Going off a highly (and surprisingly) successful 2012 article we published on well designed aprons for men, we’re back with part two, because round-ups—like wardrobe gear—are always better in pairs. And while aprons may not be thought of the most tailored of menswear layers, it seems that whether for kitchen surgical prep, excavating the backyard, or just lack of enough pockets, men are still seeking some sartorial advice on their functioning smocks. Check out these eight options for an improved approach to your around-the-house work.

1. Leather Apron, Aganovich

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Composed of high-quality calf leather and featuring a tie fastening at the waist, you’ll be reluctant to leave this apron from avant-garde label Aganovich hanging in the kitchen.

$893.86. FarFetch.com.

2. Argenteuil Apron, Ralph Lauren

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Drawing inspiration from vintage French workwear, this heavy-duty option is made from indigo-dyed selvedge twill, and sports a dotted-stripe print that’s fun without being frivolous.

$294.99. RalphLauren.com.

3. Raw Utility Apron, G-Star Raw

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Durable like G-Star Raw’s denim, this apron features deep front pockets for culinary utensils, and is available in three different colors.

$50. G-Star.com.

4. Stafford Apron, Ernest Alexander

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Constructed with a focus on quality craftsmanship, the Stafford is composed of premium Italian leather, and features a variety of external storage possibilities.

$295. ErnestAlexander.com.

5. Rugged Men’s Apron, Etsy

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Handmade in the USA of leather and selvedge denim, this hardwearing apron does it all; even including a hand towel utility ring and snap hooks for easy wear.

$220. Etsy.com.

6. Open Apron, Engineered Garments

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Reworking the classic silhouette in a wool composition, this long length apron from New York-based Engineered Garments also features an open front pocket for easy accessibility.

$228. Farfetch.com.

7. ‘Capps’ Work Apron, Moore & Giles

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This leather apron is rendered in a rich oak color, making it stylishly suitable for a range of hard work.

$375, Wingtip.com.

8. Bailey Utility Waxed Canvas Apron, Birdkage

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Designed for the kitchen but suitable for all forms of handy work, this apron stands out with a waxed canvas body and contrasting topstitching, and is available in multiple colors.

$120. GraciousHome.com.

There’s not much that can be said about Dover Street Market—or its founder, the reclusive Rei Kawakubo—that hasn’t already been tried to be pulled out like teeth by the sartorial elite. We could count the number of veiled interviews this year alone with our fingers—if we weren’t already rushing to flip through the rare pages—in which Kawakubo allowed for public comment. There was one with Suzy Munkes, a conversation with Style.com Matthew Schneier, a few brief words for System Magazine‘s second issue, and, for the most part, that was it. Bottom line is, she’s very mysterious.

Now, Kawakubo’s New York edition of Dover Street Market, a seven-story, 18,00 square foot store, opens tomorrow (Saturday, December 21) in perhaps one of Manhattan’s least-posh neighborhoods: Murray Hill (the irony!). There is talk of a Louis Vuitton pop-up shop on the first floor, a Parisian-inspired Rose Bakery on the mezzanine (similar to the store’s counterparts in Tokyo and London), and even a DSM x Prada exclusive collection. All of this, though, is just speculation. What we do know is that the store’s epic stock-list has everything from A.P.C. denim for the everyday to Paco Rabanne couture. See the list of the first 76-known brands that the store will carry below (we’re sure they’ll be more), and we’ll be sure to catch you at the opening.

Dover Street Market New York opens at 160 Lexington Avenue on Saturday, December 21 from 11 AM – 9 PM.

Image courtesy of Dover Street Market.

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Eight Stylish Men’s Aprons (Part Deux)