Ernesto Custom Tailoring

Lets say that it has been a less than stellar year for my clients, so when I run across an article like the link below I get excited. Ernesto Custom Tailors has been a client for more years than I care to remember [my annual bottle of homemade Limoncello has something to do with my tenure] A family of old school tailors, their father Ernesto, whom I enjoy dispite his Bob Hope vintage jokes and his sons Ed and Darrin carry on the proud tradition of custom clothing. Their attention to detail and customer service is remarkable and the products they produce are flaw less. In an age of cheap clothing and shoddy workmanship I am proud to say that I have been a part of their enterprise and the artful craft they provide...heres to you guys! this article is for you.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/04/fashion/04CODES.html?th&emc=th

Some I agree with...... others should stop trying....what do you think?

http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/well-groomed-male/staticslideshowgq.aspx?cp-documentid=23312429&gt1=32002

Mad Men

My intuition is correct...It seems the 30 somethings are returning to the world of real clothing. This spells a brighter future for the mens clothing market which has had a misrable time of late. It's just a little bit of history repeating, as I remember my generation cast off conventional attire as well..only to embrace it later in life. This recession has made it neccesary to keep ones job and to do so it is essential to play by the rules...no more casual anything, it's about time! Make no mistake Hollywood does not produce shows that no one will watch, " How I met your Mother" and "Mad Men" have been making waves of late, last nights Golden Globes is proof...It's back to suits, briefcases and tough negociations, it may by cloaked in nostalgia but none the less the message is clear, it's time to grow up. Hit the link below this is really entertaining.

Nothing suits you like a suit

Pet Portraits ....the progress

I have not posted in awhile because the pets have been keeping me busy. I must admit the artwork has been a pleasant change from the grind of retail. Spring seems to be shaping up a few design jobs have materialized and dismantling Christmas always makes January busy. I've posted a portrait that I am rather fond of, a beautiful dog and a perfect pose. It's like they always say, "Practice makes Perfect" and I think I'm getting the hang of this. I consider myself fortunate that during these tough times that I can turn to another disipline to augment my income.

I guess I was right this time

I was so right with my Black Tie playboy window

It never ceases to amaze me how the collective conciousness works.
Heres the proof an article in the Times..Mad Men and 60s slick..interfaces perfectly with Hugh Hefner,Playboy and my Black Tie Christmas window...I guess I have'nt lost my touch yet. Hit the link and read this