Must-Have Menswear

Japanese-based brand OrSlow takes its name literally. An international take on classic American workwear, the brand prides itself on taking the time to research and source unique fabrics, as well as mindfully craft garments. OrSlow focuses on comfortable and minimal basics—like bucket hats, chinos, jeans, and pullovers—lending classic wardrobe staples a level of quality that will outlast the trends. Patience is a virtue, indeed.

Designer Daiki Suzuki skillfully combines iconic Americana sportswear with a crisp Japanese aesthetic. Engineered Garments gained their name when their first pattern maker observed that the clothes were “engineered rather than designed.” This military-inspired brand delivers distinctive craftsmanship and detailing, like single-needle stitching for a smoother look and thoughtfully placed pockets.

Here’s a not-so-well-kept secret: many of the world’s best-dressed guys swear by Our Legacy thanks to the brand's balance of pieces that are interesting, but not too showy—ones that you can wear year in and year out. And when founders Jockum Hallin and Cristopher Nying keep fans flocking with their expansion into denim, eyewear, and beyond, it’s a sign that the brand shows no signs of slowing down.

Since 1982, Gramicci has been making functional clothing for life and movement in the great outdoors. What started out in a garage in Ventura, California, has traveled to the streets of Tokyo and beyond. It all started in the 1970s when a new generation of free-spirited rock climbers, dubbed the Stonemasters, pioneered a new way of climbing with a strong focus on speed and style. Their passion and innovation for active lifestyle clothing have driven their ingenious and functional designs. Gramicci believes the world is more than just a place, it is somewhere to grow and explore to experience freedom and adventure.

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Norse Projects offers elevated interpretations of staples from men’s and women’s apparel. With roots in retail streetwear, creative director Tobia Sloth has fused a clean, sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic with skate, military, and nautical references to create a consistent product offering season after season. A slew of collaborations with respected brands like SUICOKE, Head Porter, Tricker’s, and Armor Lux, as well as projects with esteemed artists such as Geoff Mcfetridge, Misaki Kawai, and James Jarvis among others, have shown the brand’s versatility in infusing Scandinavian sensibility while also keeping it at the forefront of the fashion industry.

Delikatessen is a European shirting label that sources the most refined fabrics for supreme comfort and touchability. Founded in Amsterdam in 2009, Delikatessen focuses on well-tailored and effortless garments that combine classic craft with innovative design. Creators Andre Lisowski and Stephen Hartog transformed a farm in France into their primary workshop, which lends itself to their fresh approach of blending fashion, urban life, and nature. Their vegetable garden, local life, and frequent travels inspire each fresh collection, keeping Delikatessen nomadic and worldly.

Colbo is a multidisciplinary space and store situated in the Lower East Side of New York City. Offering menswear and unisex clothing from a variety of brands and an in-house line, Colbo supplements its fashion offerings with new and used vinyl records and home goods. The store also has a full cafe, an area to hang out, and a backspace that rotates between exhibitions, pop-ups, and vintage clothing.