Style and Direction

E157: The 2026 Oscars

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this pod, the SaDBoys get into quite a bit! Spencer talks about his latest batch of inspo photos that basically look like how he dresses already, a...

B69 PREVIEW: The Drawn and Computer-Generated Menswear of Tintin

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. This bonus pod is our salute to the menswear Tintin! The c...

E156: The Aperture of Acceptability

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the SaDBoys talk about the Fruit of the Loom DB, Ethan's love for his new bib shirt, and Spencer's fascination with vintage sportswea...

E155: The Only Day You Can Rock a Red Knit Tie

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the SaDBoys talk about getting shoes resoled, the J. Press runway show (it’s not *that* bad guys), and their festive red and pink f...

B68 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Train Dreams (2025)

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. In this bonus pod, we talk about the workwear/Americana go...

E154: Maybe We Should Consume More Menswear Content

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MJ shares how he plans to stay stylish and practical as an EMT, and Spencer takes us through the Americana-tourist outfits he wears w...

E153: Vintage Isn't Gatekeeping & Why Effort is Good

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this pod, the SaDBoys cover quite a bit, like Pitti Uomo 109 (Fall/Winter, mind you) and their menswear New Year's Resolutions. Of course, the big ...

B67 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Marty Supreme (2025)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. Dream big! Our bonus episode on the menswear in Marty Supr...

E152: What We Wore On Christmas & New Year's Eve 2025

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, everyone! In this first episode of 2026, we talk about dressing festive for Christmas: MJ and Ethan wear PJs while Spencer rocked a Ba...

E151: Going Private, Outfit Repeating Revisited & Getting Inspired From Yourself

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The last episode of 2025 is here, and it's a big one! The boys revisit the topic of "Outfit Repeating", diving into WHEN they decide to repeat, their ...

B66 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Scrooged (1988)

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On theme for the season, this bonus episode is about the trope-filled 80s/90s menswear of Scrooged (1988). Everything is coded for audience convenienc...

E150: Going Full Send With Fall/Winter Attire (and Friendsgiving 2025)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode is the SaDBoys' salute to Fall/Winter attire— the BEST season for dressing. They get into their favorite cold-weather pieces, how...

E149: Moulin Rouge, John Wick & Dressing For The Early SoCal Fall

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this pod, the SaDBoys discuss the flashy, Belle Epoque menswear in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge and how they dressed as an assassin to atte...

B65 PREVIEW: The Menswear of All That Heaven Allows (1955)

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest bonus episode is about the cozy (and masculine) vibes in Douglas Sirk's melodrama "All That Heaven Allows"! With its New England setting, c...

E148: Hadestown, Halloween 2025 & The Cosmus Academy Banquet

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest pod recaps this past spooky season! We talk about the menswear Anaïs Mitchell's epic musical "Hadestown", making pirate outfits out of 30s...

E147: Two Menswear Events, Tucking Your Tie, Fisherman Sandals, and Congruity

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this pod, MJ shares a life update, Ethan recaps two menswear events (Freenote Cloth & Buck Mason) and why he likes tucking his tie, and Spencer tal...

B64 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Inception (2010)

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your mind is the scene of the crime...and of surprisingly great menswear! In the latest bonus pod, the SaDBoys dive into Jeffrey Kurland's costuming ...

E146: Jason in Town, Tam O' Shanter, and Scott's Wedding

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New pod alert! Spencer, Ethan, and MJ get into it in this ep, talking about the Lee 101J, getting dressed up in plaid to eat prime rib, and comparing ...

E145: Bronson, Brooks, and Bracing Yourself

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest pod, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ talk about their latest Bronson orders (Ethan and MJ's first time!). We then recount when our friend Brooks...

B63 PREVIEW: The Menswear in North by Northwest (1959)

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The bonus pod is here and it's all about the menswear in North By Northwest (1959)! Spencer, Ethan, and MJ talk about this whirlwind of a film— and ...

E144: Visiting Beams LA, A San Diego Bachelor Party, and Ethan's Suit Supply Suits

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New pod alert! It's a fun and caz ep, where the guys talk about visiting the Beams Pop-up (we wish it was Beams+), Moonstar Shoes, and going to a whol...

B62 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Jaws (1975)

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of the film's 50th Birthday, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ discuss Jaws on the latest bonus pod! It's one of our favorite movies of all time and its...

E143: Riding Boots, A Fedora Lounge Friend, and Spencer Gets Into Photography

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New episode is out! The SaDBoys talk about a few different things: Ethanfinally discusses his beloved riding boots, MJ says how much he misses wearin...

E142: Celebrating Ethan's 30th Birthday

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan turned 30 and partied for an entire month! What a narcissist. In the latest pod, the boys talk about how they dressed for the various celebrati...

