As we dug into our year-end analytics, we noticed that you like to turn to us for advice on trends. What trends are worth embracing? What trends are such egregious affronts on men's style that they should be burned in a heaping pile?

That got us thinking. This whole menswear being popular thing - is that actually a trend itself? Is the so-called "menswear moment" going to end? Is the bubble going to burst? What then?

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

Happy New Year! And welcome back to the podcast. It's been a while and we're not making any excuses - best practice among podcasters, we hear - but we are making some resolutions. In this week's episode of That's It, Brian shares 15 of his personal resolutions for 2017.

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

Everyone has music that affected us so powerfully that we can remember exactly where and when we first heard it. Music that almost changed us in one way or another. Today on the show, Brian shares five pieces of music that changed his life.

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin

This was going to be a show about all the secrets of He Spoke Style as Brian walked you through the process of creating a style post from idea to publication. And there is some of that. But more importantly, we're exploring (and reflecting on) processes. Are they good? How willing should you be to change it up? And when is it necessary to do so? Also, Andy Goldsworthy.

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

Is there a blueprint for good style? Some people think so. Follow the formula and BAM, you’re stylish! Really?! This week on That’s It, Brian discusses the problems and preposterousness of this idea. Topics covered include the “rules” of style, snobbery, elitism and the repetitiveness of pop radio.

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

If you're a creature of habit - if you do your absolute best work when you're in a good routine - you know how difficult it can be to find your groove again when that routine has been upset and turned completely upside down. This week on That's It, Brian talks about the struggles of settling back into a groove after traveling as well as the perennial problem of figuring out what to wear when the seasons change. How can we make these transitions smoother?

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

A great truism of the world is that you cannot please everyone. This is especially true if you enjoy sharing your ideas and personal opinions via the Internet and social media. In this episode of That’s It, Brian discusses the one subject on He Spoke Style that consistently draws the most fire and addresses his critics.

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

This week’s show is all about mistakes. Style mistakes, to be exact. We’ve all made them and they can be embarrassing and regretful, to say the least. Especially if there are photos. In this episode of That’s It, Brian describes and discusses one of his worst and least favorite outfits on HSS and reveals the reasons we are sometimes driven to make poor style decisions. Plus, advice on how to stop yourself before you do.

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

This week on That’s It we’re talking politics! Sort of. One of things the Presidential primaries have brought to the fore has been the idea, and lure, of the outsider. Being an outsider isn’t always easy - if you are one, you know - and considerations of when and how much to compromise your beliefs has a powerful affect on your work life, relationships and everything in between. So, how do you maintain balance and integrity?

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.

Is J.Crew going to kill classic menswear? In this week’s episode of That’s It, we dig into the ideas and psychology behind trends. How do trends start? What makes them disappear? And is the inclusion of a pretty serious sartorial item by a mass-market retailer a harbinger of the demise of the well-dressed modern gentleman?

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Edited by Mack McLaughlin.