090 - Chris Grainger (CEO of IWC)

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090 - Chris Grainger (CEO of IWC)

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Jul 22, 2019

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My guest this week is Chris Grainger, CEO of the Swiss watch brand IWC.Chris and I discuss his illustrious background and how he went from designing interiors to helming one of the most prestigious watch companies on earth.IWC WatchesFollow Chris on Instagram**This episode is sponsored by Away Travel -- Save $20 off your purchase with promo code BLAMO**

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Jul 22, 2019

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S01E03: Jon Moy (Complex.com): Menswear writer and #realtalk tweeter, Jon Moy comes on to discuss his Detroit roots and his hopes for the future of mens fashion. We also talk why he can never use Airbnb again, and his Shinola article that started a PR shitstorm. SHOW NOTES Jon Moy's article on Shinola... http://www.complex.com/style/shinola-detroits-misguided-white-knight Follow Jon Moy on Twitter at @gblyss and IG at @moybien1212 As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E05: Ben Clymer (HODINKEE): HODINKEE founder, Ben Clymer drops in to discuss how he took a passionate hobby into the most respected publication on watches. Follow Ben Clymer on Twitter @benjaminclymer and Instagram @benclymer Reference Points on the Rolex Paul Newman Daytona - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/reference-points-the-paul-newman-daytona As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E11: Elizabeth A. Davis (Once The Musical, Indian Joe): My guest this week is Elizabeth A. Davis. Elizabeth is a Tony Award nominated actress, a writer, and musician. We discussed her life coming up as an actress on Broadway, learning to evolve your craft and how nothing is wasted, nothing is lost. As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E06: Trey Kerby (The Starters): Trey Kerby of NBA TV's The Starters drops in to talk about his humble sports blogging days, and why James Harden nicknamed him "Little Beard". Follow Trey Kerby on Twitter and Instagram @treykerby The Starters is on weeknights at 7pm EST on NBA TV nba.com/thestarters As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E08: Aaron Levine (Abercrombie & Fitch): My guest this week is Aaron Levine, SVP of Design for Abercrombie & Fitch. Aaron went from a design assistant with no experience, to quickly becoming one of the most celebrated and talked about menswear designers. He talks about learning from his failures, why it's important to be a bug in the system and that it's ok to talk about Star Wars. As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E10: Jeff Carvalho (Highsnobiety): My guest this week is Jeff Carvalho. Jeff is the partner and executive editor of acclaimed fashion site, Highsnobiety. We talk about his love for sneakers, house music and how he believes certain trends won't die. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffcarvalho Jeff's favorite house music tracks... Crispy Bacon by Laurent Garnier The Bells by Jeff Mills As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E05: Eben D'Amico (Saves The Day): My guest this week is musician and producer, Eben D’Amico. Eben and I discussed his old band, Saves The Day and how their album “Through Being Cool” shaped what was to become the Emo music genre. We also discuss how we first met…on AOL Instant Messenger. ebendamico.com Saves The Day on the Late Show -- 2001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlb9b9qceC0 by Blamo!
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S01E02: Brian Trunzo (NTBro): Brian Trunzo (NTBro) drops by to talk his humble beginnings and how he evolved from being a guy trying to say something about fashion, to someone who's helping shape the future of it. Follow Brian on Twitter and IG at @ntbro Subscribe to his newsletter at https://t.co/eyCxm95BdK Wooyoungmi Sweatpants Brian mentions - http://bit.ly/2cWuz89 As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E09: Lawrence Schlossman (Grailed, Four Pins,): My guest this week is Lawrence Schlossman. Lawrence is a published author and current brand director of Grailed.com, but before all of that, he was a desk jockey with a passion for #menswear -- a passion so strong he coined the term. You asked for it, you got it: the #influencer, Lawrence Schlossman. Follow Lawrence on Twitter @SartoriallyInc As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E16: Jack Carlson (Rowing Blazers): 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 by Blamo!
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S01E01: Brian Davis (Wooden Sleepers): My guest this week is Wooden Sleepers owner, Brian Davis. Brian talks about growing up in Long Island, being engrossed with the punk rock scene, and how it led him to create Wooden Sleepers, one of the best vintage menswear stores in the US. Follow Wooden Sleepers on Instagram Instagram.com/woodensleepers http://www.WoodenSleepers.com As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E14: Simon Crompton (Permanent Style): My guest this week is Simon Crompton. What do you get when a detail-oriented journalist creates a menswear site where trousers are reviewed like the latest tech gadget and suit construction is documented with the reverence normally reserved for Italian Renaissance sculpture? The answer is the acclaimed menswear blog Permanent Style, and its founder Simon Crompton is my guest this week. Simon and I discussed the values of bespoke clothing, “rules” of classic menswear, and the psyche of the male peaco by Blamo!
