In the past few years, an interesting phenomenon has been happening in men’s wear. Some of the coolest clothes are being produced by traditional all-American companies that aren’t usually in the limelight. Without a need for fashion shows or celebrity endorsements, these labels are being rediscovered, thanks to their retooled versions of old favorites — and smart collaborations with new designers and retailers. Tradition never felt more contemporary.
1. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Portland, Ore.-based company Pendleton teamed up with Opening Ceremony to create slimmed-down jackets with Native American patterns.
2. Gitman Vintage makes cool ties and shirts in Ashland, Pa., using fabrics culled from the ’70s and ’80s.
3. Filson, based in Seattle, worked with Apolis Activism on a special version of its signature briefcase, using fabric sourced in Uganda.
4. Red Wing’s collaboration with David Z features the classic styles of the Minnesota label in new colors like ash gray and ash navy.
5. The family-owned label Hamilton, based in Houston, updates classic bespoke shirts with its Hamilton 1883 line, which has more relaxed construction.
6. From its offices in Perry, Me., Quoddy has been putting out cool shoes with Albam for several seasons; updates include baseball stitching and new colors like burgundy.
7. Cole Haan, founded in Chicago but now based in Yarmouth, Me., has borrowed its original name, Cole, Rood & Haan, for a line reviving its bag and shoe styles from the ’20s and ’30s.
8. Penfield, which produces great outerwear in Hudson, Mass., helped the Japanese brand Edifice celebrate its 15th birthday with this special vest, available in four different colors. (NYT)
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