Singularities

Johan and Andrew check in from opposite ends of the coast to talk about what’s on their minds, which as of late has been the increasingly complex state of Japanese denim production. They talk about the ongoing struggles of getting 100x back in stock and the brand's journey in navigating the current denim backlog . Andrew and Johan also officially introduce their newest flagship denim - the 5 Series - and the effort that went into developing it over the past two years, while also touching upon the ins and outs of the Japanese textile business and how little they still understand about it after 15+ years. As always, there’s also conversation about how we do things at 3sixteen (spoiler: it’s the slow, tedious way), how running a business is just a series of educated guesses, and why leaving money on the table has often been the smart play for us for the long haul. 

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with good friends Andy Mineo and John Itiola (Wordsplayed) - the duo behind Magic & Bird - ahead of their album release show at the 3sixteen NY flagship store. The guys discuss the advantages and challenges of dropping their newest project independently, their multi-city rollout, and how pro wrestling inspired their new album “What a Rush!” Along the way, they touch on everything from personal style and prescient fashion takes to the unique intersection of comedy, nostalgia, hip hop, and faith that guides their creative direction. Andrew and John also dive into their recent foray into running, John’s starring role in 3sixteen's Saucony Guide v7.3s campaign, and why ascending cringe mountain is paramount to any creative endeavor. 

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Andrew sits down with longtime friend Jeremy Kirkland, host of the media company Blamo!, at his home in St. Louis for a conversation tracing Jeremy's path from entering fashion to building one of the space's longest-running podcasts. Together they revisit formative #menswear moments while discussing creativity, friendship, critique vs criticism, and authenticity. Along the way, Jeremy drops some spicy takes on the importance of fostering community over competition, and why he will always be a champion of others first and foremost. This is a can’t miss episode.
 
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We could get used to these regular in-person pods. A month after traveling to ATX, Johan and Andrew link up in Kansas City for a shop event with longtime 3sixteen retailer Guevel. They recap the evening party and the 5k run the following morning, chat about legendary midwestern hospitality, look forward to what's coming up for the brand this summer and beyond, and touch a bit on the possible NBA to 3sixteen pipeline.

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Johan and Andrew find themselves back in Austin, TX two years after the opening party for Self Edge ATX to celebrate a new western capsule collection release. They discuss their contribution, a bootcut jean, and the process that went into designing a brand new cut. Andrew talks about upcoming changes and plans for the NY flagship store, and Johan touches on other upcoming projects for the brand. They close their conversation out talking about various production challenges and how the brand has been able to navigate them.

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