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Day One FMHow Recho Omondi’s The Cutting Room Floor Became Fashion’s Most Honest PodcastRecho Omondi is the host and creator of The Cutting Room Floor, the popular fashion podcast featuring guests like Cynthia Erivo and Law Roach. In this episode, we explore why blue chip design names like Steve Madden and Brendon Babenzien of Noah open up on her mic, revealing unfiltered takes on the business of fashion. We also dive into Omondi’s “clipping” technique, the politics of taste, and why being a partial outsider gives her the clearest view of fashion’s inner workings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2739 min
The Agostinho Zinga Show#897 Hello Darkness...Agostinho rambles about Black Mirror season 7 (20:16) and The Handmaid's season 5 first 3 episodes (27:44), 'As Concert Ticket Prices Soar, More Than Half of Coachella GA Attendees Are Buying Tickets Through Payment Plans' (30:11), Dominican Republic nightclub collapse kills 112 people (45:37), London nightclub FOLD might be knocked down due to redevelopment of the area (51:00), NOAH NY founder Brendon Babenzien on rejecting streetwear labels (58:14), Spencer Parker on the enduring appeal of Berlin (1:15:07) and the hype surrounding Berghain/Panorama Bar why it became the most well known night club in the world (1:24:12), Luka Sabbat launches his first collection of his brand Marking Distance (1:37:30) and more... 2025-04-141h 58
What's Contemporary Now?From Supreme to Noah: Brendon Babenzien's Purposeful JourneyBrendon Babenzien offers a look into his trajectory from a skateboarder immersed in the alternative music scene between Long Island and New York City to the forefront of fashion. His journey is a testament to his unique cultural access and entrepreneurial spirit. Inspired by the convergence of hip-hop, punk, new wave, and rave cultures during his teenage years, Babenzien recognized early on that the future lay outside mainstream culture. His skateboarding roots instilled a sense of belonging in the cultural periphery, a theme he later translated into the foundational ethos of his brand Noah, a staple in the New...2024-01-0238 min
NeverrongJ. Crew - Authentic CharlatansWhen the first J. Crew catalog came out in 1983, it said the brand was based on 100 years of craftsmanship, which was just a lie. The brand had just started and since then, has reached dizzying highs and terrifying lows. Courtesy of Brendon Babenzien, the brand is back after a fallow period and a bankruptcy in 2020.
Albert leads the boys through the brand's long history and our own thoughts and feelings around the "legendary" brand that had to make up its own legend. As always, read along on our substack.
(If you want...2023-11-271h 16
What's Contemporary Now?Season 3 TrailerWhen we first asked the question, “What is contemporary now?” we thought it made sense to explore the makings of culture by tapping into the varied perspectives of creatives whose work has helped shape the contemporary landscape. This season sees that dream continue, having the chance to speak to a master on the intersection of technology and image making and a brilliant young artist on the recontextualization of queer black culture. We explore how creatives lead successful luxury brands and even tap into the important role of the critic as a lighthouse amidst oceans of information. Subscribe now f...2023-11-0600 min
IDEA GENERATION's All AnglesNOAH CLOTHING: How a Former SUPREME Creative Director and an Interior Designer Built Their Own Menswear WorldIn 2002, accomplished SUPREME creative director Brendon Babenzien took his first swing at entrepreneurship and launched NOAH, a menswear brand born at the intersection of nautical living and skate culture. However, despite critical acclaim and downtown cool, the brand barely made it a few seasons before Brendon was forced to put NOAH on the backburner, and resume his role at Supreme. After a decade at the house James Jebbia built, in which he helped take SUPREME from a skate shop in soho to a global brand, Brendon decided it was time to revisit NOAH, and with the help...2023-08-3149 min
The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowHow Brendon Babenzien Started NOAH – 'Not A Running Brand' But Making Clothing For Runners"I don’t think we ever planned to be a running brand but it goes back to this idea that people are complex, diverse and interesting. Brand and business should reflect that. Most businesses don’t do it that way. They’re like, ‘We do this one thing. That’s all we do. If you’re into that, you’ll get it from us. The rest of your interests, we’re not interested. Go somewhere else for your other stuff.’ … We’re more interested in the New York attitude of like you really don’t know who you’re talking to and they’re pro...2022-10-1950 min
The DebriefInside the Gap and J.Crew Comeback AttemptsBoF’s Cathaleen Chen and Marc Bain join Lauren Sherman to talk about retailers’ big hires, hopes and plans for bringing their brands back to life. Background: J.Crew and Gap defined how Americans dressed for much of the ’90s and 2000s, until their clothes grew stale, malls emptied out and fast fashion took retail’s reins. Then, during the pandemic, J.Crew filed for bankruptcy and Gap closed hundreds of stores. More recently, they’ve both orchestrated attempts to win back consumers: Gap, with its Yeezy-Gap collaboration, and J.Crew, with new main...2022-08-1030 min
Retail Therapy by Sunday ScariesRetail Therapy 016: Martha Stewart, Airpods Max, and New J. CrewMartha Stewart's unexpected collaboration with Anti Social Social Club, the stranglehold that Airpods Max headphones have over celebrities and influencers, a critical look at the new fall collection from Brendon Babenzien for J. Crew, and some wishlist items — yep, another trademark episode of Retail Therapy.
