The Laws Of Style

On this episode of The Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with designer, archaeologist, and olympic rower Jack Carlson, the renaissance man behind the exciting new label, Rowing Blazers. Jack and Douglas discuss Jack's experience as a Bronze Medal winning U.S. Men's National rower, obtaining a doctorate in archaeology from Oxford University, and how these experiences have inspired his design. Jack also provides a glance into his day-to-day at Rowing Blazers, discusses how he's been able to tap into both the traditional menswear and streetwear markets, details upcoming Rowing Blazer's collabarations, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode ofThe Laws of Style, Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand sits down with Artist and Designer Walt Cassidy, the mastermind behind his eponymous label Walt Cassidy Studios to discuss Walt's experience as a leader of the New York City Club Kid's scene, Walt's design philosphy, fast (food) fashion, and much more.Walt's Ensemble:Shirt - J. Crew Crewneck SweaterPants - Sample Denim from Walt Cassidy StudioShoes - Camper 'Match' SandalsEarrings - Walt Cassidy StudioIf you enjoyed the podcast, kindly like the video and subscribe to our channel on YouTube, as well as the audio podcasts on iTunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand is joined by Peter Som, President and Creative Director of his eponymous label, Peter Som, Inc., to discuss Peter's design philosophy, the importance of business savvy when launching a fashion label, the trend toward gender-neutral fashion offerings, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fashion lawyer and fashion law professor Douglas Hand interviews Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America ("CFDA"), about the state of the fashion industry, CFDA's role in promoting designers, sustainability, and environmental initiatives, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fashion Lawyer Douglas Hand interviews designer Willy Chavarria on his burgeoning eponymous brand, the distinction between fashion and styles, streetwear activism, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The soliloquys and interviews on this podcast will cover topics ranging from fashion design, lifestyle brands, personal style, and of course, the law. Douglas Hand hosts a delightful meandering on these subjects featuring luminaries from the fashion community. In many cases, these will be households names who rarely speak publicly. Moments will dazzle, comments will crack you up, articulations from founders of brands will transport you to that brand’s special place, and the challenges facing start-up brands will make you wonder why founders try it at all.The thought kernel for this podcast is Douglas’s book, "The Laws of Style," a sartorial guide for professional gentlemen. Underlying these laws is the notion that apparel choices reveal a subtle vernacular about who we are as individuals. Style is embedded in our appearance and how we hold ourselves out to the world. Clothing and accessories, then, represent a coded delivery system for communicating ourselves. The goals of t