
Men's Style & Fashion Podcast - The VOU
Men's Style and Old Money Fashion - A Podcast by The VOU Official
Episodes
80 episodes
Gentleman: The Ultimate Companion to the Elegant Man by Bernhard Roetzel
In today's podcast for men, we crack open Bernhard Roetzel's "Gentleman" – the cult classic that reveals why the truly powerful men dress differently than everyone else.Discover why Savile Row tailors are the "Mecca" of menswear and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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14:16

The Ivy League by Daniel Cappello
In this episode of The VOU Podcast for Men, we dive into The Ivy League by Daniel Cappello — a richly layered book that’s part institutional history, part cultural anthropology, and part style manual for the quietly powerful.Considered e...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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8:13

Gentleman: The Elegant Man's Companion by Bernhard Roetzel
In this essential episode of The VOU Podcast for Men, we crack open Gentleman: A Timeless Guide to Fashion — Bernhard Roetzel’s enduring masterclass on classic menswear. First published in 1999 and still regarded as the benchmark for dressing w...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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11:06

Take Ivy by Teruyoshi Hayashida
In this episode of The VOU Podcast for Men, we open the cult classic Take Ivy - the iconic 1965 Japanese photobook that captured the Ivy League campuses of America and redefined men’s style across the globe. Join us as we step into this quiet r...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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13:04

Sharp Suits: A Celebration of Men's Tailoring by Eric Musgrave
In this sharp-edged episode of The VOU Podcast for Men, we turn our lens to Sharp Suits by Eric Musgrave — the definitive chronicle of the suit’s evolution from aristocratic uniform to modern menswear icon. Join us and two expert guests as we d...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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18:41

The Men's Fashion Book by Phaidon Editors
In this in-depth episode of The VOU Podcast for men, we dive into The Men’s Fashion Book, the game-changing compendium chronicling 200 years of menswear. Join us as we unpack this ambitious A–Z volume, from Savile Row tailors and streetwear leg...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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14:05

Icons of Men’s Style by Josh Sims
In today’s podcast, we explore Icons of Men’s Style by Josh Sims—a visual and cultural odyssey through the most enduring garments in the male wardrobe. More than a coffee-table book, Sims’s work traces the military, industrial, athletic, and ci...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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22:19

100 Years of Menswear by Cally Blackman
In today’s podcast, we delve into Cally Blackman’s 100 Years of Menswear - a sweeping exploration of men’s fashion from 1900 to the early 2000s, revealing how the male wardrobe became one of the most potent instruments of cultural identity and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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25:30

Alta Borghesia Style Guide - Dress Like Italian Aristocracy by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri
In today's podcast, we explore Alta Borghesia style as presented in the book "Alta Borghesia Style Guide - Dress Like Italian Aristocracy" by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri. This comprehensive guide reveals how Italy's upper class developed a di...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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21:54

Old Money Style Guide - Dress Like True Aristocracy by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri
In today's podcast, we explore the Old Money style as presented in the book "Old Money Style Guide - Dress Like True Aristocracy" by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri. This comprehensive guide reveals how aristocratic refinement created history's m...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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26:34

The VOU's Scottish Highland Style Guide: How to Dress Like True Scottish Nobility by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri
In today's podcast, we look at the essence of Scottish Highland Style, as curated from "The VOU's Scottish Highland Style Guide: How to Dress Like True Scottish Nobility" by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri, revealing how centuries of tradition an...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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17:57

The VOU's Guide to Cape Cod Nautical Style - Dress Like an American Aristocrat by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri
In today's podcast, we look at the essence of Nautical Aristocrat style, as curated from "The VOU's Cape Cod Style Mastery: How to Dress Like a Nautical Aristocrat" by Ru Amiri and Laurenti Arnault, revealing how America's coastal elite develop...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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25:49

The VOU's Ultimate Guide to Australian Preppy Style and Down-Under Old Money Elegance by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri
In today's podcast, we look at the essence of Australian Old Money Style for men, as curated from "The VOU's Ultimate Guide to Australian Preppy Style and Down-Under Old Money Elegance" by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri, revealing how the unique...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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13:30

Modern Old Money Mastery - The VOU's Style Guide to Timeless Luxury by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri
In today's podcast, we look at the essence of Modern Old Money Style for men, as curated from "Modern Old Money Mastery - The VOU's Style Guide to Timeless Luxury by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri, revealing how GenZ reinvents the classic Old Mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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18:43

The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness by Cecil B. Hartley
In today's podcast, we discuss proper men's etiquette for various social situations, including conversation, dining, social calls, and participation in sports like balls and hunting. We'll emphasize the importance of refinement, good manners, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:10

The VOU's Preppy Style Manual - Mastering American Old Money Elegance by Laurenti Arnault and Ru Amiri
"In 1896, tennis champion Bill Tilden shocked the sports world by appearing at Wimbledon in what we now know as tennis whites - but these weren't originally meant for style. The all-white dress code was instituted because early tennis players f...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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19:54

The Ivy League Style - The Ultimate Guide to American Old Money Fashion
In 1954, at Harvard's Hasty Pudding Club, an extraordinary battle was quietly raging. A group of students had begun wearing their tweed jackets folded at the seams to create a distinctive rumpled look - a deliberate act of rebellion against the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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14:20

Sloane Ranger Style - A Gentleman's Guide to British Old Money Elegance
Discover the timeless elegance of British upper-class style with this definitive guide to mastering the Sloane Ranger aesthetic. We delve deep into the rich heritage and subtle sophistication that defines one of Britain's most enduring fashion ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:47

Inside the Westminster Menswear Archive by Andrew Groves and Danielle Sprecher
In today's podcast, we discuss "Inside the Westminster Menswear Archive" by Andrew Groves and Danielle Sprecher, a catalogue showcasing a menswear collection. We examine designers and garments from various periods, exploring themes of masculini...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:24

How to Behave by Samuel R. Wells
In today's podcast, we discuss How to Behave by Samuel R. Wells, an etiquette guide that aimed to cultivate true American gentility. While the text was written over a century ago, the content is more relevant than ever, especially in our modern...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:36

Sneakers - Fashion, Gender, and Subculture by Yuniya Kawamura
Since the 1980s, American sneaker enthusiasts, popularly known as “sneakerheads” or “sneakerholics”, have created a distinctive identity, while sneaker manufacturers such as Nike, Adidas, and Reebok have become global fashion brands. In today's...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:37

Vintage Menswear - A Collection from the Vintage Showroom by Josh Sims, Douglas Gunn, Roy Luckett
In today's podcast for stylish men, we discuss "Vintage Menswear - A Collection from the Vintage Showroom by Josh Sims, Douglas Gunn, and Roy Luckett," three experts in vintage menswear. Their work is an extensive collection of approximately 15...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:40

Menswear Trends by Aki Choklat
In today's podcast, we discuss Aki Choklat's Menswear Trends, a guide to understanding and predicting menswear trends. Choklat traces menswear evolution through societal shifts and technological advancements to detail the methodologies for tren...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:03

The Suit - Form, Function and Style by Christopher Breward
In today's talk, we discuss "The Suit - Form, Function and Style by Christopher Breward" and unpick the story of the suit, the most familiar menswear garment, from its emergence in Western Europe at the end of the seventeenth century to current...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:22

Notoriously Dapper - How to be a Modern Gentleman with Manners, Style, and Body Confidence by Kelvin Davis
In today's podcast, we discuss Kelvin Davis's "Notoriously Dapper" self-help guide for modern gentlemen. We cover topics ranging from personal style and body confidence to relationship advice and family matters informed by Davis's experiences a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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17:06
