2. Sunspel

Address 85 Mercer Street, 646-692-6000; sunspel.com/us

Where It Comes From Britain

Go for the … Time-tested knitwear staples cut from superfine fabrics. The label has been perfecting classically chic basics since it was founded in 1860, and its expertly made lamb’s wool crew necks, boat-neck cotton tops and plain cotton briefs are a testament to that longtime experience. In other words, if you’re looking for anything trendy, look elsewhere.

Stay for the … History. Consider Sunspel an original fashion disrupters. Thomas Hill founded the company in 1860 with the idea of creating simple, everyday clothing from his innovative fabric: a lightweight, very fine cotton. The company was one of the first to produce T-shirts, forever changing the underwear business as we know it.