Founded in Brooklyn by menswear and fabric artisans, The Hill-Side is a family operation. Brothers Emil and Sandy Corsillo set out to do something unique in 2009, and succeeded. Check out the line, and you may note that the garb looks good and appears to be well made; that the fabrics are sourced by premium suppliers and the lookbook curation is spot on. The aesthetic of “success” is obviously there, but so is the recognition.
Last year, The Hill-Side opened their very first brick & mortar store in Williamsburg, NYC. It was the same year that they were named GQ‘s Best New Menswear Designers in America 2015. Out of all the clothiers in the country, these guys took the coveted spot. Putting their designs and manufacturing under the microscope, it’s apparent why this is a well-deserved title.
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First things first, the team here isn’t just a master of one product. The Spring/Summer 2016 line is incredibly diverse and features thoughtful shirts, ties, Japanese selvedge denim, chino twill coats, boatloads of accessories and footwear.
Next, it’s all about what your product is made of and where it’s made. The Hill-Side sources their fabrics from only the best, with tees made of 100% natural cotton, paired with desirable selvedge denim and hand dyed materials that truly are pieces of art. Everything you see is made in the USA and Japan.
Start with a little, or a lot, The Hill-Side is a menswear line that can and would be happy to outfit you for years to come. All the goods are available online, as well as at their Brooklyn flagship.
The Hill-Side Spring/Summer 2016 Collection:
All images courtesy of The Hill-Side
Spotlight | The Hill-Side
Artisan craftsmanship from the US and Japan are interwoven in the accolade-ridden menswear line, The Hill-Side.
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Selvedge Chambray Long Sleeved Standard Shirt
Made of 5 oz. selvedge chambray, the 100% cotton fabric is from Okayama, Japan. This shirt features a single chest pocket, split yoke, rounded cuffs, and gussets at side seams with selvedge details. Try the Selvedge Chambray Long Sleeved Standard Shirt, $198.
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Endo Stripes Print Scarf
Inspired by The Hill-Side's Japanese pottery artist Taro Endo, the Endo Stripes Print Scarf, $83, is made of 100% cotton and screenprinted in NYC.
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Handmade Acetate Sunglasses
Go low-profile. These Handmade Acetate Sunglasses, $239, are made of sustainable, plant-based acetate. Hand-polished, assembled and balanced in Sabae, Japan, they feature UV400, high transparency CR lenses with green tint.
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Kaptain Sunshine Special Edition Shoes
Inspired by a rare military design, these shoes were made in conjunction with Japanese brand Kaptain Sunshine. Constructed of 100% olive-colored cotton fabric, they are sewn and assembled by hand.
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Liza's Tree Drawings Short Sleeve Standard Shirt
Featuring the drawings of Liza Corsillo, this Short Sleeved Standard Shirt, $170, is screenprinted in New York City, with fabric made in the USA100 -
Selvedge Lightweight Weft-Slub Denim Necktie
The Selvedge Lightweight Weft-Slub Denim Necktie, $85, is made of 100% cotton from Japan. Available in three styles, all are made in NYC.
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Spotlight | The Hill-Side #7
Made of ring-spun cotton jersey, this natural, un-dyed tee shirt features a hand-screenprinted "the", of water-based ink. Try the "The" Printed T-Shirt, $69.
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Selvedge Lightweight Weft-Slub Denim Ball Cap
Leave the logos for another time. The Selvedge Lightweight Weft-Slub Denim Ball Cap, $78, has no bells, whistles or color (other than rich selvedge denim.)
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Big Rancher Logo Printed T-Shirt
The Big Rancher Logo Printed T-Shirt, $69, is the most inventive way we've seen to do a logo tee. Reading between the lines, The Hill Side comes to life.
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Selvedge Oxford Cloth Short Sleeve Standard Shirt
The Selvedge Oxford Cloth Short Sleeve Standard Shirt, $170, is a classic staple for any wardrobe. Dress it up, or down, this can be worn to the office, or to the BBQ.
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TH-S Mills Natural Warp Border Stripe Necktie
The TH-S Mills Natural Warp Border Stripe Necktie, $85, is made with selvedge fabric, from custom US-grown and spun cotton yard. Available in three different iterations - square end or pointed, and two different widths.
