Blamo! | Exploring Fashion with the People Who Shape It

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.

S05E17: Christian Selmoni (Vacheron Constantin) 04/15/2019

S05E17: Christian Selmoni (Vacheron Constantin) My guest this week is Christian Selmoni, Heritage and Style Director of . Christian and I discuss how innovation works at a 264-year-old company, how they’re tapping into their roots by selling vintage watches and how Silicon Valley and the world of watchmaking have more in common than what you think. ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on /episode/index/show/blamo/id/9393674

S05E16: Eric Yang (Gear Patrol) 04/08/2019

S05E16: Eric Yang (Gear Patrol) My guest this week is the founder of Gear Patrol, Eric Yang. Eric and I discuss how went from a bedroom blog to a 50+ person company, his perspective on materialism, and why he believes the best brand is the one you love. Follow Gear Patrol on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Use promo code BLAMO10 to save 10% off your order. ** Follow Blamo! on /episode/index/show/blamo/id/9306608

S05E15: Ask Me Anything - Vol 2 04/01/2019

S05E15: Ask Me Anything - Vol 2 We're back with another Ask Me Anything episode! We discuss what not to do when you order your first MTM garment, why Jeremy sold all of his Supreme and the importance of mental health in fashion. ** This episode is sponsored by -- Sign up for your FREE trial of ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/9216755

S05E14: Jake Mueser (J. Mueser) 03/25/2019

S05E14: Jake Mueser (J. Mueser) My guest this week is Jake Mueser founder of . Jake and I discuss how he went from a punk rock button business to refining American tailoring and the evolution of American style. Follow J. Mueser on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Sign up for a free trial of ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/9126377

S05E13: Sam Lobban (Nordstrom) 03/18/2019

S05E13: Sam Lobban (Nordstrom) My guest this week is Sam Lobban, VP of Men's Fashion for . Sam and I discuss his career in retail, the true importance of passion and how he’s helping evolve Nordstrom through the curated New Concepts projects and more. Follow Sam on ** This episode is sponsored by ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/9040712

S05E12: Stephen Pulvirent (HODINKEE) 03/11/2019

S05E12: Stephen Pulvirent (HODINKEE) My guest this week is Stephen Pulvirent, Managing Editor of . Stephen and I discuss his early career, how his love fashion led him to watches and how the team at HODINKEE is evolving from a website about watches to a welcoming community for anyone who wants to join. Follow Stephen on Stephen's Book -- ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8954087

S05E11: Julie Ragolia 03/04/2019

S05E11: Julie Ragolia My guest this week is stylist, Julie Ragolia. Julie and I spoke about her life growing up in Brooklyn and the importance of being proud of who you are and where you are from. Last but not least we discuss her illustrious fashion career and why she’s returning to womenswear. Follow Julie on ** This episode is sponsored by -- get 20% off your first custom sample set with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8863082

S05E10: Bruce Boyer 02/25/2019

S05E10: Bruce Boyer My guest this week is the writer, Bruce Boyer. Bruce and I discuss his life growing up in Pennsylvania, how music helped shape his life and how writing an article about the Duke of Windsor led him to become one of the most celebrated writers in menswear. ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8763230

S05E09: Matt Taylor (Tracksmith) 02/18/2019

S05E09: Matt Taylor (Tracksmith) My guest this week is Matt Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of running brand . Matt and I discuss how he used his eclectic past — including studying neuroscience, living, and training with Kenyan runners, and working at Puma — to create Tracksmith, a brand that strives to “champion the running class.” Follow Tracksmith on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $75 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8680217

S05E08: Kathryn Sargent (Kathryn Sargent Bespoke) 02/11/2019

S05E08: Kathryn Sargent (Kathryn Sargent Bespoke) My guest this week is bespoke tailor, . Kathryn and I discuss how she became the first female master tailor on London's Savile Row. Last but not least, we chat how the world of tailoring is evolving, and how she’s continuing to pave the way for everyone to be a part of it. Follow Kathryn on ** This episode is sponsored by -- get 20% off your first custom sample set with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8589371