B61 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Phoenician Scheme (2025)

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I, myself, feel very safe! On the latest episode of the bonus pod, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ talk about Wes Anderson's latest flick The Phoenician Schem...

E141: Theatre Thoughts & Reviewing Pitti Uomo 108

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pitti Uomo 108 has come and gone...and guess what? We didn't go! However, we do spend this episode discussing our favorite looks at Pitti as well as w...

B60 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Sinners (2025)

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us in! The newest bonus episode has the SaDBoys delve into the expertly done Depression Era menswear in Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Not only is it lar...

E140: An Ode to The Navy Suit

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The SaDBoys finally have a whole episode dedicated to the Navy Suit! It's certainly the first suit you should own, but it's more than just a basic or ...

E139: Ethan's Alaskan Cruise Travelogue

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan tells us about his family vacation on the Disney Cruise to Alaska! We get into the wholesome vibes of the cruise, experiencing the landscape and...

B59 PREVIEW: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The SadBoys run from Lefors as they tear apart the menswear in the film Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. Newman and Redford are basically wearing vag...

E138: Ren Faire 2025, Who Was More Formal, and Thoughts on Banger Outfits

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode We chat about Ethan’s Ren Faire Outfit (and his glorious riding boots), discussing whether jeans+leather shoes or sneakers+trousers ...

E137: Inspiration LA 2025, In The Bar of A Tokyo Hotel, and Hating On AI

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The title has it all! In this episode the SaDboys talk about visiting the latest edition of Inspiration LA, the costuming in Tennessee Williams' play ...

B58 PREVIEW: In the Mood for Love (2000)

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. Who's ready to YEARN? The boys watch Wong Kar Wai's film "...

E136: The "Death" Of The Fit Pic, Nerf War Attire & A Concise Canuck Trip

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are Fit Pics Dead? Hell no! In this episode, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ discuss this wild TikTok take by reiterating that fashion should always be for fun...

E135: Suit Buying/Renting, Vintage Rendezvous, and Valentine's Day 2025

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back to casual topics after our big pod on Personal Style! In this latest episode we talk about Spencer's return to buying things (and wearing t...

B57 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Philadelphia Story (1940)

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The SaDBoys dive into the great menswear in The Philadelphia Story! It's such a great case study in character-based styling— everyone may be wearing...

E134: Personal Style Is Dead. Long Live Personal Style!

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Personal Style is Dead...at least thats what all the publications, critics, and influencers say. The SaDBoys dive deep into this topic, discussing ho...

B56 PREVIEW: B56: The Menswear In A Complete Unknown (2024)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, the boys talk about A Compete Unknown, the movie where Timmy Chalomet steps into Bob Dylan's shoes! We talk about our experienc...

E133: TikTok Bullying & The 2025 In/Out List

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we do as the title says! The boys discuss how Tiktok hates their fits, Ethan tells us what he menswear made the cut when evacuating, a...

E132: A New Format, Jean Talk, and Ethan Lengthens His Pants

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year and that means a new format! Instead of big philosophical discussions, we're getting a bit more casual on the pod. MJ talks about his ...

B55 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on a Patreon. The SaD boys celebrate the Season by watching "The Shop ...

B54 PREVIEW: The Menswear in The Maltese Falcon (1941)

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The SaDBoys finally watch the John Huston's noir classic: The Maltese Falcon! We discuss it's fantastic cinematography, snappy dialogue and of course,...

E131: The OTHER Things Menswear Has Taught Us

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the OTHER things being into Menswear has taught us. We don't just mean an appreciation for watches and furniture but in ...

E130: Ethan In NYC, 2024 Edition

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan tells us all about his epic NYC trip! He shares his experience attending the Permanent Style x Rubato Party at J. Mueser, hanging out with the M...

B53 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Secret of the Incas (1954)

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the 1954 film that inspired Indiana Jones and it is....a drag. It's a boring film without a semblance of adventure. The menswear on the oth...

E129: The Other Menswear In Indiana Jones (The Franchise)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our coverage of Indiana Jones is here! It's clear that Indy isn't the only well dressed character in the franchise! There's a whole slew of ...

E128: The Style of Indiana Jones

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is Part 1 of our two part series on Indiana Jones, with this one focusing specifically on the adventuring archaeologist. We LOVE this franchise a...

B52 PREVIEW: The Menswear In South Pacific (1958)

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys discuss Ethan's Hawaiian vacation and whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich. And then they all take a trip to Bali Ha'i and discuss the mils...

B51 PREVIEW: The Red Shoes (1948)

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finally watched The Red Shoes and fell in love with its glorious vintage menswear. Its an Apparel Arts-lovers dream with its various takes on tailo...

