"Best goods at any price. Lowest price on any goods. No trash at any price."
Loevenhart's - circa 1898
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Testimonial
"I love nice cars, but clothing has never been much of a priority. When I lost some weight, I decided to purchase some custom shirts from Ken. The shirts look and fit great. For the first time in years I am getting compliments on how great I look. I really enjoy wearing my clothes. I was so pleased with my custom shirts that I don't want to wear any others, so I just ordered 6 more!"
Attorney
Kenneth R. Grossman
Master Custom Clothier
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| Celebrating Our 112 Year Anniversary |
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One of my rituals in getting ready for the new year, is to order my "anniversary seals" that I use on my correspondence. My new seals will read ... 1996 - 2010 14 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. As many of you know, that is just a small part of my family's history in the men's clothing business.
In fact, the family lineage now goes back over 112 years. My great-grandfather Lee Loevenhart, founded Loevenhart's in 1898 at the corner of 3rd & Market Streets (now the KY International Convention Center). I love some of our old ads. My Dad has photo albums full of our proud history. One of my favorites is the quote at the left which was used in one of Loevenhart's first mailers. I am proud to say that I still sell, "No trash at any price"!
In this month's issue, I offer some advice on care for your wardrobe. One of my biggest frustrations is selling a client a very nice new custom garment, then finding out they don't have their closet well enough organized to properly care for it. Fine clothing, like anything of value needs to be treated with respect. For clients, I offer a complimentary closet organizing session to help them to get the most out of their wardrobe.
With the New Year, we make lots of "New Years" resolutions. One of yours might be to get better organized and to clean out your closet. Please call 502.327.8827 or email KennyG@ExecutiveImage.com today if you would like to schedule your personal wardrobe consultation. |
LENGTHEN THE LIFE OF YOUR CLOTHING
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Care and cleaning can have a long-lasting impact on the life of your custom clothing. Help your attire enjoy a long life by taking care to store and care for it properly.
Suits should rest for at least 24 hours between wearings. This allows the suit fabric to breathe and return to its original shape. Place the suit coat on a wooden hanger with one to two inches of space between it and its neighbor. If possible, store trousers on a hanger which allows them to hang from the cuffs. When storing on a hanger with a pant bar, check creases and straighten the edges before hanging.
Take your suit to the cleaners once or twice a season to maximize freshness and appearance. Over-cleaning can reduce the life of the suit. Some wrinkles can be reduced by steaming the suit, either by hanging on the back of the bathroom door while running hot water, or with a portable steamer. Be careful to avoid excessive moisture by removing the suit after a few minutes.
Shoes, like suits, need to rest at least a day between wearings. Store your dress shoes on a wooden shoe tree to let them regain their shape, breathe, and shed excess moisture.
Caring for and protecting fine clothing lengthens its usefulness, enabling you to maximize your wardrobe investment. |
Q & A - ASK KEN
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Question:
How much of my shirt cuff should show past my coat?
Answer:
The sliver of sleeve that peeks out from a suit coat acts as visual punctuation. It gives the arm a definite ending point and creates balance within the ensemble.
Approximately one-quarter inch of sleeve generally shows past the coat sleeve. Allowing the sleeve to extend farther may make the coat look too short, while showing less sleeve creates the opposite effect. The shirt sleeve generally ends at the wrist bone, with a cuff snug enough to keep the sleeve from sliding on to the hand, yet loose enough to allow freedom of movement. | |
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