Richard Chai's first men's collection is now available at Odin—only, uh, fitting, considering that the store is owned by Eddy Chai (Richard's brother). But the collection stands on its own, and Richard, brother aside, is no stranger to menswear, having cut his teeth at TSE, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Marc Jacobs Collection. The influence of the latter shows here: Chai's fall line has a grungey sensibility, emphasized by slouchy plaid overshirts and soft, striped sweaters in cool greens, blues, and grays. Those itching for the acid colors of his S/S 09 show will have to wait a little longer. That collection will mark the kickoff of spring at Den (Odin's sibling store) and arrive around the end of January.
Cashmere striped V-neck, $455, classic button-down, $295, and washed cotton-twill jeans, $315, available at Odin, 199 Lafayette St., NYC, (212) 966-0026, odinnewyork.com