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Heddels Blowout103 - All My Homies Wear Giant FitDavid chimes in from the road, which we don't quite respond to. Albert and Reed spend their morning hashing through the new J. Crew and how best to market a new brand to someone. Here is a link to the J.Crew Fall 2022 lookbook, the first collection spearheaded by Brendon Babenzien. We've been waiting for it and here it is. If you want to see what the old, old J.Crew looked like, we'd recommend @lostjcrew on Instagram.
We discuss Mall fashions, democratizing style, and how to stand out when everyone you know is wearing the Giant...2022-08-0250 min
Throwing Fits*PATREON PREVIEW* #Menswear Butt StuffAll these menswear mfers screaming J.Crew back! This week, Jimmy is firing on all cylinders as Larry struggles to find his brain to talk Peking duck, Japanese running sneakers, never sizing down, what’s next after Sambas, a live JJJJound reading, Monkeypox, smashing crumpets in jolly old London Town, a wide-ranging critical discussion on the new J.Crew, all the old J.Crews, giving Brendon Babenzien his flowers, prep vs. ivy, why can’t we just let certain shit die, whether or not real people should model clothing, a nuclear bomb of press, the grown man streetwear archetype, fash...2022-07-2910 min
Light CultureEstelle Bailey-Babenzien – Designing DreamsAs both a creative and a business owner, Estelle Bailey-Babenzien sits at the intersection of art and commerce. She’s a partner in the clothing brand Noah with her husband Brendon, formerly of Supreme, and the owner of Dream Awake, an interior design studio whose clients have included Adrien Grenier. Born and raised in the UK, and of half Ghanaian descent, Estelle moved to New York in 1999 with a fashion degree from London’s prestigious arts and design college Central St. Martins. Responsible for the interior architecture and spatial experiences of the brand’s retail spaces in New York, LA, London...2022-07-0633 min
HandCut RadioRowing Blazers’ Jack Carlson on subverting collegiate style | #048“The clothes that we think of as elitist came from a place of fun and irreverence,” says Jack Carlson, founder of New York based indie brand, Rowing Blazers. Over the past six years, Carlson and his team have democratised the clothes most associated with stuffy Ivy League and Oxbridge sporting institutions, giving them a new lease of life. We talk about this at length this week, as Aleks explores just how Jack has built a brand that feels fresh and inclusive as opposed to elitist and stuffy. Thanks for tuning in as always, we hope you enjoy listening. ...2022-04-1349 minHandCut RadioBrendon Babenzien on responsibility, individuality and the problem with prep | #046Welcome to Season Six of HandCut Radio, our New York City Special. We’re kicking off the season with a creative heavyweight we’ve wanted to meet for years: Brendon Babenzien. Aleks speaks to the co-founder of Noah and creative director of J.Crew Men’s about why he thinks Preppy Style has been hijacked, how the Noah design team create for individuals rather than trends, and why the fashion industry’s attitude of “it’s not personal” needs wholesale change. He also hints at what we can expect from his first collection for J.Crew Men’s, which will be unveiled...2022-03-3045 min
The Butterfly ForecastThe Butterfly Forecast: Reflections from Season 1The Butterfly Forecast returns next week! Today, we're reflecting on Season 1 with excerpts from three of our favorite conversations. Tune in Tuesday, March 8th for the S2 premiere.Brendon Babenzien — 0:45–15:35Lauren London and Jada Pinkett Smith — 15:43–32:20Tricia Hersey — 32:30–48:542022-03-0149 min
The Butterfly ForecastEpisode 21: Changing Consciousness (with Brendon Babenzien)Brendon Babenzien (Founder, Noah NY) generously shares about the fruits that come with counter culture, how being on the outside has its benefits, and his charge for elevating consciousness.2021-07-0652 min
