A former CEO of bike and skater clothing companies like Chrome and Freebord Manufacturing, the 44-year-old Winthrop has started American Giant with a simple first goal: to make the perfect hoodie.

Quality and fit: that sums up American Giant, a small company from San Francisco. As of now, the brand only sells a variety of affordable, long-lasting basic sweatshirt styles, all handmade in America ...

but should also look great from a style perspective. It's also made for those who want to buy well-made American clothing, but don't want to spend more than they should. ESQ: Walk me through the ...

The clothing—subtly tailored suits, soft blouses and delicate dresses—speaks of a quiet confidence. And nothing represents the classic Platonic ideal of American fashion than the wrap dress ...

American style is less about a particular outfit and more about individualism. “It’s an attitude toward clothing, and what you want out of your clothing,” McClendon says. “There is ...

In his latest book, “Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style,” W. David Marx makes the case that Japan is now the strongest authority on traditional American-styled clothing. Ametora — a Japanese ...

Simply sign up to the Style myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Take a moment to think about clothing — items, looks, brands — that are recognisably, classically American ...