Style and Direction
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About
A podcast about classic and vintage menswear, but without the stuffiness! Join menswear enthusiasts Ethan, Spencer, and MJ as they talk about their personal style, the state of men's fashion, and even talk turkey with some stylish guests!Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
Episodes
- E160: Museum Fits From Eight Years Ago & Cosplaying as a Jedi and a Priest (using Menswear)
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…
- E159: Cheeky Apparel Arts Headings, Puppet Attire, and A Very Anglo Thursday Evening
The hosts discuss Bob Baker Day attire inspired by puppets and puppeteers, Ethan's Anglo Thursday events attending parties for Drake's and Permanent Style, and Apparel Arts' headlines and copy. The episode touches on the evolution of mensw…
- B70 PREVIEW: The Menswear in "An American In Paris" (1951)
The Style and Direction podcast previews the film "An American In Paris" (1951), discussing its music, choreography, and notable 1950s menswear. The hosts note it is a Golden Era classic and suggest it as inspiration for spring fashion and…
- E158: LARP-ing Around & Revisiting Esquire's "The Big Black Book" (F/W 2009 & S/S 2011)
The Style and Direction podcast reviews Esquire
- E157: The 2026 Oscars
In E157 of Style and Direction, the SaDBoys cover fashion inspiration, eBay finds, current youth style trends like slim suit jackets with thrifted trousers, and Black Tie options. They also discuss outfit inspiration for becoming an EMT an…
- B69 PREVIEW: The Drawn and Computer-Generated Menswear of Tintin
This preview episode discusses the menswear featured in Tintin comics and the CGI movie. It examines mid-century European styles, such as vests and fedoras, and praises the accurate rendering of garment textures and details in the CGI film.
- E156: Cellar Door & The Aperture of Acceptability
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 sportswear. You know: warm-up jackets and short shorts. Also, we get into a deep discussion about…
- E155: The Only Day You Can Rock a Red Knit Tie
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 fits for Valentine's Day! Ethan’s Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/03/03/resoles-a-ne…
- B68 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Train Dreams (2025)
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 goodness found in Clint Bentley's Train Dreams (2025). Malgosia Turzanska's costuming is rea…
- E154: Maybe We Should Consume More Menswear Content
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 when taking mini-vacations to local places around OC & LA! Oh, we also talk about where we…
- E153: Vintage Isn't Gatekeeping & Why Effort is Good
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 topic of discussion was how saying something is vintage isn't gatekeeping and why it's *g…
- B67 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Marty Supreme (2025)
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 Supreme is LIVE! In this episode, we gush over Miyako Bellizzi's excellent and accurate costum…
- E152: What We Wore On Christmas & New Year's Eve 2025
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 Bart Simpson tee to drink with Santa. We also talked about wearing black tie on NYE, where…
- E151: Going Private, Outfit Repeating Revisited & Getting Inspired From Yourself
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 favorite fit-templates to do, and the garments that have stayed with them over the years.…
- B66 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Scrooged (1988)
On theme for the season, this bonus episode is about the trope-filled 80s/90s menswear of Scrooged (1988). Everything is coded for audience convenience: corporate guys wear DB power suits, and a nerd has round glasses and a bow tie. But he…
- E150: Going Full Send With Fall/Winter Attire (and Friendsgiving 2025)
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 their approach differs from Spring/Summer (and "Early Fall"), and the aesthetics or rigs t…
- E149: Moulin Rouge, John Wick & Dressing For The Early SoCal Fall
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 attend a John Wick Laser Tag party. There's also a big discussion on "transitional weather at…
- B65 PREVIEW: The Menswear of All That Heaven Allows (1955)
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, color-forward cinematography, and Rock Hudson's flannel workshirts, it's a perfect fall mo…
- E148: Hadestown, Halloween 2025 & The Cosmus Academy Banquet
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/40s vintage clothing, our very filmbro-friendly Halloween costumes, and of course, the fa…
- E147: Two Menswear Events, Tucking Your Tie, Fisherman Sandals, and Congruity
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 talks about photography again. Oh, and we all have a big discussion about how fisherman sand…
- B64 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Inception (2010)
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 for Inception. Even though it's a modern film, Inception has great style. Everyone is dres…
- E146: Jason in Town, Tam O' Shanter, and Scott's Wedding
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 rental tuxes to Suit Supply MTM for Scott's Wedding. OH— Jason Sandagon of Mad King Georg…
- E145: Bronson, Brooks, and Bracing Yourself
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 came to town and not only played Call of Cthuhlu with us, but DM-ed a D&D campaign that…
- B63 PREVIEW: The Menswear in North by Northwest (1959)
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 the iconic grey suit (with white shirt and grey tie) worn by Cary Grant as Roger Thornhill…