E127: Ode To The Pinstripe & Chalkstripe Suit

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We return to discussing our obsessions with specific garments with a new episode on the Pinstripe and Chalkstripe Suit. It's a garment oozes confidenc...

E126: Acting on Inspiration

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This next episode is all about Inspiration: mainly where we get it and how we act on it! After all, being into fashion is really about *acting* on Ins...

E125: How We Dress When It's Hot

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's about time we did a guide! In this episode, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ share how they stay stylish in a SoCal summer. They get into their favorite su...

B50 PREVIEW: 60s Menswear in The Bikeriders & Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

July was kind to us and gave us TWO 60s movies with pretty decent costuming. Fly Me To The Moon boasts some fun late 60s menswear ranging from knit te...

E124: Pretentiousness & Being a Snob

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is being into menswear Pretentious? Does having strong taste make you a Snob? Is it bad to be Pretentious? The SaD boys answer these questions as they...

B49 PREVIEW: The Menswear in Scent of a Woman (1992)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hoo-ah! We watched Scent of a Woman (1992) and to our surprise, it's a decent menswear film! Not only is there some classic tailoring but there is a s...

E123: On Outfit Feedback, Critique, and Advice

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this pod, the SaD Boys discuss how we frame giving menswear feedback, advice, and critique! We go into how important it is for Askers to set inten...

B48 PREVIEW: The Menswear in Public Enemies (2009)

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We cover the actually-pretty great menswear in Michael Mann's 2009 film, Public Enemies! The outfits are quite spectacular and certainly period accur...

E122: On Menswear Revivals & Nostalgia

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you look at the long history of menswear, it seems that everything comes back: flared jeans, wide leg pants, double breasted jackets, western wea...

B47 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Paper Moon (1974)

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest bonus pod, the boys discuss Peter Bogdanovich's 30s send up to 30's road comedies: Paper Moon (1974)! It may have been made in the 70s ...

E121: Going Back To The 80s (The 1980s & The 1580s)

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys take a respite from faux-philosophical menswear topics to talk about two events where they went to the 80s...the 1980s and the 1580s to be ex...

E120: Picking The "Right" Shoes For An Outfit

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you pick the “right” shoe for an outfit? Is it about formality? Color? Or the subculture or genre we’re trying to play up? We discuss it ...

B46 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Inspector Gadget (1999)

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this new bonus episode, the boys take a little field trip down nostalgia lane and discuss the style in Inspector Gadget— specifically the 1999 li...

B45 PREVIEW: The Menswear in LA Confidential (1997)

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, we take a look at the 1950's clothing in L.A Confidential. With Exley's version of Ivy, Vincennes's hollywood-esque style, and ...

E119: Chadbourne Oliver, The All Time Darling

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our first guest of 2024 is here! It's Chadbourne Oliver, better known as @alltimedarling . Hailing from NYC, Chad is a corporate guy who moonlights as...

E118: What We Wear On Dates

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dating Attire is the topic of discussion! We talk about the "struggle" of wearing classic menswear when we go out, what we think we look good in, and ...

B44 PREVIEW: The Menswear in The Holdovers (2023) & Spencer's Boston Trip

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Holdovers might be the best menswear movie of 2023. Hell if we're not counting Wes Anderson flicks, it may be the best one in a while. We know it'...

E117: The Drama of Big Outerwear

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Outerwear, specifically big coats, is the topic for the latest pod! Big outerwear is one of the best reasons (and benefits) to wear menswear as it cha...

E116: The Hair On The Face & Head

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest pod, we talk about an element of expression that isn't exactly a garment but still plays into our overall style: hair! With distinct fac...

B43 PREVIEW: The Menswear in Maestro (2023)

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley Cooper's Maestro is our last movie-menswear movie bonus pod of the year! We discuss the film and how it stacks up to Tár in terms of portrayi...

E115: What Is "Ethan Style"?

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After dedicating episodes to Spencer and MJ's personal style this year, we decided to finish off 2023 with an interview with our very own Ethan. Even...

B42 PREVIEW: The Menswear in Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Killers of the Flower Moon on the the pod! Martin Scorsese's epic film has some of the best vintage costuming we've seen in a recent releas...

E114: Early & Late: A Philosophy on Trends

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trends! Love them or hate them, they are a big part of a fashion hobby that communicates your intentions with wearing clothes. While that can seem nih...

E113: The Presence & Absence of a Pocket Square

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The SaDBoys discuss the Pocket Square! We get into how guys use it to harmonize the colors in their tailored outfits, how different aesthetics use it ...

B41 PREVIEW: The Menswear in Dick Tracy (1990)

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calling Dick Tracy, Calling Dick Tracy! We cover Warren Beatty's take on the hard boiled detective. It's a silly film (that Gangster Squad seems to h...

