The Ponytail Show: Recent Episodes
Lauren Yates
Carlan is the co-owner of PPHH store in Melbourne's trendy Fitzroy. She is also a media professional in Australian commercial radio. In celebration of PPHH's 10 year anniversary this month, Lauren and Carlan came together to share notes on their experiences of running fashion businesses over the past decade. Check out PPHH store here https://pphh.storeThis is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.comOur theme music is by E.L. Mahon
Christine Alcalay is a fashion designer and boutique owner in New York. Her namesake collection is inspired by iconic women of the past and present and designed for the iconic women of present and future. She owns stand alone boutique stores Kiwi, Fig, and the Christina Alcalay Atelier, in the Brooklyn area.Check out her label here https://christinealcalay.comThis is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.comOur theme music is by E.L. Mahon.
Giulio Miglietta is a London based illustrator and storyteller who runs an independent design studio, specialising in vintage chainstitch embroidery. The creative work he makes is entirely handcrafted using original vintage machines. Check out his work here https://www.giuliomiglietta.comThis a Ponytail Journal production http://ponytailjournal.comOur theme music is by E.L. Mahon
Robert Sukrachand is a New York City and Chiang Mai based furniture designer. Since launching his first collection in 2015 Robert has created mixed material works that blend divergent material and cultural influences. http://www.sukrachand.com
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Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon
Eric Kvatek is a documentary and fashion photographer based in New York. He is well known for his iconic shots for clients like Kapital, 45RPM, Free People, Replay, Billionaire Boys Club, amongst others. His work can be found at http://kvatek.com
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Romeo Okwara is an outside linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the American National Football League (NFL). His passion for documentary photography has led to a strong body of work that closely ties with his personal values. His latest work 'Through my lens' has been exhibited at the Leica Gallery in LA. In this podcast we talk about the relationship between creativity, sport, and values.
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://www.ponytailjournal.com Find more of Romeo's work at https://www.romeookwara.com
Champ Ensminger is a Thai American filmmaker born in Chiang Mai and raised in Spokane, Washington. His recent documentary, 'Yai Nin' is a documentary short film about Ninlawan Pinyo, a Thai businesswoman whose success making naem (pork sausage) propelled her family to America. Streaming now on Vimeo https://www.yainindoc.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast https://ponytailjournal.com/ptj/ponytail-pals Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com/
Chris is founder of Pilgrim Surf Supply, est. Brooklyn in 2012. He has spent his career as artist, woodworker, and Creative Director of the Condé Nast photography studio. The Pilgrim Surf Supply Universe explores a type of friction that leads to critical thought, which then, ideally, changes the viewer’s expectations of what is possible. http://pilgrimsurfsupply.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Jeremy is co-founder of Standard & Strange, a retailer of high-end and artisan made menswear based in Oakland, California. This episode we compare notes on military pieces from our vintage collections, and dive into why we are so fond of uniforms.
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.com/ Have a look at the Standard & Strange space http://standardandstrange.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
J-Town Action and Solidarity is an anti-gentrification group in LA's Little Tokyo, fighting to prevent the erasure of Japanese History in the locality. On this episode's panel discussion, we have founding members Zen Sekizawa and Devon Tsuno, as well as 'Glenfluencer' and LA local Glenjamn.
Find out more about J-Town Action and Solidarity https://linktr.ee/jtown.action.and.solidarity
Check out their work Zen Sekizawa https://zensekizawa.com Devon Tsuno https://www.instagram.com/devontsunostudio/ Glenjamn http://www.glenjamn.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com/ Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Vex Ruffin makes ‘Original Pilipino Music’ (OPM) which dives into his relationship between Filipino and American culture. His music is a beautiful space where Filipino values meet the Californian way of life, and where family relationship is core. Represented by Stones Throw Records, his new album is called LiteAce Frequency (2020) https://www.stonesthrow.com/artist/vex/
Check out his show on NTS, Manila Times https://www.nts.live/artists/5964-vex-ruffin
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com/ Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://Elmahon.com
Aaron Chen is a comedian from Asquith, New South Wales, Australia. He has toured his comedy act 'The Infinite Faces Of Chenny Baby' nationwide and Google search results show that people are interested in knowing his net worth. He has won awards including Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Class Clowns in 2012, the Director's Choice Award alongside a couple of other troubled boys in 2016, and the 2013 Raw Comedy State final landing himself in the National Grand Final. His new show 'A Life In Questions: Wisdom School with Aaron Chen' on Adult Swim is very funny. https://youtu.be/cUdPv8VmH5c
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.com/ Our theme music is by E.L.Mahon http://elmahon.com
Spencer Barksdale was designer at Levi Strauss & Co., and senior design director at Tommy Hilfiger before starting his own brand Heehaw Melancholy in 2000. He later went on to work at Calvin Klein Jeans before his 15 year career at Ralph Lauren where he was VP of Denim Design.
