Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Summertime is a great time to get creative with your plans and your Father’s Day gifts! This celebratory day happens every year and sometimes it creeps up before you’ve even had a chance to think of something clever. Fashion in Detroit has made way for big names like Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and Bottega Veneta are making an entrance and getting comfortable.
Detroit menswear and the Detroit fashion industry has evolved into more than just Carhartt though! Several families opt for the funny card with an even funnier t-shirt and/or BBQ apron route for Father’s Day gift ideas. However, diverse Detroit fashion is increasingly making a signature name for itself in the city as we were reminded in our last fashion “IT List”. Who says pink can’t be for men too? K. Walker Collective on this list is bringing something unique to the world of men’s fashion along with other fashion designers offering more color and texture to men’s fashion.
Detroitisit rounded up a fun, fashionable, and affordable list of the best menswear in Detroit to shop local favorites this Father’s Day.
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K. WALKER COLLECTIVE
First up on this shining list of menswear to gift this Father’s Day is a clothing brand in Detroit with an interesting palate of high-street style. Ken Walker is the founder and Fashion Designer behind K. Walker Collective. A product of Detroit, you can expect a “disruption of the standards” of business casual. Thus, this brand acts as a catalyst to elevate the conversations around style, success and standing in one’s rightful place as an unmatched doer. You can add some extra sophistication to your Dad or husband’s professional look and lifestyle! How about the Satin Coach Jacket (Pink) or the summery K. Neapolitan Track Jacket? Shop K. Walker Co.’s affordable street, comfort, and refined garments HERE.
Location: 4161 Cass Avenue Detroit
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AKI CHOKLAT SHOES
A list of colorful menswear in Detroit, wouldn’t be complete without the passionate designs of Aki Choklat. Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design, Aki Choklat recently helped celebrate the growing talent in the state with the June 2023 Michigan Fashion Week. Aki’s bio says “Made in Finland in Detroit via Florence and Morocco,” which speaks to the global connectivity, stirring up the fashion scene in Detroit. He’s also the driving force behind the Detroitissimi debut at Pitti Uomo this June, which joins together a handful of other Detroit fashion designers. Aki Choklat shoes and bags have been sold in the US, UK, Japan, Canada, and Europe, including other retailers worldwide. Click HERE to shop Aki Choklat Shoes.
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DANDY DETROIT
If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift idea that truly reflects the uniqueness of Detroit, then look no further. Professional menswear is about dressing well as this next business for men’s clothing in Detroit knows. Nelson T. Sanders Jr. has taken his inspirations and experiences from the city and refined them. Born and raised on Detroit’s Eastside, Nelson started his own career after being immersed in the career world of sports. The men in your life will feel even more empowered knowing they are styled by the same business as the Pistons and the Detroit Lions, which Nelson created clothing for. He offers tailoring and custom-made suits to your fit. Click HERE to book an appointment
Location: Atelier. 1550 Trumbull, Detroit
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MAURICE MALONE
Menswear in Detroit is merging with a Dad classic for this stylish list of Father’s Day gift of ideas. Maurice Malone is “Denim’s Master Designer”. A pioneer for Black designers, Maurice Malone has been carving a career path since the ’90s. This top innovator in the denim industry, and his Detroit clothing store, The Hip Hop Shop, held open mic contests, where a young Eminem honed his chops by competing in rap battles. In 2019, Maurice Malone relaunched his eponymous brand as a designer streetwear label. Shop online HERE.
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