Byron Sportcoats & Suits | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek Utah

Byron is the epitome of British style and clothing. As they say, “the British look is to be trim and fitted, but not tight and still very comfortable.” These complex ideas have been implemented and perfected by the British apparel industry through years of trial and error. Although this particular fit is especially popular today, they have always believed it to be the correct and only way to fit a suit.

Byron “scrutinizes” each and every detail of each garment to achieve the perfect fitting piece. From the fabric to each stitch, the entire process is monitored to be sure to stand up to the Bryon standard. Ultimately, each jacket is judged by its fit; the British look, the Byron fit.

They believe that the proper construction and fit starts in the shoulder of the jacket - the centerpiece of their collections. A shoulder with a natural slope is necessary. Byron’s suit jackets are constructed with a floating canvas chest piece on the lapel and body that slopes and molds to the body. This type of tailoring enables the wearer to “feel” the garment on him. Constructed in a specific manner, Byron creates this type of jacket that still allows freedom of motion and has a concise and compact presentation.

“An elegantly tailored garment is correct for all occasions.” Byron believes in dressing up their jackets, but they also think that their garments can be dressed down for more casual occasions as well. They suggest wearing their jackets with your favorite dark wash denim, with or without a tie. They believe that a Byron jacket is an expression of standards and personal style. “We obsess over the details of fit, and allow the gentleman to make the look his own.  The fit belongs to Byron. The rest is up to you.”

With Suits from $995 - $1195, Sportcoats from $695 - $995 and Tuxes at $995, there is a lot to love about this wonderful brand!

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Eton Shirts | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek Mall

Every day we have customers that come into our store looking for the “perfect” shirt. A breathable fabric in a well-fitting shirt construction are essentials to this perfection. Eton, a 90 year old Swedish brand, comes as close to this ideal shirt as possible. Another component to this perfect shirt is its longevity and durability. In store we have an Eton shirt washed over 100 times - and guess what? It is still in great shape. Machine wash on cold and hang to dry, taking care of your Eton could not be easier.

Founders David and Annie Pettersson started in 1928 in Gånghester, Sweden in their run-from-home dress sewing “factory”. As the couple gained local popularity, they expanded their production and began to manufacture men’s dress shirts. Eventually they launched the Syfabriken Special (Swedish for “The Special Sewing Factory”) and started larger production. The family business continued its growth and the founders sent their sons, Rune and Arne, on a worldwide excursion to find the highest quality fabrics. This search lead them to a town in England called Eton - “soon, the ‘The Eton Shirt’ is released. Syfabriken Special became so well-known for this shirt, the company adapts “Eton” as its new name in 1950. Now, Eton is a leader in shirt production and is showcased in top stores around the world.

Sustainability is important to Eton. “For us, high quality equals sustainability. We aim to produce long-lasting garments and to minimize negative environmental and social impact while doing so. We believe that the first step to a more sustainable clothing industry is to promote durable and timeless products.” This sustainability also transfers to how you care for your shirt; the better you take care of the nice garment, the longer it lasts, hence reducing the environmental impact of the garment itself.

Canali | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek Center

“A family-run company now in its third generation, Canali is a modern-day design and manufacturing group with its own production centers all located in Italy and more than 1,800 employees worldwide. In addition to its 250 boutiques a number that continues to grow, the brand can also be found in over 1,000 retail stores in more than 100 countries across the globe.”

Canali is a high quality men’s brand based out of Italy. Founded by Giacomo and Giovanni Canali in 1934, they started as a family business. The company has now grown into an international business with over 1,700 employees. At Canali, “80 years of Made in Italy” goes into everything they create.

