Mixed Signals: 'Substack isn’t cool,' gatekeepers are, and other strong opinions from tastemaker Chris Black

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Mixed Signals: 'Substack isn’t cool,' gatekeepers are, and other strong opinions from tastemaker Chris Black

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Listen to the latest episode of Mixed Signals here.
Chris Black has gone from managing a pop-punk band to becoming a fashion-world insider, podcast host, and brand consultant for labels like J. Crew and Thom Browne. This week, Ben and Max bring on the How Long Gone co-host to…

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