Our Story

Buck The Trend

Zach was building a career in Boston, and like most of us, he followed the business casual trends. He was attached to his Patagonia logo-chested mountain vest and wearing fewer suits than ever.

But he quickly grew tired of how much he looked like his peers, the dull colors, the “bro” stigma and he missed the individuality, style and artisanship he had with his suits.

Zach’s dissatisfaction with business casualization, the toxicity in the garment industry and a deep appreciation for tailored suits imbued him into doing something about it...He wanted to build a companylike Patagoniaandnot wear Patagoniato that company.

The Spirit of the Suit

He was raised to not just point out problems, but to offer solutions to them. The vest was a fixture in menswear, and he believed he could unzip the institution of it, and bring a tailor’s mentality into the design process.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

UTILITARIAN

Elegant and understated like a suit— but quietly functional— embedded with features and tucked away pockets to keep us feeling ready and on point.

WOOL OVER SYNTHETICS

Read more about the good-nature of our wool that helps us be the brand we strive to be.

NO LOGOS

Designing an understated alternative requires no advertising. The details can be the trademark.

MAX-VALUE

Source an elegant fiber that was as sustainable as it was economical. Accessible like Patagonia ($99) at the near quality of Loro Piana ($2,499).

MULTIFACETED 

Stand-out design, that caters to the boardroom and the bar.

The Alpaca Rittervest™