I finally had the chance to check out Ronnie Fieg’s retail location called KITH. The shop is really dope and houses some of your favorite footwear brands. Not to mention that he also has a Nike tier 0 account. The shop feels very friendly and has a real nice vibe to it. If you are ever in NYC make sure you check out the shop on Broadway.

644 Broadway (at Bleecker St.)
NY, NY 10012
646-648-6285

Kith & Kin. That means friends and family. Kith also means to make known or become known in Old Scottish. When I began thinking about the concept of the store I wanted to keep things tight. I tried to create a friendly and personal environment with the highest quality footwear and attire for any occasion. I want people to come into the store and leave with a dope pair of shoes, and a feeling that they are a part of something special. My crew has been with me since the beginning and understand the importance of building relationships with each new face that walks through the door. “Just us,” that’s the idea. I want to make everyone that works in the store, purchases something in the store, or walks through the door, feel like they belong, and feel like family. My friends are my family. This is KITH. RF

Back in October we ran into the guys from Saturdays Surf in Japan and they told us that they were about to open up shop in Japan. Happy to finally see this shop come to fruition. If can’t make your way out to Japan make sure to check out their NYC location.

I got invited to visit the newly establishment Eyewear & Optician company Tina Catherine. The spot is in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea neighbourhood where they house some of the best eyewear brands, such as Thom Browne, Dita, Persol and Oliver Peoples. They also offer full optician services which is great if you ever need to get your eyes tested and fitted for some new frames. The shop is operated and owned by some real cool young guys who understand brands, fashion and style. Make sure to check them out when you are in NYC.

Tina Catherine
188 8th Avenue New York, NY 10011, United States
(646) 370-4524

Check them out and tell them that I sent you!

Thank for the love guys!

HAVEN Toronto
145 Berkeley Street.
Toronto, ON

My friends from ATR profiled a beautiful shop in Singapore called the Editor’s Market Store. I like the overall design of the shop and I think it has a lot to offer in terms of inspiration for design.

The Editor’s Market is a fashion-forward multi-label concept store with an extensive and unrivalled edit of street, indie and alternative fashion.

*Photography by Warren Wee

The online Luxury boutique SSENSE opened their first retail shop in the Old city of Montreal. The shop carries most of your favorite luxury brands like Givenchy, Balmain and Margiela to name a few.

90 Rue Saint Paul Ouest  Montreal, QC H2Y 3S5
(514) 289-1906

Club Monaco is one of my favorite places to shop in Montreal & Toronto.  I always find myself shopping at Club Monaco at least 4 times a season right before Tradeshows when I need to pick up a few key items.

Their aesthetic is always clean, strong, fashionably on point and reasonably priced. I love their interpretation of classic pieces like the trench coat or button up shirt. This weekend in Toronto they opened the doors to the newly renovated Yorkville flagship store. They’ve transformed the bottom floor as a 1-stop men’s shop with great products, great merchandising and 3^rd party brands such as Trickers’s, Tanner Goods and other made in America products. The highlight of the men’s shop was the launch of the Made in the USA collection curated by Michael Williams of A continuous Lean.

The new collection looks great and the shop looks fantastic.

157 Bloor Street West
Toronto
(416) 591-8837

Club Monaco, the lifestyle destination brand offering affordable luxuries with a modern sensibility while mixing fashion must haves with timeless classics, partners with Michael Williams of the prominent men’s blog A Continuous Lean to best serve male customers by launching an exclusive limited edition “Made in the USA” men’s collection, offering an assortment of suiting, shirts, and ties all sourced, designed, washed and fit in the United States, as well as a collection of diverse third party brands in a selectively merchandised men’s concept shop at the retailer’s 5th Avenue (Manhattan) and Bloor Street (Toronto) locations. The two shops will be men’s-only concept stores, bringing new depth to the men’s offerings.

The “Made in the USA” collection offers a range of men’s ready to wear, with each piece cautiously handmade to reflect a distinctly American feel while preserving Club Monaco’s design aesthetic. Shirts were made in Ashland, Pennsylvania; ties in New York, New York; and suiting in Westminster, Maryland. Jackets and blazers will be offered in an assortment of navy, charcoal, olive and black from $235 – $650, matching suiting trousers for $245, shirts in various patterns and colors for $139.50, and ties in silk, chambray, cashmere and wool for $89.50. The collection will be carried at the 157 Bloor Street West, Canada and 160 5^th Avenue, New York locations.

“More than anything, ‘Made in the USA’ is about preserving these people that have practiced their craft for a long time,” says Williams. “We’re giving guys the option to say, ‘I want to buy something that’s going to last a long time.’ And that’s what we’ve done with this Made in the USA collection.”

“When there’s more responsibility felt by the individual really making the clothes, it’s going to reflect in the quality of the product,” says Aaron Levine, VP of Men’s Design at Club Monaco.

