John Marks is the director of student life at a private school and the creative mind behind The American Traditional blog, which he started during COVID as a creative outlet. His deep-rooted passion for vintage menswear and eye for unique fashion finds make John a well-respected figure in the fashion community. With his love for vintage hunting on eBay, coupled with his collaboration with the high-quality menswear brand Uncommon Man, John offers a wealth of knowledge and an inspiring perspective on the world of classic menswear and self-expression.In this episode, you'll learn,- How to successfully hunt for vintage treasures on eBay and other online platforms- The importance of dressing well and its impact on social perception and opportunities- How early family influences can shape one's sense of style and grooming etiquette👔 GET MY FREE GUIDE TO HELP YOU DRESS BETTERTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Fashion Geek Show01:14 Meet John Marks: The American Traditional01:55 New York City Vibes and Fashion Lingo03:27 John's Background and The American Traditional Blog05:27 The Connection Over a Jacket11:26 Travel Attire: A Debate13:32 The Influence of Family on Fashion27:42 Writing for Uncommon Man30:27 Introduction to SMU and Brand Shoutout31:09 Hometown Stories and Florida Connections34:45 New York City Living and Moving Around36:26 Hip Hop Influences and Favorite Artists38:48 Vintage Fashion Finds and eBay Adventures45:48 Philosophy on Aging and Life Reflections53:38 Fashion's Role and Personal ImpactCONNECT WITH REG🌐https://www.nyfashiongeek.com/📸https://www.instagram.com/newyorkfashiongeek/?hl=en💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-ferguson?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkfashiongeek💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢Leave a review on SpotifyFull Show Notes, Timestamps, Transcript & Guest Links Here

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