Aaron Levine

It's damn near impossible to teach an old dog new tricks, but Aaron Levine has done it time and again. As one of the designers for hickey, he translated the well-constructed tailored menswear of Hickey Freeman for a younger, bolder demographic that wasn't afraid of pattern, color, or a precise fit. Over at Rogues Gallery, he redefined northeastern style and peppered in a lot of quality menswear staples.

Now, as the vice president of men's design at Club Monaco, he's taken the Canadian retailer in a decidedly more American direction. Mixing in well-cut suits with adventurous sportswear like blackwatch plaid parkas made from waxed canvas, casual bomber jackets, and American-made denim, he's given the brand a well-needed dose of relevancy—just take a look at their spring collection. Men are flocking to the shop, and people are talking about it as a new contender in the realm of accessible style—all thanks to Levine.