Taylor Stitch specializes in workwear-style garments with a modern and elevated appeal. Think hardy canvas work pants, thick flannel shirts, and waxed cotton jackets. Plus, the San Francisco label’s crowd-funding model means you can score even better prices on their duds if enough people buy the same item early.
Mr Porter
Mr Porter is a haven for high-end and designer menswear from the likes of Tom Ford, Celine Homme, Fear of God, and more. Unlike other luxury e-commerce sites, Mr Porter’s brand list includes a deep range of classic menswear tailoring in addition to of-the-moment streetwear.
Affordable Basics
Uniqlo
Uniqlo is a go-to for upgraded basics, minimalist designs, and loungewear all at affordable prices. The global retailer is like a Japanese version of the Gap, with a wide range of sweatshirts, button-ups, and chinos. But they also collaborate with sought-after designers like Jil Sander and Christophe Lemaire to create collections that sell out instantly.
Gap
The iconic American retailer focuses on affordable casual wear like khakis, jeans, and sweaters. Think of it as the middle point between Uniqlo and J.Crew.
Everlane
Everlane is a direct-to-consumer brand that sells everyday casual clothes with a minimalist bent. You’ll find button-down shirts, slim chinos, plain T-shirts, and more, often backed by the label’s signature 365-day guarantee.
The Best of the Big Brands
Nike
You may know Nike best for its running shoes and basketball gear, but the Portland giant has ballooned into a full-on fashion brand. The Swoosh now peddles a packed slate of streetwear, loungewear, and rough-and-tumble outdoor gear in addition to their top-notch activewear.
Levi’s
For anything denim-related, Levi’s is the name to trust. But the blue jeans originator has a lot more up its sleeve with T-shirts, hoodies, and khakis. The brand’s various sub-labels span from its experimental Made & Crafted line to its Americana and workwear-influenced brand Levi’s Vintage Clothing.
The Great Outdoors, Online
Huckberry
Huckberry stocks a range of outdoor goods, workwear, and lifestyle goods from both well-known labels like Patagonia and Salomon and smaller upstarts like Greys and Mission Workshop. You can just as easily nab a pair of hiking boots and a chambray shirt as you can a hunting knife and whiskey stones.
Backcountry
Backcountry is a leader in outdoor gear tough enough for any terrain, stocking just about every adventure brand from Arc’Teryx to The North Face. You’ll find plenty of waterproof Gore-Tex outerwear and all the gorp you can handle, of course, but also a heathy selection of casual everyday clothes like sweaters and sneakers.
REI
For outdoor gear, REI stands at the top of the mountain. So whether you’re looking for a fresh new pair of skis, some UV-protecting cargo pants, or storm-proof shell jackets, they’re a great place to get you kitted out. That said, with the rise of gorpcore, you don’t have to be an outdoors enthusiast to get in on the stylish clothes they have in store.
Capital-F Fashion Retailers
SSENSE
If you’re after extremely-right-now clothes from today’s most influential designers, SSENSE is a must-shop. The Montreal mega-retailer excels at introducing fresh, exciting brands to the market, while also stocking a cavalcade of well-established names from Rick Owens and Balenciaga to Vans and Ralph Lauren.
Departamento
At the back of a Japanese cafe and through a mirrored hallway lit by neon lights, you’ll find one of Los Angeles’ coolest stores: Departamento. But if you can’t pay a visit to their physical location, their digital storefront is just as unforgettable. On top of the in-your-face user experience, Departamento stocks a cavalcade of emerging designers as well as established runway royalty all mixing together in a gritty cauldron that’ll leave you coming back for more.
