Closet & Pocket

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I talk about why I’m so passionate about buying used, and how perhaps we should strive not for “minimalism”, but “suitabilism”. Affiliate/Promotional links: “How to Start a Podcast for Less Than 30 Dollars...Including the Cost of This Book!”: https://amzn.to/2Gx4Y2O Link to Fiverr services: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=69503&brand=fiverrcpa Link to Transferwise: https://transferwise.com/invite/u/davidv284 Additional show material: “Minimalism” documentary IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3810760/ GQ article on how buying used means finding your own style: https://www.gq.com/story/sustainable-fashion-personal-style Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com Instagram: @davaucher

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I discuss some of the items I’d love to wear or carry (or at least try out) but for one reason or another I just can’t bring myself to. Affiliate/Promotional links: “How to Start a Podcast for Less Than 30 Dollars...Including the Cost of This Book!”: https://amzn.to/2Gx4Y2O Link to Fiverr services: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=69503&brand=fiverrcpa Link to Transferwise: https://transferwise.com/invite/u/davidv284 Product links: Alternatives to dedicated pocket knives: The Jetsetter: https://amzn.to/2XdvMwG The Alox Pioneer X: https://amzn.to/2NP0bhC The Minichamp: https://amzn.to/32OF43i Montblanc Legend Spirit (please note this is a link for Fragrancenet, a service I’ve used many times to find excellent fragrances at great prices; you’ll simply need to search for the Montblanc Legend Spirit): http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=fKGosUIvlp4&offerid=507761&type=3&subid=0 Additional show material: Knife-related YouTube channels: BladeHQ: https://www.youtube.com/user/KnifeHQ Knife Center: https://www.youtube.com/user/knifecenter Nick Shabazz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_f7DAr6zzIHHYggsq8CrA Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com Instagram: @davaucher

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I discuss some of the latest gear pickups I’ve been enjoying since the start of 2020. Time stamps: 4:30 Victorinox knives 8:00 Longines Master Moonphase 12:10 Montblanc Meisterstuck 146 22:40 Finding the perfect leather overnight bag Affiliate/Promotional links: “How to Start a Podcast for Less Than 30 Dollars...Including the Cost of This Book!”: https://amzn.to/2Gx4Y2O Link to Fiverr services: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=69503&brand=fiverrcpa Link to Transferwise: https://transferwise.com/invite/u/davidv284 Product links: Please note that while I may receive a small portion of the proceeds from a purchase you make from these links, I have received nothing in return for featuring these products on my show in the first place. The Jetsetter: https://amzn.to/2XdvMwG The Alox Pioneer X: https://amzn.to/2NP0bhC The Minichamp: https://amzn.to/32OF43i The Longines Moonphase from their Master collection: https://www.jomashop.com/longines-master-watch-l29094926.html?nosto=cartpage-nosto-2 Saddleback Leather slim briefcase: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9173069-13648635 Saddleback Leather side pocket duffle bag: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-9173069-13648633 Filson small duffle bag: https://amzn.to/2Smubns Montblanc 146 fountain pen (make sure you check for your desired nib size): https://www.jomashop.com/montblanc-146-plat.html Additional show material: Hodinkee podcast with Stephen Pulvirent’s “Focus On Why” resolution: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/our-watch-resolutions-for-2020 Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com Instagram: @davaucher

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I talk about the Tommy Hilfiger brand, focusing on how important it was to me as a teenager growing up in the 1990s and what significance the clothes hold for me now. Affiliate/Promotional links: “How to Start a Podcast for Less Than 30 Dollars...Including the Cost of This Book!”: https://amzn.to/2Gx4Y2O Link to Fiverr services: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=69503&brand=fiverrcpa Link to Transferwise: https://transferwise.com/invite/u/davidv284 Additional show material: The story behind the Tommy Hilfiger billboard: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tommy-hilfiger-success-billboard?amp Still talking about the Tommy Hilfiger racism scandal decades later: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.highsnobiety.com/2015/10/07/tommy-hilfiger-racism-scandal/%3fformat=amp The