Kody Phillips

Kody Phillips is a Brooklyn designer who launched his eponymous label in 2016. The clothes take the codes of military construction and push them somewhere more avant-garde. Pockets, cords and zippers do real work here rather than sitting on the surface, and that intentionality runs through the whole design approach, backed by a focus on careful craftsmanship.

The best-known piece is probably the Parachute pants, and there are also the tailored Curve Jeans. Beyond trousers, the range covers sweaters, knitwear and outerwear, so you can build a full outfit from one label.

It has gained recognition quickly since 2016, dressing celebrities and drawing praise from industry figures. If you like your workwear-adjacent clothing with a bolder, more sculpted edge, this is worth a look.