Canali really emphasizes the “fluidity” of the process of creating a garment, whether it be trousers, a sport coat, or a full suit. On their website, they cover this in “Rewind”, a short film going over the process of creating each garment. “Rewind is a three-minute film about everything that is hidden, everything that comes before the simple act of putting on a jacket. This journey transpires in reverse, like a melodic dance, moving backwards from the final creation all the way to the initial idea. All this to convey that there is nothing simple about the process and that behind every single detail lie many individuals, hundreds of steps, care, attention, and also, love. Rewind tells a story of passion, creativity, commitment, teamwork. As with a film or with any finished work of art, it is impossible to imagine just how much time and effort is involved.

This film is dedicated to all of this work. An homage for all those who work behind the scenes of that world.”

Canali prides themselves in using premium fabric, the latest fashion trends, and sartorial excellence to create all of their products. The Canali tailoring principle aims to achieve aesthetic perfection; anything short is sent back to the drawing board for revision.

Tuxedos | Formal Wear | Dinner Jackets | Salt Lake City, Utah

Suits may be our specialty, but we here at UWM Men’s Shop also carry a broad selection of evening wear, navy tuxedos, dinner jackets, cufflinks, tuxedo shirts and accessories.

Suits are signature and essential pieces of dress clothing. Meant for any number of occasions, a suit (or a few!) is a good go-to option to have in your closet; they can easily be dressed up or down. However, there are instances where more formal attire is preferred - this is where tuxedos come into play. A tuxedo is a more formal type of suit with a few differences, the main being the introduction of another contrasting material: satin.

Traditionally, tuxedos typically include satin accents on the lapels and satin stripes down the sides of the trousers. The buttons are also covered in satin, unlike an uncovered button on a normal suit. The lapels (the collar of the tuxedo) come in three styles: a notch lapel, a peak lapel, or a shawl lapel. The notch and peak lapels have breaks in them very much like a standard suit lapel. The shawl lapel is different and is a smooth, single, unbroken piece of fabric. They are typically worn with a bow tie and a tuxedo shirt (sometimes pleated) with cufflinks.

Tuxedos are best worn in more formal occasions. Some of these occasions include an opera, a ballet, a symphony, a formal dance or ball, exceptionally formal restaurants (as some establishments recommend you dress at least as formal as the waiter), or a formal reception.

The “tux” may be for more formal events, but there is plenty of reason to buy instead of rent. Renting tuxedos results in an incorrect fit and an uncomfortable night. A comfortable fit results in a confident fit; a fit that renting does not achieve. And when you feel good in your clothes, you look good in them also.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us: taylor@utahwoolenmills.com and we will be happy to answer any formal questions you might have. Also, we carry Tuxedos from $995 - $3795.

Ermenegildo Zegna | Salt Lake City | Luxury Clothing Utah

Ermenegildo Zegna takes serious pride in the production and sourcing of its garments. “For all our expertise in weaving and finishing, without closely monitoring raw materials, the most sophisticated techniques are worth nothing. Provenance is all.” The sustainability and quality of the wool they source is imperative to the brand as a whole. The wool is the backbone of their suits and is the single largest factor of their high quality suit production. Around this time each year is when Ermenegildo Zegna is hosting the annual Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Awards. From March 16 - 19 is where farmers from all over New Zealand and Australia come to compete in Melbourne, Australia to win the coveted Wool Award.

The company was started in 1910 by Ermenegildo Zegna in the alpine foothills of Trivero, Italy with one goal in mind: to produce the highest quality fabrics. At 18 is when Ermenegildo started the Lanificio Zegna (their original wool mill) and laid down the foundations for the company. Ermenegildo Zegna had a grander vision for his self-named company too, and that was to transform the people of Trivero as well as the actual town.

“By 1932, Trivero already had a meeting hall, a library, a gym, a cinema/theatre and public swimming pool. In the space of a few years, he built a medical centre and a nursery school. In the meantime, he was dedicating himself to the local environment and landscape, planting thousands of trees and building the “Panoramica Zegna” road a 14 km route linking Trivero and Bielmonte, a tourist resort 1,500 meters above sea level.” Ermenegildo’s passion for quality and pursuit of excellence does not stop with their clothes.

