Podcast
We Talk Take Ivy with W. David Marx
Part pseudo-yearbook, part voyeuristic fan fiction, we talk about the story and legacy of the Japanese classic Take Ivy with author David Marx.
Interviews
From designers, vintage hunters, to science fiction authors, we sit down with some of the most interesting people to discuss the raw denim world.
Brand Profiles
Quaker Marine Supply – Good Enough For Papa, Good Enough For You
Ernest Hemingway's hatmaker of choice finds new life in the reimagining of nautical apparel and accessory brand Quaker Marine Supply.
Interviews
Miko Underwood Explores the Untold Story of Denim with Oak & Acorn
We interview Miko Underwood, a longtime denim industry vet who's exploring the untold Indigenous, Black, and Brown stories of indigo.
Interviews
Soorty on Their Work With Emerging Denim Label Oak & Acorn
Denim production giant Soorty discusses their their experience working with smaller emerging brand Oak & Acorn on their first collection.
Podcast
The Secret Life of Zippers with John Gluckow
Like the light switch and the steering wheel, zippers are one of those things that we interact with so much…
Brand Profiles
Dehen Knitting Co. – Sweater Weather’s Best Friend
On their 100th birthday, we look at Dehen Knitting Co. and the iconic varsity sweater they've made in Portland for the last century.
Podcast
Chris Danforth on Navy SEAL Tactical Denim in Vietnam
We talk with Chris Danforth on this episode of Blowout about his research into Navy SEALs use of denim jeans in the Vietnam War.
Interviews
Dr. Sonya Abrego on Life as a Western Wear Academic
We chat with Dr. Sonya Abrego, one of only a handful of fashion PhD's and even fewer people who study western clothing academically.
Podcast
Harley-Davidson vs. Japan with Eric Kvatek
Photographer Eric Kvatek tells the story of how Harley-Davidson lashed out at Japanese bikes and Japanese people in their t-shirts of the 1970s and 80s.
Brand Profiles
De Bonne Facture – Reconnecting With Europe’s Artisans
Our interview with De Bonne Facture's founder Deborah Neuberg and her radical transparency with the skilled people who make her label's wares.