story behind the turnaround of Tommy Hilfiger after the brand peaked in the 1990s: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2014/12/10/turnaround-tommy-how-hilfigers-once-dead-brand-had-its-biggest-year-ever/amp/ Information on the Macy’s/Tommy Hilfger distribution deal: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/26/business/26retail.html Snoop Dogg on SNL wearing Tommy: https://www.nssmag.com/en/amp/fashion/18592/tommy-hilfiger-launches-tommy-jeans-archive-capsule Aaliyah’s iconic photo for Tommy Jeans: https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/briangalindo/18-epically-90s-tommy-hilfiger-moments DesignersDirect in 1997 as captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/19970620180604/http://www.designersdirect.com/ This was the jacket I couldn’t stop thinking about (I receive nothing if you end up buying this…): https://www.grailed.com/listings/12276040-tommy-hilfiger-x-tommy-jeans-vintage-tommy-hilfiger-windbreaker-jacket Information on Amazon distribution of Tommy Hilfiger: https://realmoney.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/what-macy-s-j-c-penney-and-amazon-mean-for-pvh-sales-14976885 Unfortunately, others seem to agree with me on my assessment of Tommy clothing’s place in the market, in the US at least: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAnAmerican/comments/9n9x0r/how_are_tommy_hilfiger_clothes_perceived_in_the/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=comments_view_all 3Q 2019 PVH results: https://www.pvh.com/news/feature-articles/PVH-3Q-Financial-Results Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I cover the trends from 2019 that I think are either “here to stay” or “going away” in 2020. Show links: Rumored Jordan x Dior collaboration: https://footwearnews.com/2019/focus/athletic-outdoor/dior-nike-air-jordan-1-collaboration-1202872387/ Bark & Jack “Has the Rolex Bubble Burst?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD3nbWcb7VQ&t=298s “Anything Goes” going away in 2020? Maybe it’ll just morph into a twist on the classics. From GQ’s Will Welch: “A Suit for the Suitless Era”: https://www.gq.com/story/suit-for-suitless-era-editors-letter-september-2019 Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I cover the biggest product releases and stories of 2019. Show links: Announcement for Rihanna’s FENTY line: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/fashion/rihanna-lvmh-fenty.amp.html Gucci racist sweater: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gucci-creative-director-says-unintended-racist-imagery-890-sweater-causes-n971261 Fashion brands apologize to China: https://www.cnn.com/style/amp/coach-givenchy-versace-t-shirt-controversy/index.html The RealReal’s deal with Burberry: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/07/business/burberry-announces-realreal-partnership/index.html LVMH factory opening in Texas: https://www.thecut.com/2019/10/why-is-louis-vuitton-opening-a-factory-in-texas.html LVMH/Tiffany talks: https://fortune.com/2019/11/21/lvmh-merger-tiffany-new-offer-talks/ Hodinkee interview with Thierry Stern of Patek Philippe: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/thierry-stern-patek-philippe-steel-watches-nautilus Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I cover items I haven't yet bought, but am finding very hard to resist. As I mentioned in the show, you can purchase the following items via the affiliate links below. If you do so I will be granted a portion of the proceeds, but be assured that I have not received any compensation from any brand to feature these products. These are my views alone and if I do end up buying these products, it will be with my own money. 1. Victorinox Swiss Army Knives: The Alox Pioneer X: https://amzn.to/2NP0bhC The Jetsetter: https://amzn.to/2XdvMwG The Minichamp: https://amzn.to/32OF43i 2. The Longines Moonphase from their Master collection: https://www.jomashop.com/longines-master-watch-l29094926.html?nosto=cartpage-nosto-2 3. The Tiffany's Men's Venetian Link ID bracelet: https://www.tiffany.com/jewelry/bracelets/venetian-link-id-bracelet-GRP00447/ Here are the links I mentioned in the show: RedBar Houston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbarhouston/?hl=en GQ's article on knives to carry in the fifth pocket of your jeans: https://www.gq.com/story/the-best-pocket-knives Longines review on YouTube by Horology House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r-W8YegvD8 Esquire's announcement for Tiffany's men's collection: https://www.esquireme.com/content/38371-tiffany-co-launches-new-mens-collections Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I continue my thoughts from last week's topic on vintage watches, focusing specifically on the positive outcomes of this trend, then sharing my views on future developments. Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I talk about why I think vintage watches are, for the most part, a lot of smoke and mirrors...and bullshit. Links: “How Top Watchmakers Intervene In Auctions”: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB119178753176051433 “Watches Are Yet Another Easy Way Rich People Make Their Money Into More Money”: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/20/style/collectible-watches.html The origins of Hodinkee: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/306541 GQ profile of Aurel Bacs: https://www.gq.com/story/aurel-bacs-vintage-watch-auction Interview with Alfredo Paramico: https://www.luxurysociety.com/en/articles/2017/11/theres-no-vintage-bubble/ Hodinkee May 2019 auction report: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/christies-geneva-may-2019-restored-rolex-6062-stelline Vintage watches jump the shark: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-6538-christies-new-york-most-expensive-ever Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I talk about my latest pickups that were also a phenomenal deal, as well as share my tips on how you can score your own low-cost/high-quality finds! Links: Drew Magary on pants: https://www.gq.com/story/brotherhood-of-pants Two resources for honing in on your style: dappered.com and https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/ Affiliate links: In the show I mention certain brands and products. I am including links to purchase some of these below. If you purchase from these links I may receive some compensation, but be assured I have paid for all of these myself as well as used them extensively. In addition, I have received no compensation from these brands for the mentions in the show. Todd Snyder: www.toddsnyder.com Chuck Taylor: https://www.converse.com/#/products/shoes/chucktaylor JCrew Denim Jacket: https://www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/coats_and_jackets/denim_jacket/classic-denim-jacket/J6856?color_name=medium-worn-wash Fragrancenet: https://bit.ly/33k5MBI Waterman Expert: https://amzn.to/2QhK5QV Diplomat Excellence A2 Marrakesh: https://amzn.to/30dcM69 Kaweco Sport Brass, Medium Nib: https://amzn.to/2M9D00S Kaweco Sport Cartridge Converter: https://amzn.to/2B9sLTS Kaweco Sport Clip: https://amzn.to/2oDLswq Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I talk about “Buy It For Life”, specifically how it can lead to more enjoyment from the goods you use, and the broader implications for the fashion industry. Links: New/vintage crash test (I was mistaken, this is not a sub-compact but rather a full-sized sedan against a full-sized vintage car): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPF4fBGNK0U New York Times article cited to quote the slow rise in price of clothing: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/29/fashion/29PRICE.html Article from Jing Daily on how established luxury brands should revert to proper storytelling: https://jingdaily.com/disruption-why-the-big-luxury-brands-should-be-scared/ From GQ, “Beaten-Up, Broken-In and Beautiful”: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gq.com/gallery/best-vintage-accessories-for-men/amp New York Times article on Burberry burning excess inventory (I should clear up that the article states Burberry will stop this practice, I apologize for not mentioning that in the show and I hope other brands are following their lead): https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/business/burberry-burning-unsold-stock.amp.html The day after this episode went live (10/07/2019), Burberry and TheRealReal announced a partnership: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2019/10/07/circular-fashion-is-not-whats-most-important-about-burberry-partnering-with-the-realreal/#2a75d0e06f53 Virgil Abloh taking time off: https://www.gq.com/story/virgil-abloh-time-off-wellness French podcast “Les Rhabilleurs” interview with Jules Mesny-Deschamps: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/figures/id1461492921 Affiliate links: In the show I mention certain brands and products. I am including links to purchase some of these below. If you purchase from these links I may receive some compensation, but be assured I have paid for all of these myself as well as used them extensively. In addition, I have received no compensation from these brands for the mentions in the show. Hamilton Khaki Field watches: https://bit.ly/31T3IQD Waterman Expert: https://amzn.to/2QhK5QV I own the blue and silver version Frank Clegg Commuter: https://frankcleggleatherworks.com/the-commuter-briefcase.html Filson XL Rolling Duffel (I erroneously said XXL on the show): https://amzn.to/2VnXJkv Victorinox Classic SD: https://amzn.to/31EvX5N Victorinox Climber: https://amzn.to/2OgxM4P Victorinox Executive: https://amzn.to/30b6Evj Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I talk about my top 10 essentials to wear and carry. Episode 4 show notes: Essential #1: LLBean Camp Moccasins LL Bean Blucher Mocs:https://bit.ly/2OzE2Sm The above link will take you to the much better Signature version, which I’d forgotten about when recording this show. LLBean Camp Mocs: https://bit.ly/2kvdl7S Rancourt Camp Mocs: https://www.rancourtandcompany.com/men-s/camp-mocs/gilman-camp-moc.html Essential #2: Notebooks Moleskine Cahier: https://amzn.to/2LI7Qxw Moleskine Classic Square-Ruled: https://amzn.to/2m1ensS Clairefontaine Notebook: https://amzn.to/2QkmI9z Essential #3: Writing Instruments Waterman Expert: https://amzn.to/2QhK5QV I own the blue and silver version Rotring 800 0.7mm: https://amzn.to/31Gvujg Diplomat Excellence A2 Marrakesh: https://amzn.to/30dcM69 Essential #4: Selvedge Denim Gustin Clothing: www.weargustin.com Essential #5: Watch Mechanical watches: www.jomashop.com Casio G Shock GWM 5610: https://amzn.to/2LI8N94 Essential #6: Briefcase Filson 257: https://amzn.to/2LGGurq Filson 256: https://amzn.to/2LCKwRw This is the smaller version of the 257 I mentioned during the show; I own it as well and it’s excellent as a slim daily carry bag. Essential #7: Wallet Smathers & Branson card cases: https://smathersandbranson.com/category/products/wallets/card-wallets/ Essential #8: Chore Coat I unfortunately couldn’t find a link to my exact Filson coat, but this is close: https://www.filson.com/jac-shirt.html#sku=11010047-fco-000001490 Ship John Wills Jacket: https://shipjohn.us/products/thewillsjacket?variant=15432128495710 Essential #9: Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Victorinox Classic SD: https://amzn.to/31EvX5N Victorinox Climber: https://amzn.to/2OgxM4P Victorinox Executive: https://amzn.to/30b6Evj Essential #10: Jeremy Fragrance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jeremyfragrance Fragrancenet: https://bit.ly/33k5MBI Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I introduce the overall idea behind the show, and then discuss the biggest influence on my personal style journey: GQ magazine. Episode 1 show notes: NYT article on “Peak Podcast” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/style/why-are-there-so-many-podcasts.html History of GQ/Esquire in PutThisOn: https://putthison.com/how-two-men-are-reshaping-mens-style-media/ GQ cover gallery from the 2010s: https://www.gq.com/gallery/gq-covers-2010s GQ’s diverse 2017: https://fashionista.com/2017/11/gq-magazine-style-covers-diversity-2017 Have a question? Comment? Email me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I give my thoughts on a few of my latest pickups, including an Omega watch and another from an exciting new Swiss brand called Ultramarine, EDC from Leatherman and Victorinox, and new wallets from Il Bussetto and Smathers & Branson. NYT article on Every Day Carry (EDC): https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/06/t-magazine/survival-gear-pocket-knife-first-aid-flashlight.html Links to products mentioned in the show: Ultramarine Morse: https://www.ultramarine-watches.com/morse Leatherman T4: https://amzn.to/2kal37f Victorinox Climber (cellidor, non-nylon scales): https://amzn.to/2m7PknH Victorinox Classic SD; https://amzn.to/2lFsSCd Smathers & Branson Card Case: https://smathersandbranson.com/product/gaucho-rojo-needlepoint-card-wallet Have a question? Comment? Get in touch with me at closetandpocket@gmail.com

The Closet & Pocket podcast, where I discuss everything you can wear on you and carry with you. On today's episode, I talk about shortages in Rolex and Patek Philippe, hype around Supreme, "The Drop" and Generation Z. Episode 3 show notes: Tickle Me Elmo news report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ajNOP1UvPU&t=42s NYT “Year of the Drop”: https:///www.nytimes.com/2016/12/14/fashion/kylie-jenner-supreme-year-of-the-drop.amp.html GQ’s look inside Supreme: https://www.gq.com/story/inside-supreme/amp Hodinkee talks steel with Patek Philippe: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/thierry-stern-patek-philippe-steel-watches-nautilus Fashionista on “The Drop”: https://fashionista.com/.amp/2017/11/fashion-drop-trend-retail-strategy-2017 Hedi Slimane on “The Drop:” https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gq.com/story/hedi-slimane-celine-drop-release/amp Have a question? Comment? Get in touch with me at closetandpocket@gmail.com