Fit or MissJ.Crew Hires Noah/Supreme Designer Brendon Babenzien, Nicki increases Crocs by 4900%, J Cole is balling, Kanye CornerJ.Crew Hires Noah/Supreme Designer Brendon Babenzien as the head menswear designer, Nicki posts another crocs pic and sales soar. 4900% spike, J Cole is the first rapper to be on the cover of Slam and is balling in the BAL, Dan Harmon speaks on the Ric and Morty episode ft Kanye that never happened.Topic Links:https://www.gq.com/story/j-crew-brendon-babenzienhttps://www.complex.com/style/nicki-minaj-shows-off-another-pair-of-crocshttps://www.complex.com/sports/watch-j-cole-debut-basketball-africa-leaguehttps://hypebeast.com/2021/5/dan-harmon-kanye-west-rick-and-morty-episode-update2021-05-2542 min
Blamo!Brendon Babenzien (NOAH)My guest this week is Brendon Babenzien, founder of NOAH and former creative director of Supreme...And since recording this, the new J. Crew men’s creative director.Brendon and I chat about growing up in the suburbs of New York in the 70s, the massive music scene of the era, and getting into skateboarding. Most importantly, Brendon lets us know what he thinks a brand should be and how he is trying to create a legacy while still operating responsibly, with human rights and the environment informing his decision making. Plus, we get his take on ho...2021-05-241h 05
Hoop SenseDJ, Sneakerhead, And Host of "Picky Eater" DJ G$MONEY | Episode 53Gabby and Jarod were off last week and Jarod gives a glimpse into what he was up to. Gabby celebrates the New York Knicks earning the 4 seed in the eastern conference playoffs, and they discuss J. Crew's recent hiring of ex-Supreme creative Noah Brendon Babenzien as creative director, and what that signifies in the industry at large. They are then joined by DJ, sneakerhead, and the host of "Picky Eater", DJ G$Money. They talk about his journey, why he's such a picky eater, and more. To wrap things up, G shows off some heat in...2021-05-2252 min
Throwing Fits*PATREON PREVIEW* Wet Since BirthThe rumors are true. The GD MF Boyz never miss. This week, Jimmy and Larry have a humble and gracious moment and throw their support behind a charitable cause before debating prep, Noah, bullish and bearish takes on Brendon Babenzien’s new J.Crew appointment, bridging gaps, geriatric millennials, workplace PTSD, an open and honest assessment of TF’s current turmoil surrounding internal division of labor, email load management, delegation strategies, getting too fucked up to work, fighting, making up and much more. For more Throwing Fits, check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/throwingfits.2021-05-2110 min
Taped SeamsSeason 2: Episode 3: #TBT# #BEENTRILL#For this week's episode, the boys cover the hiring of Brendon Babenzien to revive J Crew, Rowing Blazers Summer 21, and the WILD upcoming hybrid loafer from Hood By Air. For our main topic, we turn back the clock to revisit the #BEENTRILL collective. We look back on the origin of #BEENTRILL, the story of each of the members as well as where they are now, some notable projects, many of the most popular collaborations, and finally its eventual demise. 2021-05-201h 13
Club CoolPhil Irons His T-Shirts & Streetwear Takes Over the MallCheck out today's sponsor, the Headspace app, for all of your wellness and meditation needs: www.headspace.com/clubcool
Barrett and Phil get together to talk about addiction to the SHOP app, break down Justin Bieber's disheveled new lewk, and give a review of Nike's new South Congress shop. On the back half of the pod, the dudes discuss Brendon Babenzien's appointment as J.Crew's new Chief Menswear Designer. Can the former Supreme creative director/brain behind Noah save the flailing brand? Additionally, does this mean our old favorite mall stores are finally buying in to the dem...2021-05-2054 min
Swell Season Surf RadioBrendon Babenzien of Noah ClothingOur guest on this episode of Swell Season is Brendon Babenzien, the founder of the environmentally conscious menswear brand Noah. He is also a former creative director at Supreme, which is arguably one of the most influential streetwear brands of all time. He grew up surfing the beaches of central Long Island and worked at the legendary Rick’s Action Sports in its heyday. We reminisce about grommethood on Long Island, discuss sustainable clothing and helping to shift the cultural understanding of ‘cool’ by promoting more ‘intelligent consumption. Anyone interested sustainability or old school NY surf history will really enjoy this con...2021-03-301h 32
