About Us

2nd Academic was founded by Everton Campbell and Mano Dridi in 2022. It began as an acclaimed lifestyle moodboard that evolved into a retailer of a selection of the  finest menswear brands. An international ethos has been central to Everton and Mano's enduring careers, connecting the dots between heritage British, American and Japanese fashions.

2nd Academic Partner Brands are makers of quality garments, shoes and accessories that are made to stand the test of time. Season upon season the curation eschews trend in search of refinement. Fit, fabric and function assumes priority with the goal always to present a unique, timeless selection for our valued customers.

The 2nd Academic lifestyle takes inspiration from the style and sensibilities of the great Jazz musicians and Civil rights activists of the 60s, the dispositions and aesthetics of Ivy League style and an admiration for quality and craftsmanship across all disciplines. The ardent resistance to racial inequality and the fight for self expression spearheaded by the likes of Miles Davies, Dr. Martin Luther King and James Baldwin remain foundational within the spirit of 2nd Academic.