Obsession-worthy menswear is why we’re chatting with Nicholas Daley, one morning outside his Paris showroom. From his relaxed tartan mohair trousers to his wide-collar button-up sweaters, everything Daley makes is sturdy, cozy, and put-together–a rare combination.
But he keeps turning back to music. The true center of his universe.
“A Nicholas Daley runway show is like a music gig,” he says. “There’s a literal concert, and I’ve got my friends from NTS Radio there, and the GQ guys, who wouldn’t normally be together. I want it to be a mix.”
If his brand were a DJ set, Daley’s record crate would be stuffed with linens from Ireland, indigo dye from Japan, and plaids from the Glenisla Knit Factory in Scotland. His London-based, made-in-the-UK brand is all about inclusivity–a mindset he got from his parents.