Ambition to Create Novel Expressions. Acne was created in 1996 by four creatives and the initial idea was to build brands, their own as well as others’, within the fields of fashion, entertainment and technology. Although all members of the collective are independent entities acting in their own right in various fields of creativity, they all share the same vision and culture. This vision combines art and industry in equal measures, whether this is through clothing, film, printed matter or a global advertising campaign.
Aether is a new line of men’s apparel that fills a void in the current marketplace. By utilizing technologically advanced outdoor fabrics in a more sophisticated and elegant form, the collection offers sportswear for the outdoor enthusiast who wants the function of outdoor garments without sacrificing modern design and aesthetics.
Combining John’s background as a Bay Area Firefighter with Laura’s upbringing around the family farm, a rough element of canvas and duck were transformed into stylish outerwear while soft twill was made into edgy fitted dress shirts. Alley Collection has filled a major gap by providing urban workwear tailored specifically for the athletic male. Each piece is designed and crafted in San Francisco, the city where the two reunited and now live with their Rottweiler dog, Alley.
Alternative has been challenging the concepts of fashion since 1995, when Founder and Chief Creative Officer Greg Alterman set out to create the perfect t-shirt—one designed for fashion, made for comfort, and tailored for a flawless fit. Today, Alternative has elevated the tee from casual basic to fashion-forward staple, simultaneously broadening its horizons to offer a complete collection of ready-to-wear clothing and accessories, including an eco-friendly line of sustainable apparel, Alternative Earth.
Paige Mycoskie is the creator of Aviator Nation. Aviator Nation, named after Mycoskie’s love for Aviator Sunglasses has been compared to classic brands like Op because of it’s obvious California inspiration. Mycoskie has spent years in California surfing the west coast and kicking back with friends enjoying an energy packed outdoor lifestyle. Her lifestyle and love for surfing are directly transpired in her designs.
Throughout its 87-year history, the Bailey Hat Company has earned an exceptional reputation by continually providing its customers with unparalleled quality and craftsmanship, as well as sophisticated industry-leading designs. The Bailey Hat Company divides into two divisions today: the Bailey of Hollywood line is well-known for their modern interpretation on classic men’s hat tailoring, and Bailey Western is a collection of original and authentic Western headwear with an eye for industry leading product.
Björn Borg is a Swedish company that owns and develops the Björn Borg brand. Our brand is recognized for high-quality products and creative and innovative design, influenced by the sporting heritage associated with the Björn Borg name. Underwear is our core and largest business area. In addition, the offer includes adjacent products, footwear, and through licencees also bags, fragrances and eyewear. Björn Borg products are sold in around 15 markets, the largest of which are Holland and Sweden.
Created in 2004, the timeless and clean design of the Brixton collection is hard to duplicate and comes in a variety of styles that appeal to the individual in a modern yet traditional way. Each piece is constructed with the commitment to bringing the customer a high quality and limited product that they’ll want to hold onto forever.
The success story of Eton started in 1928 in the small village of Gånghester in Sweden. Annie & David Pettersson ran a successful sawmill until the recession forced them to start a new business. Annie started to make fine clothes for the people in the village, the company grew, focused on men’s shirts and in the 1950’s a salesman first brought the shirt collection to the United Kingdom.
Since launching our first collection in 2003, Ever has lived up to its reputation as the most comfortable luxury travel collection for men and women. With an emphasis on staying true to classic bodies, while elevating the construction and finishing process, the collections have a casual and timeless tone.
The Farah brand was born in the 1920s in the UK. In the 1980s Farah became a must have label amongst fashion savvy hipsters, including the mods, skins, stickmen and rocker-billys of Great Britain. Today the label still holds the heritage and vigor it stood for then.
Fred Perry was one of the most iconic Britsh tennis players of the 20th-century. At the end of the 1940s, he was approached by Tibby Wegner, a former Austrian footballer, with the idea of marketing a sweatband bearing the Fred Perry name. Soon after, Fred developed the business with Wegner by making Fred Perry sports shirts. Fred Perry shirts soon took off in England with there functionality for both casual and formal affairs. Fred Perry clothing is now an integral part of British culture and has influenced the entire world. We are proud to offer this classic style at our store.
From its conception in 1989, G-Star has been know for its innovative and cutting edge style in the world of denim. Pushing the boundaries, continuous experimentation and product development, has led to a strong following worldwide. The rough, rudimentary, and raw characteristics of the brand allows G-Star to maintain its distinct and unorthodox style.
Jean Shop Mfg., Inc., the five-year-old creation of designer Eric Goldstein, & in partnership with longtime pals & original jeans honchos Gene Montesano & Barry Perlman, has become an international phenomenon in authentic, vintage-quality blue jeans for men & women. With a focus on excellence in exclusive Japanese selvedge denim fabrics & superior detailed workmanship, the interactive & hand-crafted custom finishing is executed in-house by our own Jean Shop production team.
Johnson Motors Inc. started in 1936 in Pasadena, California as a company importing Ariel and Triumph motorcycles to southern California. There company grew and became the biggest motorcycle vendor of Triumphs in California. They have since launched a clothing line which features vintage style graphic tees.
life/after/denim is a men’s apparel brand focused simply on fit, quality, function and wearable design. They design and craft clothing in which to live your life. They stay away from sweeping trends that look dated after one season. Instead, They choose to create timeless classic pieces that seamlessly fit into your wardrobe and never look old. They are influenced and inspired by music, film, vintage, travel, art, and our friends.