Today, Ermenegildo Zegna is a fully vertical company, with direct ownership of every part of their production process. From the raw wool to the final Made to Measure process, Ermenegildo Zegna has a hand in each step.

Brioni | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek Mall

Brioni is proud to be a front-runner in Italian suit production. Started in 1945, Brioni opened its first boutique in Rome, Italy. Soon, it became the lifestyle of choice for movie stars, heads of state and business leaders. Brioni is the first brand in history to, in 1952, stage a men’s catwalk show which took place inside the Sala Bianca at Palazza Pitti in Florence. This show introduced “new silhouettes, bold colors, and innovative fabrics.”

Having suited movie stars like Will Smith, Tom Cruise, and the James Bond actors, Brioni has left its long-lasting mark in the film industry. Not only having suited movie stars, but other people of notable status like Al Gore, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt. It is truly suited to the elite class.

The Brioni suit represents the global reference for men’s tailoring. A Brioni suit is tailored to the individual, a timeless style deeply rooted in the Roman sartorial heritage. Embodying the highest level of the brand’s state of the art sartorial excellence, the Brioni suit is the choice of the world’s most influential men, a highly significant status symbol – elegant, sophisticated, and empowering. Between our ranges of seasonal and carryover suits, Brunico and Madison represent the two essential models of our craftsmanship and design.

Brioni’s Brunico is fit to a taller and more slim person, with tapered sleeves, a high waistline and a narrow and sloped construction of the shoulders. The Madison would be the suit of choice for those who tend to fill-out their clothing a bit more. It is constructed with a fitted silhouette in the waist and chest. A higher waistline and sleeve position contribute to a lean aesthetic.

Utah Woolen Mills is now UWM Men's Shop

Utah Woolen Mills has evolved over an exciting 113 years in the fine clothing business. A rich history of first being established as a mill in 1905 made our business a household name for the finest woolen goods in the region. Later our business advanced to offering retail in the mid-1900’s. In recent years, we have been serving the Salt Lake City area with the finest clothing in the world, perfected by the best tailoring staff in the nation.

As we continue to grow as a business, we had some tough choices to make - we can only expand in so many directions! As a result, we have decided to close our women’s shop and expand our men’s department. This change also comes with an update of our store name to match what we are: a men’s fine clothing shop. We are excited to now be known as UWM Men’s Shop. We look forward to continuing to provide the finest suits and menswear along with the best tailoring.

At the brink of the new season, many new items line our racks that will perfectly round out any man’s wardrobe. From sport coats to full suiting, our associates help you build and navigate a cutting edge wardrobe that goes from boardroom to the fun stuff. Come in and see our variety of merchandise - I’m sure something will catch your eye.

Kiton | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek Mall

Kiton - “We Are Naples” - is the pinnacle of quality and Italian craftsmanship. Founded in 1956 by Ciro Paone in Naples, Italy, the company started as a small shop with 40 master tailors. Mr. Paone has turned his greatest passion into a vocation, elevating tailoring from a modest artisan craft to an artistic expression: the love for beauty, the love for beautiful garments. He modeled the entire Kiton tailoring project on the idea of quality from the start. Quality as the basis of the production process, carried out according to the age-old rule book of the Neapolitan tailoring profession which, nowadays, is reaffirmed in sourcing the best raw materials in the world and in the quality control of the finished garments.

Kiton’s obsession with the highest possible quality lead to great success and their expansion across Europe and, eventually, to the United States in 1986. The same passion for quality lead Kiton to open the Kiton Tailoring School in 2001 to preserve their tailoring practices and train the next generation of fine master tailors. From start to finish, quality is king for Kiton. “It is essential that each processing phase reflects the firm’s philosophy: quality in every detail for clothes which last a lifetime.”

