Blamo!
Step into the vibrant and dynamic world of fashion, design, and unparalleled creativity with Blamo!, the podcast that invites you to journey alongside host Jeremy Kirkland as he unveils the stories, inspirations, and craftsmanship of visionaries shaping the world of fashion and culture. Get ready for an immersive exploration of the fashion and culture realm that goes beyond the surface and delves deep into the minds behind the garments, music, and the things we all can't get enough of.
Episodes
My guest this week is fashion editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan.
Robin is a senior critic at large for the Washington Post and just released her new book Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh.
Robin and I discuss her new book and the late Virgil Abloh’s rise in the fashion world. We also chat about logos, which fashion houses are managed well, the appeal of Japan, and staying optimistic.
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Streetwear was once a catchall term for styles that naturally emerged from various street cultures. Today, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry shaped by luxury houses such as LVMH. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the evolution of streetwear from grassroots expression to high-fashion commodity, and explore how luxury brands have co-opted it to sell the idea of authenticity to wealthy consumers. T...
This week, I’m joined by Andy Shauf and Colin Nealis of the Canadian band Foxwarren.
We discuss their new album, 2, and upcoming tour. We also get into big fits, making your own clothes, and how style plays into their creative process.
"Deadhead" video by Joe Cappa
Dig it!
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This week, I’m joined by singer and songwriter S.G. Goodman.
We talk about her new album Planting By The Signs, working with Paul Schrader, and touring with Jason Isbell. She also breaks down her favorite workwear picks, growing up in Kentucky, and getting a fit off on the farm.
Watch her music video for Fire Sign
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This week, I’m joined by Kat Schoewe, VP of Design and Product Innovation at Outdoor Research.
She can casually mention shaping product at Under Armour, L.L. Bean, Pearl Izumi, and Land’s End—but she’d much rather talk about her vintage collection.
We get into how she got started in design, the wild rise of GORP-core, what it means to be a fashion brand without really calling yourself one, and her deep love of thrifting. We also talk...
Is cosplay cringe? Dressing as Jigglypuff or a 1930s railwayman? Peter and Derek discuss how the term "cosplay" is often used in the menswear community to rein in those who dress too far from the norm.
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This week, we're joined by artist and composer, David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors. Known for his genre-defying work and singular creative vision, David sits down with Jeremy to talk about scoring the new A24 film The Legend of Ochi and the process behind his latest album, Song of the Earth—a sweeping collection of orchestral songs that blurs the line between the classical and the contemporary. The two dive into the rhythms of fa...
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In the last few years, a new online archetype has appeared online: the alpha male, which is someone who's part gym coach, part life coach, and part entrepreneur. He's jacked, wears tight clothes, and speaks in clipped imperatives. Peter and Derek talk about what gave rise to this aesthetic and why this sort of character is so popular at the moment.
Derek's Article on The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthet...
My guest this week is Chris Green, owner of Ven.Space.
Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris and I explore how Ven.Space got start...
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Someone on Youtube recently posted a video, where they put themselves in various social situations—once dressed casually, the next time in a suit—to see if they would be treated differently depending on what they're wearing. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the respectability of dress and whether people do, in fact, get better treatment if they wear tailored clothing.
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My guest this week is Loren Kramar.
Loren is no stranger to fashion having worked in the industry, and collaborated with his friends at Eckhaus Latta.
He's a fit god filled with hilarious hot takes, and makes me weep whenever he sings.
Loren and I discuss his new EP, Living Legend, being a creative without a roadmap, good boots, better vintage, and more.
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My guest this week is multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin.
Nicholas is from the sitka tribe of Alaska and has exhibited his works all over the world, from the Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art, to the Abu Dhabi Biennial. His work challenges stereotypes of indigenous art while also addressing social and environmental issues.
He recently received the Don Tyson Prize for outstanding achievement in American Art from the Cryst...
My guest this week is musician Phil Cook.
I have been listening to Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis constantly – almost once a day. Sometimes, I'll put it on in the late evening; other times, it's what I put on when I'm making my coffee. I have found myself forgetting it was on and tearing up over what I'm hearing. I rarely know what I'm talking about here, but I cannot get over the power of music, and Appalachia Borealis knocks me o...
My guests this week are the co-owners of Merz B. Schwanen, Gitta & Peter Plotnicki.
Making clothes is hard, running a brand is hard, but Gitta and Peter do it incredibly well,and it was an absolute joy to speak with them about it on the pod.
We discuss the infamous ‘The Bear’ shirt, how they went from loop wheel to a full collection of sportswear, product over brand, the importance of customer input, how their personal styles reflect...
On this episode, Derek and Peter are joined by Jacob Hurwitz, the founder of American Trench.
They discuss the origins of the brand, what "American made" means and get into nitty gritty of cost breakdowns in manufacturing. They also discuss commodity vs artisanal, and what the future of domestic production looks like.
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We are incredibly pleased to present a special episode of the JJJ Show.
If you’re new here, the JJJ Show is hosted by Jeff Hilliard, Jeremy Kirkland, and Jian DeLeon. It’s our fashion head podcast where we rant and dissect everything in menswear and fashion.
BUT THIS episode is the one where we finally convinced Lance Panda, the influencer’s influencer, to come on board.
We recorded this the day we left Tok...
My guest this week is Corey Smith-West and David Hobdy of Bathe
Corey, and Dev stop by to chat to their influences, media diet, going on health kicks, creative constraints and what’s coming next for the band.
Spring is for idle days and daydreaming. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss what's on their tailoring wish list and what they hope to get sometime in the future.
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My guest this week is Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers.
I have known Brian for nearly twenty years now, and it is a joy to watch his brand and business grow the right way - slow and steady.
We discuss relaunching his retail store, partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more.
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Spring outfits are never as fun as their fall/winter counterparts, but they're also the last hurrah for light layering, chunky boots, and knitwear. Peter and Derek discuss some of their favorite clothes during this transitional season before summer. They also talk about some of their favorite rain gear, including outerwear and single-stick umbrellas from Italy.
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