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My guest this week is Tom Kay, founder of the outdoor brand Finisterre A brand born in 2003 from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre designs functional and sustainable products for those who share a love of the sea. In this week's pod, Tom and I discuss what drives design, wetsuits, surfing, and how to make

My guest this week is bootmaker Graham Ebner. Graham has become one of the most talked about artisans of the past few years—a team of one, making bespoke boots by hand in his small workshop in Austin, Texas. Graham talks about bespoke bootmaking, working at the legendary Texas Traditions under Lee Miller, why he takes

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Shoemaker Nicholas Templeman has been working with Derek for nearly ten years and is one of the best artisans he has ever used. So it was about time that Derek and Peter invited him to an episode for a chat. Nicholas shares his career as a bespoke shoemaker, his process, and more. Dig in!  

The return of author W. David Marx! David and I get back into it! Our first pod was a year and a half ago, and you’re welcome to dig into it. Recorded in Tokyo, David and I discuss his upcoming book, indie music, craftsmanship, getting dressed, artists vs creators, and Tailor Caid. The ramble begins now! Culture: An Ow

My guest this week is Adam Brown, founder of Orlebar Brown Adam and I discuss how the brand was created organically, evolving past swimwear, holiday travel, retail, the perfect day, and what’s next for the brand. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Recently, Peter asked Derek to elaborate a bit more on the concept of path dependency in clothing and getting dressed. For what it's worth, path dependence is a social science concept that relates to why we do the things we do. e.g. Why do we wear jeans and why are they blue? The original th