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The “deconstructed sport coat” is the way of the future, both here in Shorewood, Milwaukee and the rest of America.

“The boxy, stiff cedar-smelling sport coat your father wore is a thing of the past,” says Tim Ryan, CEO of Harleys for Men. “Men are wearing sport coats in more casual settings now, like parties, barbecues, and even on weekend errands. Sport coats aren’t limited to dinner with the in-laws anymore.”

When most men think of well-made, beautiful European shoes, they picture Italy. Yes, the Italians do make some amazing shoes, and we don’t disagree with popular thought here. However, if you travel just a little bit west, to Spain, you will discover the exquisite Magnanni, a Spanish line of equally handsome, handcrafted men’s shoes that are sure to broaden your view of designer European footwear. 

Gentlemen of Shorewood, are you adequately stocked with sweaters for this fall and winter? If not, we highly suggest you come into Harleys today and sample our St. Croix Heritage Collection of men’s sweaters. St. Croix, a men’s knitwear maker, makes some of the best sweaters from here to Europe.

It would be nice if you could always get your dress shirts made to measure (or even better, bespoke), but sometimes, you just want the ease of an off-the-rack shirt. We get it. While Harleys specializes in high-quality made-to-measure clothing and fast turnaround times, we also understand the need to just go into the store, try on a few things, buy a few things and leave. We know.

It's time to start thinking about the cold weather, gentlemen. Unfortunately, Shorewood, Wisconsin winters are pretty cold—to say the least—which can put a serious cramp in a well-dressed gentleman’s style. But, there is a brand of outerwear that is both fashionable and functional, and it’s called Canada Goose.

Sometimes when a clothing line attains international success, they no longer make their clothes with the same quality and attention to detail that helped get them to the top. But this isn’t the case with Ermenegildo Zegna, an Italian fashion powerhouse known around the globe for its exceptional menswear clothes and accessories, which now range from suits to fragrances. The company still makes its products with the same attention and skill it did when it was founded in 1910, in the tiny town of Trivero, Italy.

Few things say sartorial luxury like “made in Italy.” Italy is synonymous with high quality clothing and well-dressed gentlemen, and we are proud to carry Italian made menswear here at Harleys. One fabulous Italian brand we carry is Paul & Shark, a line of luxury sportswear for men that you can wear on the streets of Milwaukee and Shorewood, or aboard a yacht.

Bernhard Brenner, founder of St. Croix, the crème de la crème of men’s knit sportswear, once said of his product, “You cannot, at any price, from any source in the world, buy a better sweater. You can only pay more.”

It’s this philosophy of perfection and high quality that has led St. Croix to manufacturer some of the world’s finest men’s knit sweaters, sport shirts, denim, trousers, outerwear, leathers and hosiery. The company is also at the forefront of fashion innovation, having invented its own unique knitting configuration for its sport apparel—the fabric excels at wicking moisture and moderating body temperature—and clothing construction methods, including no-roll collars and collar stays. (Learn more about St. Croix’s patented technology here).

The reason we love Circle of Gentlemen here at Harleys in Shorewood, Wisc. is that it doesn’t mess with a good thing. So many designers and brands are always struggling to birth the next greatest trend, but with Circle of Gentlemen, novelty is second to a high-quality, classic collection of men’s apparel that will never go out of style.

We've said before that good style isn't just about nice clothes--it's also about proper grooming. A $5,000 suit isn't going to hide the fact that you look like Joaquin Phoenix circa that time he was crazy on David Lettermen. And, OK, maybe you don't look like our crazy dear friend Joaquin, but your five minute speed shaves in the A.M. with your wife's razor aren't doing it for you either.

Fall is around the corner here in Shorewood, Wisconsin, and that means so is fall fashion. We want you to look and feel your best this season, so here is a guide to the fabrics you'll want in your wardrobe during the colder months. It's a little bit of style and a wee bit of history. Enjoy: