The local menswear scene has never been stronger—and here’s the proof.
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TENDREL is your mom & pop denim shop in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. We specialize in consciously crafted men’s clothing: Japanese selvedge denim, made-in-USA heritage brands, and timeless apparel built to last. Our philosophy is simple—look good, feel good. When you stop by, we’ll make sure you leave with something that feels like it was made for you. From Iron Heart’s heavy-duty workshirts to 3sixteen’s luxurious knitwear, everything we carry only gets better the more you live in it. Whether you’re after the perfect pair of jeans, a tee that feels like home, or clothing that connects you to something bigger—you’ll find it here. Quality for Here & Now. 223 Anacapa Street, Ste. A • SHOPTENDREL.com • @shoptendrel
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27 Miles | 34.0259° N, 118.7798° W | Introducing 27 Miles Montecito, home to a curated selection of cashmere for men and women. Custom tailoring is available for everyone, featuring premium fabrics by Loro Piana, Zegna, and other exclusive Italian suppliers. The grand opening celebration will be held October 16 through October 18, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.—with 20% off cashmere, silks, and men’s shirts on those three days (in store only and excluding custom tailoring). Expert tailors from Italy, Nicola and Salvatore, are available October 16-24 to provide expert fittings, allowing you to personalize suits, jackets, shirts, pants, and sport coats with meticulous detailing. To schedule a fitting appointment, click here, call 805-699-0099, email [email protected], or visit the boutique at 1137 Coast Village Road. (Look for the rainbows.)
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The Optimist is a men’s shop at The Post Montecito carrying over 60 labels brought together by quality, fit and detail. Come by for a fall refresh—from everyday tees, sweatshirts and jeans to sweater polos, trousers and button-ups ready for a dinner at Ospi. Show this ad to the team and receive 15% off your purchase (one time use only). The Optimist is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Post Montecito—1807 East Cabrillo Blvd., Suite B. Prefer to set up an appointment or have our team send some options to your house? Shoot us an email at [email protected] or call (805) 568-4021.
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Sunspel is a British luxury clothing brand with a proud heritage of innovation. Since 1860 we have been crafting elevated wardrobe essentials from the world’s finest natural materials, building a reputation for exceptionally comfortable fabrics, timeless design, and uncompromising quality. Located in the Montecito Country Mart, the Sunspel store stocks our full collection of men’s and women’s wear with a focus on our contemporary unstructured tailoring, British-made knitwear and luxury shirting—perfect for the Santa Barbara lifestyle. / Sunspel, Montecito Country Mart, 1016-C Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108 / Tel: 805-869-2557.
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This fall, Montecito Country Mart invites the modern gentleman to embrace effortless refinement. Start your morning with a stop at The Trading Post—where the day’s paper and a touch of old-school charm set the tone. Slip into Sunspel’s supple suede loafers, perfectly paired with this season’s knits, and wander over to Mate Gallery for RRL’s corduroy-collared chore jacket and the Montecito Yacht Club cap—a duo made for coastal fall weekends. For the finishing touch, Cynthia Benjamin’s Matsuda and Aioki eyewear add instant polish to any look. From classic staples to modern icons, the Mart offers everything the discerning man needs to make fall feel effortless—and unmistakably his own.
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