Grant Harris is a Washington, DC based menswear specialist. He is owner & Chief Style Consultant at Image Granted, LLC. He owns many more pairs of socks than he should.
Hottin Daro is a new online retailer started in 2012 which sells luxury cashmere lounge pants. I originally came across the brand through a third party luxury gift site which included ridiculously extravagant gifts that only those with enormous amounts of time and even more money could afford or even think of purchasing. However, Hottin Daro was offering an actually viable product that seemed interesting. Cashmere sweatpants are not inaccessible. … [Read more...]
I was originally introduced to Hugs & Co by my colleague Justin FitzPatrick of The Shoe Snob and if Justin recommends a footwear brand, I don’t hesitate to investigate. Hugs & Co is a British born label offering suede penny loafer/drivers and now offering suede tasseled loafers/drivers since 2012. I originally spoke with Hugo back when they only offered penny loafers and discussed his upcoming product. He mentioned the addition of … [Read more...]
Mantorii is a relatively new online custom footwear maker. They are one of the latest to jump on the train of the sub $300 made to order footwear providers. Others include Pediwear and Beckett Siminon. A review to come on the latter in the future. As many menswear enthusiasts are aware it is widely held true that quality men’s shoes and boots start around $300 and climb exponentially from there. Today Mantorii is attempting to reverse … [Read more...]
Bonobos Guide Shop Georgetown Introduction Bonobos is an online technology-driven clothing brand launched in 2007 by Andy Dunn based on the need for better-fitting men's pants. Bonobos is now the largest web based apparel brand in the US. In 2011 Bonobos extended offline, launching e-commerce showrooms called Guideshops to bring personalized, one-to-one service to those wanting to experience the brand in-person. In 2012, Bonobos … [Read more...]
Volley is an Australian sneaker company born “down under” in 1936 and specializes in canvas and leather sneakers for athletes and those who want to add classic casual footwear to their collection. Volley’s heritage lies in the pursuit of athletics with tennis players both men and women alike wearing their sneakers faithfully during the Wimbledon championships of the 60’s and 70’s. For decades the low profile leather, canvas, and … [Read more...]
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