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
*Please donate to organizations fighting Police Brutality before you consider contributing to our Patreon. We recorded this episode before the events transpired so we apologize for not mentioning it within the pod proper.* https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/george-floyd-protests-how-to-help-where-to-donate.html It's a big moment for the podcast. We're launching a Patreon with an exclusive Discord that is sure to next big menswear community. To celebrate, we go through and answer a lot of your questions in this BIG AMA episode! Topics range from what our perfect bespoke suit would look like and what our favorite shoes are to is on our phone's lock screen. It's a fun ep that will definitely come back in the future. Big thanks to Clarke & Barba for sponsoring this episode! Use code "STYLEANDDIRECTION" for 15% off leather goods on their website and Etsy! Buy the bag we helped designed: https://www.clarkeandbarba.com/all-1?category=Ethan%2FSpencer+Bags Buy their facemasks: https://www.etsy.com/listing/790450333/100-cottonadjustable-elastic-ear-bands?ref=shop_home_feat_2&bes=1 Read the Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/05/31/sadcast-show-notes-the-big-ama/ Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection Submit your Questions & Stories: https://forms.gle/NNDo3sTfSR6b1Tih6 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en Watch us game on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/styleanddirection About the Podcast: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/the-podcast/ Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar & Matthew Beecher
J. Crew has filed for bankruptcy. While that doesn't mean the store is going away for good, it inspired us to have a full discussion on the Brand! We trace its history from it's early catalogue/RL wanna-be days to its status as the mainstream's voice for #menswear, Americana, and heritage. Even though we don't always buy from it (especially as our tastes have changed), it still holds a place in our hearts. Perhaps this is a sign for how mainstream menswear/mall brands will fare in the future.. Be on the look out for our Patreon, launching in June! Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/05/17/sadcast-show-notes-on-j-crew/ Submit your Questions & Stories: https://forms.gle/eEAkVriKFwethTVz7 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en The Pod is produced by MJ and Matthew.
In today's pod, Spencer and Ethan discuss the lifestyle of menswear enthusiasts, it's perceived elitism, and how we stack up to it! Do we dress to for an aspirational lifestyle? Is it self perpetuating? Or can clothes and lifestyle be independent? Is it elitist? Or simply intimidating by nature? It's a great conversation that is worth a listen. Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/05/03/sadcast-show-notes-the-lifestyle-of-menswear-enthusiasts-perceived-elitism/ Submit your Questions & Stories: https://forms.gle/BDh1dHL5gUGXUyZk8 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar and Matthew Beecher
We're positively SHERLOCKED this Quarantine! So we decided to watch and review the menswear not of the BBC verison, but the action-packed, Hans Zimmer heavy Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes movie from 2009. Its one of our favorite films and has a rather good interpretation of late Victorian menswear! Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/04/19/the-menswear-in-sherlock-homes-2009/ Submit your Questions & Stories: https://forms.gle/sJGhsZT1Aiy7QG1h9 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en Podcast is produced by MJ with Show Notes assisted by Matthew
So we're officially in quarantine, but don't despair! Your favorite menswear boys come to with a new podcast episode, exploring how to dress when staying in, what are "good pajamas", and how this whole thing has affected our style. We also provide our recommendations for menswear books and our favorite things to watch! Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/04/05/sadcast-show-notes-staying-at-home-quarantinefits/ Submit your questions & stories: https://forms.gle/f6UZLwRrrLPkM1Y66 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en Podcast is produced by MJ with Show Notes assisted by Matthew
Spencer and Ethan bring you another great episode that was recorded BEFORE the quarantine! Enjoy learning all about nearly every casual shirt in our wardrobe including: OCBDs, polos, sportshirts, workshirts, and western shirts! We also answer a question about where to get a good starting suit on a budget! Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/sadcast-show-notes-on-casual-shirts/ Q&A Submissions: https://forms.gle/mcxFxaUpLnxMkHH37 IG: @styleanddirection | @ethanmwong | @SpencerDSO The podcast is produced by MJ and notes are assisted by Matthew.
Style vs Fashion, whoever wins we lose. Spencer and Ethan discuss the oft repeated dichotomy and basically come to the conclusion that it's a stupid and unproductive argument in menswear. But listen to the episode anyway! Show notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/03/04/sadcast-show-notes-style-vs-fashion/ Submit your questions and stories: https://forms.gle/2SLcG1XZ344xFAev7 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar, Notes by Matthew Beecher
We're talking about leather jackets (especially vintage ones) on this newest episode. They're such a big part of our casual Americana and definitely warranted a full discussion. Spencer and Ethan go a bit into their history, delve deep into the differences and details between certain models, and how each one has a different vibe. If you feel like trying to hunt for you own after listening, then we've done our job. Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/02/17/leather-jackets-are-fucking-cool-especially-when-theyre-vintage/ Submit your Questions and Stories: https://forms.gle/p9qqiLfEjLiw6TxG9 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en
Spencer and Ethan watch the HBO Documentary "Very Ralph", which is all about, you guessed it, Ralph Lauren. We briefly go over the different lines he has made (as well as our love of RRL) before recapping the documentary and giving our thoughts on the overall film and brand! Big thank you to MJ (for editing the podcast) and Matthew for transcribing our notes/quotes. Show Notes: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/02/04/sadcast-show-notes-very-ralph-2019/ Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en IG: @styleanddirection | @ethanmwong | @spencerdso
Happy New Year from Style and Direction! We're starting the year off strong with an entire pod on shoes. We actually weren't into shoes until very recently, so it was worth a reflection. Ethan also goes into why he loves loafers as well as his journey from trying out multiple used pairs of Allen Edmonds to a gracious gift of Aldens from a friend that finally got him to understand that shoes are a big/worthwhile investment. Blog Post: https://streetxsprezza.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/they-are-my-aldens-or-ethans-shoe-journey/ Submit your Questions and Stories: https://forms.gle/ceeHmVwAUVQVfUaN9 Follow us on Instagram! Style & Direction: https://www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/?hl=en Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdso/?hl=en Big thank you to MJ and Matthew for editing the pod and compiling quotes, respectively.
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