Our design philosophy is built on the balance of three criteria: beauty, performance, and sustainability. Far from mutually exclusive, the integration of these concepts defines a new standard for apparel. Many people make exceptional clothing that embraces one of those criteria. A select few manage to combine two of the three, at the most exacting levels. As far as we know, no one has made a dedicated effort to integrate all three with unflagging commitment to each. Until now.
Nudie Jeans Co. loves jeans, a passion we share with everyone who mourns a pair of worn out jeans as a close friend. Jeans share the same soul and attitude as music. The inspiration springs from the same dreams. As a true jeans brand they are not looking for the short-term trends. The inspiration is far from glamour and catwalks. The collection is tight, like a rock band, reflecting the feeling of everyday life.
SetGo is a new bag company based out of New York City. The SetGo brand has the desire to create products that are based on the principles of sharp intelligent design and urban functionality.
Sundek is a retro swimwear company that was popular in the early 1980s in the surfing community. The brand was originally from San Francisco, but is now owned by an Italian company. The swimwear is colorful and is reminiscent of beach fashion of the 1970s and 1980s.
Takel is an all-American brand for the all-American man. Their clothes have a distinctively outdoorsman feel, but in a way the maintains sophistication and style. Furthermore, the company’s clothes are manufactured right here in the U.S. and are of the highest quality without sacrificing affordability.
After an extensive background in design and manufacturing, the founders of Tres Noir wanted to develop a brand focusing on the highest quality materials at the best possible price. Tres Noir Handmade Optics was founded in Southern California in 2005 using vintage inspiration to create current fashion forward eyewear. The brand goal is to bring the edge in design and quality back to an industry that has become saturated with inferior product and lackluster design.
Leather is the oldest continuously used material known to man. Its use pre-dates recorded history and though the processes used to preserve it have changed over time it has never been improved on as a clothing material. Over 4000 years ago leather was being used in China as currency and for weapons and armor. It is even referred to in The Bible, Genesis 3:21. It is durable, breathable and abrasion resistant and the same qualities that made it valuable to The Ancients make it invaluable to the modern motorcyclist. Many cultures believed that when they wore the skin of another animal they took on some of its characteristics and gained some of its strength. Wearing leather communicates that strength as well as purpose and identity.
Wellensteyn USA presents the quality and functionality you expect in rugged work-wear, coupled with sophistication of high-end European fashion sensibilities. The result is a tremendously versatile family of impressive outerwear jackets. Founded more than 60 years ago in Hamburg Germany by Adolf Wuttke, Wellensteyn originated as a producer of deep-submerge mechanical instruments designed to withstand the rigors of the North Sea. Wuttke also realized that his customers, technicians and dockhands in the shipyards of Germany, were also in constant need of sturdy, water-resistant work-wear. He developed a heavy, seaworthy, waxed sailcloth that could be use to provide superior durability for those exposed to some of the toughest elements. Thomas Wuttke has conceived a new generation of outstanding jackets. Design has evolved to what we call a “fusion of function and fashion”. The product’s innovative development has resulted in success throughout Europe and is now available in North America.
Zachary Prell is a former investment banker who decided to make dress shirts right, thus creating his own label. His line, started in 2006, compliments one’s build and also embodies style, quality, and has the versatility to be worn at work and after-hours.
Skincare and Men’s Grooming
Anthony Logistics For Men is a multi-functional, multi-benefit, nature based personal care system of skincare, bath and body products designed for men. The products are easy to understand with specific ingredients that are geared to a man’s skin. All of the products are allergy tested.
In 1979, John Allan began his career in Paris, France under the personal apprenticeship of Jean Louis David. At the time, Jean Louis David had become a major force in the industry with over 200 of his International Salons located throughout Europe. For over three years, John Allan trained in Paris and Milan until his return to the States where he was promoted to National Technical Director for the JLD Hair Salons’ U.S. expansion. As Director, John Allan set up the Jean Louis David Training Center in the flagship salon at Henri Bendel’s, NYC. It was here that he taught cutting techniques while educating the JLD staff on the latest styles from Europe. Under John Allan’s directorship, the Jean Louis David International Salons expanded into Beverly Hills, Chicago and Toronto.
Since 1851, this New York apothecary has been dedicated to serving discerning customers fine formulations for skin and hair made with uniquely efficacious, natural ingredients.
(MALIN+GOETZ) family-owned and operated apothecary in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood launched March 2004. Easy-to-use two-step regimens offer head-to-toe pH balance – face, body, and hair – for both women and men. Starting with sensitive skin first, each advanced formula blends trusted natural ingredients with gentle performance technologies to address skin sensitivities, irritations and allergies resulting from unnecessary products, over-marketed harsh ingredients, and false claims. The key to our extraordinary cleansers is our hydration science. Gentle amino acid-based cleansing agents thoroughly purify and hydrate, helping to maintain a natural pH balance. Our advanced moisturizers are rooted in our absorption science to compliment our cleansers; they are oil-free and residue-free, blending nourishing fatty acids instead of traditionally greasy pore-clogging oils, silicones and waxes. Into both our cleansers and moisturizers, we incorporate beneficial botanical extracts that enhance performance and provide fresh natural scents that quickly evaporate – leaving room for personal fragrance choices. Each ingredient is carefully chosen as the least irritating and most advanced for performance. The result is formulas without unnecessary detergents, colorants and synthetic fragrances creating the most effective systems to simplify your life. (MALIN+GOETZ) does not test on animals and is made in the USA.
Having one of the premiere spa’s in Los Angeles, Ole Henriksen makes incredible skincare products. His products are formulated with some of nature’s most effectual botanicals that allow every customer to experience a transformation from head to toe.
