Because of our amazing customers, Christopher James Menswear has been nominated for “Best Men’s Store,” “Best Shoe Store” and “Best Formal Wear Rental and Sales,” in the Fort Wayne Newspapers’ 2015 Readers’ Choice Best Of…competition.

As a thank you for these nominations, we are giving customers 20% off their next purchase when they vote for us.

VOTE HERE

It’s easy: just click the “Show Shopping” link, then select Christopher James Menswear for “Clothing-Formal Wear,” “Clothing-Men’s Store” and “Clothing-Shoe Store.”

Once you’ve done that, go here to claim your 20% off coupon.

We truly appreciate your vote. No opinion matters more than that of our customers, so being included in the Readers’ Choice Best Of…competition is very meaningful recognition.

“It means so much to be recognized by the community and by people who shop in our store,” says Chris Lambert, owner of Christopher James Menswear. “These are the people we most want to impress and serve, so it’d be an honor to win in these categories.”

Winners will be announced in September 2015 on FortWayne.com and in The News-Sentinel and The Journal Gazette.

Deadline to vote is July 30, 2015, so hurry and vote today!

What if a suit could change a man’s life?

For most Christopher James Menswear customers, a suit is just another part of the workday. It’s forgotten about moments after it’s put on, and happily returned to the closet once the workday is over.

But for many men, a suit means more than most of us could ever imagine. For these men, a clean suit is the difference between entering the workforce and struggling to get by. It means self-sufficiency, financial stability and being able to provide for his family.

Indeed, a suit can change a man’s life. And Career Gear, a non-profit organization that we greatly admire, has been working to change lives one suit at a time.

Career Gear helps economically disadvantaged men get and keep jobs by providing them with tools to improve employability. Tools include business-appropriate attire and image consulting, interview preparation, job search techniques, job training, financial literacy, life-skills workshops and mentoring programs.

To support this important cause, we are helping Würkin Stiffs, the maker of those genius collar stays, raise money for Career Gear.

To do this, we are selling the Würkin Stiffs Career Gear Kit, an awesome bag full of stuff you’ll actually want. For just $35 you get:

• One packet of Würkin Stiffs Power Stays
• Urth Skin Solutions Face Wash
• Urth Skin Solutions Face Scrub
• Urth Skin Solutions Face Balm
• A Tightwäd (an ultra thin wallet by Würkin Stiffs)
• A Career Gear temporary tattoo (for use in a Career Gear social media campaign)

You also get the nice navy and white nylon Döppel bag that all this comes in. It’s perfect for packing toiletries on a business trip or keeping that area underneath the bathroom sink a little more organized.

By purchasing this kit for only $35 (a $75 value), you will help men across the U.S. get and keep jobs. 50% of the proceeds will go directly to Career Gear.

Help a man make the most of his second chance by purchasing the Wurkin Stiffs Career Gear Kit today. You can pick one up right here in our store, located here.

Want to get more involved?

You can also donate directly to Career Gear:

• $2,000: Allows one man to receive the full range of Career Gear’s services from job seeking to job retention for an entire year.
• $1,000: Provides one man access to our Professional Development Series Program offering classes on financial literacy, employment, parenting and work/life balance.
• $450: Enables one man seeking employment to rebuild his future with business attire and interview counseling.
• $100: Funds a one-on-one meeting and healthy meal with a mentor.
• $50: Buys a pair of shoes and socks for a man going on job interviews.

Donate online at www.careergear.org or mail your donation, payable to Career Gear, Inc. to 1 Beekman St., Ste. 301, New York, NY 10038

Daniel Wellington Redefines the Price of a Luxury Watch

A nice watch is the epitome of luxury. But what if you don’t earn the salary necessary to buy a fancy timepiece? There’s no need worry—we have the answer to your problem. Daniel Wellington watches make telling time as luxurious as can be, only they do you one better: they are at a price you can afford.

We know what you’re thinking. But don’t, because with a Daniel Wellington watch, you won’t sacrifice a scrap of quality. Each watch features a mineral glass face, an elegant, leather or nylon pass-through strap, and a Japanese quartz movement (“movement” is what makes the watch tick, no pun intended. Learn more about movements and other technical watch terms here).

Aesthetically, Daniel Wellington is the epitome of a refined watch. They are not over-gadgetized with dials, markers and numbers. Their minimalist, elegant look makes them suitable for any occasion, like the office or the racetrack. (They are forever timely, if you will.)

But what makes them even more versatile is that all straps are interchangeable. So if you’re the type of guy that likes to keep things new and exciting, or if you’re choosy about what looks best for a certain occasion, a Daniel Wellington gives you the options you want and need—and in just one watch, no less.

Come in and see our great collection of Daniel Wellington watches today. We are located here.

Eton’s Spring Dress Shirts Capture the Season

An Eton shirt is one of the best dress shirts a man can own. There is something about the way it feels against the skin, its clean silhouette, and how it stays crisp that make Eton shirts irresistible. Addicting, even. (Rarely does a guy buy just one.)

Eton shirts are addicting to men worldwide, and though the company is globally respected, it’s maintained a strong sense of exclusivity. For one thing, Eton shirts are only sold in specialty stores (like yours truly here in Fort Wayne, Ind.), but more importantly, every shirt they make possesses the same high-quality, European construction that the company became known for when it started back in 1929, in a small factory in a little Swedish village.

Even today, almost a century later, Eton is still not a large company. Compared to other popular, present day shirt manufacturers, Eton is definitely a specialty operation. This is what makes their shirts so great—a smaller operation allows for more attention detail, expertise and ultimately, a superior product.

Every season Eton produces exceptional dress shirts, and this spring is no different. They have produced a line of shirts that perfectly capture how a man wants to feel this time of year—uninhibited but still remarkably well-dressed.

Get a glimpse of Eton’s Spring 2015 Collection in the video below:

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Come check out our selection of spring 2015 Eton dress shirts today. We are located here.

Preppy Fusion

Johnnie-O is a clothing line with a lot of influences. Its creator, John O’Donnell, grew up in Chicago, traveled often to the east coast, and lived as a farmer in Wisconsin, all before settling down in California, where he mingles with the west coast preppies and surfers. When O’Donnell founded Johnnie-O, he put a dropper-full of all the above influences into a mixing bowl, stirred them up and fashioned what is now johnnie-O.

Many people describe the brand as “west coast prep,” and it is—just not decidedly, in our opinion. The So-Cal elite feel is most dominate, yes, but if you look a little harder, and say, imagine the wearer with sun-kissed curls and five o’clock shadow instead of a clean crew cut, you can totally see its surfer aesthetic.

Then again, the surfer element of johnnie-O is probably best found in the way their clothes feel. For instance, their polos and sports shirts, which are all 100% cotton or a cotton blend, feel like pajamas (but don’t look like them, FYI). They also make “prep-formance” polos that look like regular old polos, but are masters at wicking away sweat. This is what johnnie-O has to say about their “prep-formance” polos on their website: “Finally a moisture-wicking shirt that you can wear without looking like Disco Danny.”

Going back to johnnie-O’s preppy side: their clothing is traditional, but not boring. A johnnie-O polo and chinos say, “Harvard guy with a cool, down-to-earth side.” And the brand’s color palette is attention getting, but not flashy. They employ muted versions of jewel tones, like jade and sapphire. Another traditional but not-boring example is their striped polo: it messes with a good thing, in a good way.

Be classy and cool in some johnnie-O sportswear. Come check out our complete selection at Christopher James Menswear. We are located here