Monthly Archives: May 2008

Free made-to-measure business guide

Posted on May 19, 2008 by customclothingstore

A nice find: MRketplace has free 44-page guide with a good deal of information on made-to-measure apparel for men. The guide includes sales figures and suggestions to consider when analyzing whether to add made-to-measure items to an existing store. Summary: … Continue reading →

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Paul Smith Signs Contract to Dress Manchester United Football Club

Posted on May 17, 2008 by customclothingstore

LONDON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ — British designer Paul Smith has teamed up with Manchester United Football Club to design and supply the team players with formal wear and accessories for the next three years. This is the first time that … Continue reading →

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An American Savile Row

Posted on May 16, 2008 by customclothingstore

NEW YORK — There’s something incongruous about Michael Mantegna and his surroundings: he—in natty, peak-lapel, blue pinstripe suit with contrasting vest, pocket square and perfectly burnished shoes—and the area that surrounds his shop, New York’s Lower East Side, the tenement-lined … Continue reading →

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