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S01E04: Michael Williams (A Continuous Lean): Legendary Menswear Don, Michael Williams drops in to discuss the founding of ACL and how a guy from Cleveland put menswear on the map. Follow Michael Williams on Twitter and Instagram @acontinouslean ACL '09 street style post on Aaron Levine http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/01/09/street-style-aaron-levine/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E07: JJ Redick (LA Clippers): JJ Redick of the LA Clippers comes on to talk growing up in a big family, watch collecting and reinventing yourself in your mid 30's. Follow JJ Redick on Twitter and Instagram @jjredick JJ Redick's Podcast https://art19.com/shows/chronicles-of-redick As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E14: Matt Jacobson: My guest this week is Matt Jacobson. In most circles, he’s known as the Head of Market Development at Facebook and Instagram, but Matt Jacobson is a man of many passions and talents. He is a surfer, a collector, a writer, a photographer-- but to me, he is a shepherd of good design. Matt and I discuss growing up in California, driving across the country hunting for Eames furniture, and his "one in, one out" editing philosophy. by Blamo!
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S03E02: Chris Black (Done to Death Projects): 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. by Blamo!
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S02E03: Michael Hill (Drake's): My guest this week is Drake’s creative director, Michael Hill. Drake’s is an iconic British haberdasher, known around the world for their handmade ties and scarves. Michael and I discussed following in the footsteps of his father, and how he and his team are growing Drake’s from a neckwear company, to the new standard of casual sportswear. https://www.drakes.com/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E02: Robert Geller: My guest this week is menswear designer Robert Geller. Robert and I discussed his days as an intern at Marc Jacobs, working with Alexandre Plokhov on their explosive menswear brand Cloak, and how through his own brand, he transformed the image of downtown New York style. Follow Robert Geller on Instagram @robertgeller www.robertgeller-ny.com As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E01: Andrew Chen (3sixteen): My guest this week is Andrew Chen of 3sixteen. Andrew Chen talks about the origins of 3sixteen, and how the brand went from making streetwear to becoming one of the best denim brands in the United States. Follow Andrew on Instagram and Twitter @andrew3sixteen 3sixteen.com As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E13: Antonio Ciongoli (Eidos): My guest this week is Antonio Ciongoli. Antonio is the founder and creative director of Italian Menswear brand, Eidos. We talked about his New England roots, working with Michael Bastian, and how at the end of the day it has to be about more than just making cool clothes. Follow Antonio on Instagram @AKCiongoli As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E09: Sean Hotchkiss: My guest this week is writer Sean Hotchkiss. Sean and I spoke about how his journey into the world of menswear journalism and his love of clothes helped him get to the end of himself. We also talked about his recent GQ article on surrendering his wardrobe and how with less stuff he’s happier than ever. Sean’s GQ Article www.gq.com/story/how-to-edit-your-wardrobe Follow Sean on Instagram instagram.com/seanmhotchkiss/ seanhotchkiss.com by Blamo!
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S02E17: Michael Hainey (Esquire, GQ): 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 by Blamo!
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S02E11: Josh Peskowitz: My guest this week is Josh Peskowitz. Josh is a stylist, writer, and co-owner of the concept men’s store MAGASIN. Josh and I spoke about his career in the world of menswear and how he went from being the fashion director of Bloomingdales to starting one of the best men’s stores in the country. Magasin – https://www.magasinthestore.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jpesko by Blamo!
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S01E12: Jacob Gallagher (WSJ): My guest this week is Jacob Gallagher. Jacob is the Men's Fashion Editor of Off Duty in The Wall Street Journal. We went deep down the existential menswear rabbit hole this week! Jacob and I discussed how men's fashion has evolved and how men have changed from it. Follow Jacob on Twitter and Instagram @jacobwgallagher As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E06: Alexandra Petri (Washington Post): My guest this week is, Alexandra Petri. Alexandra writes the humorist ComPost blog of the Washington Post and is the author of A Field Guide to Awkward Silences. Alexandra and I discussed her doing stand-up comedy at 17, dressing up as a Civil War General, and accidentally joining a cult. Follow Alexandra on Twitter https://twitter.com/petridishes A Field Guide to Awkward Silences http://a.co/bSXZezB by Blamo!
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S02E12: Tommy Ton: My guest this week is the photographer and visual journalist, Tommy Ton. Tommy and I spoke about photography, street style, his rise from design assistant to shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton — and singing karaoke with Kanye West. Follow Tommy Ton on Instagram https://instagram.com/tommyton TommyTon.com Kanye Crew Photo https://www.instagram.com/p/BQy2G81AsAK/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E04: Will Welch (GQ Style): My guest this week is Editor-in-Chief of GQ Style, Will Welch. We discussed his Atlanta roots, his decade-long tenure at GQ, and how he helped transform GQ Style from a supplement into a standalone quarterly magazine. Follow Will and GQ Style on Instagram @GQStyle gqstyle.com As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E08: Michael Bastian: My guest this week is American Menswear designer Michael Bastian. Michael and I spoke about his career in menswear, the ups and downs of the fashion world and why he still believes in buying less but buying better. michaelbastiannyc.com Follow MB on Instagram instagram.com/michaelbastian Michael Bastian F/W 2008 (Inspired by JFK Jr.) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian by Blamo!
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S03E10: Ryan Schreiber (Pitchfork): Ryan is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the online music magazine, Pitchfork. by Blamo!
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S02E18: Josh Warner (Good Art HLYWD): 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/ by Blamo!
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