A Discussion Around Smarter Secondhand Shopping The opening of our new retail boutique sparked a conversation about secondhand shopping. In this little chat, John Bramaan and I touch on the various advantages of buying secondhand clothing instead of new. We decided to make a list of best buys. As it turned out, the task proved…
Neapolitan tailoring firm Isaia had been quietly producing elegant menswear for over half a century when a few years ago the brand suddenly found itself the height of fashion. While many other Italian fashion designers had enjoyed decades of international celebrity, Isaia Napoli had been steadily simmering away for three generations without previously capturing the…
After more than 7 years selling online, we’ve decided to expand with a small retail boutique. Located in South Minneapolis at the crossroads of 4 neighborhoods, the Menswear Market resale store is in a vibrant and diverse part of the city. 38th and Chicago is home to some fun restaurants, fantastic coffee, and original art…
Pitti Uomo 94 may be long over, but in the meantime we’ve been busy condensing our notes to bring you more highlights from the SS19 Florence menswear collections. Following on from the first part in this series on the best brands of Pitti, we take a look at some quality British outerwear; elegant bags and…
Few US labels get fashion fanboys’ blood racing like RRL, Ralph Lauren’s line of rugged Americana-inspired looks. Named after Ralph and Ricky Lauren’s sprawling “Double RL” ranch in the shadow of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, RRL has true American West credentials. The Double RL line takes in everything from pioneer-style workwear through to military-inspired classics…
Away from the febrile posturing of social-media stars in the piazza, inside the halls of Florence’s Fortezza da Basso the real action of Pitti Uomo 94 was taking place. Here buyers with the purchasing-power to decide what many of us will be wearing 12 months from now perused the booths of the world’s leading menswear…
At Pitti Uomo the division between runway and street seems a lot less clear than at other comparable menswear events. In 2018, social media stars are often a bigger draw than headline designers, and meanwhile brand promotion frequently spills over onto the streets, guerilla-style. The event has even spawned its very own form of wildlife:…
In less than a week the international world of menswear will descend upon Florence for the latest installment of what has now become the single most important event in the industry’s calendar: Pitti Immagine Uomo. But away from the spectacle of strutting peacocks and the feverish striking of deals down at the Fortezza, there’s actually…
Cutler & Gross has been on my shopping radar since watching Kingsman on a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis. The company supplied much of the eyewear for the cast, putting the finishing touch on the film’s exaggerated dapper style. The following month, I found myself constantly browsing the C&G website and searching for the…
Number (N)ine designer Takahiro Miyashita has always been something of an enigma. Apparently simple to read, but, on reflection, somewhat less easy to understand. True, Miyashita’s grungy Americana-inspired designs for Number (N)ine displayed their influences quite literally on their sleeves. Similarly, the man’s relentless fixation with rock ‘n’ roll is evident in everything he touches:…
