Designer Peter Trainor and menswear executive Gary Cohen have launched a new collection of men’s sportswear called Original Max’s Garments.
Askov Finlayson: The trifecta
February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Breaking the rules: New contemporary stores redefine the men’s specialty business — part three of ten. Askov Finlayson, Minneapolis By Harry Sheff
Ones to watch: Vincent Lai, Skinny Vinny
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Brooklyn native Vincent Lai was between industrial design jobs when some sample bags he made as an experiment took off.
Ones to watch: Gilbert Chen, Barque
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Taiwanese-born Gilbert Chen cut his teeth at a number of big-name businesses after graduating from Parsons before launching his own line two years ago.
Fashion Week: The David Hart show
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Neckwear designer David Hart staged his first fashion week show with a full collection of tailored clothing, dress shirts and knitwear.
Ones to watch: Jake Bronstein, Flint & Tinder
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jake Bronstein raised nearly $300,000 on Kickstarter for Flint & Tinder, his premium underwear venture—10 times his goal.
Ones to Watch: Lauren Giambalvo, Jack Henry New York
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“There’s something about a guy in a nice suit,” says Lauren Giambalvo, founder and designer of Jack Henry New York. Her suiting collection has expanded to tees and sweats with leather and sweaters to follow.
Ones to watch: Armstrong & Wilson
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ontario Armstrong and Clifton Wilson, former Nordstrom sales associates and both finalists in Esquire‘s “Best Dressed Real Men in America“ contest, started their accessories company three years ago.
Pockets in Dallas to close in May
January 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On the heels of his second best year ever, David Smith is closing Pockets, his 39-year-old better men’s specialty store.
