
Designer Corner
helmut lang

- Cool, intellecutal and occasionally transgressive Helmut Lang defined luxe minimalism in the nineties. With its re-launch in 2007 it is as contemporary as before but more affordable compared to its luxury line. Michael and Nicole Colovos, the founders of habitual jeans focused on modern fabrics and architectural lines while staying true to the soul of the brand.↑
orthodox

- Orthodox is a L.A. based line that provides anything from mid-night blue waxed canvas coats to inky cashmere sweaters. Orthodox gathers its influence from New York, London, and other influential places around the world. The line is called Orthodox because it respects tradition but relaxes the rules.↑
j brand

- JBrand is co-founded by denim manufacturer Jeff Rudes and stylist Susie Crippen. They focus on creating a classic and sophisticated look with an emphasis on fit, while holding to one mandate: no excess hardware or embellishments.↑
duncan quinn

- Duncan Quinn creates suits for those who crave the finer things in life. Each item is crafted using traditional methods with the best materials and a keen eye for color and proportion. Duncan Quinn suits are created with the world's finest fabrics using age-old methods of layering canvas and horsehair to achieve the best fit available. Duncan Quinn shirts are made using the best Italian milled cotton with single needle stitching and mother of pearl buttons. In addition, Duncan Quinn designs matching sterling silver enameled cufflinks. His ties and pocket squares are woven in England at the finest silk mill in the world and then stitched together by hand. All this adds up to suits with a high level of finish and a fun edgy twist. ↑more...
est. 1887

- Is a very unique cotton line with its mix of 95% strong, soft supima cotton and 5% bonded silver. This fiber combination provides automatic temperature regulation, resistance to 99% of all bacteria, advanced moisture transporation, and odor elimination to create a practical and comfortable shirt. ↑
jeffery west shoes

- Just what every man prefers in a shoe! When you wear Jeffrey West shoes you will find both luxury and comfort. Jeffrey West has developed footwear incorporating traditional characteristics with their own signature and originality. They use the finest materials to create a high quality shoe—with hand burnished uppers, pointed lasts, and diamond broguing—which will last for many years. ↑
j.lindeberg

- This 21st century lifestyle brand includes nicely cut suits to shirts, sweaters, jackets, denim and everything in between. J Lindeberg was created by Stockholm based designer, Johan Lindeberg—who used to be the creative director of Diesel before branching out with his own line 10 years ago. ↑
pantherella socks

- Considered the best sock maker in the world, Pantherella uses superb cotton in a variety of colors to create soft socks with a hand-linked toe. These comfortable and stylish socks are made in England. ↑
stitch's

- This L.A.-based company produces denim, which has undergone extensive washes using patented processes. They search for the finest and most unusual indigoes and the denim is aged in antique redwood barrels at an old laundry facility in Wyoming. Stitch’s also uses real brass buttons molded after antique coins minted in the 1880's. ↑
true religion

- Established in 2002, the L.A. based denim company, True Religion, is known for its suburb attention to detail. Their unique look includes fashion forward seams, remarkable embroidery, and hand-sanded vintage washes with old school style hardware. ↑