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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. This bonus pod is about the late Bob Mackie's excellent period costuming for "Pennies from Heaven" (1981)! It's a musical unlike anything we've seen before, with the characters lip-syncing (rather than actually singing) pop songs from the 30s with spectacular choreography, all serving as an escapist contrast to the dour reality of the Great Depression. Mackie costumes the film well, using long point collars, collar bars, and fedoras to dress the men, none of which are particularly sympathetic. It's an interesting film that was worth the watch and discussion! Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/09/29/the-menswear-in-pennies-from-heaven-1981/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/
Ann sits down with Tommie Hugghins (associate for Waco's Dillard's Menswear department) to talk about his decades-long career of helping make men look (and feel) their very best.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Welcome to clown college. This week, Jimmy and Larry are holding space and centering marginalized voices to better understand what sulfur dyed jeans smell like when they first get made, making fashion fun again, what's good with Engineered Garments, switching up your earring as a grown ass man, jacket season can only mean one thing and that's the miracle of rediscovering sunglasses you thought you lost, are you laughing with or at the Western Massachusetts lesbian bar drama, Lawrence was at Chateau Marmont with Buck Mason and tries his best to surface some big picture ideas without coming off like a complete shill, J.Crew massacred their barn jackets, celeb spotting and celebs dying in Los Angeles, it feels like fast fashion is winning but why, robots walk the runway at Vogue World which is basically just ComplexCon if you think about it, James made friends at Yankee Stadium, hilarious asks from the reselling trenches, Mbappé ditches Nike for On, Clavicular has been charged, and much more.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
This new pod is a fun one that has no philosophical discussion! Instead, Spencer talks about the best wedding he's been to. MJ talks about packing for a work trip to Washington and how he *only* brought Nike Killshots and Tabi boots (epic). Finally, Ethan talks about wearing vintage menswear to go camping and two late-summer Occasions to wear aloha shirts. Of course, this led to a big discussion about how much they love aloha shirts. I mean, what menswear guy doesn't? Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/09/22/aloha-shirts-in-late-summer-camping-in-menswear-and-an-epiphany-from-touching-grass/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/
Lately, I've been thinking about this question more and more especially after seeing J.Press's Autumn/Winter collection and the way American menswear brands seem to look back at the history of British menswear for inspiration. There's something fascinating about the way they reinterpret it: the fabrics, silhouettes, traditions, country clothing, tailoring and all those little details that once felt completely natural to British menswear. They seem to be digging through past, finding things we've forgotten, and putting their own spin on them. But also doing it well! And why does it sometimes feel like Americans are more interested in preserving and celebrating certain parts of British style than we are ourselves? That's the starting point for Lost in Menswear. Because that's what I'd like Lost in Menswear to be not just me talking about menswear, but starting conversation about it. And if there's something you think we've lost, forgotten, or simply don't talk about anymore do please get intouch but remember it's has to be part of menswear.And for the first episode, I'm asking:Do Americans understand British Style Better Than Us Brits?Leave your comments below can't wait to hear what you have to say and have conversation with you!
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Today's episode takes us into the world of a brand that is making real waves in menswear and outdoor clothing. I'm joined by Andrew Todd as known as Todd, Head Designer at Finisterre, a brand born in Cornwall with the ocean at the heart of everything it does. We talk about Todd's journey into design, how his career developed, and what ultimately brought him to Finisterre. We explore how the environment, the ocean and the Cornish way of life have shaped the brand's identity, and how those influences translate into the clothing they create. This is one of the most, heartfelt conversations I've had. Todd opens up about his approach to menswear, the journey that has brought him to where he is today, and what the future could hold for Finisterre and himself. There's something beautifully connected, about the way Todd describes design, nature and the ocean almost like an ecosystem where everything has its place and works together. A conversation about menswear, creativity, purpose, the ocean and building something that feels truly connected to where it comes from. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav), Brett Hammer (@bhammertimeshow)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
This might be the shortest episode I've ever done about menswear. Lately, I've been feeling a little lost when it comes to menswear. I'm not entirely sure why, but it seems to happen every summer. Sometimes you just reach a point where something you've spent so much time thinking about suddenly feels a little unfamiliar. But maybe feeling lost isn't necessarily a bad thing. It gives you the chance to step back, look at things from different angles, question what you thought you knew, and perhaps discover something, new along the way. I know I'll find my way back to menswear but for now, I'm embracing the feeling of being a little lost. A short, and my honest reflection on menswear in the summer and finding your way back to something you always admired and still do. Would love to hear comments and thoughts if you ever felt lost in menswear? you can leave your comment below.
