Stay ConnectedA podcast about classic and vintage menswear, but without the stuffiness!
Join menswear enthusiasts Ethan, Spencer, and MJ as they talk about their personal style, the state of men’s fashion, and even talk turkey with some stylish guests!
Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
@JohnGreenacre returns! He hops on the pod to tell us all about his near-month abroad in Paris. His story is full of great food, hating what he packed, and some crazy vintage finds. Maybe #TheSaDCast needs to go to Paris! Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/02/06/a-yankee-in-paris-with-john-robinson/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
Spencer and Ethan try to tackle the idea of "taste" in classic menswear. To us, taste is an extension of POV or just personal preferences. We tend to think of clothing as a creative endeavor which, along with the demise of dress codes, means that the only real guide is your subjective taste. It's good to hone in and know what you like, but at the end of the day, its still about what you like! Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/01/23/the-purpose-of-taste/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
The first bonus of 2021 is here and Spencer, MJ, and Ethan discuss The King's Man! It's a wild romp that features historical figures and a modern interpretation of 1910s tailoring; the clothes aren't actually that bad! And the film, save for some tonality issues, was actually outrageously fun. Especially the ending. Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ MJ: https://www.instagram.com/awyeahmj/ Watch us Stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
We're starting 2022 off with an episode on proportions and silhouette- two big topics that factor heavily with the nuance and details in tailoring! We certainly have our preferences but at the end of the day, it's all about finding the right proportions not just for your body, but for your intended aesthetic. Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/01/09/how-i-think-about-proportions-silhouette/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
For our December Bonus, we review two period movies for you: Ridley Scott’s The House of Gucci and Spielberg’s take on West Side Story! There’s even a bit on a third movie, straight out of the multiverse. (Make sure you’ve seen Spider-Man: No Way Home before you listen to this episode!) Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/12/21/its-a-me-paolo/ Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us Stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
Spencer and Ethan are joined by Producer MJ, Aldous, and Jason to discuss their ethnic identity and how they think it intersects with menswear. It's a bit of a big topic, with points on what it was like to be into menswear while partaking in Asian communities as well as why there seems to be more native Asians in the space when compared to 2nd Gen ones. We don't prescribe to have any solutions or answers, but it was a great talk nonetheless! Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/11/22/being-asian-american-and-into-menswear/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
Spencer, Ethan, and Producer MJ dive into Wes Anderson’s latest film: The French Dispatch. We discuss the anthology approach to the plot, how stereotypically “Wes” it is, and how the midcentury minimalist menswear styling is a bit of a mood! Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ MJ: https://www.instagram.com/awyeahmj/ Watch us Stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
During the 2nd half of our talk with @johngreenacre , we discussed the concept of the "going out look". It's not an outfit prescribed by a specific aesthetic like Ivy or workwear. Instead, it's about the context of where you're going and what you're doing while wearing the outfit. It's a bit slouchy, but also kinda sexy. While it may be a challenge, we think its certainly possible to "go out" in classic menswear. Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/11/07/the-going-out-look/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
The latest guest on the podcast is our pal John Robinson. He embodies everything the pod is about: vintage ideas, contemporary inspirations, and a healthy dose of slouch. We dive into where he started, how gets style inspo, and how he and Ethan seem to be on the same wavelength on EVERYTHING. Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2021/10/24/my-son-john/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar 09:32 – Intro 12:32 – John’s Self-Introduction 16:33 – How Do People Dress in “Tradland”? 17:56 – How Did You Get Into Menswear? 24:51 – How Did You Find the Blog/Inspiration? 27:03 – When Did You Start Making Clothes? 38:37 – How Do You Describe the Way You Dress? 47:51 – How Do You Like Wide Fits and Vintage Proportions? 52:01 – Button Pocket Harmony 54:03 – What Have You NOT Made? Ties. 55:54 – John Gets It 1:01:33 – Photography and Aesthetics
Spencer, Ethan, and Producer MJ dive into Bond 25: No Time To Die. We discuss our favorite movies, the plot (if there is one), and of course our favorite outfits from Craig’s last romp as a guy who clearly hates being an MI6 agent. Spoiler Alert for all aspects of the film (obviously)! Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ MJ: https://www.instagram.com/awyeahmj/ Watch us Stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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