A. K. Rikk’s
A. K. Rikk’s has been bringing high fashion to downhome Grand Rapids, MI, since the 1980s. The store is well-known for its carefully curated selections, fantastic packaging, out-of-this-world customer service and exceptional experiences with every purchase. A. K. Rikk’s assembled a team of in-house personal stylists that work with customers. Personal stylists showcase their expertise and products through weekly styling videos; view some of the videos here. They specialize in providing culture connoisseurs worldwide designer men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and home decor—in-store and online. “Our competitive advantage is our customer service,” said Rick Gaby, owner.
M4U
All men have a favorite piece of clothing that evokes confidence, comfort or just feels right. M4U (Made For You) gives tailors and stores the ability to replicate any favorite shirt, suit, jacket or pants. Bring your favorite pieces to a local tailor or better men’s shop and ask if they offer M4U—if not, you can visit the M4U website or call 888-505-7848 to find a store near you. M4U is a new offshoot brand from one of the largest clothing companies in the world, the Dayang Trands company, which has been clothing some of the world’s top men for decades. They are also partnered with Lubiam for their luxury Italian craftsmanship and have workrooms worldwide.
Tall and Tapered
Tall and Tapered is delivering confidence through clothing to elevate the lives and wardrobes of tall men. Growing up, Dylan Rheault couldn’t find clothes that fit correctly—as a baseball player, he was spending $100s to tailor pants to his 6’9″ frame. He took to fashioning clothes for himself and other players, and Tall and Tapered was born. The Tall and Tapered brand delivers the best fit and comfort for tall men. The company is also expanding its product line with the help of a men’s fashion designer that worked with some well-known men’s fashion brands. “For too long, tall men haven’t been able to find stylish clothes that fit properly. That ends now,” said Dylan Rheault, founder @TallAndTapered.
Awaken Your Passion
Awaken Your Passion brings the essence of human potential to their conscious consumer goods. Everything they offer is high-quality because, in the words of their founder, “what’s the alternative?” They currently offer t-shirts, ceramic mugs, leather coasters and have plans for much more apparel. Awaken Your Passion will also be pledging 2% of its profits to help clean up the world’s oceans through 4Ocean. “I created Awaken Your Passion to inspire, to invoke self-reflection, to celebrate both stillness and action and illuminate how ingrained purpose and passion are to the human experience,” said Alan Aldous, founder @awakenyourpassion.
John Geiger
Designer John Geiger is on a mission to bring unique and innovative sneaker concepts to the footwear world. His sneakers and ready-to-wear pieces are known for their ability to couple luxury fabrication with distinctive street style. The exclusive designs embody tales of fashion that withstand the test of time with ease. Named one of Complex’s “25 Most Influential People in Sneakers,” Geiger’s stardom and name as a designer is only set to rise, with his collections selling out the minute they drop. Look out for the scribbly sidewall signature “GF-01” trainer collection, with its classic silhouette and special editions.
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