Catch up with or listen again to Going Indieground broadcast on Mad Wasp Radio week commencing 31 August 2026. The first hour of the show features songs released August 1996. On this show you can hear:Menswear – We Love YouSnuff – Standing in the Shadow of LoveDiggers – Peace Of MindSmashing Pumpkins – ZeroDelicatessen – … Continue reading →
Braiden Day of ODION Menswear joins Cougar Sports to preview BYU's matchup vs Utah Tech, his Fall Camp MVPs, and more!
Today's episode is with Tom Hoy, a name that will be familiar to anyone who has spent time exploring the world of Ivy and classic menswear. Tom has built a reputation for his knowledge, his eye for style, and his deep appreciation of the culture that surrounds Ivy. In this conversation, we found plenty of common ground from Miles Davis and jazz to Blue Note Records, Ivy, and the many characters, sounds and influences that helped shape one of the most iconic periods in menswear. Tom takes us back to his early days in menswear and talks about how his interest in Ivy developed over the years. We also discuss how that passion has evolved into what he does today, from his Substack and Instagram presence to his own podcast called Easy on The Ivy. This is a conversation about much more than clothes, it's about music, culture, taste, history and the people who continue to keep the spirit of Ivy alive.A great conversation with, someone who clearly understands that style is about far more than what you wear.
This bonus pod has got our dynamite prepped for when we meet the jaguar shark that ate our pal Esteban. That's right, we're covering "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"! The SaDBoys discuss how much they love Team Zissou's whimsical uniform and how dynamic it is, thanks to the sheer number of branded, on-color-palette garments the team is afforded! This film is a great case study in showing how a group can present a unified aesthetic while still leaving room for personality. Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/08/31/the-menswear-in-the-life-aquatic-with-steve-zissou-2004/ Support us on Patreon for the full bonus pod and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/
Karol Markowicz sits down with Zachary Kussin, real estate editor at the New York Post, for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, New York City real estate, personal style, resilience, and the value of embracing who you really are. Kussin shares the unlikely story of how a Craigslist job posting helped launch his journalism career, eventually leading him from The Real Deal to the New York Post. He explains what makes real estate reporting such a unique beat and how years of hard work, unexpected opportunities, and a little luck shaped his career. The conversation also turns personal as Kussin recounts losing nearly everything when a seven-alarm fire tore through his New York City apartment building. The experience gave him an opportunity to rebuild—not just his home, but a space that genuinely reflected his personality, travels, and lifelong love of antiques, vintage jewelry, fashion, and design. Karol and Zachary discuss growing more confident with age, finding your people, developing meaningful relationships, pursuing unconventional passions, and refusing to change yourself simply to fit other people's expectations. Kussin also shares his philosophy for living a happier life: embrace adventure, pursue what genuinely interests you, take chances even when you don't know the outcome, and have the confidence to be yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Austin and Louis are headed back to market—but what actually happens when a menswear store goes shopping?We pull back the curtain on the buying side of the menswear business: what shows like Chicago Collective are really like, how we decide what makes it onto our racks, what sales reps tell us to get an order, and why something selling well in another store doesn't necessarily mean it'll sell in ours.We also get into what we're seeing change in menswear right now—from moving away from performance fabrics and synthetics to a return to cotton, wool, pleated trousers, double-breasted suits, and more classic pieces.Plus: why “Made in Italy” doesn't automatically mean quality, the world's most passionate T-shirt salesman, an angry Frenchman and his white pocket squares, and what we're buying for the upcoming season.If you've ever wondered how your favorite menswear shop decides what to carry—or you're in the industry yourself—this is what going to market actually looks like.
This week on, a special late night episode, the tenacious tatooer, Peter Toatley. In Conor's sleepiest episode ever, we still manage to cover: lines that didn't age well; as ever, the climate; cooking; shout out the OG @anaffordablewardrobe; Crown Chicken; college algebra; teaching yourself math; dropping out of a liberal arts school; “the disposable economy;” puppetry; WWII USN overalls; Doing crossfit so you can eat hot dogs; Mexican hot dogs, and an Ambien more.