This Podcast is brought to you by Ponytail Journal http://ponytailjournal.com
Our theme music is by the talented E.L. Mahon. http://elmahon.com
Aaron Levine is Senior Vice President of Mens and Women's design at Abercrombie & Fitch. Check out his personal project, an internet space for industry pals to share a little goodness with the community. https://www.instagram.com/aaronplevine/
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L Mahon http://elmahon.com
Ouigi Theodore is founder of The Brooklyn Circus, a New York mens brand that finds inspiration in the pages of history books. https://thebkcircus.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L.Mahon http://elmahon.com
Ariel Stark-Benz is founder of Mister Green, “a friendly shop for high-minded people”, in Los Angeles. The store and brand is born into a universe with a fresh-cut perspective on weed, design, and creativity. https://www.green-mister.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Lindy McDonough is founder of Lindquist, a design studio specialising in leather goods based in East Providence, Rhode Island. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty teaching “Design for Production” at The Rhode Island School of Design, and is is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). https://lindquist-object.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast https://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Alexander Robins is co-founder of Blluemade, a New York based independent brand that focuses on beautiful linen textiles. He also teaches courses in design theory and aesthetics at Parsons School of Design. http://blluemade.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Phil Matarese is a writer, director, animator, and comedian. He is co-creator of the animated series, 'Animals' on HBO, and author of 'Horn If You're Honky' published by Rahway Press. It's well worth checking out his web series 'Keebler', band called 'Phils Pills', and prolific chip review series 'Somebody Feed Phil' on youtube.
https://www.hbo.com/animals https://www.hornifyourehonky.com https://linktr.ee/philmatarese
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon. http://elmahon.com
Mark Fogwell is the man behind 'Worn Over Time', a specialist in vintage, and antique artefacts. He and his wife Lorraine search out storied objects and pass them on to others. It's a lifestyle baby! http://www.worn-over-time.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Ben Fife is founder of Westward Leather Company in Spokane, Washington state. The company is platform to Ben's leather goods, all artisan made by the man himself. http://www.westwardleather.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L.Mahon http://elmahon.com
Mari Jacobson is retail operations manager at Standard and Strange in Oakland, CA. She is passionate about starting a conversation on inclusivity in the denim and heritage industry. https://www.instagram.com/shungacowgirl/ https://standardandstrange.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Jeremy is co-founder of Standard & Strange, a retailer of high-end and artisan made menswear based in Oakland, California. http://standardandstrange.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Jared is co-founder of Season Three, an outdoor lifestyle brand influenced by creative culture that has launched this year. They believe that thoughtful design is for everyone. https://seasonthree.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Amy Leverton, author of ‘Denim Dudes’ and ‘Denim Dudettes’, has been working in the denim industry since 2003. She spent her career as denim and casual wear designer, as well as trend forecasting and consultancy. She has worked for the two world’s leading trend forecasting sites; WGSN and Stylesight, heading up the denim and youth departments at both companies. https://denimdudes.co/
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Tin and Ed are Australian artists and creative technologists based in New York. They use art to envision the world through a lens of interconnectedness. They are current members of NEW INC, the art and technology incubator run by the New Museum. https://www.tinanded.com.au
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Nigel Cabourn is an authentic British menswear designer and public figure. He joins me from his design studio in Newcastle to talk about his father who served in Burma during WWII. http://cabourn.com
This is brought to you by Ponytail Journal http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Max Wastler founded 'All Paid Out', a blog focused on clothes and objects made with integrity, as well as the manufacture of heritage goods in America. His career has been spent building, or in many cases, re-building brands and their cultures. https://allplaidout.com
This is a Ponytail Journal podcast. http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
David Gensler is founder of the Vanish brand, a cultural platform he likes to call ‘curated escapism’ that helps inspire people to get into the great outdoors. https://vanish.today
