Oftentimes custom-fitted clothing can be costly and exclusive. But for Stòffa, an independent made-to-measure brand that launched in 2014, the process of buying clothes that are crafted just for you shouldn’t be limited to three-piece-suits or hats and priced outrageously. As Stòffa’s Nick Ragosta explains, “We believe that made-to-measure is an important vehicle for making ‘buy less but better’ a real option.” “First and foremost, …
J Crew has made a travel-suit jacket that looks nothing like a travel-suit jacket. It doesn’t appear stretchy or synthetic (though it’s made from a mix of cotton, nylon and elastane) like many do. Further, it’s water-repellant, flexible and, best of all, it’s machine washable—so when you’re traveling, it’ll easily survive the hotel laundry service.
Thom Browne wants people who wear his suits to feel one thing in particular: confident. The NYC-based designer has managed to make suits that incorporate business elegance and a hint of playfulness since founding his eponymous company back in 2003, and his collections continue to evolve—thanks to innovation of fabrics, inventive designs and a sophistication that has earned Browne several awards and countless devotees. Despite …