HODINKEE PodcastsWhat Watches Can Learn from Streetwear — And Vice VersaRhuigi Villaseñor (founder of LA luxury streetwear brand Rhude) and Brendon Babenzien (founder of New York menswear brand Noah) share their fascinating histories with watches – and their perspectives could not be more different.Show Notes(2:30) RHUDE(2:45) How Rhude's Rhuigi Villaseñor Reimagined LA Style(16:48) Rhuigi’s Rhework Rolex Daytona(24:00) NOAH(27:30) NOAH x TIMEX(32:00) The Turtle Watch That Ruled Thanksgiving(27:30) Not Dead Yet
2021-03-2243 min
Here and Air(EP: 4) Comme des Garçons Championship of DripThe fourth Ep. thats actually the seventh episode. REEEAAAL if you know, you know type beat. This week, we are going straight to Hell, But not if Kevin Bradley and his Nike's can deliver us from evil. Viotech is bringing us back to the early aughts with another nostalgic retro, New Balance is on lap 327 of 992, Jordan Brand will give you bunnies like Bugs, and Nike SB wants ALL the smoke you can fit in your cheap cigars. **couch cough** Need somewhere to keep the ratchet? Supreme and MAC Tools will show you how to fix a flex. Palace is...2020-06-041h 13
Blamo!119 - Oliver Spencer and the importance of communityMy guest this week is Oliver Spencer, designer and co-founder of Favourbrook and his eponymous brand Oliver Spencer.Oli and I discuss opening his first store in a recession, what it takes to build a brand, dressing creatives, and why creating personal connections and building community will determine which retailers survive.NOTES(15:17) The Armoury(15:59) Santa Maria Novella(16:43) Barneys vs. Nordstrom(22:51) Patagonia(23:06) Nudie Jeans(26:41) Brendon Babenzien // NOAH(29:20) The Rolling Stones(30:17) Four Weddings and a Funeral(30:37) Scott Crolla...2020-05-041h 03
How Long Gone018. - Brendon BabenzienToday, we welcome Brendon Babenzien to the pod. He was the creative director at Supreme for many years before founding his brand, Noah. We spoke with him about how the quar has affected his business and plans to open new stores in Los Angeles and Osaka, his philosophies on running, Thin Lizzy, raising a daughter while managing a clothing business from home, the future of how we are going to get out of this, and the importance of brick and mortar retail.instagram.com/noahclothinginstagram.com/themjeansinstagram.com/donetodeathprojects...2020-04-241h 34
Drive from The Business of FashionNoah Founder Brendon Babenzien on ‘Taking Greed Out of the Equation’Brendon Babenzien’s streetwear brand Noah focuses on values and collaboration instead of profit margins and competition. Sign up for BoF’s Daily Digest newsletter here: http://bit.ly/BoFnews. Ready to become a BoF Professional? For a limited time, enjoy 25% discount on an annual membership, exclusively for podcast listeners. Simply, click here: http://bit.ly/2xNP5Rs, select the Annual Package and use code PODCASTPRO at the checkout. For comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail: podcast@businessoffashion.com. For all sponsorship enquiries, it’s: advertising@businessoffashion.com.2019-11-2239 min
The Business of Fashion PodcastNoah Founder Brendon Babenzien on ‘Taking Greed Out of the Equation’ | Drive Season 2Brendon Babenzien’s streetwear brand Noah focuses on values and collaboration instead of profit margins and competition. Sign up for BoF’s Daily Digest newsletter here: http://bit.ly/BoFnews. Ready to become a BoF Professional? For a limited time, enjoy 25% discount on an annual membership, exclusively for podcast listeners. Simply, click here: http://bit.ly/2xNP5Rs, select the Annual Package and use code PODCASTPRO at the checkout. For comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail: podcast@businessoffashion.com. For all sponsorship enquiries, it’s: advertising@businessoffashion.com. Hosted on Acast...2019-11-2239 min
The Business of Fashion PodcastNoah Founder Brendon Babenzien on ‘Taking Greed Out of the Equation’ | Drive Season 2Brendon Babenzien’s streetwear brand Noah focuses on values and collaboration instead of profit margins and competition.
