In this episode, I'm just kicking it with the listeners. I'm letting everyone know what I've been up to. Packed with shout outs. I've met and worked with a lot of cool people from the preppy world and RRL world lately. Made some new friends during my trip to New York. The post Collaboration Nation appeared first on .

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Part 2 of the Clark Moore conversation. We talk about Clarke's favorite preppy brands, his time in the fashion industry working for Gant, and his earliest memories of the Barbour jacket. The post Jcrew, Barbour, and Naughty by Nature appeared first on .

Jcrew, Barbour, and Naughty by Nature

Part two of the Bespoke not Broke conversation.  Bespoke not Broke sells high end second hand clothes.  Founder, James Hackley discusses the ends and outs of the business and his success. The company has been well received by local television new programs and customers through out DMV area and east coast. The post Bespoke not Broke part 2 appeared first on .

Bespoke not Broke part 2

This episode, EverydayDrew shares his experience and inspiration as a menswear blogger. We talk about his first pair of Jordan's, And 1 shirts, Starter Jackets, Japanese street brands, the Project show and much more. Drew talks about his Boot collection and gives us tips on how to maintain and keep the boots clean, a skill he had to learn dealing with snowy Milwaukee winters. At the Project show Drew got a sneak peek of what's to come from designers like Michael Bastian, Billy Reid, and more.  Check out Drew's blog and Instagram @everydaydrew and everydaydrew.com The post Menswear and Boot Care with EverydayDrew appeared first on .

Menswear and Boot Care with EverydayDrew

This is the final installment of a three part series with Dallas Penn. Way talk about fashion and American History. Dallas Penn shares his thoughts on authenticity and the black man's role of moral compass in our society. We talk about the emergence of snap backs and fitted caps. Dallas also talks about which shoe companies he would collaborate with, if given the opportunity. We also discuss one of his Timberland boot customizations. Tune in and you'll see why American Layers is the best fashion and style related podcast. The post Dallas Penn – Way Before Fitted Caps – ep41 appeared first on .

Dallas Penn – Way Before Fitted Caps – ep41

Parker explains the Polo Bear's origin, and why Ralph Lauren collector's and consumers are crazy about it. We also talk about what it means to be a brand ambassador. The post The Polo Bear Craze – ep40 appeared first on .

The Polo Bear Craze – ep40

In this episode. I'm talking to Dallas Penn about fashion and his Ralph Lauren collection. We also talk about the dangers of wearing certain brands on the streets of NYC back in the 80s. You could've gotten robbed for your clothes. To wear highly sought after pieces your had to be prepared to fight sometimes.  We talk about our favorite menswear pieces to collect and Dallas describes his ideal grail piece. We discuss the difference between a collector and a consumer who's just into a brand for namesake. As always we explore the thoughts and inspiration behind our fashion choices. Great episode for the Lo heads and people who feel nostalgic about 80s and 90s fashion trends.  If you like street style inspired by ivy, preppy, and traditional menswear styles this is the best podcast  for you.   The post ep39 – Dallas Penn – Robbed For Your Clothes appeared first on .

ep39 – Dallas Penn – Robbed For Your Clothes

Acute Style is about collecting traditional menswear garments  for 90 dollars or less.  In my opinion Eric is one of the best doing it right now. He has outfits for days, and they all work well. We discuss his favorite brands, which clothing stores he frequents, and how his wife has influenced his sense of style. If you're into madras, fun shirts, oxfords, tartan, and pocket squares, you'll love this conversation with Eric. We also discuss Eric's career as a math teacher, and how he survives without a cell phone. In this episode we mention brands like Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, and more. We talk about 50s and 60s fashion inspiration. Please, enjoy the show and leave a review. The post ep38 – Acute Style appeared first on .

ep38 – Acute Style

American layers isn't your basic fashion podcast. This show is for the culture. This episode I'm building with Dallas Penn, a long time Ralph Lauren collector, sneaker connoisseur, writer, Boot God, and much more. We're talking about Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, and other fashion trends that were prevalent in 1980's New York. This episode with Dallas Penn is part one of a 3 part series. The conversation was so good we had to keep it going. The post ep-37 Dallas Penn – For the culture appeared first on .

ep-37 Dallas Penn – For the culture

I teamed up with the founder and Chief Style Officer of Bespoke Not Broke to discuss menswear, and how his personal weight loss journey led him to his current business. Bespoke Not Broke specializes in curated items for the style conscious person who appreciates high end garments without the high end price tag.  James educates us on the difference between thrifting and curating. His tip for all the would-be entrepreneurs is to do something you love. Doing what he loves is how explains his rapid success.  James has made numerous tv and radio appearances and everywhere he goes, he spreads love and drops knowledge. He says styling is his ministry. I encourage you all to check them out, when you get a chance http://bespokenotbroke.com/ In this episode we discuss tailor made clothes, preppy and trad style, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and of course Ralph Lauren.   The post ep35 – Bespoke Not Broke appeared first on .

