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For a label best known for its deep, dark, heavyweight denim, 3sixteen's New York flagship feels surprisingly light and airy. The Nolita store, according to 3sixteen co-founder Andrew Chen, was envisioned as “a representation of the city it calls home,” with reclaimed local Douglas fir floors, old-world-inspired textured plaster walls, and century-old brick baseboards.
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The shop, which opened last August, also stocks a thoughtful array of home goods—including a private showroom in the rear for the West Coast furniture designer Stephen Kenn. But the real stars of the show, of course, are the clothes. There are 3sixteen's signature jeans, crafted using custom fabrics from the legendary Kuroki Mills in Okayama, Japan. There are their perfect-fitting tees, which come in a wide range of weights and tones. And then there are the drool-worthy seasonal pieces the brand produces: understated camp shirts, head-turning military jackets, handsome rib knit cardigans.
For the latest episode of #ShopTalk on the @GQRecommends Instagram, we asked store manager Gabe Del Signore to walk us through 3sixteen's vibrant new space and give us a taste of all the hardwearing wares within. Here are his picks for the very best pieces to cop right now.