Our Partners

Pihlainen + Partners is a Burlington, Ontario-based sales agency representing better menswear brands with a focus on owner-operated specialty menswear stores. 

Rick Pihlainen, the principal of Pihlainen + Partners has over 40 years experience in the Menswear industry.

Pihlainen + Partners was established in 2010, following 30+ years working for highly respected companies within the North American fashion industry.  With a background in sales, merchandising, product development, marketing, strategic planning and senior management,  Pihlainen + Partners brings a unique skill set to the traditional fashion sales agency business model.

A commitment to the highest level of service to both our valued retailers and our valued brands is the standard to which we hold ourselves. 

It is for this reason that the company is known as “Pihlainen + Partners” – a testament to the importance we place on our strong partnerships with both our retail partners, and our brand partners.