The Spanish Fashion Brands Every Man Should Know
Spain: a land rich in culinary delights, culture, sunny
beaches and, perhaps less famous, some of the best menswear brands. Neighboring
France and Italy tend to monopolize the fashion show, but Spain should not be
overlooked. We all know Zara and its fast fashion empire, but there is much
more to this vibrant Mediterranean country than simple runway knockoffs.
Dig a little deeper and you will find that Spain is home to
some of the best luxury brands. Of course, they are not all household names;
more like well-kept secrets, known only to menswear experts and fashion
connoisseurs.
Curious? You should be. That's why we've put together a
selection of our favorite Spanish menswear brands and some great pieces from
each.
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Loewe
Pronounced “lo-weh-vay,” this Spanish fashion titan is the
oldest brand in the luxury conglomerate LVMH at 175 years old. It originally
specialized in leather goods, such as handbags and purses, and even obtained a
royal authorization in 1905.
After launching its first ready-to-wear collection in 1965,
Loewe has become a fashion brand in its own right and, thanks to the
appointment of renegade British designer Jonathan Anderson as creative
director, there is now a shared vision on the shoulders of A -List the
celebrities and rap royalty.
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Asvita
Brands love to talk about "sustainable", but they
do scratch a bit below the surface and, at best, most do the bare minimum. Not
Comovita. As far as we know, this Spanish brand practices what it preaches.
The secret is in the Comovita business model. Rather than
producing clothing in bulk, many of which go to the landfill when not sold, the
brand makes clothing to order, which means zero waste. The quality is high too,
so these are pieces that will stand the test of time, and the designs cover all
wardrobe essentials, from T-shirts to jeans to sneakers.
Buy now at Comovita
Norman Vilalta
When you think of Spain, you probably think of good food
before fancy shoes. But Norman Vilalta's premium Goodyear stitched shoes can
make you stop. Vilalta's footwear career began in Italy in 2004, where he
learned the trade of making custom shoes before setting up his own workshop in
Barcelona and making custom shoes for his clients.
His tailor-made work for him was so successful that in 2014
he decided to open his shoes to a wider audience by designing a range of
ready-to-wear shoes, but with the quality and attention to detail that you
normally only get made to order. measure. measure. Expect to find everything
from monk straps to loafers, all handmade in Spain from the best materials
available.
Buy now from Norman Vilalta
Balenciaga
Although now based in Paris, Balenciaga is a Spanish brand
with Spanish roots. The label is the only real participation of Spain in the
world of haute couture, but it is good to have it. After all, Balenciaga is
known for being a trailblazer. Its forward-thinking approach has made it one of
the most influential fashion brands, and current Creative Director Demna
Gvsalia is hailed as a creative visionary.
Today, Balenciaga's production is heavily influenced by
sportswear, reusing everyday objects and deconstructing one thing into another.
Oh, and some incredibly thick sneakers, they are also very present.
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Paco Rabanne
After fleeing Spain during the Civil War, Paco Rabanne (or
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, as he was called then) and his family settled in
Paris where his interest in design was born. After training as an architect, he
turned to fashion and jewelry and launched his eponymous brand in 1966.
Paco Rabanne has become known for going against the grain
with his radical designs, but for us it is the perfumes that make him a
well-known label. With iconic fragrances like Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Invictus
and the bestseller 1 Million, this is a Spanish brand that every discerning man
should have in his bathroom.
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Massimo Dutti
He probably already met Massimo Dutti and assumed it was the
work of an Italian designer of the same name. But you would be wrong. In fact,
Massimo Dutti is simply the brand used by this Spanish clothing brand, which
makes simple garments.