The Team of the Week for week 4 is named, sponsored by the Hotel Kilmore. We also reveal the DT One Menswear Week 4 Top Scorer and Cavan Crystal Hotel Player of the Week.
In this episode, we sit down with Lewis Wilson, founder of Cafe Mountain to talk about his journey through menswear, the influences that shaped him, and how he discovered what he really wanted to create. Lewis reflects on the huge influence of menswear icon Nigel Cabourn, whose guidance and experience helped Lewis understand the direction he wanted to take within the industry. That journey eventually led him to create Cafe Mountain in 2021, an outdoor-inspired brand built around a sense of calm, simplicity and the feeling of being in the mountains.Since then, Lewis hasn't looked back. Cafe Mountain has quietly started to make its own noise within menswear, growing organically while staying true to its identity. Lewis also opens up about the realities of running a brand, from the challenges and pressures to the excitement of seeing his ideas become a reality. And with the opening of Cafe Mountain's first store in Newcastle, a major milestone for the brand, it feels like Lewis is only just beginning his climb. As Cafe Mountain continues to rise, Lewis seems to have found exactly where he belongs in menswear, and he knows how to climb the mountain.Listen now to hear Lewis Wilson's story, the influence of Nigel Cabourn, and the journey behind Cafe Mountain.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Why does fashion need posers? What is Ball Hog style? Should men wear loafers without socks? And why should every pair of suit trousers be high-waisted?Sol and Michael return to the Pair of Kings Podcast for a thesis-driven conversation about the people, money, taste and contradictions that keep modern fashion culture alive. The central argument: fashion scenes need “posers." In their definition, these are especially wealthy consumers willing to buy at retail, spend heavily in boutiques and clubs, and subsidize the spaces that more obsessive fashion fans enjoy through research, resale and secondhand shopping. The Pair of Kings Podcast explains how luxury shoppers and fashion “whales” keep independent stores, designer flagships, nightlife and cultural ecosystems operating; why trickle-down economics may only work in fashion; and how full-price purchases eventually become the Rick Owens, Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons and archive-fashion deals that appear on Grailed, eBay, Yahoo Japan and friends-and-family sales.The episode also becomes a practical and highly opinionated men's fashion guide. Sol and Michael debate high-waisted suit trousers versus low-rise dress pants, whether men should tuck shirts into shorts, the few acceptable categories of men's shorts, office uniforms, golf style, Peter Millar polos, Lacoste, RLX, Robert Graham shirts and the strange power of Southern frat menswear. They answer some of menswear's most searched questions: Can men wear loafers without socks? Are no-show socks ever acceptable with dress shoes? What shoes work with a bright blue suit? Should blue suits be worn with brown shoes? How should tailored trousers fit? And why do high-rise pants usually create a stronger formalwear silhouette?Michael also explains Ball Hog style and Bradygoo, the emerging archive-fashion joke that combines loud, recognizable pieces associated with brands such as Number (N)ine, Dior Homme, Undercover, Maison Margiela and Saint Laurent. The cohosts trace how ironic internet aesthetics become real fashion movements, comparing Ball Hog to blokecore, gorpcore, dadcore and dark academia—and asking what happens when a niche meme becomes a sincere personal style.Elsewhere, the conversation moves through Rick Owens pod shorts, one-size tanks, Visconti pants and banana pants; Self Edge, Good Art and the customers who keep boutiques alive; Miu Miu activations, Awake New York and the difference between brands and stores with genuine taste; Cillian Murphy's Thomas Bird boots; Keira Knightley's repeated slouchy boots; Brad Pitt's Dior jeans; Jude Law, Seal and celebrity style uniforms; vintage band tees; and Michael's two fashion grails: a Rick Owens embroidered bomber and an original 1999 Slipknot self-titled T-shirt.In the spirit of the season's “integrated fashion” thesis, clothes are never isolated from the rest of life. Golf clothes become class signals, nightlife becomes fashion economics, celebrity press tours become lessons in personal uniform, vintage T-shirts become collecting culture, and movies, books and music become part of how people build taste. Sol and Michael also discuss why The Passion of the Christ plays like a 2000s torture-horror movie, Rick Owens sizing, The Holiday and the female gaze, actors who married their co-stars, Isaac Asimov's Foundation, summer's fashion-retail slowdown, leather-jacket weather, chivalry and the songs of the week.Questions answered in this episode include:- Why are posers necessary in fashion?- Who actually keeps luxury fashion stores alive?- What is Ball Hog fashion?- Is archive fashion becoming a costume?- Should men wear high-waisted trousers?- Can men wear loafers without socks?- Why are visible no-show socks so bad?- What color shoes go with a blue suit?- Why do rich people often dress badly?- How do designer clothes reach the resale market?- Is collecting vintage clothing pointless if you never wear it?- And what makes a fashion grail worth buying?We hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording!Lots of love,Sol#fashion #fashionpodcast #mensfashion #archivefashion #rickowensEpisode topics and tags: Pair of Kings Podcast, men's fashion podcast, menswear podcast, fashion podcast 2026, integrated fashion, fashion posers, luxury fashion economics, fashion whales, archive fashion, Ball Hog style, streetwear culture, men's formalwear, high-waisted trousers, high-rise suit pants, loafers without socks, no-show socks, blue suit brown shoes, office style, golf fashion, Peter Millar, Robert Graham, Rick Owens, Rick Owens Visconti pants, Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons, Dior Homme, Number (N)ine, Undercover, Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Awake New York, Self Edge, Good Art, Grailed, Yahoo Japan, vintage T-shirts, Slipknot vintage tee, Cillian Murphy style, Thomas Bird boots, celebrity style, fashion grails, resale fashion, secondhand designer clothingSol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a monthLinks:InstagramTikTokTwitter/XSol's Substack (One Size Fits All)Sol's InstagramMichael's InstagramMichael's TikTok
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
BLUE CAST Ep 605 - Björn BengtssonThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Björn Bengtsson - Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer at Untuckit LLC.Björn BengtssonBjörn Bengtsson has spent the past 35 years in the fashion industry holding various senior management positions. He has worked as a Vice President for Marc O'Polo, Oxford Industries, and Hartmarx Corp. in charge of product development, merchandising, sourcing, and production and for Theory as a Vice President of Design and Creative Director for Menswear. He also operated his own consulting business from 1994 to 1999 working with a variety of clients on new brand initiatives. From 2008 to 2015 he was employed by Greg Norman Collection in charge of Design and Fabric Research for the Men's and Women's collections as well as all licensed products.Björn Bengtsson is currently the Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer at Untuckit LLC, one of the fastest growing Men's ecommerce companies in the US, where he is leading the company's Merchandising, Product Development Design, Technical Design and Production department.For the past 20 years, Björn Bengtsson has also worked as a Part Time Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Fashion where he teaches in the Fashion Management Master Program and is a prominent member of Parsons Executive Learning team. He has conducted numerous seminars and panels on Fashion related topics for corporations and Educational Institutions based in the U.S, France, Hong Kong, Macedonia and China.He is twice the recipient of the Parsons School of Fashion's “Outstanding Faculty Award.”Björn Bengtsson holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from Lund University, School of Economics and Management (Lund, Sweden) and an A.A.S. degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, NY).Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE® A podcast series created Lenzing's TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: denim@lenzing.com
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Dare to dream a little smaller, darling. This week, Jimmy and Larry are breaking down all the details of their latest collab with Sun Buddies which is available right now, iconic cafe reposts, driving the deal sleds like they're stolen because they are, microchecks, unpacking James' latest nightmare which involves menswear content creation, we'll be in Copenhagen next week, Danish vs. Icelandic glizzies, financial empathy, luxury facials at the Dior Beauty spa, extraction satisfaction, quarterly skincare routine check-ins, Bushwick rooftop pools, Lawrence is officially Upstate New York pilled, from the sauna to the creek, forgetting you gave a bunch of sick gifts, LVMH's Bernard Arnault joins Twitter to clap back against a 6-part exposé that basically accuses him and his family of being Succession, being evil and funny are not mutually exclusive, LeBron James is joining the Sixers but reverse commuting from New York City via helicopter which officially makes him the city's latest transplant, and much more.
CEO of Odion Menswear Braiden Day joins Cougar Sports to discuss Taysom Hill's future, BYU fall camp, and more!
