Style Species of Tailoring is Threatened by the Outside World. By Phaon Spurlock / June 3, 2009 Tailoring Genius and Journalist, Gay Talese. Watch, Listen and Learn on ways to add unique details to your clothes. Author Phaon Spurlock Phaon K. Spurlock is a Brooklyn, NY resident who loves traveling, eating out, hosting events and all things marketing. See author's posts Post navigation Little Black Dress?D-Block : So Much Trouble.