I watched my mom make clothes for the guys in the neighborhood and I could see the confidence it gave to them. I saw the way they acted when they dressed well,” says Milton Latrell, 38, about the transformative power of a great outfit.
Agriculture also carries other brands, such as footwear by Mezlan and Bacco Bucci and sturdy cardigans made of twined rope imported from Turkey ($90). For those in need of some guidance, Latrell prides himself in offering personalized service, in which he caters to his clients’ unique needs: “We listen to what each person really wants and try to adapt our selection to their lifestyle—not the other way ’round.” Besides custom tailoring, he and Brackenridge also do personal in-store styling sessions ($50) and wardrobe assessments ($185). “The main reason so many people support us is because we style them according to who they are,” Latrell says. Celebrating 11 years in the business and cultivating famous customers like actor Mel Jackson and NBA players Luol Deng and Andrew Harrison, the Bronzeville natives really seem to be reaping what they sew. v
532 E 43rd, Mon-Sat noon-7 PM,
773-538-5500, shopagriculture.com