What are we doing? Making chocolate, o' course! In this bonus pod, the SaDBoys dive into the whimsical sartorial style of Wonka (2023), praising the titular character's elegant frock coat, ratty hat, and delightful scarves. We also get into the bespoke confections worn by Wonka's rivals, which are delightfully vintage-inspired and color-coordinated. There really is something about how, whenever a film needs to feel quirky yet familiar, it tends to lean into vintage tailoring. Wonka does that with aplomb, showcasing just how fun, and dare I say *whimsical*, suiting can be! This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/07/27/the-whimsical-menswear-in-wonka-2023/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676 Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Maximum Fun, the network upon which you hear our program, was founded by one Jesse Thorn, who continues to host an improbable number of podcasts on the network. Three, in fact: Bullseye (an interview program with cultural figures, also on NPR), Jordan, Jesse, Go! (where he horses around with Jordan Morris), and Judge John Hodgman (where he is the bailiff to the titular judge. But Jesse's interests expand yet further, all the way to men's apparel, how it has evolved, and what you should, in fact, wear. Maybe a grey or blue suit is a better all-purpose option than black. Maybe a vintage t-shirt is okay once in a while. We even examine and judge by-gone fashions, including the dog-eared collar, which you can see in this episode's tile and which will haunt our collective dreams forever. Maybe you'll be asleep before you hear about that collar. We hope so. Visit the Put This On Store at www.PutThisOnStore.com. Visit their Instagram @put.this.on. Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org. Follow the Show on: Instagram @sleepwcelebs Bluesky @sleepwithcelebs TikTok @SleepWithCelebs John is on Bluesky @JohnMoe John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. _________________________________________________________________________ Join | Maximum Fun Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsleeping
Today's episode is a little different from the one originally planned. Due to ongoing technical issues, I decided at 9:30pm to record a conversation exploring the SS27 menswear collections, from Pitti Uomo and Milan through to Paris.Paris was the highlight for me this season, with inspiring collections from Dries Van Norton, Issey Miyake, Maison Kitsuné, Soshiotsuki, and Taakk showcasing incredible craftsmanship, texture, colour, and creativity.Beyond the collections, this episode explores the wider questions around menswear today: how people find opportunities within the industry, the value of fashion education versus experience, and whether different career paths and backgrounds are truly embraced. I would love to hear your thoughts: Is education important in menswear, or does experience hold greater value? Does the industry create space for people at different stages of their careers, or are some voices being left behind?
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
In this episode, I sit down with Vollebak co-founder Nick Tidball for a fascinating conversation about what happens when you stop following the rules of fashion and start designing for the future. From the very beginning, Nick and his brother set out to build a brand unlike anything the menswear industry had ever seen. Instead of chasing seasonal trends, they asked bigger questions: What will humans wear in the future? How can clothing evolve alongside technology, exploration, and human performance? What if a jacket could do far more than simply protect you from the elements? We explore the mindset behind building one of the world's most forward thinking brands, the importance of thinking differently, and why creating something truly original often means ignoring what everyone else is doing. One of the standout moments of our conversation is Vollebak's Sonic Jacket. It's one of the most remarkable developments I've ever seen in menswear a piece that pushes the boundaries of what clothing can be and challenges everything we think a jacket should be. It's unlike anything I've come across and perfectly captures Vollebak's philosophy of designing products that feel decades ahead of their time. This episode is about much more than clothing. It's about curiosity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and having the courage to build something that no one else has even thought to imagine. Whether you're interested in business, design, technology, or the future of human performance, this conversation will leave you questioning where fashion is heading and whether Vollebak has already arrived there.
Austin (Gentleman's Avenue / The Man Shop) and Louis (Aspiring Gent / Primo Tailoring) return after four years to catch up on life, business, and everything happening in men's specialty retail.This episode: a customer who used AI to argue about his own suit color, a whistleblower client whose $30,000 wardrobe started with a two-hour conversation about faith, the difference between volume and margin retailers, whether sustainability in menswear is still meaningful or just a buzzword, and a proud coaching moment watching a shy employee land his biggest upsell yet.If you're in the industry — or just curious what running a small menswear shop is actually like day to day — this one's for you.
