Blamo!
Blamo! 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.
Episodes
My guest this week is a returning one: Jack Carlson
Since his last appearance, Jack has taken on a major new role as President and Creative Director of J. Press — one of the most important names in American Ivy style.
We talk about stewarding a 100+ year-old brand, what J. Press is changing (and refusing to change), department store lore, and what it really means to make clothing in America today.
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Harrison’s of Edinburgh has long been a trusted supplier for bespoke tailors, known for everything from W. Bill tweeds to Lumbs Golden Bale suiting and the Smith Woolens cloth behind Solaro. Peter and Derek talk with owner and director Mark Dunsford about how his family entered the fabric trade, how these mills came to define modern tailoring, and what really makes a great piece of cloth.
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My guest this week is Bijan Shavali, founder of Intramural.
Bijan runs one of my favorite vintage shops, and we talk all things Intramural—building a vintage brand, working with Drake’s, why the T-shirt has become the modern tie, the pull of nostalgia in personal style, and a few practical ways to make your old shirts feel new again.
https://www.intramuralshop.com
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My guest this week is Luke Walker of L.E.J.
The founder of one of our favorite brands, Luke cut his teeth at LANVIN for years before eventually starting L.E.J., a brand that grew directly out of his own wardrobe.
Along with a bit of early-2000s fashion talk, we get into loneliness in menswear, the difference between designing clothes and actually developing them, and why traditional ideas around fit and formality can leave people fee...
It's no secret that every designer from Hedi Slimane to Hiroki Nakamura base many of their designs on vintage garments. With skyrocketing prices for designer clothes nowadays, Peter and Derek explore whether shopping vintage is actually better. And, if you do shop vintage, where can you get some deals?
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This week on Blamo! I’m joined by one returning guest and one first-timer — Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris.
Mac is the current — and ninth ever — National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a New York Times bestselling author of more than 60 children’s books, and a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient. He’s also a past Blamo! guest, which made this feel less like an interview and more like picking up a conversation we never reall...
...but it's ok because I wore a dope fit!
IT'S A HOLIDAY HIJINX SPECIAL EDITION FREE EPISODE!
Jeremy, Jian, and Jeff recap the holiday hang at Meta Lab, fit checks, dinners in the village with J. Mueser, and what pieces they wore the most in 2025.
See you in 2026!
PS: You can watch the episode on YouTube, too!
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My guest this week is the musician, artist, and composer Keaton Henson.
Keaton is one of my favorite artists. He’s a rare songwriter whose music feels like it should always be playing somewhere in the background of your life. The kind of songs you immediately replay because there’s so much feeling, detail, and restraint packed in that you’re convinced you missed something the first time. You know exactly what I mean.
Keaton and I tal...
Happy Holidays from Die, Workwear!
While it’s a ton of fun to shop for yourself, it’s nice to give someone something special, too! But how do you give a (good) gift?
Derek and Peter tackle the age-old question and share their recommendations.
Plus, as always, a nice serving of “Hey, Nice Pants!”
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One of my favorite guests returns for a three-peat: Todd Snyder.
Todd is exceptionally good at what he does, and he understands every part of building a brand — not just how to make clothes, but how to make a brand that lasts.
We discuss the role tailoring continues to play in shaping his world and why it remains central to the brand's identity. We get into the tier of “good, better, best,” and what it means to grow retail without lo...
Welcome to the first installment of our new quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel.
Derek and Peter received far more questions than any reasonable human beings should, so they spent over two hours trying to answer as many as possible.
They get into dressing for your body type, keeping your clothes in good shape, finding budget brands that don’t feel like compromises, picking accessories that actually he...
My guest this week is Geoff Snack.
Geoff teaches illustration and openly admits he doesn’t know how to draw—but he absolutely knows what looks good. His taste level and his instinct for curation are a big part of why your favorite stores feel so welcoming and inspiring.
He’s a book dealer, a vintage dealer, and one of those people who just has that thing—the perfect mix of humility, good taste, IYKYK energy, and storytelling.
Geoff an...
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It’s a new episode of Die, Workwear with Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo.
A lot of guys who are into menswear nowadays get into the hobby through shoes — and with that, learning how to take care of their newly acquired purchases. Shoe shining, in particular, can be therapeutic for today's keyboard class. But historically, it was a rough trade taken up by orphans, newly arrived immigrants, and the most marginal...
This week on Blamo!, we’re joined by a true designer’s designer: Nur Abbas.
Nur is based in Portland, Oregon, and his résumé reads like a tour through every corner of modern fashion. He’s designed for Margiela, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton; worked alongside Christophe Lemaire on UniqloU; served as Design Director for Nike ACG; and even did a stint at Yeezy.
What struck me most in our conversation is how seamlessly he’s moved between wor...
Avery Trufelman is the host and creator of Articles of Interest.
She's one of my favorite journalists, is an encyclopedia on clothes, and is BACK on Blamo!
We discuss tattoos (because I keep getting them), the new season of Articles of Interest, military clothing, ethical consumption, camping, and then finally, we go back and forth discussing US history stories and fashion design for the military.
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Avery's first appearance on Blamo!
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My guest this week is musician Chris Thile.
Yes, that Chris Thile, the virtuoso musician with the big colorful sweaters who absolutely SHREDS. You might know Chris from Nickel Creek, his solo music or covers of Elliot Smith and the Strokes, or his work with the Punch Brothers or even Yo-Yo Ma. And yes, he’s on Blamo!
We got into some deep creative talk about what it means to play Bach, recording clothes, tennis, Paul Smith, and what...
Ah, yes —the age-old question: what is personal style, and how do you find it? You would've thought we'd discussed this by now, but we haven't...until now!
Derek and Peter dive into what personal style means and share their thoughts on how to find your own, including what has gone right (and wrong) for them.
Plus everyone's favorite, 'Hey Nice Pants!'
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My guest this week is Anthony W. Madsen Sylvester.
Tony is a prominent fashion writer known for his insightful analysis and deep dives into fashion trends. Sylvester has written extensively in the fashion and cultural realm (Vice, GQ Style, and Permanent Style), and for brands like Mr Porter, Drake's, Turnbull & Asser, and Globe-trotter.
Tony contains multitudes. He’s also a musician, writer, and creative director, and is about to re...
My guest this week is Tal Silberstein, the co-founder and creative director of Colbo
Described as a multi-disciplinary space, Colbo has fast become one of the best in NYC. A space filled with great records, coffee, and a tightly curated selection of clothing you quickly fall in love with.
Tal and discuss the recent Sperry collaborations, stores being community centers, the infamous Colbo bench, music, and more.
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It's Die, Workwear!
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are joined once again by Nina Penlington, who first appeared on the show in March of 2024. Nina returns to share more of her story and give an update on running her label, Nina Penlington Bespoke.
The conversation ranges from the craft of Western suits to the allure of wearing velvet, with plenty of detours into music, style, and the details that shape her wor...
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