July 22, 2021
Introducing the Custom Shirt Makers and Cut, Make & Trim exhibition
September 10, 2020
The Dormeuil family has been creating innovative luxury cloths for over 175 years. The House’s Fall 2020 Collection is the result of history and heritage combined with innovation and technology. Small batch runs of exclusive top dye yarn fabrics are the hallmark of Dormeuil’s level of luxury. Dormeuil delivers authentic luxury, at the very end of the quality spectrum, that is built into the product with family passion and pride. For more information, please visit www.Dormeuil.com or call (800) 416-4144. Luke Mayes – LMAYES@dormeuil.com Dan Stevenson – DSTEVENSON@dormeuil.com Zach Jobe – ZJOBE@dormeuil.com
February 1, 2018
Have you ever thought that it’s a bit odd to have a buttonhole on your jacket lapel, but no button on the other side? Why is it even there in the first place? Like so many things in menswear, there are a handful of origin stories, many of which have very practical beginnings. This historical context has always been one of the reasons that I love being in the custom clothing business. It’s fun to research the genesis of sartorial tradition and style. And I’ve learned that my clients love learning about the history too. So, about the buttonhole in question…while doing my […]
November 3, 2017
Last night I was out with some friends, one of them, Erik, relayed an experience he had with a salesperson recently while buying a suit. I should give a little background on Erik, he is 6’3″ weighs roughly 225 and wears a size 12.5 shoe. The salesman wanted to fit my friend in a pant with a finished 27″ thigh, tapering down to a finished 12″ pant bottom with an inseam of 32″. Erik wears a 35″ inseam! He’s all legs. This was not a custom suit, it was off-the-rack, he was buying in a pinch. When he put the […]
October 2, 2017
Brought to you by CTDA Member, Wayne Glassman of Wayne Edwards Workshop in Philadelphia 1. GIVE AWAY Agree to give away the clothing that has not been worn in the last two years. If you haven’t worn the clothing in the last two years, you probably will not be wearing it this year. Here is some good news, There are many groups that would welcome your donations: Simply google men’s clothing donations and select the group you prefer. Some of the groups you already know are: American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Vietnam Vets of America, to name a few. 2. […]