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Quote of the month
"If a man runs for President, interviews for a high-level job, or needs a good table at a smart restaurant, chances are he'll be wearing a suit. The tailored jacket with matching trousers remains the uniform of official power, suggesting civility, diplomacy, and physical self control. Suits have a way of looking superior."
-- Allan Flusser
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Kenneth R. Grossman
Master Custom Clothier
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| Spring Into Style |
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In this month's issue we give you some tips on style and thoughts about fabric selection. Of course with the passing of Derby Weekend, Spring has arrived and if you haven't already changed out your closets to warm weather clothing, then it's time to get to work. From horse races to political races (and no I am not going to talk politics here!), this is a great time of year.
We have some great ideas for your Spring wardrobe that I would be glad to show you. Please email KennyG@ExecutiveImage.com or call today 502.327.8827 to schedule your personal wardrobe appointment. And oh by the way, our business is based on satisfied clients and referrals from clients like you, if you have friends or colleagues whom you feel would benefit from our services please let me know how I can best reach them or forward this email to them so they can contact me. |
THE CURRENT SILHOUETTE
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While a classic, well-crafted silhouette will be stylish on any businessman, savvy businessmen keep in touch with current fashion trends. For spring, the derigueur style continues to be a leaner silhouette. Designers are translating the current economic concerns into a sleek, streamlined look. It's a movement toward a minimalist look, in keeping with the national desire for a fresh start in business, after the last few years of fiscal uncertainty.
This trend has led to softer shoulders and slightly shorter jackets, which lay flatter on the chest. Many trouser designers have eliminated front pleats and even cuffs, while dress shirts are tending toward a classic, old-school look. Technological developments in suit fabrics have translated to light-weight options that have greater ease, allowing comfort in a closer fit.
Accessories are also seeing changes. Shoes are taking slimmer lines to complement the current suit silhouettes. Most designers are crafting ties from three to three and a half inches wide.
As you keep an eye on these trends, remember to keep the larger picture in focus. Your ensemble should coordinate with your body type, personality, and business habits. When those are all in synch, your wardrobe choices will fit not just the current fashion ideas, but your lifestyle as well. |
Q & A - ASK KEN
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Question:
How do I determine quality in suit fabrics?
Answer:
Of course, natural fibers make the finest suit fabrics. The most frequent question I get about wool fabrics is what do all the numbers mean. Which is better a super 110's or a super 130's. To put it simply I advise clients not to put too much stock in the number. It actually denotes the fineness of the raw fiber prior to the fabric being milled and woven to create the fabric. There is a great disparity of the quality of fabrics created from the raw fibers.
The best way to be assured of quality of fabric is to buy fabrics from the most respected and prestigious mills such as Vitale Barberis, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Dormeuil. These mills have generations of experience and their fabrics have integrity that often can't be duplicated. Each mill has specific ranges with benefits depending on a client's needs. Of course these fabrics are sold at premium price points. When I don't have the luxury of a mill label, I help clients to assess fabrics by the softness of their touch, depth, and wrinkle resistance.
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