SECOND/LAYER for Men

SECOND/LAYER occupies a distinctive position within contemporary luxury fashion, translating the energy of Los Angeles into a refined wardrobe language shaped by experimentation, restraint and cultural fluency. Founded by Joshua Willis and Anthony Franco, the label emerged from a desire to create clothing that feels considered yet instinctive, balancing elevated construction with the ease of everyday dressing. Its name reflects a philosophy of looking beyond the obvious surface, exploring the details, tensions and personal narratives that exist beneath a garment’s first impression. Across the men’s collection, SECOND/LAYER develops a signature aesthetic rooted in clean proportions, expressive fabrications and a relaxed attitude towards tailoring. The creative vision is modern without being transient, drawing on street culture, vintage references, workwear and the understated sophistication of California living. Silhouettes are often generous but purposeful, with subtle shifts in volume giving familiar wardrobe staples a fresh identity. The brand’s design codes include thoughtful layering, tactile textures, softened structure and a nuanced palette that moves effortlessly between urban neutrals and quietly distinctive colour. Explore the complete SECOND/LAYER edit at EMVANO, where each piece is selected for its ability to bring character and versatility to a contemporary wardrobe. The Clothing collection reveals the label’s talent for transforming essential forms through proportion, finish and fabric, from relaxed tailoring to refined casualwear. Blouses introduce an unexpected softness to the menswear conversation, while the wider assortment remains grounded in the practical elegance that defines the house. Designed to be worn in combination rather than in isolation, SECOND/LAYER garments encourage individual styling and reward close attention to detail. The result is a sophisticated, intelligent wardrobe for those who value originality, comfort and a quietly assured sense of dress.

The in-stock SECOND/LAYER selection at EMVANO brings together key expressions of the label’s relaxed, design-led approach, with a focus on adaptable pieces that can move between daily dressing and more considered city styling. Within Clothing, the Jackets edit offers two distinct interpretations of outerwear. Bombers deliver a compact, contemporary silhouette with the effortless attitude associated with the brand, making them natural partners for denim, tailored trousers or layered knitwear. Full Length jackets introduce a longer line and a more architectural presence, offering additional visual depth while retaining SECOND/LAYER’s characteristic ease. In Jeans Denim, Straight Leg profiles provide a clean, balanced foundation for the wardrobe, combining a timeless shape with the label’s modern sensitivity to proportion. Pants are represented by Casual styles, designed to bring polish to everyday dressing without compromising movement or comfort; their versatility allows them to work with crisp shirting, understated knitwear or a simple T-shirt. The Shirts category includes Blouses, a distinctive expression of the brand’s interest in fluidity, texture and softened structure. These pieces bring an elevated sense of individuality to layered looks and demonstrate how SECOND/LAYER can reinterpret familiar menswear codes with subtle sophistication. Completing the clothing edit, T-Shirts offer essential simplicity, refined through considered cuts, premium feel and the understated confidence of the house aesthetic. Each category has been selected to support a coherent wardrobe, where the Bombers, Full Length outerwear, Straight Leg denim, Casual pants, Blouses and T-Shirts can be combined with ease. With limited availability across the edit, these pieces offer an opportunity to invest in the label’s distinctive balance of utility, creativity and everyday luxury.

The Accessories and Shoes categories currently have no SECOND/LAYER pieces in stock at EMVANO, allowing the focus to remain on the label’s clothing-led expression and its carefully developed approach to silhouette, layering and texture. While no accessories are available within the present edit, the absence of additional styling categories places greater emphasis on the versatility of the garments themselves. A well-proportioned Bomber can define a casual look with clean confidence, while Full Length outerwear creates a longer, more directional line over Straight Leg denim or Casual pants. Blouses add a considered point of difference when styled beneath structured layers, and T-Shirts provide the understated foundation that gives more expressive pieces room to speak. Shoes are likewise not currently in stock, but the collection has been selected with a broad range of footwear wardrobes in mind, from streamlined trainers and substantial boots to refined leather styles. This adaptability reflects the wider SECOND/LAYER philosophy: garments should offer enough character to feel distinctive, yet enough restraint to become part of an individual’s existing rotation. The current edit therefore works as a focused study in clothing, presenting the label’s design codes without distraction. Clean construction, tactile materials and relaxed proportions create a sense of cohesion across every category, while subtle details reward closer inspection. For customers seeking accessories or shoes, the selection may evolve with future arrivals, but the available clothing already provides a strong foundation for considered dressing. Browse the SECOND/LAYER offering at EMVANO to discover pieces that combine contemporary West Coast ease with a refined, editorial sensibility, and explore how each garment can be styled across seasons, settings and personal interpretations.