INHERENT MENSWEAR

WORDS BY MIMI LOMBARDO

Taylor Draper’s journey from graphic designer and branding specialist to fashion designer and founder of a menswear brand, Inherent, is a story of perseverance and overcoming mental health difficulties. It starts with a complex and stressful end of a relationship, which prompted him to see a therapist for the first time. Wanting to present himself in the best light, he dressed up for his first appointment, which made him feel put together. He realized how empowering a well-fitted suit can be and felt a calling to start a fashion business. He named his brand Inherent, but this guy sells much more than tailored suits. Along with the purchase of a made-to-order suit is a 360 experience of being pampered mentally and physically. The process of being fitted in an Inherent, made-toorder suit is not just about measurements and pinning—it goes way beyond.

Plein Sport hosted a rip-roaring presentation in Milan in which Philippe Plein also debuted his ground-breaking concept truck and mobile store that will travel across Europe offering sporty options on the go. The collection focuses on functionality and is engineered to support an active lifestyle—comfort and technical attributes are at its core. From mountain hiking to your daily activities, Plein sport fits in with an active lifestyle with everything from technical jackets to athletic sneakers, all with that Euro-edge that Plein does so well.

These impeccably crafted sartorial menswear looks have the luxurious simplicity Gabriela Hearst is known for. She’s infused the collection with pops of vibrant color and tonal suiting for a bold take on classics. She deftly uses recycled cashmere felt and repurposed wool as fabrications to create these architectural pieces that will be perennials in a man’s wardrobe. Buying a Gabriela Hearst piece is an investment that will pay off for years.