- E144: Visiting Beams LA, A San Diego Bachelor Party, and Ethan's Suit Supply Suits
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 wholesome bachelor party in San Diego. OH and Ethan finally shares his Suit Supply MTM experi…
- B62 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Jaws (1975)
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 absolutely dripping with style. We talk about Hooper's denim and beanie, the milsurp/wor…
- E143: Riding Boots, A Fedora Lounge Friend, and Spencer Gets Into Photography
New episode is out! The SaDBoys talk about a few different things: Ethanfinally discusses his beloved riding boots, MJ says how much he misses wearing shorts (we recorded this before it finally got hot in LA), and Spencer shares how he got…
- E142: Celebrating Ethan's 30th Birthday
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 celebrations that Ethan celebrated this milestone birthday: dinner at a Polynesian-themed restauran…
- B61 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
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 Scheme. In all honesty, it should really be called "Pinstripe Suits: The Movie". We mean that q…
- E141: Theatre Thoughts & Reviewing Pitti Uomo 108
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 what we would wear if we attended. Ethan also spills the beans on Center Theatre Group's n…
- B60 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Sinners (2025)
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 largely accurate, but it's incredibly character-driven, making each outfit signal something…
- E140: An Ode to The Navy Suit
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 default. A Navy Suit has its own unique charm, one celebrates your personality without ov…
- E139: Ethan's Alaskan Cruise Travelogue
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 glaciers of Alaska (and the Yukon), and how this trip may have had his best vacation fit…
- B59 PREVIEW: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
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 vaguely western items from the 1960s in a film set in 1899! But damn it...they look cool any…
- E138: Ren Faire 2025, Who Was More Formal, and Thoughts on Banger Outfits
In this episode We chat about Ethan’s Ren Faire Outfit (and his glorious riding boots), discussing whether jeans+leather shoes or sneakers+trousers is more casual, and a big discussion on Bangers. Should every outfit be a Banger? Does it h…
- E137: Inspiration LA 2025, In The Bar of A Tokyo Hotel, and Hating On AI
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 "In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel", fun outfits at dress-up parties, and why they really disli…
- B58 PREVIEW: In the Mood for Love (2000)
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 "In The Mood For Love" and discuss its incredible cinematography, melancholy "romance-of-so…
- E136: The "Death" Of The Fit Pic, Nerf War Attire & A Concise Canuck Trip
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 and not pragmatism. We then supplement that with stories of fun Occasions we've made out…
- E135: Suit Buying/Renting, Vintage Rendezvous, and Valentine's Day 2025
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 ties), our friend Serhan's experience at Suit Supply, the Buck Mason x Lee party, the craz…
- B57 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Philadelphia Story (1940)
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 suits, but the details help show their personality...and their social class! The choice of…
- E134: Personal Style Is Dead. Long Live Personal Style!
Personal Style is Dead...at least thats what all the publications, critics, and influencers say. The SaDBoys dive deep into this topic, discussing how much of the Algorithm is to blame, how the term is simply a commodified trend, and how P…
- B56 PREVIEW: B56: The Menswear In A Complete Unknown (2024)
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 experience with Dylan's music, how Ethan saw it four times, and most importantly, how the movie ex…
- E133: TikTok Bullying & The 2025 In/Out List
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, and most excitingly, we all share our In/Out (or Blesssed/Cursed) lists for 2025. Some of…
- E132: A New Format, Jean Talk, and Ethan Lengthens His Pants
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 recent obsession with jeans while Spencer shares how he's taking a break from them. Ethan…
- B55 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
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 Around the Corner"! They discuss the great menswear in this 40s romcom, from the high amou…
- B54 PREVIEW: The Menswear in The Maltese Falcon (1941)
The SaDBoys finally watch the John Huston's noir classic: The Maltese Falcon! We discuss it's fantastic cinematography, snappy dialogue and of course, the fantastic menswear. Leave it to Bogey to make a pinstripe suit and fedora feel so ea…
- E131: The OTHER Things Menswear Has Taught Us
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 deeper topics such as the importance of introspection, honing self-expression, labor prac…
- E130: Ethan In NYC, 2024 Edition
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 Male Fashion Advice Discord, and two full weekends at Alfargo's Marketplace! Ethan's Blog:…
- B53 PREVIEW: The Menswear In Secret of the Incas (1954)
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 other hand is pretty good! It's easy to see why Spielberg saw this film and decided to copy…
- E129: The Other Menswear In Indiana Jones (The Franchise)
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 great outfits to be found, like the ivy of his father Dr. Henry Jones Sr., the greaser lo…