Detroit Watch Company

Detroit Watch Company

Detroit Watch Company

313® Swiss Automatic | 42mm

A watch, in many ways, really is the epitome of an investment piece. We put it on our wrist every day, so it must adapt to everything: the weather, the occasion and the wearer. Central to Detroit Watch Company’s process is ‘global resources, local production’. Run by Patrick and Amy Ajoub, who have both had a long career in design, the brand was founded in 2013 and creates, in an ironic but amazing twist, timeless timepieces.

Down to the smallest of its components, a watch from DWC is completely original. These components are produced in Switzerland, Germany and Hong Kong and subsequently sent back to Detroit, where they are assembled by hand into Patrick and Amy’s unique designs. Donning a watch from this brand means wearing an intricate, small engine that was professionally crafted to keep your watch working at all times – Detroit Watch Company’s timepieces remain continuously wound.

Why we dig it: timeless designs that stand the test of time, expert global resources, locally crafted by hand

Buck Mason

$125

Buck Mason

$195

Buck Mason

Cool Cotton Shirt | White

$95

Buck Mason is the perfect marriage between classic and modern. A testament to the brand’s quality and style, celebrities like Ryan Gosling, Tom Brady and Ryan Reynolds have been spotted in Buck Mason apparel. Choosing not to exploit low-cost labor, much of Buck Mason’s production takes place within the United States.

To create Buck Mason’s first run of styles, Erik and Sasha worked closely with a local family factory, combining old-school manufacturing techniques with modern technology. To ensure quality, the team at Buck Mason knit all of their own fabrics – this process is not cheap, but the garments are meant to last for generations, not seasons.

Rather than wearing out, an item of clothing from Buck Mason will actually improve with every wash and wear. And that’s a good thing because their designs are made to withstand seasonal trends, with consistency in fit, fabric, and quality.

Patagonia

$65

Patagonia

$179

Patagonia

Silent Recycled Down Jacket | Cargo Green

$279

Patagonia provides outstanding outdoor fashion for an active lifestyle. Nearly 2,000 people work directly for this brand in their offices, stores and distribution centers, and all of them receive fair pay, flexible schedules, and health care.

Patagonia works with a Social/Environmental Responsibility team that vets every factory the brand works with, to make sure working conditions are good and safe and the strain on the environment remains low. Patagonia is very dedicated to transparency throughout their supply chain. They only work with suppliers and factories that they can visit, in order to verify they are making an active effort to lower environmental impacts and ensure the wellbeing of their workers.

Every piece purchased from Patagonia is a true investment. Sturdy, high-quality and timeless outdoor wear and gear is an absolute must for those that live an active or adventurous life. Built to withstand all types of weather and activities, Patagonia apparel is sure to last you a lifetime. Further reducing wastefulness in fashion, Patagonia runs a separate website, Worn Wear, where shoppers can purchase used gear from the brand.

Oliver Spencer

$385

Oliver Spencer

$155

Oliver Spencer

Farrow Striped Organic Cotton Pyjama Trousers

$190

When Oliver Spencer launched his eponymous brand in 2002, he did so to fill a void he observed in the industry: a line of men’s casual wear that was made with the same quality and craft that goes into premium tailoring. “Quality needn’t mean formality; casual needn’t mean careless,” reads the brand’s philosophy.

To produce Oliver Spencer’s designs, the finest fabrics and yarns are sourced from artisanal British and Italian mills, which are spun into the label’s garments in only the best European factories and workshops. Production in England accounts for about 40% of the collection; the other 60% is produced within the European continent, which allows Oliver Spencer to guarantee safe working conditions and fair compensation. Over the years, this brand has put a lot of effort into creating trusting, open and transparent relationships with their suppliers and visiting their factories to meet with management and employees. Oliver Spencer is also dedicated to minimizing the use of high amounts of energy, water and chemical input in the creation of their fabrics, in an effort to reduce their environmental footprint, and the label has been increasing the use of organic cotton year-on-year.

Why we dig it: continuous efforts towards sustainable production, close monitoring of working conditions, versatile and timeless design

When Oliver Spencer launched his eponymous brand in 2002, he did so to fill a void he observed in the industry: a line of men’s casual wear that was made with the same quality and craft that goes into premium tailoring. “Quality needn’t mean formality; casual needn’t mean careless,” reads the brand’s philosophy.

To produce Oliver Spencer’s designs, the finest fabrics and yarns are sourced from artisanal British and Italian mills, which are spun into the label’s garments in only the best European factories and workshops. Production in England accounts for about 40% of the collection; the other 60% is produced within the European continent, which allows Oliver Spencer to guarantee safe working conditions and fair compensation. Over the years, this brand has put a lot of effort into creating trusting, open and transparent relationships with their suppliers and visiting their factories to meet with management and employees. Oliver Spencer is also dedicated to minimizing the use of high amounts of energy, water and chemical input in the creation of their fabrics, in an effort to reduce their environmental footprint, and the label has been increasing the use of organic cotton year-on-year.

