Best of Philly

2024 Best Menswear

American Trench

This brand first earned our praise in 2017 for their namesake Ventile­ fabric trench, but since broadening­ their horizons with even more menswear items — plus a few things for women — such as hats, heavyweight hoodies, and socks seen on the likes of Bad Bunny, and opening a brick-and-mortar in Ardmore, the company has garnered our attention yet again. We’re fans of its transparent sourcing practices (all of its products are made in America, though materials may be sourced elsewhere) and attention to quality, like that 100 percent cotton Panama cloth shirt we’ll be wearing the rest of summer. Read More »

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2018 Best Socially Conscious Menswear

Ikiré Jones

For socially conscious menswear, look to Ikiré Jones (Ikirejones.com), a Philly brand inspired by founder Walé Oyéjidé’s Nigerian roots. The colorful collection – from silk scarves to suiting – illustrates stories of marginalized cultures, and sales benefit Peek Vision, a foundation that works to give vision-care access to low-income countries. (Fun fact: Ikiré Jones pieces were featured in the blockbuster hit Black Panther.) Read More »

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