16 Handmade Men’s Clothing Brands Worthy Of Your Wardrobe

We might live in the greatest technological age known to man, but when it comes to quality garments, it seems that handmade still sets the bar in terms of quality, luxury and exclusivity.

It’s hard to deny that we have an emotional connection to our clothing. It is, after all, an extension of the personalities we wish to project to the world, and so we like our garments to have stories.

That is exactly what artisan menswear brands do: they make stories with their products, from how they were made and where they were made, to how long it took and what the provenance of the materials is.

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In the age of mass production, crafting something slowly, precisely, with the human hand, makes it that much more special. Moreover, artisanal production techniques naturally make for a more exclusive product. Smaller production runs are far more sustainable and create significantly less wastage and environmental damage, and we’re more likely to cherish something painstakingly handmade than if it was churned out on a huge factory line.

Handmade garments put the brakes on fast fashion, and make us more mindful of the clothing we wear and how it was produced. With that in mind, we’ve curated for you some of the best handmade/artisan brands operating today.

The Best Artisanal Menswear Brands

Luca Faloni

Luca Faloni’s approach to menswear has seen the brand quickly develop a loyal following of contemporary sartorialists who recognise quality when they see it.

Faloni is a champion of ‘Made in Italy’, using an array of highly skilled artisans and ateliers from all over the country, each selected for their particular area of garment production expertise. Its travel bags are, for example, made in the town of Scandicci, four miles south of Florence, by master craftsman Angelo and his family of artisans.

In terms of fabric provenance, the brand only uses pure cashmere and silk-cashmere from Cariaggi; linen from one of the oldest Italian mills; brushed cotton from Grandi & Rubinelli; and cotton piqué from an historic mill in Veneto.

The care and detail shows in the products, which are worthy of a place in even the most discerning of wardrobes.

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The Resort Co

Nothing says laid-back luxury quite like The Resort Co. This Swedish brand has mastered handmade, high-quality resortwear, from Italian-crafted swim shorts and linen shirts to handmade leather sandals that wouldn’t look out of place on the Amalfi Coast.

Each piece is produced in small European workshops, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and responsible production. Whether you’re poolside, yacht-hopping or just channelling vacation vibes in the city, The Resort Co delivers effortless elegance with an artisanal edge.

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Velasca

Velasca made its name crafting handmade Italian footwear, but its commitment to artisanal craftsmanship doesn’t stop at shoes. In recent years, it has expanded into clothing and accessories, bringing the same attention to detail, premium materials and small-batch mentality to its wider menswear offering.

The brand’s clothing stays true to its Milanese roots, blending classic Italian tailoring with rugged, workwear-inspired touches. Think chunky knitted cardigans, unstructured wool blazers and heritage-style overshirts, all made by skilled artisans in Italy.

Velasca’s trademark understated elegance extends into its buttery soft leather belts, suede gloves and refined accessories, making it a one-stop shop for those who appreciate high-quality, slow-made menswear.

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ASKET

Few brands understand the art of perfecting the basics quite like ASKET. This Swedish label has built a cult following by crafting timeless, impeccably made staples that focus on quality, not trends. With a permanent collection approach, ASKET ensures that every garment—whether it’s a merino sweater, a linen shirt, or raw denim—is made to last a lifetime.

Sustainability and craftsmanship go hand in hand here. Each piece is created with premium fabrics from top-tier mills, and the brand is radically transparent about its production process.

If you want high-end, handmade quality without the luxury markup, ASKET is the ultimate investment.

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Besnard

For those who appreciate heritage craftsmanship and sartorial precision, Besnard is a name worth knowing. This Dutch brand blends traditional European tailoring techniques with modern silhouettes, producing pieces that exude understated luxury and timeless elegance.

From its high-rise trousers and unstructured blazers to merino knitwear and classic shirting, every garment is crafted in small, specialist workshops across Europe. The result? Beautifully made clothing with a nod to old-world tailoring—but with just enough modern refinement to keep it fresh.

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LESTRANGE

If you appreciate streamlined, versatile menswear, LESTRANGE is the artisanal answer to modern minimalism. This London-based brand elevates classic wardrobe staples with premium craftsmanship, creating a collection of seasonless, everyday essentials.

From tailored sweatpants and modular suits to perfectly cut T-shirts and overshirts, LESTRANGE focuses on sustainability, small-batch production and longevity. This is the brand to invest in if you want a perfectly curated, no-fuss wardrobe that looks polished yet relaxed.

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Husbands Paris

French menswear brand Husbands takes the tradition of handmade tailoring and injects it with a rebellious, rock-inspired attitude. Founded by Nicolas Gabard, the label fuses Savile Row-level craftsmanship with the effortless cool of 1970s Paris, Mick Jagger’s stage wardrobe and a dash of New Wave cinema.

While Husbands is best known for its razor-sharp suits and high-rise pleated trousers, the label’s offering extends to sumptuous wool overcoats, wide-lapelled double-breasted blazers and beautifully structured shirting, all made in small European workshops. Each piece is crafted with precision and designed to be worn, lived in, and only get better with time.

If you’re after tailoring that feels timeless but makes a statement, look no further.

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Bode

New York-based menswear brand Bode was founded in 2016 by Emily Adams Bode Aujla and has quickly garnered a cult following for its one-of-kind garments.