With every piece being 100% handmade, Kiton’s garments provide a comfortable fit for any body shape. The jacket being the centerpiece of their collections, each one is tailored to the individual - this means the fabric is hand-cut, hand-stitched (over 33,000 stitches by 25 different tailors), and completely hand-crafted. Kiton’s passion for quality does not just end with the fabrics and construction; even the buttons are unique to Kiton. The buttons are made of shell, horn, and mother of pearl farmed specifically for the company. Tied on with silk, “if the button comes off, the fabric will too.”

Fall 2016 Sportcoats | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek Center

The classic man needs the classic jacket. The hybrid jacket, beyond unique it is a sport coat and we have ours that range our fabrics and and variations in them with Loro Piana fabrics. Making it a nice soft wool and we even have some with the cashmere touch to them as well. 

A nice night in the city dining out with co workers or friends. Hybrid jackets are a must they have a detachable bib that will zip right out. In the cold and if you pick up the storm system jacket they are wind proof no more need for a scarf wrapped around your neck. Once you are in the restaurant or a meeting unzip out the bib and you have an eloquent sport coat.  

I know big coats can be a hassle hanging them up at the door that does not even have to happen anymore. The most beautiful things are the classiest. Something that will stay in style no matter universal if you live in Florida you have a sport coat but when you go to New York you have the hybrid. It really is the beauty behind the madness of modern day fashion and the hottest item in our one hundred eleven year business in the fall. 

Fall Trends | High End Clothing | City Creek Center Mall

Fall Trends

This year we are seeing some cool thins coming down the fashion pipeline. Here are some must haves to keep you on trend:

Sneakers:

Sneakers continue to be one of the biggest trends in menswear. We love the look of a good sneaker paired with a suit too (if you can get away with it at the office). It's a great way to stand out, have a casual vibe and stay super comfy throughout the day. In the coming weeks we will have some coming from Ermenegildo Zegna that are sure to make you rethink your Nike's (stay tuned for more details on that).

Big Cuffs:

This trend was noticed last year and is the front running detail in trousers. The standard size cuff is a 2" cuff but if you wanna be on the more extreme, the bigger the better - at least up until 2 1/2 inches. Throw a cuff on your heavier fabrics, or heavy patterns. It adds weight, shape and style to any slack.

Double Breasted Overcoats:

Like most things in fashion, styles are all cyclical - getting better each time around. 2016/17 is the year of the old school overcoats (of course, still fitted and tailored close like modern clothing should be). Unlike coats of the past, the brighter the better too. We love the coats that Isaia is putting out this year and we jumped on a bright red DB coat that is sure to turn heads.

Wider Stripped or Paisley Ties:

The 70's have heavily influenced menswear this year and ties are no exception to that. Please toss away those skinny ties and get back to classic neckwear. Paisleys and striped dominate the sceen and look great with your wider lapeled suits. The beauty of a paisley tie is in the ability to combine colors with your jacket and shirts.

High End Stores | City Creek Mall | Salt Lake City, Ut

We all know that these days there are plenty of places to get cheap clothing. Fast fashion has taken over the way we things and live - unless you have worn that stuff more that a couple of times. Some people still want something better - something real, genuine and quality. We live for high end shopping at Utah Woolen Mills. Here, you will find the best of the best like Kiton, Brioni, and Isaia. The fabrics are of the highest quality, and the construction is unmatched.

Thanks to our master tailors, we guarantee the perfect fit. In our store we can fit you no need for full custom anymore even though it is a possibility, with our tailors and design team we will fit you and your needs. People from all over the world come to our specialty shop to see the most luxurious items in the world. What makes us so different is that we are experts in fits. We are certain the right fit the right time. Recently, I went shopping just to see what was new in other stores around the city. It's hard to find a store with products and people that are as passionate as we are about our craft and our products. 

