Blamo! | Exploring Fashion with the People Who Shape It show

Blamo! | Exploring Fashion with the People Who Shape It

Summary: Designers, creative directors, actors, athletes: Blamo! explores the world of fashion with the people who shape it. Each week, founder Jeremy Kirkland speaks with a different guest about their journey through their career and outlook on the future.

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 S03E10: Ryan Schreiber (Pitchfork) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:16

My guest this week is Ryan Schreiber. Ryan is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the online music magazine, Pitchfork. If you’re into music, you know what Pitchfork is, and Ryan is the man behind it all. We spoke about starting a business and not giving up on it, music merch becoming fashion staples and why everyone in fashion seems to be obsessed with the Grateful Dead. Follow Ryan on Twitter https://twitter.com/ryanpitchfork Pitchfork https://pitchfork.com

 S03E09: Jian Deleon (Highsnobiety) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:46

My guest this week is Editorial Director of Highsnobiety, Jian Deleon. Jian and I spoke about his life as a young immigrant from the Philippines and how he climbed the menswear ladder. 
 We talk wardrobes, menswear tv shows, and what pieces of clothing are worth keeping and what’s worth getting rid of.

 S03E08: Jesse Thorn (Put This On, Bullseye) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12:44

My guest this week is Jesse Thorn. Jesse is a lot of things; he’s the host of Bullseye (NPR), founder of the acclaimed menswear website, Put This On, and he even runs his own podcast network, Maximum Fun. Jesse and I spoke about his early life growing up in San Francisco and how he fell into the world of radio and menswear. I’m sure you won’t be surprised after you hear his voice... http://putthison.com/ http://www.maximumfun.org/

 S03E07: Nick Wooster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:08

My guest this week is Nick Wooster. Nick has been in the fashion world for nearly 30 years and has held stints at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and more. If you’re into men’s fashion, you know who I’m talking about. He’s the WoostGod. I spoke with Nick about how he got into the fashion world and what on earth is going on with it right now. We also talk about what happened while he was at JC Penney and how at the end of the day, he’s just in it for the clothes.

 S03E06: Jen Rubio (Away) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:07

My guest this week is Jen Rubio. Jen is the co-founder of the travel and luggage company, Away. We talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how through incredible branding and product design they actually made buying luggage cool again.

 S03E05: Stephen Mann (The Non Place) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:54

My guest this week is the acclaimed stylist, Stephen Mann. From lookbooks and editorials to runway shows, Stephen Mann has one of the most unique eyes in today's world of fashion. We discuss his early days working under Aitor Throup (Stone Island), his love for Takahiro Miyashita (The SOLOIST) and we debate whether or not fashion shows should tour. Stephen Mann http://stephenmannstudio.tumblr.com/ Notes The Supermodern Wardrobe http://amzn.to/2wryEb7

 S03E04: David Coggins (Men and Style) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:28

My guest this week is David Coggins. David is a writer, a thinker and one of the most authentic men I’ve ever met. We spoke about his recent book Men and Style and his collaboration with Drake’s. We also talk about the late Glenn O’Brien, fandom and learning what it means to express yourself in the Digital Age.

 S03E03: Jim Moore (GQ Magazine) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:51

My guest this week is GQ Creative Director, Jim Moore. If you’ve picked up an issue in the last 30 years, Jim has had a hand in it. He is the creative thread that weaves together the magazine and is responsible for creating the GQ look. Jim and I spoke about how he arrived at the magazine and worked his way to the top. We also discuss the friendships he made along the way and how they’ve influenced his life. (Spoiler Alert: One of them is Helmut Lang).

 S03E02: Chris Black (Done to Death Projects) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:56

My guest this week is Chris Black. Chris is the man behind Done to Death Projects and Public Announcement. For most folks, he’s the guy your “cool” friends know about. He’s an influencer’s influencer, the king of the hot takes and for some reason, knows where everything is happening…all the time. Chris and I talked about the rise of merch culture, NY versus LA, his love of John Mayer and the art of the hustle.

 S03E01: Sid Mashburn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:24

My guest this week is menswear haberdasher, Sid Mashburn. I sat and talked with Sid about how he got started in the clothing business, the importance of service, and how it’s still the cornerstone of their business. We even spoke about why that dang NY store hasn’t opened yet. https://sidmashburn.com Follow Sid Mashburn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sidandannmashburn/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com

 S02E18: Josh Warner (Good Art HLYWD) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:54

My guest this week is Josh Warner. Josh is the founder and designer behind the cult jewelry company, Good Art HLYWD. Josh and I talk about how he went from selling earrings out of a suitcase in Venice Beach, to building his own foundry and making pieces for Sly Stallone, Morrissey, and Lebron James. Follow Josh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodarthlywd/ https://www.goodart.com/

 S02E17: Michael Hainey (Esquire, GQ) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:47

My guest this week is the author and editor Michael Hainey. Michael is the Executive Director of Editorial at Esquire, before that he served as deputy editor at GQ for over 15 years. Michael and I spoke about his early life working under Graydon Carter, the importance of hard work, and how we all long to be known and share our stories. Follow Michael on Twitter https://twitter.com/MichaelHainey After Visiting Friends http://amzn.to/2rrsMPa

 S02E16: Jack Carlson (Rowing Blazers) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:29

My guest this week is Jack Carlson of Rowing Blazers. I spoke with Jack — an author, archeologist, and three-time member of the U.S. Men’s Rowing Team — about how his love of rowing culture led to the creation of his recently launched clothing brand, Rowing Blazers. rowingblazers.com Follow Rowing Blazers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rowingblazers/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com

 HermCast - Herm goes to the Nepenthes Sample Sale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:12

This week I’m privileged to bring you a special episode featuring your favorite co-host Herm! It’s the HermCast. Herm and I talked about sample sales, why he's obsessed with Stephen King's IT, and how NY City Hall is like a deli. https://www.hermsterms.com/ Follow Herm on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hermherman/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com

 S02E15: Jake Woolf (GQ Magazine) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:27

My guest this week is GQ Style Staff Writer, Jake Woolf. Jake and I talk about the “everything goes” age of personal style and how to find your own. We also discuss the worlds of fast fashion, online reselling, and the so-called “cool guy tax.” Follow Jake on Twitter https://twitter.com/jakewoolf As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com

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