This podcast is brought to you by Ponytail Journal. http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon. http://elmahon.com
Carrie and Shinya Hasegawa are the founders of Battenwear, a thoughtfully designed outdoor wear brand based in the U.S. The brand makes their gear in America, and has been focused on quality, detail, and functionality since their beginnings in 2011. https://battenwear.com
This podcast is brought to you by Ponytail Journal http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by the talented E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Bob Frankel is from Jungmaven, a radical hemp tee and basics brand from the Pacific North West of America. Their ethos is built around simplicity and sustainability. https://jungmaven.com/
Brought to you by Ponytail Journal http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Eric Kvatek is a documentary and fashion photographer based in New York. He is well known for his iconic shots for clients like Kapital, 45RPM, Free People, Replay, Billionaire Boys Club, amongst others. His work can be found at http://kvatek.com
Brought to you by Ponytail Journal http://www.ponytailjournal.com Music by E.L. Mahon http://soundcloud.com/e-l-mahon
Rohan Anderson is author of 'Whole Larder Love', 'A Year of Practiculture', and 'Grow Hunt Cook'. His ideas originally grew roots in blog form, 'Whole Larder Love', a journal of hunting, gathering, and self sufficiency. More recently, he has established another online space, 'The Searched', documenting his exploration of nature, culture, and identity.
Check out Rohan's new space here http://thesearched.com.au
Brought to you by Ponytail Journal http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Estelle Bailey-Babenzien is founder of The Dream Awake, a full service Interior Architecture and Experiential Design studio; and co-founder of Noah, a socially conscious clothing brand that focuses on an uncompromising pursuit of quality, integrity, and originality.
Check out The Dream Awake https://www.thedreamawake.com and Noah https://noahny.com
This podcast is brought to you by Ponytail Journal http://ponytailjournal.com Our theme music is by the talented E.L. Mahon http://elmahon.com
Spencer Barksdale was designer at Levi Strauss & Co., and senior design director at Tommy Hilfiger before starting his own brand Heehaw Melancholy in 2000. He later went on to work at Calvin Klein Jeans before his 15 year career at Ralph Lauren where he was VP of Denim Design.
This Podcast is brought to you by Ponytail Journal. http://ponytailjournal.com
Our theme music is by the talented E.L. Mahon. http://elmahon.com
Belinda Baggs is a global surf activist dedicated to campaigning on the issue of climate change. She is a trailblazing female longboarder, surf ambassador for Patagonia, and the first woman on the cover of Surfer's Journal magazine. Support her cause through her social media channel https://instagram.com/belindabaggs and Surfers for Climate https://www.instagram.com/surfersforclimatechange
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Sakson Rouypirom is social entrepreneur behind the Sati Foundation, a grassroots non-profit addressing healthcare and education needs for underserved and at-risk youths in Thailand. He is also partner of Broccoli Revolution , a socially conscious plant-based restaurant concept. In recent months, Sakson pulled together resources under the name 'Covid Relief Bangkok' to meet the needs of Bangkok's most vulnerable communities.
Sati Foundation http://sati.or.th Covid Relief Bangkok http://socialgiver.com/en/give/covid-relief-bangkok Broccoli Revolution http://broccolirevolution.com
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Forest Eckley is co-founder of Glasswing Shop in Seattle, a community-focused retailer of artisanal clothing and objects. He and his collaborators also run a plant shop called Glasswing Greenhouse; Canyon Creek Cabins - a cabin retreat in the nearby mountains; and make furniture under the name Brackish Designs. Visit their online space here http://glasswingshop.com
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Yumiko Sakuma is a published writer and producer, working in Japanese and English. Her work revolves around contemporary culture, art, fashion, music, and socio-political issues. Find her work here https://yumikosakuma.com/
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John Dennis is the founder and brain behind the brand 'Sam Roberts LA' and 'Valley of the Moon' store in Ojai, California. Find his wares at http://samrobertsla.com
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Nigel Cabourn is an authentic British menswear designer and public figure. He joins me from Newcastle with daughter Sophie, to talk about his life and design inspiration during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Check out Nigel's brand at www.cabourn.com
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