When it comes to men’s basic casual wear it can be hard to find unique, comfortable, and well wearing shirts and tops. Men are often limited to a specific genre of t-shirt design which don’t translate well from day to night, or business to pleasure. So for a little flare in your t-shirt collection look no further than Philadelphia based label Duke & Winston. 

Since its launch in 2009 Duke & Winston apparel has become the go to brand for supreme comfort, well wearing, gentleman chic style. Founder Seun Olubodun with his adorable English Bulldog, HRH the Duke, have taken their brand to stores up and down the east and west coast (Atlanta, New York, Pennsylvania) as well as shops in the UK and the Netherlands. With all his garments designed and produced locally Oludobun is reviving the local design trade while building his unique brand.

Olubodun values substance, refinement, and practicality above what he dubs the flashy, indulgent, and downright barbaric style that floods the current market, which is apparent when browsing through his Lookbook. With apparel made from refined cottons such as Pima and organic blends the softness of Duke & Winston T-shirts is unlike any other and they step any ensemble out of the crowd with a sophisticated edge.

Locally Duke & Winston styles can be found at Matthew Izzo and Love Illuminati; make sure to snag one of the zip up sweatshirts (my personal favorite)soon because they fly out of the stores quickly! Due to a high demand, in addition to the men’s collection Olubodun recently released a women’s collection to cater to the many women who were wearing his men’s tees and sweatshirts around town.  With the holiday shopping season approaching Duke & Winston is one of the go to gifts for the men in my life…I know that this brand will become one of their wardrobe staples.