NEW YORK’S BEST MENSWEAR SHOW: A SAMPLING

There was a nice buzz at New York’s Best Menswear Show at the Park Central Hotel NYC July 14-16. Despite the heat, traffic was steady, and retailers from across the country came by to shop, schmooze, and exchange ideas. Here are a few of the collections that stopped us in our tracks.

Patrick Chan at Renoir showed a good balance of core vs. fashion suits and sport coats for Spring 2025. Since the company owns not just the factory in China but also a huge warehouse (holding 125,000 units) in California, there’s no waiting 30-40 days just for container shipments. Offerings range from poly/viscose core basics ($55 for a sportcoat, $85 for a suit, $95 for unconstructed models) to an upscale soft coat collection ($155 cost). There’s also some great looking outerwear, my favorite a knit herringbone jacket at $85 cost. Check out too the lightweight, wool-blend, stain-resistant, water-repellent, machine washable sport coat with travel bag at $85 cost: a perfect all-season gift item! Patrick@renoirclothes.com

At Trybus, Kathleen showed us a sizable collection of terrific seersucker sport coats for Spring ‘25, part of the Cricketeer Collection, wholesaling between $55 and $60. We loved not only the classic seersuckers but also the bolder patterns with tricked up interiors. After this steamy summer, seersucker should be much in demand for spring/summer 2025. Kathleen@Trybus.com

As always, Lenor Romano showed unique items including woven shirts in mini-florals, jungle prints, pleated fabrics, open weaves, and yes—seersucker stretch. (Cost on most wovens: $45 for short sleeve; $49 for long…) Check out too some beautiful knit quarter-zips ($69 cost), cut-and-sewn knits in a rope cable design, and some great shirt jackets. Bonus: much of the cut-and-sewn work is done in Long Island City, USA! lenor@lenorromano.com

For some amazing men’s and women’s leather jackets and travel bags, sustainable and contributing to the circular economy, check out Mauritius, a German-based company with a strong global business, including 1500 stores in the U.S. Prices are ridiculously reasonable for the quality and styling, many jackets in the $119-$129 wholesale range. Lyn@chr-fashion.com

And for some very unique classic and novelty belts, wallets, suspenders and travel bags, A. Leyva is a must-see. This family business, established in 1960 with a factory in Spain, is known for its exceptional quality and artisanal designs, some laser engraved and painted by hand. Toni@aLeyva.com

Buttercloth, the shirt brand financed by Robert Herjavec on Shark Tank seven years ago, is now going wholesale with a little help from Vince Gonzales. The collection features knit shirts, many that look like wovens, in cotton-based fabrics, some blended with a naturally cool mint fiber. Fits are slim, regular, and tall; suggested retails (with 60 percent margin) are $138 for short sleeves, $148 for long. Vince@Buttercloth.com

As always, Richard Choi (the designer who was first with unconstructed sport coats) did not disappoint! Spring ’25 offerings include beautiful soft sport coats ($198), fine gauge knits in a blend of 70% cashmere/30% silk, a strong collection of knit shirts (long sleeves @ $68.50), and various digitally printed designs. Don@MineApparel.com