American Breakfast

Philip
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I'm an aspiring menswear designer in NYC. I share updates about what I do behind the scenes in order to launch my brand in 2026 (hopefully). As an outsider to the industry, I (sometimes) learn as go and I figure this could be an educational journal to understand how clothes are designed and a brand launched. The videos I reference can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanBreakfastNYC

Episodes

  1. May 28

    Things are comfortable. Are they too comfortable? I think I need to do more... | EP6 May '26

    The new factory and I seem to be getting along well. We're making some steady progress to get things ready for production. But I don't want to get too comfortable. I think if everything's going well here, I need to tighten up other areas that aren't as healthy...like those photos I don't have.

    2 min

  2. Apr 18

    Musings on the experiment to find the best factory (no spoilers to upcoming video) | EP5 Apr '26

    I found 8 factories in NYC who all said they could make my pants. I reviewed all 8 samples. In hindsight I talk about my evaluation process regarding the construction and interiors. The actual review will be in my next YouTube video. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanBreakfastNYC

    6 min

  3. Mar 29

    I found 8 factories in NYC to make my pants. Will I find the perfect factory? | EP4 Mar '26

    Eight factories in NYC, one pair of pants—what should be identical quickly becomes an experiment in quality, communication, and trust. This episode explores what a designer thinks about as he looks for a manufacturing.

    3 min

  4. Feb 25

    Thoughts after Digitizing/Copying the Pattern and The Upcoming Experiment | EP3 Feb '26

    An update covering Feb 2026. I digitized my pattern, which was worth it's own separate video. Video of Digitizing the Pattern: https://youtu.be/j5XqWhg4EAQ?si=gep5HhCiAIfPDLsb I have the luxury of time to make sure I get the best clothes I possibly can. So I'm working with a number of different factories in NYC to determine which is best for my needs. You can follow along - just stay tuned to the podcast!

    3 min

  5. Feb 1

    Preparing Pants for Production | EP2 Jan '26

    Monthly update for Jan 2026 I am preparing for factories to make samples of my pants. Some hiccups along the way, but I'm trying my best to review everything beforehand. Short updates on swim trunks, single breasted jacket, and sweater as well. My first YouTube video (referenced in episode) is also available at: https://youtu.be/vAM_pMY_psA

    4 min

  6. Jan 2

    Hello | EP1

    In this first episode of American Breakfast, I talk about why I’m starting a men’s clothing brand and why I’m obsessed with getting pants right. I get into what’s gone wrong so far—from samples that don’t match the pattern to the hunt for a factory I can trust—and why I decided to share the whole process as it happens.

    4 min
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About

I'm an aspiring menswear designer in NYC. I share updates about what I do behind the scenes in order to launch my brand in 2026 (hopefully). As an outsider to the industry, I (sometimes) learn as go and I figure this could be an educational journal to understand how clothes are designed and a brand launched. The videos I reference can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanBreakfastNYC

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  • Creator
    Philip
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    American Breakfast