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Brand in the Spotlight: Ben Sherman

Our Spotlight blog today is focused on one of our favourites and a truly iconic British big men's fashion brand, Ben Sherman. A true innovative mens fashion brand making waves from the 60's. We look into the history and their iconic styles and how they fit into the big & tall mens clothing collection at Fortmens today.

NFL Star Jon Feliciano Keeps it Comfortable with Fortmens
We caught up with NFL Buffalo Bills player Jon Feliciano to talk style, shopping big and tall and life off the field. Jon recently sported some stand out items from our new Autumn/Winter collection when off to his away game over the weekend and described his biggest pain point when shopping for clothes in his size...
XL Tribe vibes: our interview with the US based Big & Tall style blogger
We recently caught up with US based award winning Big & Tall style blogger XL Tribe to find out his inspiration, his biggest shopping pain points and what he thought of his latest Fortmens gear.
Brand in the Spotlight: Redpoint
For our latest Brand in the Spotlight, we’re bringing your attention to Redpoint. Our collection from Redpoint for big men's sizes combines performance textiles and technological innovations with classic fashion. Traditionally known for stunning Canadian Outerwear, for summer, you can shop expertly designed big men's jeans, shorts and chinos up to 52inch waist that offer added comfort and stretch, whilst never sacrificing style.
Brand in the Spotlight: Casa Moda
We’re back for another Brand in the Spotlight this week and we’re focusing our attention on Casa Moda. Casa Moda have been making high quality shirts since 1924, creating unique designs with an unrivalled attention to detail. Each collection is more than just a piece of clothing...
Brand in the Spotlight: North 56°4
It's a glorious Bank Holiday and our Brand in the Spotlight today is one of our absolute favourites: Danish brand North 56°4. By focusing on longer cuts and larger fits, the high-quality Scandinavian design and fresh, functional products every season make them one of the top brands for big sizes!
Brand in the Spotlight: Replika Jeans
We’re kicking off May with a new stream of exclusive content from Fortmens HQ, introducing: Brand in the SpotlightThis week we’re focusing on a brand some of you may already know: Replika Jeans.
Welcome to Fortmens
Fortmens is a global online store focusing on big men’s fashion in sizes 2xl - 8xl. With a 50 year heritage vested in the fashion industry, we are beginning a new generation of inclusive menswear. We are the game changers...