E112: An Ode to the Brown Suit

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The next episode is about how much we love the brown suit. Oftentimes, brown suits are unfairly maligned and cast over in favor of navy and grey suit...

B40 PREVIEW: The Menswear In A Haunting In Venice (2023)

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode takes a look at Kenneth Branagh's latest Poirot installment: A Haunting In Venice. To our surprise, this spooky turn is actually a...

E111: Barbenheimer

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since Barbenheimer is the phenomenon that got people dressing up for the movies, we've gotta talk about it! The SaDBoys discuss people's response to B...

E110: Nick Guzan, The BAMF Behind BAMFStyle

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We got the King of Movie Style on the pod @bamfstyle ! We chat with Nick (that's his name) about how he started his iconic menswear website, his proce...

B39 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A movie about a rivalry between two con artists in the French Riviera while dressed in classic menswear? Yes, please! For this bonus episode, we watch...

B38 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Asteroid City (2023)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If The French Dispatch's 60s tailoring was made for Ethan, then the 50s Americana of Asteroid City was for Spencer. In the new bonus pod, the boys dis...

E109: How We Buy Clothes

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this next episode, the SaDBoys critically examine how they buy things, or at least as critically as they can. How many of our purchases were inspir...

E108: An Ode To White Tailoring & Palm Beach

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's the deal with white suits? Well they have a curious history. They are perceived to be incredibly fancy yet white clothing has its roots in prac...

E107: Ethan in Italy

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan is back from Italy and is ready to talk about the Dolce Vita! He goes through his packing process, how he ate geltao and drank nearly everyday, ...

B37 PREVIEW: The Mouse Brothers

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan was away so Spencer and MJ are here to play! We go over Spencer's short Texas trip as well as what he wore during it. We also talk about what's ...

E106: Quite Stylish: The Menswear of Frasier

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We heard the blues a-callin'! The next episode is all about the menswear in Frasier. With all the brown suits, double breasted Armani numbers, and jok...

B36 PREVIEW: I'll Need My Glasses for that One!

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Style & Direction isn't immune to the writer's strike, so at the direction of our owners, we had to rely on ChatGPT to make our entire script for us. ...

E105: TV, Ascots, and Drag: The World of Brett White

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

@brettwhite joins us on the pod! He's a stylish pop culture reporter that has a penchant for classic menswear, specifically through the lens of TV and...

E104: A Foundational (Not Basic) Wardrobe

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss basic and capsule wardrobes and how their pragmatic take to NOT be naked doesn't allow you to connect with your clothes in...

B35 PREVIEW: Spencer's Little NYC Trip

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Spencer tells us about his brief NYC trip! He was there for a conference but that didn't stop him from squeezing in menswear sh...

E103: The Importance of Expression

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode, Ethan takes Spencer and MJ through the book "Reflections on Musical Expression" by Peter Kivy which posits that expression is ...

B34 PREVIEW: The Terrible Menswear In Live By Night (2016)

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our coverage of the terrible menswear in Live By Night (2016) is here! This is the movie that put Affleck in baggy suits for no reason, makes 1926 loo...

E102: Producer MJ Gets On Mic

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Producer MJ gets the limelight in the newest pod! We talk to him about how he was inspired to get into menswear through hanging out, how his expressi...

B33 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Chinatown (1974)

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chinatown is one of our favorite movies and we're excited to go over the film's costuming on the latest bonus pod! We go over it all, from Jake's awes...

E101: What is an Occasion?

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The newest podcast episode is about defining what exactly is an “Occasion” and the “right” reasons to get fitted on the regular. This is beca...

E100: Dressing Like A Journalist: A Primer On Spencer's Style

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This new episode is Spencer's attempt to codify what he calls "reporter style". The look comes from personal observation of the journalists he has int...

B32 PREVIEW: The Menswear in The Sting (1973)

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first bonus of 2023 is all about The Sting (1973). We watch the beloved grift movie and cover its 70s-does-30s attire that actually looks pretty g...

E99: Get Tangible with Menswear

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Tangibility of our various menswear experiences on the pod and how it helped us in our journeys and how it assists in...

E98: On Menswear "Evangelism"

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first pod of 2023 is here and it's all about menswear "evangelism" or how to get others into this little hobby. The discussion talks about what ty...

B31 PREVIEW: Babylon & Avatar: The Way of Water

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 1920s are back! In this bonus episode, the SaD Boys cover the attire in Damien Chazelle's Babylon. The outfits are meh and the film is...interesti...

E97: Menswear Is Our Hobby

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does "Menswear as Hobby" mean to us? Fun! This hobby is not just about gathering inspo or collecting specific garments, it's ALL of it, culminat...