Duchess Clothier has released a fall collection of menswear for the first time. The “Fall & Winter 2012 Inspiration” collection features off-the-rack styles and accessories. The brand was helped by two Portland entrepreneurs to debut their collection as a means to showcase the uniqueness of their business, and to celebrate the support system for small creative businesses in Portland.

“This fall and winter, well-dressed and put-together meets the woods in a rugged and thoughtful way,” Seyta Selter, owner and designer of the brand, said.

The “Fall &Winter Inspiration” collection includes two new custom suit styles, fine Oxford work shirts, separates in classic charcoal, windowpane and camel herringbone, ties in bright stripes, professorial tweeds and a collection of formal ties.

The two custom suit styles are The Bishop and The High Line in natural hues and big buttons. They are available to customers in their choice of fabrics.

The High Line suit comes in slim lapels and double-breasted collarless vest that looks very classic and extremely sophisticated.

“The High Line Suit is the look of the understated yet confident renaissance man. Its unique and modern double-breasted vest gives it a nod to the past, while remaining a thoroughly modern look. All put together, the crossover of the vest beneath the multi-buttoned slim lapel remind one of the folds of origami; almost delicate,” Selter says.

The Bishop suit comes unpadded on the shoulder; top stitched seaming, jacket that buttons all the way up and flapped pockets that give it more of a casual look.

With its classic and stylish looks, The Bishop suit might even remind one of Sherlock Homes.

Describing the suit, Selter says it is, “A suit for a pioneer; an innovator. Especially in this camel herringbone Harris tweed with green tones, and stark rows of black buttons, this Bishop is totally unique and badass.”

Founded in July 2005 in Portland, Duchess Clothier has been making custom suits for men and women. This year, it has worked with two of Portland’s entrepreneurs; Jason Leonard, who modeled The High Line Suit, and Crispin Argento, who modelled The Bishop suit.