Sign up for BoF’s Daily Digest newsletter here: http://bit.ly/BoFnews.
Ready to become a BoF Professional? For a limited time, enjoy 25% discount on an annual membership, exclusively for podcast listeners. Simply, click here: http://bit.ly/2xNP5Rs, select the Annual Package and use code PODCASTPRO at the checkout.
For comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail: podcast@businessoffashion.com.For all sponsorship enquiries, it’s: advertising@businessoffashion.com.2019-11-2239 min
Relentless5: A Community of IndividualsIn this final chapter of our story about the New York City menswear brand Noah, co-founder Estelle Bailey-Babenzien describes her interior design influences and the key elements of customer service. Store manager Jason Boehm talks about the process of building genuine relationships with customers. Co-founder Brendon Babenzien promotes the value of maintaining a connection to youth culture. And employee Vrn Powell describes her experience partnering with Noah on a capsule collection for her band, Super Natural Psycho, and playing an in-store concert to celebrate the launch of their album.
2019-10-1725 min
Relentless4: The Price of ResponsibilityRelentless continues its exploration of ethical fashion through a behind-the-scenes look at the New York City menswear brand Noah. Founder Brendon Babenzien debates whether the clothes at Noah are expensive and explains the considerations and decisions that inform the brand’s prices. This episode also delves into Noah’s ongoing campaign to educate customers about pressing social issues, environmental issues, and the power of individual shopping choices to influence companies. Featuring Brendon Babenzien, Estelle Bailey-Babenzien, Corey Rubin, and Beau Wollens. Music from Building Beats.
2019-10-1021 min
Relentless3: The "S" Word: SustainabilitySustainability is a trendy label but not really an apt one for the fashion industry. At the menswear brand Noah, the team is concerned less with labels and more with how to reduce the carbon footprint of its work. Team members describe the process of switching to paper mailers for online orders and the response from customers, as well as the ongoing pursuit of a way to completely eliminate plastic bags from the company’s entire supply chain. Featuring Brendon Babenzien, Corey Rubin, Beau Wollens, Jasmine Young. Music from Building Beats.
2019-09-2620 min
Relentless2: Made To LastQuality is a key factor in distinguishing between clothing options. But what does it mean for something to be made well and made to last? In this episode, members of Noah's design and operations teams discuss the role of mills and high-quality fabrics to make great clothes. Plus the costs associated with prioritizing quality and labor. And founder Brendon Babenzien recounts the key cultural influences that led to the creation of Noah. Featuring Brendon Babenzien, Vrn Powell, Corey Rubin, Beau Wollens, Jasmine Young, plus fans of the brand. Music from Building Beats. Rec...2019-09-1925 min
Relentless1: Streetwear Grows UpThe New York City menswear brand Noah is committed to making cool, high-quality clothes that will last. But the company’s mission is about more than clothes; it’s also a platform to promote the primacy of human rights, the imperative to protect the natural world, and how to rethink what we buy and why. Featuring Noah co-founders Brendon Babenzien and Estelle Bailey-Babenzien. Music from Building Beats.
2019-09-1221 min
RelentlessEthical FashionFor its second season, Relentless takes an inside look at the earnest but often quixotic pursuit of sustainability in fashion. Featuring designers Brendon Babenzien and Estelle Bailey-Babenzien from Noah, stylist Rachael Wang, and designer Mara Hoffman. Music from Building Beats. Full episodes starting in September 2019.2019-09-0302 min
MAEKANWar Machine David Kenji Chang spoke with Brendon Babenzien, creator of the apparel brand Noah, about taking a stand, not pulling punches, and balancing contradictions. Continue reading for the full story or listen to a condensed version of the interview above. Text and interview by David Kenji Chang Audio mixing by Elphick Wo Photos by Heather Sten See the whole story here.
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