            We take pride in our growth as a company and store. 111 years this year and we still have the highest quality in Kiton, Brioni, Isaia, and our house brand Richard Street. And things are coming in constantly. It is a must to come in 59 W. South Temple. For those who want something a little more sophisticated, who don't want to be wearing the same things your teenage children are wearing, there is a better way. From polos to tuxes, a higher level of quality will lift your game to the next level. We are so proud to be Salt Lake's premier store for high end shopping and high end fashion. Come in and just try things on and all the sudden the prices seem to melt away. 

Luxury. Fashion. Utah Woolen Mills.

Brioni | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek Center

Founded in Rome in 1945, Brioni continues to be a leading innovator in the fashion industry. In addition to putting on the first ever men’s fashion show, Brioni was one of the first brands to introduce luxury materials such as silk and brocade into the construction of its suits. The result was a trim silhouette with unmatched style and sophistication. The fashion house was named for the Croatian island of Brijuni, a popular getaway destination for Italian aristocrats throughout the 20s and 30s. Everything about the brand exudes influence and status.

 

 

 

Today, the tradition and name live on. What sets Brioni apart from any other is the laborious, painstaking detail that goes into every element of the suits they craft. They are entirely handmade from only the finest materials from around the globe, including cashmere, baby alpaca, super-spun wools, silk, and silk-blends. Every tailor is taught for four years before they are even allowed to handle fabrics for clients. They are obsessed with perfection, so much so that every element of their products is kept exclusively in house. Nothing is ever rushed. It takes about 28 hours of diligent work before a suit is even considered complete. The beauty lies in the detail and timeless style embodied through every fiber of fabric. Additionally, Brioni is well known for its bespoke suits. Unlike a “made to measure” suit, a Brioni bespoke is tailored not to a certain design, but to the exact specifications of one person. It provides the wearer with a truly unique and lasting suit. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Brioni name symbolizes elegance, power, and perfection, as do those that wear it. Along with numerous celebrities, pop stars, and politicians, Brioni is most commonly recognized as the “James Bond” suit. It inspires an aura of unrivaled confidence, quality, and affluence.

 

 

 

Isaia Napoli | City Creek Center | Salt Lake City

At Utah Woolen Mills we believe in the balance of tradition and innovation. We strive to bring in only the best of what embraces those values we believe in.  Isaia is definitely some of the best at pushing boundaries in fashion while focusing on comfort true to the Neapolitan tradition. Naples is a large city full of vibrant color, culture and tradition on the west coast of Italy. The Neapolitan style embraces the costal colors but more importantly the culture of leisure, making comfort a staple. Those who live in Naples know that even relaxing is a time for looking good. Dressing in the Neapolitan style is a sure way to set yourself apart from the average man.

“The Isaia man is like Naples. He knows how to go beyond shared definitions and stereotypical clichés. Passionate, sophisticated, irreverent, eclectic and elegant, style for him is a matter of instinct. Dynamic, classic, contemporary, and ever-changing, he is always searching for his own style. He believes in uniqueness and his clothing expresses the most harmonious, simple and natural representation of his personality. His spontaneous, magnetic and natural elegance is tailor-made around his individuality.” 

The way Isaia clothing looks, on who wears it, is unique and obvious. Putting on any sport coat or suit made by the Neapolitan business will always leave a lasting impression. The Spring collection of 2016 brings in plenty of color and pattern to make the most out of the summer.  

The brand shares a similar belief as we do: “The brand's success is due to its ability to reinterpret the concept of history and to combine tradition with innovation, the sartorial culture of needle and thread with cutting-edge technologies, while constantly innovating its style”. 

That’s what we believe in at Utah Woolen Mills and that’s why Isaia is a perfect match for us from its style to its history.

Santoni Shoes | Salt Lake City, Utah | City Creek

Excellence is a habit, not an accident. It is taking the time to put your best foot forward everyday, in every situation. It is the foundation to success and a good life. At Utah Woolen Mills, we are here to help you build that foundation and put your best foot, or perhaps shoe, forward. That shoe is Santoni.

