The Brands to Know This Month Meet our new standout brands and designers
Merrill + Forbes
This New York based brand might sound like a traditional firm, but its focus is firmly on the future. It is the brainchild of Tajrina Mannan who comes from a South East Asian family of textile and clothing makers. Her motivation is to combine high performance fabrics, sharp cuts, sportswear and street cool and the results are winning.
Doucal’s
You can always tell a lot about a man from his shoes and Doucal’s designs speak of a certain debonair elegance. Founded in Italy in 1973 by Mario Giannini, the heritage brand’s forte is in suave looking low cut loafers, slim line lace ups, suede espadrilles and tasseled slip-ons.
Henderson
This ‘Made in Italy’ brand specialises in handmade leather footwear. From polished brogues, Oxfords and boots to understated leather sneakers and lo tops, it exudes a sophisticated, sartorial elegance.
Remi Relief
Japanese designer Yutaka Goto has a life long passion for surf culture and a healthy nostalgia for California in the 1970s. That laid back, sunny attitude surfaces through western and military shirts with intricate embroidery, love worn tee’s and loose fit patchwork denims.
