice/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
1 hr 38 min
May 29, 2024 B48 PREVIEW: The Menswear in Public Enemies (2009)
We cover the actually-pretty great menswear in Michael Mann's 2009 film, Public Enemies! The outfits are quite spectacular and certainly period accurate— everyone gets to wear a double breasted suit, spearpoint collar, a big coat, and a fedora. It's so good!
We also briefly share some thoughts about the most recent Met Gala (I know we're late). Listen to a clip now or subscribe on Patreon for the full episode!
Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/05/29/the-menswear-in-public-enemies-2009/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
21 min
May 13, 2024 E122: On Menswear Revivals & Nostalgia
When you look at the long history of menswear, it seems that everything comes back: flared jeans, wide leg pants, double breasted jackets, western wear. In this latest episode, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ discuss how menswear goes through its cycles of Revival, how its helpful to understand eras of clothing, and how these Revivals always augment the details instead of being a verbatim copy. We also dive into culture's obsession with Nostalgia and the role it plays in "selecting" what gets revived.
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/05/12/on-menswear-revivals-nostalgia/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
1 hr 44 min
April 30, 2024 B47 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Paper Moon (1974)
In the latest bonus pod, the boys discuss Peter Bogdanovich's 30s send up to 30's road comedies: Paper Moon (1974)! It may have been made in the 70s but by golly, it looks like its straight out of 1938. Even the clothes are spot on! Ethan also shares his experience on the red carpet and watching Pulp Fiction at the TCL Chinese theater.
Listen to a clip now and subscribe on patreon for the full episode!
Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/04/30/the-menswear-in-paper-moon-1973-watching-pulp-fiction-at-the-tcl-chinese-theater/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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@EthanMWong
@SpencerDSO
Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
19 min
April 22, 2024 E121: Going Back To The 80s (The 1980s & The 1580s)
The boys take a respite from faux-philosophical menswear topics to talk about two events where they went to the 80s...the 1980s and the 1580s to be exact! Spencer, MJ, and Ethan recount their misadventures at James's Birthday and the Renaissance Faire, getting into how they made their outfits and what the rest of the style scene was like. At the end of the day, this is what its all about: making fun fits to have fun with friends!
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/04/22/going-back-to-the-80s-the-1980s-1580s-to-be-exact/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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@EthanMWong
@SpencerDSO
Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
1 hr 13 min