Albert & Hall, Fine Clothiers End of Summer Shirt Sale

Albert & Hall, Fine Clothiers
is having an End of Summer Shirt Sale
Now through September 4th
take advantage of special offerings
10% of the purchase price of orders of 6 or more shirts
order 2 shirts with no pattern charge
A great selection of fall fabrics in a range of patterns

Call Eric A. Montgomery
at 704.712.2000
for an appointment

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Timeless Summer Fashions

As a student of men's fashion, I constantly search for these old illustrations to get inspiration. As usual, these old pictures provide a glimpse into the detail men used to exercise when dressing for any occasion. Depicted in this picture are two looks that would be in style for today's renaissance man.

Hopefully you will get some ideas for your next summer soiree from this illustration - Cheers!

Summer Custom Clothes Special

Albert and Hall, Fine Men's Clothiers, located in Charlotte, NC is featuring a summer custom clothing blowout! Right now through the end of August, take advantage of custom clothing prices at huge savings! Chose from select gabardine, super 100 through 130 fabrics and other select fabrics that are unique and one of a kind. For more information, contact Eric Montgomery at 704-712-2000.

The Summer Blazer

As most fashion-conscience well dressed men would agree, the blue or navy blazer is not relegated to the fall months. An appropriately designed, wool-mohair blend coat would be a fine compliment to most wardrobes for the spring and summer months. The wool will give the wearer the texture and the mohair will provide relief since it breathes and moves with the wearer than the typical wool only coat. This vintage picture of such a look provides a wonderful example of a look to sport this summer. Cheers!

The New Black - Men's Fashion

On July 26th, Stefano Tonchi of the New York Times wrote a feature entitled "Men's Fashion: The New Black" which provided an insight to the recent features on the runway and in magazines that are paying homage to Black models. While this issue seems to be a lightning rod for some since race always and continues to polarize us particularly in the US, I applaud the fashion designers and publications for taking a step in this direction. Unfortunately there are still many places like the fashion industry that have not embraced diversity wholeheartedly, if at all.

A few days ago, Vogue Italia released its July 2008 entitled, "The Black Issue" since it will feature 100 pages of beautiful black women from every corner of the globe as a tribute to their place in fashion history. While I celebrate this recognition, I feel a bit saddened that in 2008 we are still recognizing "firsts" when it comes to people of color. Perhaps, beauty one day can fully seen for what it really is......just beauty.

July 2nd Vintage Picture

A classic look for the summer, whether it is 1938 or 2008....courtesy of Laurence Fellows, fashion artist for 1930's and 1940's Esquire Magazine. Gabardine is truly a fabric for the spring/summer as well as a good weight for the fall.