John and Kobe are joined by Alex Rakestraw to discuss his background, writing career, and perspective on fashion and the outdoor industry.
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Episode Outline
01:09 Background/getting into clothes
08:28 Becoming a writer and finding a niche
13:12 Coatchecking and process of writing reviews
25:50 Fashion archetypes and personas
30:11 Fashion and the outdoor industry now
34:20 Dressing for city life
39:12 Current exciting brands and products
50:57 Justifying jacket purchases (best and worse use cases)