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If you need a belt, Harleys in Shorewood recommends W. Kleinberg. They are good looking, take years to wear in, and a lifetime to wear out. They also come in a variety of styles, so whether you are going for subtle panache or strictly sophisticated, we guarantee you will like W. Kleinberg.

I always respect a man who pays attention to his socks. Since socks spend most of their time covered by pant legs, many men think them unworthy of attention. But dress socks are the easiest way to express a mood, and represent a high level of personal care, so when a man flashes some brightly colored or patterned ankle, I silently give him props.

Without a doubt, a sad, floppy shirt collar is one of the most annoying things in life. You fuss with it every five minutes—pulling, re-tucking, fluffing—and after a while, it feels like fashion origami. Thankfully however, the men of Shorewood and Milwaukee need not worry about collars that are all sorts of all over the place, because Harleys carries Würkin Stiff power stays.

One of our most beloved brands, by both staff and customers, at Harleys is Ermenegildo Zegna. We have blogged about the Italian luxury fashion more times than is probably healthy, but we’ve done it for good reason. Ermenegildo Zegna (pronounced “air-men-ah-ghill-doe-zen-ya,” in case you were wondering), is one of the 800-pound gorillas of the luxury fashion world, producing everything from exceptional suits and ties to fragrances.

Fashion is notoriously fickle. As designers are locked in an endless race to create the next hottest thing, trends seem to change from one minute to the next (meanwhile, you’re left holding a stack last season’s dress shirts). This is why it’s refreshing to find a designer (or brand) that doesn’t prioritize trends, but rather, making a product that is classic and high quality (ergo, it will never go out of style). One such brand is Circle of Gentlemen, which we proudly carry here at Harleys in Shorewood, Wisconsin.

The mission of the Miami-based clothier, Stone Rose, is to make shirts and sport coats for men who work and play hard, but can’t be bothered with wardrobe changes between the two. There are plenty of men in the Shorewood and Milwaukee area who live by this philosophy, which is why Harleys proudly carries Stone Rose.

Every guy has his favorite jeans (I’m sure a pair readily came to your mind as you read this sentence). So favorite in fact, that he wears them on a regular basis, “regular basis” meaning “all the time because they are the only pair of jeans he owns because he is too stubborn to try another pair."

What do the original Swiss Army Knife and some of the best-constructed men’s sportswear have in common? The same company makes them. Kinda cool, right? Victorinox invented the original Swiss Army Knife in 1884, and has since grown into making exceptional designer menswear, ideal for Shorewood, Wisconsin’s frigid, windy, winters, and cool spring days.

Hugo Boss is name that, today, needs no introduction. It is a global fashion powerhouse and anyone who has been to a clothing store knows that Hugo Boss is one of the most respected, high-quality clothing brands in the menswear fashion biz. The phrase, “I’m looking for Hugo Boss,” is uttered by customers numerous times on the daily here at Harleys in Shorewood.

Eleven years ago, Robert Stock, founder of Robert Graham, did something that changed menswear forever. He took the two-two-toned banker-style contrast collar (typically white on blue, á la Michael Douglas’ Gordon Gekko in 1987’s “Wall Street”) and cuffs, and added intricate patterns and colors to them, giving men who longed for a little more zest in their clothing something to be excited about. Now, men all over the world, including Shorewood and Milwaukee, are sporting Robert Graham.

One of the most popular brands at Harleys in Shorewood is Vince, and since its Spring 2014 collection was just released, I figured now is a great time to blog about it (hint, hint: there is lots of new Vince stuff for you peruse in the store).

Vince menswear has perfected the “casual but sophisticated but edgy” look. Kinda like James Dean. Yes, Vince makes you look just like James Dean. Promise.