Photos: A boom in menswear

Tankfarm & Co. offers clothing and shoes from its own label and classics such as Pendleton, along with items such as pocket knives, beard oil and pomade. Above, specialty coffee is offered at the Tankfarm at the Americana at Brand in Glendale in January.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Mitchell Holguin and girlfriend Haleh Farhan browse clothes for sale at Tankfarm. The 26-year-old college student, who collects photos of outfits he admires on the Internet, said he spends about $200 a month on clothing.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Tankfarm is what co-founder John Anderson described as “Anthropologie for men,” referring to the eclectic retailer that carries women’s clothing, accessories and home goods. Above, belts from Will Leather Goods ($115) along with a variety of shoes for sale at the Tankfarm store in Glendale.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Contenders boxer briefs ($22) for sale at Tankfarm.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Zanerobe Joggers ($99) for sale at Tankfarm.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)