As rising populism threatens freedom of expression, designers can no longer look away. Yohji Yamamoto rages, with clothes scorched by the sun. Issey Miyake celebrates the power of shadow. Jeanne Friot indicts the politicians. The Institut Français de la Mode urges its students to push beyond limits. KML, the Saudi-born label, dismantles Western dress codes. All of them are asking the same question: what does fashion propose for a livable future?
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
We got our heads all the way up HEAT (1995), Michael Mann's crime drama that features Lt. Vincent Hanna's (Al Pacino's) crusade against master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro). Both characters are professional and highly competent, not just in their actions but in their attire. Both of them and their respective crews are suited up, with no room for slouch or laziness...except for Waingro, that is. We explore the sartorial choices in Heat and how they contribute to the film's intensity and drive. We also talk about how bad Crime101 was. This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/06/25/the-menswear-in-heat-1995/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/
In conversation with James of menswear archive Spiral Sense on how he entered the space and is continuing to make it a career, pivotal moments in menswear, the experimental cuts and innovative materials of the 1999 collections, Roberto Manichetti and his underrated designs for Burberry from 1998 to 2001, Mandarina Duck and their in-house fabrics, design elements he gets excited about, current designers he is looking at, thoughts on the current state of fashion and so much more
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Designer Simone Rocha makes her menswear runway debut today as guest designer at Pitti Uomo in Florence. Nicole Phelps sat down with Rocha just a few days ahead of the debut and to discuss why now felt like the right time to give her menswear line its own runway spotlight, how independence has shaped her career, and the family legacy behind her approach to design. Reflecting on everything from her days at Central Saint Martins to dressing figures like Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, Rocha shares her vision of a “tender, intimate masculinity”—and explains why she still loves surprising her audience.For headlines, Phelps and Chloe Malle are joined by Vogue Runway senior fashion news editor Max Berlinger for a globetrotting edition of The Run-Through that begins at the World Cup and ends on the menswear runways of Milan, Paris, and Florence. Fresh from France's opening match against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, Chloe reports on the tournament's unexpectedly chic sidelines—from sold-out Nike x Jacquemus training jerseys to French players arriving with covetable Chanel and Hermès bags. The trio also discusses New York's euphoric Knicks celebrations and why sports fandom is becoming one of fashion's most compelling new front rows.Then, attention turns to the upcoming men's shows. The hosts break down what to expect from Milan, where Ralph Lauren's return continues what Max dubs a “Ralph-aissance,” alongside runway outings from Prada and Armani. In Paris, anticipation is building around Michael Rider's first standalone menswear show for Celine, Jonathan Anderson's evolving vision for Dior Men, Sarah Burton's menswear debut at Givenchy, and Simon Porte Jacquemus's grand finale in Corsica. Along the way, the conversation touches on the return of slimmer silhouettes, the rise of low-profile footwear, and the designers poised to define the next chapter of menswear.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
What do shoppers actually want in 2026? Do brand vibe, culture, and ethos matter more than the clothes? Is experience-based fashion just better marketing? And what does “integrated fashion” look like when your wardrobe is built around music, sports, clubs, video games, vintage, coffee shops, and the internet?On this episode of Pair of Kings, Sol Thompson and Michael Smith break down the largest survey they've run on fashion preferences, shopping habits, and taste: 1,500+ responses on how people look for, select and justify clothing today. The duo use the season's thesis of “integrated fashion” to interrogate why brand culture matters, how shoppers decide between buying piece-by-piece vs building a full aesthetic, why brand storytelling still works, and what makes a fashion brand captivating enough to hold an audience.We get into Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Rolling Dub