There are a handful of brands that you know just by feel. You can get dressed blindfolded and know by the quality of the fabric and the construction of the garment what you are picking up. Paul Fredrick is one of those brands for me. From their shirts to their jackets, Paul Fredrick has always been a dependable go-to whether in my day-to-day or in my dressier moments. They are celebrating that heritage this fall with the release of their new collection, Made in America, in honor of their fortieth anniversary.
To honor our brand’s history, we returned to our roots, crafting garments in American factories. This limited-run collection draws inspiration from the 1920s, when fashion reemerged as a powerful form of self-expression after the First World War. A century later, we are seeing that same appetite for expressive dressing. – Paul Fredrick
Nearly half a century of craftsmanship
Beginning as the Fleetwood Shirt Making Company back in the 50s, Paul Fredrick struck out on their own in 1986 to sell directly to customers. A decade later, they became one of the first brands to create their own e-commerce and have been growing ever since. They continued growing until they opened their first brick-and-mortar in Boca Roton last year.
The new collection features rich brown Donegal wools in a stellar suit and trench that ushers in the autumn weather. Bold awning stripes and statement plaids lead the way on their shirting. And, my personal favorite, houndstooth, is woven throughout. Most notably in a blue trench that gives a completely different feel from the Donegal in all great ways. These fabrics and patterns capture the bold spirit and confidence of both our modern and past eras.
After four decades of style, Paul Frerick’s Made in America leads the way in setting up for another forty years.
