Brands We Recommend
Not every brand deserves a place in your wardrobe. These recommendations are based on consistent quality, appropriate fit for mature bodies, timeless design, and value at their respective price points.
Women's Brands
Investment
- Brunello Cucinelli — The pinnacle of quiet luxury; cashmere, tailoring, and understated Italian elegance
- The Row — Minimalist luxury with perfect proportions and exceptional fabrics
- Max Mara — Iconic coats and tailored pieces that define sophisticated European dressing
Mid-Range
- Eileen Fisher — Relaxed, architectural silhouettes in sustainable fabrics; excellent for travel
- Lafayette 148 — Sophisticated workwear and weekend pieces with consistent sizing
- Vince — Clean lines, quality fabrics, and a California-inflected ease
Value
- J.Crew — The cashmere, blazers, and accessories punch above their price point
- COS — Scandinavian minimalism with interesting cuts and good fabric quality
- Uniqlo — Foundation pieces (tees, knitwear, outerwear) at remarkable prices
Men's Brands
Investment
- Loro Piana — The finest cashmere and wool in menswear; quiet, unmistakable quality
- Drake's — British elegance with personality; exceptional ties, jackets, and knitwear
- Canali — Italian tailoring that balances tradition with modern fit
Mid-Range
- Todd Snyder — American menswear with a refined, modern sensibility
- Sid Mashburn — Southern gentleman meets modern taste; excellent sport coats and trousers
- Suitsupply — Remarkable tailoring quality at mid-range prices
Value
- Brooks Brothers — The Oxford shirt, the navy blazer, the khaki trouser — American classics that still deliver
- Spier & Mackay — Canadian brand offering exceptional suits and sport coats at aggressive prices
- Uniqlo — Japanese precision in basics; the merino knitwear is particularly strong
Accessories & Shoes
- Allen Edmonds — American-made dress shoes that can be resoled for decades of wear
- Common Projects — The definitive minimalist white sneaker
- Ghurka — Leather goods with heritage and durability
- Daniel Wellington / Seiko — Tasteful timepieces that don't require a mortgage
Quality endures. Choose brands that understand that.