Trio, Lost Control cowboy boots, Undercover, Comme des Garçons, Celine, Hedi Slimane, CC41 wartime tailoring, vintage band tees, Bruce Springsteen shirts, KMFDM, Electronic Research Department / ERD, Daft Punk, and controversy-driven fashion marketing.Sol and Michael also discuss Everlane's sale to Shein, sustainability fatigue, ethical fashion, cost per wear, quality vs longevity, resale liquidity, wardrobe economics, consumer inequality, and why the modern fashion industry is selling lifestyles as much as clothing. Further, they ask what sparks the desire to buy: Honey Dijon at Coachella, Saturday Night Fever, The Batman motorcycle jackets, FKA twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, video games, old magazines, X-Files tees, Julian Carter, and archive fashion grails.Other topics include: NYC summer style, Havaianas and flip-flop discourse, Birkenstocks without socks, finance guys in Lululemon khakis and On Running shoes, Kangol hats, men's matching sets, white jeans, World Cup style, vintage soccer jerseys, Newcastle kits, Nike Total 90s, Puma Speedcats, Big Red Boots, brand pop-ups, shock drops, fashion coffee shops, Instagram style discovery, raves, punk shows, clubs, flea markets, Harajuku, Santee Alley, gay clubs, furries, online fashion communities, The Devil Wears Prada 2, whether good marketing can compensate for bad clothes. We hope you enjoy just as much as we did recording.Lots of love!Sol---Episode Tags: fashion podcast 2026, integrated fashion, fashion survey, menswear, streetwear, high fashion, archive fashion, shopping habits, brand culture, experience-based fashion, Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Everlane Shein, sustainable fashion, vintage fashion, World Cup jerseys, Nike Total 90, Puma Speedcat, Celine #fashion #fashionpodcast #rickowens #archivefashion TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: 1,300+ Person Integrated Fashion Survey 1:09 — Sol & Michael Introduce the Episode 1:53 — New York Summer Fashion and the Style Reset 2:23 — Fit Check: Birkenstocks, Kapital Denim & Vintage Bruce Springsteen Tee 6:37 — KMFDM Shirt, Vintage T-Shirt Care & Washing Old Tees 7:14 — ERD Daft Punk Shirt, Vintage Resale & Controversial Fashion Marketing 11:42 — NYC Summer Style: Flip-Flops, Havaianas & Birkenstocks 16:27 — Finance Guy Fits: On Running, Lululemon Khakis & No-Show Socks 18:07 — Kangol Hats, Lower East Side Trends & One-Weekend Menswear Fads 20:22 — Matching Sets and Summer 2026 Menswear Predictions 21:16 — White Jeans, Vintage Soccer Jerseys & World Cup Style 25:05 — Everlane, Shein and the Future of Ethical Fashion 26:29 — Sustainability Fatigue and Rick Owens Sustainable Cotton 27:23 — Consumer Economics: Who Fashion Brands Actually Sell To 29:15 — AI Data Centers, Consumption and Environmental Cost 31:10 — Fashion Survey Begins: How Young Shoppers Buy Clothes 32:07 — Do Brand Vibe, Culture and Ethos Matter? 32:44 — Rick Owens, Kozaburo and Buying Into Brand Worlds 35:17 — Wardrobe Building: Piece-by-Piece vs Full Aesthetic 36:06 — Rick Owens Harness Boots and Buying in a Vacuum 40:03 — UJ Militaria, CC41 Wartime Blazer & Archive Menswear 43:00 — Brand Storytelling: Undercover, Sustainability and Fashion Narrative 45:24 — What People Consider Before Buying Clothes 46:14 — Cost Per Wear Debate 50:15 — Sustainability, Ethics, Price, Fit, Resale Liquidity & Durability 52:16 — What Makes People Want to Buy Clothing? 52:41 — Honey Dijon, Coachella, Saturday Night Fever & Cultural Inspiration 56:09 — CDG, Archive Fashion and Mental Catalogs of Grails 56:42 — FKA Twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, Video Games & Fashion Inspiration 57:39 — Do Fashion Influencers Actually Influence Fashion People? 59:38 — The Batman, Motorcycle Jackets & Style Obsession 1:01:13 — Hedi Slimane's Celine “The Dancing Kid” Beanie 1:03:15 — Experience-Based Fashion: Drops, Pop-Ups, Coffee Shops & Activations 1:06:02 — Influencer Gifting, Clothing Waste & FOMO Marketing 1:08:41 — Big Red Boots, Puma Speedcats & Hype Products That Disappear 1:10:01 — Nike Total 90, Slim Soccer Sneakers & Footwear Trends 1:10:20 — Where People Experience Fashion: Raves, Flea Markets, Clubs & Coffee Shops 1:13:37 — Instagram as a Fashion Scene and Style Discovery Tool 1:17:44 — Clubs, Raves and the Anti-Commercial Fashion Scene 1:19:04 — Song of the Week 1:21:58 — The Devil Wears Prada 2, Fashion Movies & Reboot Culture 1:26:37 — Speed Racer, Style Nostalgia & Closing Thoughts 1:26:59 — Outro #FashionPodcast, #Menswear, #Streetwear, #Fashion, #Style, #FashionCulture, #FashionCommunity, #FashionDiscussion, #FashionAnalysis, #FashionCommentary, #MensFashion, #MensStyle, #ArchiveFashion, #FashionArchive, #VintageFashion, #FashionHistory, #DesignerFashion, #LuxuryFashion, #FashionResearch, #FashionWriting, #IntegratedFashion, #FashionTheory, #FashionConsumer, #FashionShopping, #FashionTrends, #FashionIndustry, #FashionMarketing, #BrandCulture, #FashionConsumerBehavior, #FutureOfFashion, #RickOwens, #CommeDesGarcons, #Undercover, #HediSlimane Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a monthLinks:InstagramTikTokTwitter/XSol's Substack (One Size Fits All)Sol's InstagramMichael's InstagramMichael's TikTok