S05E07: Toby Bateman (MR PORTER) 02/04/2019

S05E07: Toby Bateman (MR PORTER) My guest this week is the managing director of , Toby Bateman. Toby and I discuss his life coming up as a fashion buyer, how MR PORTER began, and how they convinced some of the worlds biggest luxury brands to sell online, hint it involved an iPad… Last but not least we discuss how MR PORTER continues to evolve with brands like MR P and Toby’s outlook on the future of menswear retail. Follow Toby on MR PORTER ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $75 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8506682

S05E06: Eric Wind (Wind Vintage) 01/28/2019

S05E06: Eric Wind (Wind Vintage) My guest this week is Eric Wind of . Eric and I talk about how he became the Senior Watch Specialist for Christie’s, how he became a dealer himself, why he believes the watch industry should be more open, and what he’s doing about it. Follow Eric on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8417834

S05E05: Alan Flusser 01/21/2019

S05E05: Alan Flusser My guest this week is author and designer, Alan Flusser. Alan and I discuss how he taught the world about classic menswear through teaching himself, why proportion is the most important in how to dress and his 40+ year friendship with Ralph Lauren. ** " ** This episode is sponsored by -- get 20% off your first custom sample set with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8330690

LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Pino Luciano (Orazio Luciano) 01/13/2019

LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Pino Luciano (Orazio Luciano) This week we are live from at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion. Today’s guest is Pino Luciano of Neapolitan tailoring house Orazio Luciano. Pino discusses his decades of experience as a vendor at Pitti Uomo, what he has done to grow his business into an international name, and how they focus hiring on the younger generation to keep the Italian tailoring tradition alive. ** Follow Orazio Luciano on ** Follow Blamo! on /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8239487

LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Nick Wooster 01/10/2019

LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Nick Wooster This week we are live from at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion. My guest is Blamo! veteran and menswear legend Nick Wooster. Nick talks about visiting Pitti Uomo for the first time in 1988, how buyers and editors need to “look up” to maintain their perspective and discusses how Scott Schuman and Tommy Ton helped change the landscape of fairs and trade shows to come. ** Follow Nick on ** Follow Blamo! on /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8210219

LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Michael Hill of Drake's 01/08/2019

LIVE at Pitti Uomo 95: Michael Hill of Drake's This week we are live from at Pitti Uomo 95, a multi-experience showcase that explores the new ideas and innovations happening in men’s fashion. My first guest of the week is Blamo! Alum, Michael Hill, Creative Director of Drake’s. Michael takes us through his first experience at Pitti Uomo, how the fair has changed over the years and gives us an inside look at Drake’s upcoming Fall/Winter 2019 collection. ** Follow Michael Hill on ** Follow Blamo! on /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8179907

S05E01: Wei Koh (The Rake // Revolution) 01/07/2019

S05E01: Wei Koh (The Rake // Revolution) My guest this week is the founder of The Rake and Revolution Magazine, Wei Koh. Wei and I chatted about finding himself through clothing and film, how publishing and e-commerce are merging for the better, and his outlook on the future of editorial writing. ** Follow Wei on ** Stay tuned for Blamo! at Pitti Uomo 95, live from Florence! ** Follow Blamo! on /episode/index/show/blamo/id/8144390

Bonus: Derek Blasberg 12/03/2018

Bonus: Derek Blasberg My guest this week is Derek Blasberg. Derek is a writer, editor, New York Times best-selling author and Director of Fashion and Beauty for YouTube. Derek and I discuss, how no job is too small, why he never says no to anything, and why he thanks Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen for his first book. ** ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/7775315

S04E20: Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) 10/15/2018

S04E20: Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) My guest this week is The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman. Scott and I discuss the origins of , the importance of a creative voice and how he’s continued to evolve his work outside of Fashion. ** Follow The Sartorialist on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save 15% off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on /episode/index/show/blamo/id/7184597

S04E19: Ask Me Anything! 10/08/2018

S04E19: Ask Me Anything! Ask Me Anything! Jeremy answers your questions – moderated by Brian Davis, founder of Wooden Sleepers. We discuss some weighty questions about style, the origins of ROTM, Jeremy's history in fashion and much more. ** Follow Wooden Sleepers on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save 25% off your first month of personalized vitamins with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/7139706

S04E18: Alex Crane 10/01/2018

S04E18: Alex Crane My guest this week is Alex Crane, founder of his eponymous label. Alex and I discuss his concept of hustling with joy, why he sells his clothes at a farmers market, and where his “linen state of mind” originates. ** NYT Piece - ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/7110524

S04E17: Randy Goldberg (Bombas) 09/24/2018

S04E17: Randy Goldberg (Bombas) My guest this week is Randy Goldberg, co-founder of both the Pop-Up Flea and Bombas. Randy and I discuss how he went from blogging about menswear to starting the Pop-Up Flea and building Bombas (a company on track for 100M in revenue this year) all while giving away 10 million pairs of socks to the homeless. ** ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** /episode/index/show/blamo/id/7082639

S04E16: Ethan Newton (Bryceland's Co.) 09/17/2018

S04E16: Ethan Newton (Bryceland's Co.) My guest this week is Ethan Newton, co-founder of the acclaimed Tokyo based . We discuss the evolution of #menswear, why bespoke clothing isn’t always necessary and why he believes you should never buy anything on sale. ** Follow ** This episode is sponsored by -- listeners get 10% off their first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/7053509

S04E15: Jeff Staple 09/10/2018

S04E15: Jeff Staple My guest this week is Jeff Staple, founder of . Jeff and I discuss his contributions to the streetwear movement, why he feels a T-shirt is the most powerful medium we have to communicate with, and how to survive in a culture predicated on the idea of “What’s Next?” Follow Jeff on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** /episode/index/show/blamo/id/7026248

S04E14: Patrik Ervell 09/03/2018

S04E14: Patrik Ervell My guest this week is . Patrik and I spoke about his time spent growing up San Francisco and how he went from graduating with a Poli Sci degree from Berkeley to CFDA-award-winning menswear designer. Last but not least, we discuss why he’s designing for the LA brand and how he’s bringing a "High Classic" California aesthetic to the masses. Follow Patrik on ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/6999502

S04E13: Chris Gibbs (UNION) 08/27/2018

S04E13: Chris Gibbs (UNION) My guest this week is the owner of legendary retail store , Chris Gibbs. Chris and I discuss the origins of Union from NY to LA, how fashion is a balance of business and art, and how he feels about the expansion of streetwear to high fashion. Follow Union on ** This episode is sponsored by Footwear-- Save 15% off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/6970407

S04E12: Maurizio Donadi (Atelier & Repairs) 08/06/2018

S04E12: Maurizio Donadi (Atelier & Repairs) My guest this week is Maurizio Donadi of . With over 35 years in the clothing industry, Maurizio has helped shape the world of luxury and fashion. Whether it was helming Levi’s Vintage Clothing, RRL or working alongside Mr. Giorgio Armani, Maurizio’s resume reads like a greatest hits. We discuss his life growing up in Italy and how he stumbled into the industry. Last we consider where the industry is going and how Atelier & Repairs is helping to eliminate the world's excess, one stitch at a time. ** This episode is sponsored by -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/6891862

S04E11: Patrick Johnson (P. Johnson Tailors) 07/30/2018

S04E11: Patrick Johnson (P. Johnson Tailors) My guess this week is Patrick Johnson of P. Johnson Tailors. Patrick and I spoke about how it all began, the importance of feeling natural in your clothing, and why he believes the fashion industry is NOT a closed club. ** Follow P. Johnson on ** This episode is sponsored by -- listeners get 10% off their first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/6864318

S04E10: Marcus Wainwright (rag & bone) 07/16/2018

S04E10: Marcus Wainwright (rag & bone) My guest this week is the founder and CEO of rag & bone, Marcus Wainwright. Marcus and I discuss the origins of the brand, his obsession with photography, and how a conversation with Ralph Lauren led him to make a decision about the brand that would change it forever. ** Follow Rag & Bone on ** This episode is sponsored by -- listeners get 10% off their first purchase with promo code BLAMO ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/6814608

S04E09: Jeremy Langmead (MR PORTER) 07/09/2018

S04E09: Jeremy Langmead (MR PORTER) My guest this week is Jeremy Langmead. In addition to being the Brand and Content Director for , he is also one of the founders. Jeremy and I spoke about his career in fashion, the origins of MR PORTER, and how, using beautiful editorial and storytelling, his team has changed e-commerce and retail as a whole. MR PORTER's Follow MR PORTER on ** Follow Blamo! on and /episode/index/show/blamo/id/6787924

Blamo! | Exploring Fashion with the People Who Shape It

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