ep35 – Bespoke Not Broke

This episode I'm talking to a real Ralph Lauren collector. Mr Parker has been exclusively wearing and collecting Ralph Lauren for about 7 years now, and he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. We discuss how his collection has grown since our last interview. He has added a lot of blazers and jackets or varying patterns and colors. Once of his keys to stress free collecting is closet organization. Parker says he knows where everything is.  Parker is lover of all things Ralph and a true brand ambassador. We recently shot some photos together, here in the DC area. Parker and our friend Theo, arrived with so much stuff it was unlike anything I had ever witnessed. If you are a fan of Preppy and Ivy style, you should see the photos we took and listen to the latest American Layers episode. We are real Ralph Lauren collectors.   The post ep34 – Real Ralph Lauren Collectors appeared first on .

ep34 – Real Ralph Lauren Collectors

This episode I'm chatting with Clark Moore. He is an actor and writer with a love for preppy style. We talk about fashion, acting, and living bicoastal. The post ep33 – Conversing with Clark appeared first on .

ep33 – Conversing with Clark

I hooked up with Willis the Nakednantucketer again.  We talk about fun fashion and all sorts of F**ckery.  Topics include preppy clothes, New England, rich and new friends plus more. Find Willis at https://nakednantucketer.com/about/ and his Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/nakednantucketer/ The post ep32 – Naked in Nantucket pt2 appeared first on .

ep32 – Naked in Nantucket pt2

Welcome back for another episode . American layers is the best podcast  around for us with a passion for collecting garments and discussing all the details that come naturally with the lifestyle. Rob is a Long Island native with an interest in preppy men's clothes and other fine things, such as watches and nice shoes.  I invited him to join me on the podcast because i knew his story would appeal to our listeners. His personal fashion has been influenced by the prep world as far back as he can remember. Rob remember when the oxford shirt first caught his attention. He quickly became one of the few kids wearing oxfords with sweaters over top, at his school.  He also talks about his introduction to Ralph Lauren through the Chaps brand. Rob says, Chaps was different when it still had Ralph Lauren on it's tag.  We talk about his sneaker phase and baggy jeans, here is where his evolution becomes apparent from sneaker head to gentleman. On this podcast episode we even discuss the difference between garments bought at outlets versus those bought from their full retail counterparts. Rob is doing what many of us aspire to, that is to make money doing what we love.  As an ebay seller, he spends an incredible amount of time searching through the racks of thrift shops. His goal is to find preppy men's clothes from the likes of Brooks Brothers, Jcrew,  Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more. I'll tell you now Rob scores big, because of his dedication and consistency. And he knows what he's looking for because he's really into men's fashion and haberdashery. Rob says he's at a thrift store at least 5 days a week. When he's not thrifting, he's busy building his full service real estate business, or spending quality time with daughter and wife, who happens to be just as stylish as he is.  He also started #blackwatchfriday.  Held on the day after Thanksgiving every year. It's the perfect opportunity for all of us to put on our best blackwatch, post photos, and enjoy the camaraderie . You can find on Tumblr at http://evolutionofagentleman.tumblr.com/   and Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/evolution_of_a_gentleman/. Spend some time with Rob and me.  At the end of this episode, I'll tell you to get access to our special bonus material.  American Layers is the best podcast of it's kind. Please leave 5 stars and write a review.     The post ep31 – Evolution of a Gentleman appeared first on .

ep31 – Evolution of a Gentleman

Less Ralph Lauren. This episode, my guest tells us why he downsized his huge Polo Ralph Lauren collection.  Yes, he subscribes to the less is more principal, but in this show we really break down the how and why. Kimbro has been into fashion for a longtime. Being a child of the nineties, he was heavily influenced by the Ralph Lauren, Nautica, and Hilfiger wave. Once he was able to buy his own clothes. He set out to build the sort of wardrobe he had been hoping for. Preppy mens clothes was the style he settled on.  Kimbro developed a real affinity for rugby shirts emblazoned with patches and chevrons, as well as clothes with a more utilitarian feel. As a member of the US Navy, he remembers seeing how standard issue items made his imagination run wild.  He knew that the clothes they wore would look great in the civilian world. He also realized that designers from Ralph Lauren and Guess were thinking the same thing. He talks about duffle bags that looked a lot like the sea bags he used in the navy. We also talk about him downsizing his vast Ralph Lauren collection through trades and sales.  Since we were talking about collecting, it made perfect sense to get into his transformer and toy collections a little bit.  Kimbro schools me a bit, when he tells me what makes a transformer rare, and differentiates the good guys from the bad guys. We also talk about early fashion influences. Kimbro recalls a stylish teacher playing a role in the shaping of his fashion sense. The teacher gave him a pair of multicolored Tommy Hilfiger shoes.  He also cites Dapper Dan as an early icon, and says Yves Saint Laurent is one of his favorite brands. This episode will resonate with people who were into the 90's urban prep look. If you're into Double RL, Denim and Supply, Hilfiger, or Ivy style in general, you'll find this podcast episode to be a treat. Preppy mens clothes at it's finest. Thanks for listening. Please rate the show with 5 stars and write a review. The post ep30 – Less Ralph Lauren, Why I downsized my RL collection appeared first on .

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