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Is your shit on long? This week, Jimmy and Larry are Zooming in as James wraps up his time in France to chat about how French tailors are actually retouchers, how the flattening of retail plays the hits but ultimately hurts discoverability, maybe the best new clothing is Korean, how do American men pick which soccer team to root for, the Champions League final divides a wedding across class lines, living through PSG mayhem, everything in Paris is broken and unhurried so surely there is nothing to complain about, the Diddy leak, running into Stan Smith the man wearing Stan Smiths the sneaker, Charvet might be overrated as hell so where else should you buy shirts, definitive proof Wemby might not be locked in, this generational run of the New York Knicks, and much more.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Our love of 50s menswear in movies continues in our next bonus pod, which delves into the outfits in Robert Redford's "Quiz Show" (1994)! This historical drama is set in 1958 and covers how lawyer Richard Goodwin investigated the rigged game show Twenty-One and how the scandal affected contestants Herb Stempel and Charles Van Doren, and by extension, the media culture of America at the time. Because the film goes between flashy TV producers, frumpy New Yorkers, and WASPy intellectuals, we're treated to some truly great and nuanced menswear. Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/05/26/the-menswear-in-quiz-show-1994/ This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
In this pod, Spencer, MJ, and Ethan talk about a lot! There's a recap of fun cosplay events that Ethan went to, like Universal Fan Fest, Star Wars Day, and a Funeral themed birthday. We also talk a little bit about capes! But the big topic was reminiscing over an Occasion Spencer and Ethan did EIGHT years ago: a trip to the Getty. Like all of their hangs, they were both dressed up— and so we decided to look at the fits and see how they compare to our current taste. This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/05/17/museum-fits-from-eight-years-ago-using-menswear-to-cosplay-as-a-jedi-priest-and-an-outdoorsman/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ
It's been one year since Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez moved to Paris to take on the role of creative director at the craft-focused brand Loewe, and the duo is still adjusting to their new life in the City of Lights. “I'd hardly call us Parisians,” McCollough said. “We've got a lot of work to do with our French.”Linguistic obstacles aside, the pair has already made a big impression with their first two collections, which Hernandez sums up as “taking those codes of American sportswear—like the T-shirt, the jean, the bomber jacket—and then putting them through the filter of high craft, specifically leathercraft.” They've swiftly established principles for their tenure: poppy colors, trompe l'oeil fabric innovations, and sleek silhouettes that marry their American point of view to Loewe's technical capabilities. McCollough and Hernandez made their names two decades ago with their line Proenza Schouler, which helped shape the downtown cool-girl uniform of the era: casual yet elevated, arty without being pretentious. They were very much a part of the fabric of New York's fashion scene, so it was something of a shock when it was announced that they would decamp to Paris for this new adventure. Still, they've taken the challenge head-on, adding a jolt of American ease and fun to the brand. The pair discuss the Loewe Craft Prize, now in its 10th year. The program, run through Loewe's non-profit arm, seeks to elevate craftspeople from various disciplines and has been an eye-opening initiative for the pair to take part in.“It's just so nice to be working at a company that celebrates this kind of thing,” Hernandez said. “I think it's quite rare these days. So it's been very fulfilling.”The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676