Style Icon - Cary Grant

From time to time, as a new segment on our blog, we will be featuring some of the "Style Icons" that inspire us. 

This feature can spotlight anyone from an elegant movie star, to an athlete with a uniquely fashionable demeanor, to one of our many stylish clients with a subtle flair for the dramatic. 

Today we highlight English-American actor Cary Grant (1904-1986) who is regularly considered one of the greatest male movie stars of all time.

"Cary Grant managed to give great performances in comedies, thrillers, and romances and at all times he appeared cool and imaculate. He had an easy manner, his ready wit and charm complemented by his ability to wear clothes effortlessly. Grant always looked relaxed  in his stylish outfits" - Giorgio Armani

Above: flannel chalkstripe suit with wide peak lapels. Staple white shirt and solid tie.

Above: grey flannel narrow-stripe suit, paired with a grey V-neck sweater, white shirt, and pencil stripe tie. Let's not forget the pipe and the brown shades nicely tucked into the breast pocket.

Above: keeping it simple. When your clothing fits properly, subtlety goes a long way. Dark flannel suit, white shirt, solid tie and white pocket square. And how about them specs? Ironically, these are the same black frames that can be seen today in just about any modern fashion/style magazine.

Above: the timeless tuxedo. Someone with great style, in our opinion, remains classic and timeless. The best part about this picture is that it, from a purely stylistuc perspective, it could have been taken anytime between 1950-2010. A peak lapel, one button tuxedo with white french cuff shirt, simple studs & cufflinks, black bowtie, and simple black loafers = forever chic.



Thanks for reading, more features on inspiring "Style Icons" coming soon.

All the best,

The MAB Crew

From the Bookshelf: The Suit

     Nicholas Antongiavanni's book The Suit is a great guild to success with advice on how to dress with style because as Antongiavanni believes good style will project your elegance, as well as your bravado. This little book leaves nothing out, from double-breasted vs. single, two-buttons vs. three, English vs. Italian and plenty others. You, of course, can pick this book up on Amazon or browse through it as you wait for your appointment next time you're in to see us!

Justin Woodis' Birthday

We were honored when Justin, a great client and friend of Michael Andrews, approached us about hosting his birthday party in our space. The event turned out great, with special spiked punch, a spontaneous order of pizza mid-party, and, last but not least, all of Justin's beautiful and loving friends.

Grand Opening Party

Last week we celebrated the official opening of our new studio in Great Jones Alley. Thanks to everyone that attended, we had a great time!

                                                 

Great Jones Alley, here we come

Here a few images from the new space. Hope to see you here soon!

 

 

The New Studio!

MAB has officially moved!!

While our new studio is still in it's final phase of construction, the space is really shaping up!  

The new 4,200 sq ft space is four times the size of our prior residence at 20 Clinton - making us one of the largest custom clothiers in the country. It features 3 floors, 20-foot ceilings, sky lights, 2 flat-screen TVs, and an authentic vintage 12-foot wet bar - clients are already volunteering for bartending shifts!

And don't worry, we kept the "old boys club" mystique. You no longer have to walk through a gated basement, but being tucked-away in Great Jones Alley allows us all to speak a little easy.

Looking forward to showing you around. As always, drinks are on us.

Cheers,
The MAB Crew