Why we dig it: continuous efforts towards sustainable production, close monitoring of working conditions, versatile and timeless design

When Oliver Spencer launched his eponymous brand in 2002, he did so to fill a void he observed in the industry: a line of men’s casual wear that was made with the same quality and craft that goes into premium tailoring. “Quality needn’t mean formality; casual needn’t mean careless,” reads the brand’s philosophy.

To produce Oliver Spencer’s designs, the finest fabrics and yarns are sourced from artisanal British and Italian mills, which are spun into the label’s garments in only the best European factories and workshops. Production in England accounts for about 40% of the collection; the other 60% is produced within the European continent, which allows Oliver Spencer to guarantee safe working conditions and fair compensation. Over the years, this brand has put a lot of effort into creating trusting, open and transparent relationships with their suppliers and visiting their factories to meet with management and employees. Oliver Spencer is also dedicated to minimizing the use of high amounts of energy, water and chemical input in the creation of their fabrics, in an effort to reduce their environmental footprint, and the label has been increasing the use of organic cotton year-on-year.

Why we dig it: continuous efforts towards sustainable production, close monitoring of working conditions, versatile and timeless design

Officine Générale

$555

Officine Générale

$555

Officine Générale

Shetland Wool Sweater | Cobalt Blue

$375

Officine Générale is a label for those who prefer a unique, chic-but-casual edge to their style. A Parisian twist, if you will. Without getting too quirky or trendy, this brand comes out with a one-of-a-kind take on classic menswear silhouettes, providing the fashion-forward man with timeless, multi-season garments for a nicely curated wardrobe.

A quote from founder Pierre Mahéo: “Realism, honesty, and fairness have been guiding my work ethics since I started Officine Générale.” He insists on using the finest fabrics, such as Japanese selvage Oxford cloths for the label’s shirts. The Italian cashmere that goes into Officine Générale’s crew necks and beanies are of a recycled variety, and with these styles, the label proves “it is possible to be both ethical and elegant.”

Designed in the heart of Paris’ Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, the collection oozes elevated simplicity, high-quality, and offers recycled fabrics and unique basic pieces – all made socially responsible – make Officine Génénerale one of our go-to brands for investment styles. Officine Générale produces their garments ethically in European factories from Italian, British and Japanese fabrics.

Nisolo

$168

Nisolo

$148

Nisolo

Alejandro Woven Slip-On | Brown

$178

Nisolo’s core message is as follows: “Intentionally designed. Ethically made. Fairly priced.” Those looking to invest in a well-made pair of shoes have found the perfect match in this label.

Nisolo believes in creating styles that are effortless and versatile, to suit the everyday needs of their customers. All of the brand’s producers receive beyond fair trade wages, health care and a safe working environment. Aside from working with their own factory in Peru, Nisolo also partners factories in Mexico and independent artisans all over the world and displays a high level of transparency regarding the people that are employed there and how they are compensated for their work. Nisolo also partners with Ecosphere+ to fight climate change within their own value chain – this year, they aim to save 60,000 trees. You can also send them your worn and used shoes, which will be given to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries, in partnership with Soles4Souls.

Shoes are an important investment in our wardrobes, and out of everything we put on, it’s the item that must be the sturdiest and the most resistant to wear and weather. Nisolo meets those needs perfectly by providing high-quality leather goods at a fair price point. All of their styles are classic shapes in a modern frame, assuring long-time wear and fitting in with multiple styles, occasions, and wardrobes.

Why we dig it: very transparent about their supply chain, dedication to ethical working conditions and fair pay, high-quality leather goods

Want Les Essentiels

$495

Want Les Essentiels

$380

Want Les Essentiels

O’Hare Leather-Trimmed Organic Cotton-Canvas Tote Bag | Brown

$250

Organic is a big buzzword these days, as it should be. Want Les Essentiels carries a luxurious organic cotton range of travel bags and accessories, with 100% certified organic material sourced from the finest Turkish mills. The label works with sustainable and reliable sources, organically-approved dyes and fabrics woven from natural fibers not requiring pesticides or herbicides.

Want Les Essentiels is for those who favor moving around the world in sophistication, simplicity, and style. The label’s elegant line of backpacks, shoppers and weekenders blends in perfectly with an elevated but casual style, providing comfort and practicality for frequent travelers and commuters.

Why we dig it: timeless travel accessories, dedicated to the use of organic fabrics, proven track record of quality

Organic is a big buzzword these days, as it should be. Want Les Essentiels carries a luxurious organic cotton range of travel bags and accessories, with 100% certified organic material sourced from the finest Turkish mills. The label works with sustainable and reliable sources, organically-approved dyes and fabrics woven from natural fibers not requiring pesticides or herbicides.

Want Les Essentiels is for those who favor moving around the world in sophistication, simplicity, and style. The label’s elegant line of backpacks, shoppers and weekenders blends in perfectly with an elevated but casual style, providing comfort and practicality for frequent travelers and commuters.

Why we dig it: timeless travel accessories, dedicated to the use of organic fabrics, proven track record of quality