New Resources Guide: Native Son

Kyle Fitzgibbons who began his career as an assistant at Band of Outsiders, created an edited vision of the collection for his design debut.

The idea behind the line is to create key investment pieces that can be worn five to 10 years from now—all with a high-fashion twist. A straight-collar woven shirt is made with a black gingham upper tier and charcoal chambray lower-tier panel. An Italian-leather bomber jacket has crystal pleated trim, a zip-out calf shirling vest and full bemberg lining. Other styles include a two-button tailored suit jacket and slim flat-front pant as well as classic yet luxe full-fashion knits, such as a Loro Piana cashmere cowl turtleneck sweater and a crew-neck sweater with color-blocked sleeves.

“It’s my take on what I feel masculinity is, what beauty is and then making sure it’s done well in terms of quality,” Fitzgibbons said. The designer produces the collection in the United States in factories that also produce for high-end collections such as Rodarte, Rag & Bone and Band of Outsiders. And he utilizes high-quality Japanese cotton shirtings, 120-count English and Australian wool suitings, and Loro Piana high-end Italian cashmere yarns. —N. Jayne SewardContact: Joey Showroom (213) 838-6146; Medium Concepts (949) 838-6146

Wholesale Prices Points: $98–$750