Born out of the Marche, a bourgeoning area of Italy on the Adriatic Coast, Santoni was founded by Andrea and Rosa Santoni in 1975. While other manufacturers of the era would pride themselves on quantity, Santoni was focused staunchly on quality. Every process is overseen with impeccable quality control. Each leather is selected and inspected by a backlit magnifying lens, where only the finest are kept. Truly hand stitched and as close to bespoke as a shoe could get, they exemplify Italian craftsmanship. It is commitment to quality that keeps this family owned business on the forefront of men's fashion.

What is most striking though, is the depth of color. By hiring artists and art students to individually paint each shoe, you are ensured a truly singular pair. The crocodile skin is especially stunning, with care taken to shade and outline each scale. Very few companies would take the time! These details are subtle, but even from a distance you can tell there is a magic in Santoni. The leathers have an almost HD effect, ensuring you will turn heads as you go about your day. 

Here at Utah Woolen Mills we are proud to carry the Santoni line. Like Santoni, we pride ourselves on carrying only the finest, on classic construction, and on being fashion forward. They are the perfect compliment to a well tailored suit, a sport coat with slacks, or paired down with denim and a polo. They are a wonderful foundation to your wardrobe, and dressing well is an excellent habit to have.

Kiton | City Creek Center | Salt Lake City, Utah

When I say the phrase 24 hours, you might think of the length of a day or a week at a part-time job. I think of Kiton. That is the minimum number of hours it takes to make one jacket, by hand, in the Kiton factory. Painstakingly sewn, each jacket is as much a work of art as the clothes on your back. For those privileged enough to try one on, you will know just what I mean.

Starting in 1956, fifth generation fabric merchant Ciro Paone co-founded Kiton with Antonio Carola. In 1968 the brand launched and is currently run by Antonio Paone and Antonio De Matteis, nephews of Ciro. Since their humble beginnings, they now employ over 350 tailors, the majority of which are younger than 40. In a world of fast, disposable fashion, it is a good sign that they are sticking around.

Keeping in line with their origins as a fabric merchant, they have some of the most limited textiles in the industry. Woven in their own factory of Lanificio Carlo Barbera, Only 17 suits or 22 jackets can be made out of any given fabric, making sure you will never blend in with the crowd. It is this exclusivity, and the immense amount of time needed that upholds their motto The best of the best plus one.

Starting at $7495 for a sport coat, they are the premier designer we carry. At the upper end of their tailoring you have the K-50 line, taking a single tailor 50 hours to produce. For the right price, you can even have a master tailor fly to you for the bespoke process. Exquisite is an understatement!Next chance you have, come on down and try one. You will know in an instant that somebody took the time to make it right. It is a rare thing in this world, and an experiencewe are excited to share.

Brioni | Salt Lake City, Utah

Brioni, the venerable Italian menswear maker, is named for an archipelago off the Croatian coast frequented by Europe’s rich and famous in the first decades of the 20th century the brand still bespeaks money, power, and success, having won a passionate following among CEOs, movie stars, and assorted world leaders.

Founded in 1945 in Rome by master tailor Nazareno Fonticoli and businessman Gaetano Savini, Brioni sought from the start to challenge conventional fashion. It introduced innovative color palettes, and fabrics, and staged the menswear industry’s first fashion show, in 1952, at the Pitti Palace in Florence. The brand announced its arrival in the U.S. in 1964 by draining the fountains at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel and transforming them into a runway.

In Brioni you find the most most precious fibers in all the world. If you want to have the best of the best look no further. With the suits gong from $6,900 to even a $17,000 with a super-210 wool. They are the company that has 220 steps and more than 24 hours of effective workmanship.

Brioni is a deeply rooted family. If you want to look the best. Then look no further, CEO, movie stars, and so many world leaders. The brand will always speak power, success, and money. Power is something men love to have. What Brioni does they speak power with what you wear. If you want something you can wear in a meeting or just walking around downtown Brioni is a must. With how much business men love to speak with power and authority it is a must to wear what you say.