“Building off the success of past third party collaborations such as Clarks, Timex, Ray-Ban and Levis vintage, we are thrilled to partner with A Continuous Lean. We hope to convey our guy’s lifestyle – his favorite things within the ultimate “closet,” says John Mehas, President and CEO of Club Monaco.

A Continuous Lean has used its knowledge of the market to team with Club Monaco to build a special men’s shop at the Club Monaco store on 5th Avenue and will look to do the same for the reopening of the Club Monaco Bloor Street store in Toronto (Club Monaco’s hometown). A Continuous Lean will bring a unique, stylish and advanced offering to the Club Monaco men’s shop, having worked to source and develop a capsule collection of made in the USA suits, shirts and ties. Club Monaco and A Continuous Lean has also partnered with Ben Clymer of Hodinkee on a special offering of vintage military watches that will only be available at the new 5th Avenue men’s shop. Additionally, the A Continuous Lean and Club Monaco collaboration will bring Tanner Goods, Cunningham Classics, Archival Clothing, London Undercover, Goruck, Ernest Alexander, American Optical, Wolverine and Terrapin Printers & Engravers to the select Club Monaco locations

Made in the USA Range/Price Points

Shirting – $139.50

Available in a mix of stripes, patterns and oxfords

Wool Suit Trousers – $245

Available in: Navy, Charcoal

Wool Blazers – $575

Available in: Navy, Charcoal

Deconstructed Twill Blazer – $575

Available in: Navy

Silk Stripe Tie – $89.50

Available in: Red/Navy, Grey

Chambray Tie – $89.50

Available in: Red, Blue

Windowpane Tie – $89.50

Available in: Grey

Cashmere Twill Tie – $89.50

Available in: Navy

Multi-Tweed Tie – $89.50

Available in: Blue

Wool Dot Ties – $89.50

Available in: Brown, Grey

A new shop pop up in Montreal last week and I had a chance to visit it today and it is pretty dope! Le Magasin General is french for General Store and carries some of your favorite brands. The shop is owned and operated by twin Duo Oli & Mer of Bruxe Design, the shop serves as their showroom, workshop and office.

They’ve reused and all the original elements of the existing space and decorated the space with 100 year old wood and materials from a barn. The store has been restored to the original walls and floor.

Very exciting to have another fresh shop in Montreal.

When we launched Bruxe Design 4 years ago we started to discuss the idea of opening a general store to house our brand. Not your typical general store, but one which focuses on design and fashion with a curated mix of clothing, fashion accessories, jewelry, books and design objects for home, office and travel. We’re happy to announce that we have finally opened the doors to our new store. Situated in the heart of the NDG neighborhood of Montreal in a classic heritage building, our new store will showcase all Bruxe products as well as Betina Lou, Naked and Famous, Levis, Clae, Comune, Lifetime, Furni Creations, Neuvo Watches, Harvey McLeod jewelry, Vans OTW, as well as many independent designers.

5662 Sherbrooke O. Montreal, QC H4A 1W7
514.932.9802

The great folks of Sir & Madame Chicago celebrated their 1 year anniversary last week. I had an opportunity to check out the shop when I was in town. The shop feels friendly and home-like which is always a great feeling. Thanks to the SIR & MADAME family for the love and hospitality. They sell some of your favorite brands and also their own brand by the store name.

They have a great accessories collection that is made in America like those nice backpacks with leather trims.

Check it out online or in person.

Sir & Madame
938 North Damen
773.489.6660

While I was in Chicago I had a chance to make some retail rounds. A really cool mens shop by the name of Haberdash caught my attention.

About:

haberdash is Modern Tradition, a blend of cool classic style paired with Old School philosophy.  We promise the finest quality men’s clothing, unexpected service and brand value.  Our extraordinary Circle h Loyalty Programawards you with genuine savings and exclusive offers.  Step into a vibrant world of menswear available only in Old Town, River North and at www.haberdashmen.com.

Our Story

In 2005, Adam Beltzman ditched his day job as a lawyer, rolled up his sleeves and set out to create the store he felt was missing in Chicago. He gave some serious thought about what he would want in a men’s shop and at long last came up with a great idea.  He decided to bring back the haberdashery – the traditional men’s store of yesteryear. A local, one-stop shop tailored for men and only men. A store where gentlemen received a high level of service, were treated with respect and were made to feel comfortable while shopping for their wardrobe. A shop where men would hang out to talk about events of the day and could take care of their clothing needs for both work and leisure.  So, he put a modern spin on that old school store and haberdash was born in Chicago’s historic Old Town neighborhood.

In 2009, Adam partnered with industry veteran Jerry Kamhi to expand the concept and create a new model in menswear.

Old Town: 1350 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610 | 312.440.1300

River North: 607 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654 | 312.624.8551