Its first collection was composed entirely of antique textiles, and despite growing at a rapid pace, Aujla has not forgotten her principles, continuing along the past of dedicated artisanal craftsmanship.

The brand’s modern workwear silhouettes incorporate quilting, mending and appliqué techniques to create unique pieces that champion the art of handmade.

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Brunello Cucinelli

From his hamlet of Solomeo in Italy, Brunello Cucinelli has developed a luxury empire built upon the foundations of artisanal craftsmanship. A pioneer of ‘stealth wealth’, Cucinelli’s luxury aesthetic leans on a muted colour palette and softly tailored silhouettes rendered in the most beautiful of fabrics.

Cucinelli has long been a champion of craftsmanship and manual skills, believing that they are the most authentic expressions of people’s humanity and creativity. As such, Cucinelli established the School of Contemporary High Craftsmanship and Arts in Solomeo, “whose aim is to rediscover and enhance old crafts, passing them down through generations.”

If that’s not validation enough, we don’t know what is.

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Barbanera

Founded in 2012 by Alessandro, Sebastiano and Sergio, Barbanera originally started out hand-making shoes in Tuscan ateliers. However, the brand has since grown its artisanal offering to include 100% Italian-made clothing with a unique Americana appeal.

Using only the finest fabrics from the most reputable mills, Barbanera prides itself on redefining the prestige that once came with the ‘Made in Italy’ label. From stunning tailoring and crepe de chine shirts to western-influenced denim and vintage-style knitwear, Barbanera blends rock ’n’ roll, jazz and blues influences with a modern perspective on sustainable production.

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Anglo-Italian

Founded by the always immaculately dressed Jake Grantham, Anglo-Italian is a tailoring-focused menswear brand based in London but with Italian blood running through its veins.

It seeks to harmonise the very best of both British and Italy tailoring cultures, and does a pretty amazing job, designing as they say: “the entirety of our universe, from cloth to clothing, footwear to luggage – re-working, revisiting and reviving our roster of garments each season, produced as custom commissions, small batches or core items offered year-round.”

Pretty much all of the ready-to-wear and made-to-order is crafted in select ateliers in Italy to meticulous standards.

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Gran Sasso

Founded in 1952, Gran Sasso is one of Italian menswear’s best-kept secrets, quietly flying under the international style radar to all but the most knowledgeable sartorial aficionados.

From the small Italian village of Sant’Egidio alla Vibrata, south of the border between Marche and Abruzzo, four brothers grew the business staying true to their passion for Italian craftsmanship.

Every product is handmade to the company’s exacting standards, combining vintage techniques with modern processes and the highest quality fabrics. It’s renowned for its exquisite knitwear which has a unique vintage appeal that will slot right into a modern elevated wardrobe.

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Artknit Studios

Artknit Studios is based in Biella, Italy, the country’s renowned hub of luxury fabric production (and the home of the likes of VBC and Zegna). So it should come as no surprise that the brand has won many plaudits for its incredible handcrafted knitwear.

Artknit Studios attention to detail is second-to-none, and it produces its handmade garments with fabrics such as upcycled cashmere and extra-fine merino wool, all entirely traceable.

In fact, Artknit Studios are incredibly transparent about their garment production, showcasing the individual artisans they use on their website, such as knitwear maker ​​Maglificio di Sonia in Turin and Maglificio di Monica in Genova. The quality speaks for itself.

Knitwear fans, it doesn’t get much better than this.

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Colhay’s

If you haven’t heard of Colhay’s before, then don’t worry because you’re in good company. Colhay’s is a Thing in Japan but flies under the radar here. Based in the tiny town of Hawick deep into the Scottish Borders, the brand is an absolute gem of a knitwear specialist.

Hawick itself has been renowned for its families of expert knitters ever since the 18th century and while many are no longer in business, the few that remain have perpetuated the handmade craft.

It’s no surprise that Colhay’s white labels for the likes of Savile Row houses and the world’s most exclusive luxury labels, which is perhaps why its own collection is undersold. But believe us when we say the quality is incredible.

Its cashmere-silk-blend polos are literally mouthwatering, while the cashmere rollneck sweaters are all we want to wear next winter.

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Octobre Editions

The premise behind French brand Octobre Editions is simple: sustainably produce Parisian-inspired essential menswear using the world’s best handmade ateliers, and the very finest fabrics possible.

The execution is far from easy, but Octobre seems to have nailed it, with chic collections of modern menswear staples, 90% of which are handcrafted in European ateliers.

The label selects its ateliers in Portugal, Italy and the UK according to the audits of the fashion industry’s leading authorities (BSCI, SMETA, ICS and WCA) so you can rest assured that the standards are exceptional.

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De Bonne Facture

Founded in 2010, De Bonne Facture was only the 10th French company to achieve B Corp status, which is testament to the label’s commitment to sustainable practices. De Bonne Facture makes small-run garments of a utilitarian aesthetic, outsourcing the various different components of their collections to artisanal specialists, mostly across France but also in Italy.

The fabrics used are some of the most interesting and diverse that we’ve come across, from Japanese linen canvas to heavy cotton drill and fine wool seersucker.

If you like your timeless menswear silhouettes with a workwear aesthetic, you’ll love De Bonne Facture.

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