With how I have seen men dress we all want something that is the best and that will last. With the super-210 wool that is what you will get! The price tag is much less in the future with how much you will get out of it. If you want to be the best of the best wear best of the best.

Kiton | City Creek Center Mall

Kiton is world renown for being one of the most luxurious companies on the planet. We are so fortunate to have them in our store. So far, this brand has been a huge hit here in Salt Lake City. We have received our full Spring '16 shipment and wanted to share images of what we have with you.  From sportswear to suits, we have something for every occasion.

13.2 Micon Suits

The diameter of a human hair measures between 65-85 microns in width - microscopically. The diameter of wool typically varies between 18-21 microns. Kiton, of course, working with the best of the best has suits of 13.2 microns. These fabrics feel like lightweight cashmere, but are in fact wool. With hairs so thin, they keep their durability while also maintaining the other identities of wool that people love.

 

Sport Coats

Let's be honest, in today's world the easiest way to stand out is simply by wearing a nice sport coat. Paired with jeans or slacks, dressed up or dressed down it's the easiest way to make a statement. With Kiton, they like 'em loud and bright - drawing of their Neapolitan surroundings.

Sportwear

Few companies on the planet have the level of luxury that Kiton has in things that you can wear on the daily. Their leathers are unheard of, their fabrics so elegant and soft and of course to the comfort level is unbelievable. These pieces have been a huge hit for us so far this Spring. The first image shows a perforated leather jacket that is made from an incredibly lightweight goat swede. The details could be in an art museum. The second image is an all silk exterior, cashmere interior rain jacket that will actually wick the rain.

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Remember, with Kiton, they only produce 17 suits and 26 sport coat in each fabric. Exclusivity is very important to us with this brand so quantities are incredibly limited. Step up your Spring game with these incredible pieces!

Santoni | Salt Lake City, Utah

When it comes to men's footwear, few brands hold a candle to Santoni. Made in Italy from luxury leathers, they mold to your feet and keep you happy all day long - not to mention are likely to turn heads. Here are UWM we are happy to announce that we are now carrying a large selection of Santoni shoes that you will not otherwise find.

Since Santoni has become one of the most popular shoes in the world, you can find them in many different places. Knowing this ahead of time, we decided to buy Santoni a little different that anyone else. The styles that we carry in our store are more unique and not nearly as mass produced as what other stores carry.

We will be carrying a large selection of Santoni models in loafers as well. They make their loafers with a leather sole that has been infused with oils. These oils soften the leathers and make it so the show feels worn in from the first time you slip it on. With summer right around the corner, a lightweight loafer is just what the Dr. ordered.

Ermenegildo Zegna | Salt Lake City, Utah

    

We are so excited to announce the latest member of the Utah Woolen Mills Family - Ermenengildo Zegna! Zegna is one of the largest menswear companies in the world and we are so pumped for them to join our line up. Having never been sold in Utah, and also bring the first new account for them in 5 years, we think you'll really love what we are bringing!

Starting in 1910, Zegna quickly gained popularity for their  beautiful fabrics produced by their mills. It wasn't until 1966 that they hired in house tailors and began producing their own suits with their fabrics. In 1973 Zegna was one of the first Italian brands to internationalize their production, opening factories in Spain in 1973 and Switzerland in 1977. During the 1980s, the company opened flagship stores in sixteen different countries.

Enough about the past, let's talk about the present. One of the things that Zegna has become most known for is their incredible sportswear. With incredible leathers and wools, cashmeres and merinos they are truly a brand you can wear every day of your life. We have decided to buy heavily in their sportswear (pictures of what is coming in the Fall will be on our blog soon).

Our official launch date of Zegna is going to be September 22nd in connection with another surprise (can't give away all of our secrets, but we promise you are going to like this one). By then we will have their full line in the store - suits, sportcoats, outerwear, shirts and ties. We will also have available the following season swatches for MTM suits.