Andrew Chen is the founder and co-owner of 3sixteen, a six-year old menswear brand based in NYC.  He is also the co-owner of Self Edge New York, which opened in July of 2009 and carries some of the world’s finest denim.  With partner Johan Lam, Andew launched 3sixteen’s first full collection for fall 2008 and has an ongoing collaboration with Maine-based Quoddy for hand-sewn moccasin chukkas.  “We’re not trained in fashion,” Chen says. “We want to make pieces that will be able to last a long time. Our jeans are really meant to be something that people can build their wardrobe around.” And it would never have happened if he hadn’t bailed on the safe route. “I’m really thankful to get to do what I love every day,” Chen admits. “It makes all the difference in the world.”  It certainly does…

USN Watch Cap (link)
3sixteen Black Waxed Canvas Stadium Jacket (link)
Iron Heart Heavy Selvedge Chambray (link)
Shuron Freeway Glasses (link)
Anonimo Militare (link)
Tanner Goods Standard Black/Black Belt (link)
Porter Heat 2-way Briefcase (link)
3sixteen SL-100x Slim Straight Indigo Selvedge Denim (link)
Alden for Apaulet Black/Tan Indy Boot (link)

“This outfit pretty much stems from the watch I picked – an Anonimo Militare. My favorite watches are almost always tool/instrument  timepieces, which I like because they’re carefully considered, are  built to serve a purpose, and have no extraneous decorative features.  Thus, I chose pieces which are all clean, basic, and heavy on function.”

A Day with 3sixteen by Sarah Krusen

To read the rest of the NY Magazine writeup on Andrew and 3sixteen click here.