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Three more threads about three more streetwear brands, because why the hell not?
Arc'Teryx Valience
I appreciate Arc'Teryx Valience. It's an excellent example of a niche brand that does well in its space - winter clothes and ski gear - deciding to expand into the fashion-centric marking and pulling it off. Valience is the creme de la creme of high-end tech gear, chock full of rare and fancy fabrics with mystical wicking properties all covered up by a stylish, very understated shell.
Margaret Howell
British designer Margaret Howell chugs along in an understated, almost Dries van Noten way: her clothing is popular in Englad, she has several branded company stores, and there are a growing number of retailers picking up her mainline and diffusion line, especially for her knitwear. At the end of the day, Margaret Howell typifies what's best about mid-level designers: the clothes are wellmade, the price isn't excessive, the styling and aesthetic is consistent enough to allow the development of a study fanbase, and, at the end of the day, it's very wearable.
Quoddy
2010 was the yer of Quoddy. They transformed from an unknown Maine moccasin and boat shoe company (with a horrific website) into the darling of GQ and J. Crew, the perfect way to transform your style by replacing your Sperrys with chromexcel and camp soles. Now everyone's heard of the brand, but goddamn if they don't do good work.
Arc'Teryx Valience
I appreciate Arc'Teryx Valience. It's an excellent example of a niche brand that does well in its space - winter clothes and ski gear - deciding to expand into the fashion-centric marking and pulling it off. Valience is the creme de la creme of high-end tech gear, chock full of rare and fancy fabrics with mystical wicking properties all covered up by a stylish, very understated shell.
Margaret Howell
British designer Margaret Howell chugs along in an understated, almost Dries van Noten way: her clothing is popular in Englad, she has several branded company stores, and there are a growing number of retailers picking up her mainline and diffusion line, especially for her knitwear. At the end of the day, Margaret Howell typifies what's best about mid-level designers: the clothes are wellmade, the price isn't excessive, the styling and aesthetic is consistent enough to allow the development of a study fanbase, and, at the end of the day, it's very wearable.
Quoddy
2010 was the yer of Quoddy. They transformed from an unknown Maine moccasin and boat shoe company (with a horrific website) into the darling of GQ and J. Crew, the perfect way to transform your style by replacing your Sperrys with chromexcel and camp soles. Now everyone's heard of the brand, but goddamn if they don't do good work.
