Matty Matheson is well known for his cooking and television projects, so his latest journey into fashion (specifically workwear) might look like a step to the left for those who haven’t noticed the celebrity chef as a style god in his own right. We’ve long appreciated Matheson’s attention to quality garments, eyewear, and headwear, so you’d rightly expect his choice in fatigues to represent more than a bandwagon-hopping venture into 10oz cotton and double needles. You’d be right.
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In 2017, Matheson and Ray Natale connected on the belief that there wasn’t a Canadian line that truly represented the foundation of workwear and trade garments. They found a factory in Matheson’s hometown of Parkdale, Toronto, but it promptly closed in the wake of the global pandemic. Their dreams were almost crushed. That is until the factory offered to sell them the equipment to produce the garments themselves.
“It was devastating, but at that moment, we found opportunity. The factory agreed to sell us the sewing equipment needed to make the garments. From that, the Factory of Roses was born. As a result, we have been able to oversee every step of the design and production process, employ local artisans and outfit local workers.”
“We took the biggest leap of all to create something we believe in. Clothing that would allow the wearer to shine and be themselves, to be their full potential. Clothing that allowed them to be seen, to be heard, to create. Clothing that doesn’t break down,” the website reads.
At its launch, Rosa Rugosa has a selection of long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, shorts, and trousers all made from a high-quality mixture of 8.5oz twill fabric or 10oz hickory cotton with a 35/65 polyester cotton blend or 100 per cent cotton. Sizing is a big focus, and shirts range from small to 4XL with pants ranging from 28-52 waist.
Man of Many’s Rosa Rugosa Picks
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Gwynne Long Sleeve Shirt
- 8.5oz twill fabric or 10oz hickory cotton.
- 35/65 polyester cotton blend or 100 per cent cotton.
- Double-needle topstitch.
- Branded buttons.
- Two chest flap pockets.
- Functioning sleeve placket.
- Back yoke detail & darts.
- True to size fit.
- Made in Canada.
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Dunn Short Sleeve Shirt
- 8.5oz twill fabric or 10oz hickory cotton.
- 35/65 polyester cotton blend or 100 per cent cotton.
- Double-needle topstitch.
- Branded buttons.
- Two chest pockets.
- Back yoke detail.
- True to size fit.
- Made in Canada.
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Gwynne Pants
- 8.5oz twill fabric or 10oz hickory cotton.
- 35/65 polyester cotton blend or 100 per cent cotton.
- Double-needle topstitch. Branded buttons.
- Four-pocket design.
- 18” leg opening.
- Classic cut with pressed legs.
- Zipper front closure.
- True to size fit.
- Made in Canada.
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Dunn Shorts in Kelly Green
- 8.5oz twill fabric or 10oz hickory cotton
- 35/65 polyester cotton blend or 100 per cent cotton.
- Double-needle topstitch. Branded buttons.
- Four-pocket design.
- Classic cut with pressed legs.
- Zipper front closure.
- True to size fit.
- Made in Canada.
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Gardiner Trucker Hat in Royal Blue
- Adjustable snapback closure.
- Six-panel design.
- Embroidered patch.
- Unstructured crown
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