Since winning the GQ 2010 Best New Menswear Designer in America award, Billy Reid has become the measure of an astute designer. This time working together with J.Crew, Reid has applied his critique in a refined manner by applying minimal detailing to staple items from shirts, a cardigan, henley top and a relaxed suit.

You probably saw Jake Davis’ latest test shot earlier in the week featuring the much acclaimed Billy Reid. Jake now shows us this more indepth look at the designer, his influencers and Soho Store. Watch the film for yourself below.

Its a busy time of the year, with Capsule NY this week, at the same time as Pitti Uomo, Milan Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week and more tradeshows next week, and thats just the fashion schedule! We can’t possibly be at all, but luckily, blog culture has enabled us to get an almost real…