New York City is a major player when it comes to world of fashion. Back in the day it was said that women were the ones that spent the most on clothes. I beg to differ in this new day and age, with fashion taking big leaps forward especially for men. We have listed some of the places you should get familiar with if you haven’t already.
Barker Black Ltd.
Designer Derrick Miller used to work as a tie designer at Ralph Lauren, but he turned his attention to dress shoes last year when he resurrected the English-bred footwear label Barker Black. His smart shop houses these English bench-made shoes, all of which bear the label’s skull-and-crossbones logo on every sole—providing what Miller calls a “fuck you” quality. But it’s the English straight ties and bow ties boasting mini skulls, polka dots, and jagged stripes that the 33-year-old designer insists made a killing last summer: “All I can say is, thank god for Father’s Day.”
198B Elizabeth Street, New York, NY; 212-966-2166; www.barkerblack.com
J.Crew Liquor Store
A bookshelf stocked with used underground classics by the likes of Burroughs and Bukowski; work by up-and-coming downtown artists on the walls; an original nineteenth-century fireplace and a restored walnut bar—not exactly your typical J.Crew store. Housed in the space formerly occupied by the Liquor Store (a standby Tribeca dive bar), the company’s first men’s-only outpost is a mostly high-end affair, stocking a limited run of items created exclusively for the brand, including Mackintosh raincoats, Selima sunglasses, Red Wing boots, and Thomas Mason dress shirts. You’ll also find can’t-go-wrong classics like Baracuta jackets, Globetrotter luggage, Alden cordovan shoes, and Levi’s XX jeans (replicas of the original 501s, spun from premium Japanese denim). It’s all in keeping with the brand’s affinity for “companies with a long, authentic history,” says Frank Muytjens, VP of men’s design at J.Crew. “We love them because they’re genuine and stick to what they do best.” We couldn’t agree more.
235 West Broadway, New York, NY; 212-226-5476; www.jcrew.com
Paul Smith
The Brit who made it cool to dress like one opened this magnificent 5,000-square-foot SoHo flagship store in late 2006. It’s a veritable museum of all things Sir Paul, from its grand entrance—adorned by a facade of the label’s original Nottingham store—to the painting-and-photo-packed walls that surround its comprehensive selection of suits, dress shirts, and accessories. You’ll also find an eclectic, lovingly curated mix of new and vintage books, period furniture, fragrances, and eyeglasses. Much more than just another clothing store.
142 Greene Street, New York, NY; 646-613-3060; www.paulsmith.co.uk
Rugby by Ralph Lauren
The new chain of Polo Rugby stores opening across the country is ushering in customers taken by Ralph’s merging of two different aesthetics: English prep and American rock ’n’ roll. Worn-in chinos, scarves, and, yes, rugby shirts tattooed with the brand’s skull-and-crossbones logo are meant to be mixed and matched with the more grown-up suits and blazers—and all come at a friendly price point. The New York arm is drowned in dark wood and MTV2-type music, both adding to the boarding-school-gone-bad aesthetic. Ask one of the genetically blessed salespeople to open the glass case displaying countless patches that can be sewn onto any rugby in the store.
99 University Place, New York, NY; 212-677-1895 (go to www.polo.com for locations throughout the country)
Source: GQ
I desired to have a talk proceeding about this area. Will anyone extend on everything that you actually authored about right here?
I concur that a topic should be commenced. But from whence shall a younger man be?
I’ve just added this write-up in Diigo, cheers.
I had created the similar question a year ago. In my experience, the most effective solutions are patient and confident. Be realistic bravely, and you may be alright finally.