This is essentially a catalog of my now-uniformed wardrobe to help you help your man level up his style. There are even a few pieces that you’ll want to steal for yourself, which is always the best approach to gifting.
Sections
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Shirts
Jeans and Pants
Lounge Pants and Shorts
Sweatshirts and Knits
Bathing Suits
Sunglasses
Shirts
You can never have too many great-fitting tees. Cherry LA makes the best t-shirt. This is not up for debate. The heavier weight and boxier fit looks great on anyone and keeps it shape over time and after many (many) wears.
The best.
Cherry LA | Classic Tee
For a boxier fit.
Cherry LA | Basic Boxy Tee
James Perse quality for half the price.
Buck Mason | Pima Classic Tee
The gold standard.
James Perse | Clear Jersey Crew
A denim shirt is a closet staple.
Nudie Jeans | George Denim Western Shirt
Look to Portuguese Flannel for well-priced quality shirts. Corduroy shirts are great on their own or as a light layer.
Sebline has recently become one of my favorite designers for shirts. The French brand combines sartorial tailoring with western styles that can be dressed up or down.
Sebline | Safari Pinstriped Cotton-Poplin Shirt
If I had to get all of my shirts from one brand, it would be L.E.J.
L.E.J. | 2 Pocket Selvedge Shirt
Perfect for transitional dressing. Also one to steal.
L.E.J. | The Shell Collector
Jeans and Pants
I am a firm believer that it's always worth investing in quality denim. A great pair of jeans lasts forever and never goes out of style. And nobody does quality denim like the Japanese. OrSlow and Moussy make high-quality, rigid denim that wear in wi...
imogene + willie | oliver military trouser in black
Heavy-weight and durable yet flattering task pants.
Entire Studios | Brown Task Trousers
Lounge Pants and Shorts
I famously do not wear sweatpants or atheleisure and instead live in any of the following. They're just as comfortable, look nice, and are thus far more versatile.
Dress 'em up with loafers or stay casual with slippers.
imogene + willie | fethiye in hand-loomed coastal stripe
Linen is really just all-season loungewear isn't it?
James Perse | Relaxed Linen Pant
Sweatshirts and Knits
Go-to gifts that you'll want to steal. LA-based Cherry makes great understated sweatshirts with cache that exceeds the better-known likes of Aime Leon Dore and Kith. In knitwear, Quince makes great cashmere pieces at a really affordable price point. ...
Cool points for Cherry.
Cherry | Best Quality Crewneck (Vintage Black)
The brand releases several collections each season with different western-inspired graphics, but I prefer the classics.
Fits slightly large, so I recommend sizing down for a more standard fit.
Lemaire | Brushed-Wool Sweater
Peep the stripe detail on the sleeves.
Our Legacy | Merino Wool Sweater
Bathing Suits
If your boyfriend is anything like me, he forgets that he needs a new bathing suit until right before a summer trip at which point, spending $200 on a new pair is a hard pill to swallow. Swimwear can be an annoyingly large expense due to its seasonal...
Orlebar Brown| Vermillion Current Shorter-Length Swim Shorts
Sunglasses
A category worth splurging on. If you really love him, you can't go wrong with a pair of classic frames from Oliver Peoples and Garrett Leight. If he already has those covered, consider a more contemporary style from slightly more affordable brands l...
Akila's wide array of frame-lens color combos adds a playful twist to enduring styles.
Akila | Brown Logos Sunglasses
Comes in a number of frame-lens color combos.
Retrosuperfuture | Black Lazarus Sunglasses
Dare I say that Persol is coming back?
Persol | PO3291S
A slightly more affordable option from the brand.
Saint Laurent | SL 675 round sunglasses in beige
He's seen these before, but they aren't overdone.
Moscot | LEMTOSH
A more stylish alternative to Garrrett Leight's well-loved and oft-seen classic frames.
New Balance | Made In USA 993 Core sneakers in grey
If he's a sneakerhead.
Tom Sachs x Nike | NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe 'Archive'
Truly the most versatile and comfortable shoe that looks great with any outfit. I'm on my third pair.
Sabah | Ashmore Grey
A more contemporary style from a classic brand. Lug sole at a great price point.
GH Bass | Weejun 90 Larson Suede Penny Loafers
For a more casual yet versatile slip-on loafer.
Jacques Soloviere | Alexis Loafer
I prefer boots that comes up a bit higher, but these are the coolest Chelsea boots right now.
Our Legacy | Camion Leather boots
Burgundy for some variation from classic black or brown loafers.
Morjas | The Penny Loafer - Burgundy Calf
Always active in the rotation.
Rubinacci | Marphy suede loafers in brown
Can never have too many Belgians.
Rubinacci | Marphy Tasselled Leather Loafers
These have been at the top of my wishlist for too long.
Lemaire | Leather slip-on shoes in black
Both my most worn and most complimented shoes. The two may or may not be related. I bought them for wedding season but now I wear them everywhere.
Bode | House Shoe leather loafers
Fragrance
Byredo or bust.
This is my everyday scent made by a dear friend. It's a roll-on oil with musk and amber notes that's unisex and smells incredible.
Adenah | Amber & Musk Perfume Oil
This has been my scent for a few years now. Byredo makes some of the best unisex fragrances, but this one is masculine with notes of bergamot, geranium, and patchouli.
Byredo | Sunday Cologne Eau De Parfum, 50 mL
I recently started wearing Mixed Emotions and absolutely love. Nice and light with notes of black tea, violet, and birch.
