SECOND/LAYER

SECOND/LAYER is an independent menswear label based in Los Angeles. It was founded by Joshua Willis, Jacob Willis and Ant De Padovane, who grew up in Southern California. Their influences include Mexican American street culture in the '90s, skateboarding, surfing and the calm, smooth attitude of suavecito. The brand sits somewhere between Oldies and New Wave Romantic. Its idea is "Tailor-Made/Daily-Wear": tailoring alongside relaxed staples, made to move between occasions rather than be tied to one. Past collections include Down in East LA, drawn from Chicano American culture, and Light Layers. The label also releases seasonal music mixes. Boots are a focus too. The rider and charro boots have been refined for ten years, and are Goodyear welted and made in Italy.