Stay ConnectedBlamo! is a long-running fashion and culture podcast hosted by Jeremy Kirkland. Since 2016, the show has featured thoughtful, relaxed conversations with designers, artists, musicians, and creative thinkers, exploring fashion, menswear, design, music, and culture beyond the surface.
Featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more — Blamo! is celebrating 10 years of independent conversations about the things we care about.
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My guest this week is the owner of legendary retail store Union, 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.
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My guest this week is Maurizio Donadi of Atelier & Repairs.
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.
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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.
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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.
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My guest this week is Jeremy Langmead.
In addition to being the Brand and Content Director for MR PORTER, 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.
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My guest this week is the artist and designer Geoff McFetridge.
In addition to his personal work, Geoff has designed for Patagonia, Apple, and The New York Times. He's even designed his own skateboarding shoe for Nike.
Geoff and I discuss his artistic process, dad style, and how his collaboration with Spike Jonze on Her influenced human interface design.
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My guest this week is designer Todd Snyder.
Before taking the helm at his eponymous label, Todd spent decades at Ralph Lauren, GAP, and J. Crew.
Todd and I discussed his humble beginnings working retail in Iowa, starting the Americana movement, and why he continues to value the experience over the algorithm.
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My guest this week is Ryan Babenzien, founder of the cult sneaker brand Greats.
Ryan and I discuss how he started Greats with zero advertising, the importance of mentoring future entrepreneurs, and how “hype is the enemy of brand.”
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My guest this week is the stylist, Ilaria Urbinati.
Ilaria is the stylist for The Rock, Donald Glover, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and many more.
We talk how she got into fashion, why she’s been feeling the 70’s recently and how "no means try harder."
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My guest this week is Seph Skerritt.
Seph is the founder and CEO of online custom clothier Proper Cloth, and as you will hear, trying to do custom clothing online is not the easiest of tasks.
Skerritt and I talk about the origins of the brand, why he’s not worried about the rise of streetwear, and why despite the incredible store Proper Cloth has in SoHo, he still sees the company as a primarily online business.
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