Only a Few Days Left in Our Winter Made to Measure Event

Coppley

You have until January 31st to save 20% on custom suits, sport coats and trousers by Coppley, one of the best made-to-measure clothing manufacturers in the world.

Maybe your New Year’s resolution isn’t going as planned. That’s OK! Lose 10 pounds instantly with a made-to-measure suit that slims and flatters in all the right places. See how here. Anything is possible with M2M clothing.

Or, maybe the winter weather is wreaking havoc on your favorite suit. Maybe you’re kicking off the new year with a new job and need a wardrobe that expresses your confidence and abilities. Maybe you’re feeling adventurous and want to try something in the new Pantone Color of the Year, Marsala. Or maybe you’re getting married, attending a wedding, graduating college in the spring or heck, maybe you just deserve to treat yourself to something nice.

Whatever the reason, we’ve got the solution. With Coppley, you can choose from hundreds of fabrics, colors, fits, so that your garment fits your body and personality to a tee.

Come see us today. The sooner the better for the best selection. Find us here.

Getting Married? Get the Best Formal Wear in Fort Wayne Here at CJM

Rustig Glam Wedding by Tifani Lyn Photography-86

A Fort Wayne wedding styled by Christopher James Menswear last year. They look great, right?

So, you’re the lucky guy getting married this year. Congratulations! Now you have the fun task of figuring out what the heck to wear. Pretty much anything goes with weddings nowadays, so deciding on an appropriate tuxedo or suit can be a daunting process. Do you wear a tuxedo or suit? Buy or rent? Shawl or lapel collar? Patent leather shoes or Converse?

We have answers to all these questions and more here at Christopher James Menswear in Covington Plaza in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We work with Jim’s Formalwear to bring you the very best options from cuff to collar. Also, Jim’s Formalwear is a nationwide network, so if some of your guys are out of town, they can visit another provider at a location most convenient for them.

And now, here’s the best part: we have an AWESOME deal going on right now–one that will affirm your bride’s faith in her future husband’s financial responsibility. You, the groom, will get a free tuxedo rental with five paid tuxedo rentals (for your groomsmen). That’s not all. Every other member of your wedding party will get $40 off their rental too.

With CJM’s expertise and wide selection, your groomsmen will be singing your praises when the bridesmaids are batting their eyelashes like crazy. Get ready to say, “You’re welcome, gents.”

So, come see us today for great prices, superb selection and as always, exceptional customer service–a combination you can’t get anywhere else in Fort Wayne.

Find us here.

We look forward to seeing you.

Don’t Miss Our Winter Sales Event!

It’s a new year, a new you. It’s still winter though, so you can style your fresh self in fantastic clothing from Christopher James Menswear, and for a great price during our winter sale. All of our remaining fall/winter merchandise is 25%-40% off.

That’s not all, either. The more you buy, the more you save: Your first sale item is 25% off, next sale item is 30% off and third and subsequent sale items are 40% off! The more, the better, right?

We have the best selection in Fort Wayne of your favorite brands including Robert Graham, Coppley, Allen Edmonds, Paul Betenly, Peter Millar, David Donahue and more. See our full list of collections here.

Hurry in for best selection. Find us here.

Must-Have Winter Accessories for Fort Wayne

Sometimes, it’s the small things that make an outfit. In cold weather, one small thing can mean the difference between being toasty or a human popsicle. So, stay warm and stylish this winter in Fort Wayne with these must-have accessories.

Boots
In Fort Wayne, where snow, rain and frigid temperatures often occur all at once, you must have shoes that defy Mother Nature. Wolverine, a maker of reputable work boots, also makes stylish casual boots for men, and they are perfect for standing up to snow, rain and frigid temperatures.

Wolverine boots

Socks
Nothing else matters when your toes are cold. So, keep your tootsies cozy with the right socks.

A quilted vest
A popular look now is to wear a quilted field vest under a blazer or sport coat. We think it looks quite posh.

A cashmere scarf
Cashmere is a combination of extreme lightness and extreme warmth that only Mother Nature could engineer. This purr-inducing, sophisticated fabric is the fine undercoat of goats that inhabit some of the coldest places on earth (e.g. Mongolia in winter), so it’s silky but incredibly warm. Did we mention it always looks chic? Cashmere is the fabric of the winter season.

A cashmere scarf is a very dapper accessory

A cozy hat
Science has dispelled the myth that you lose most of your body heat through your head, but when the temperature is below zero (as it often is in during a Fort Wayne winter), retaining every bit of warmth helps. So, cap your precious noggin with a warm hat.

A cozy hat. Photo Credit: Hedgehog Fibres via Compfight cc

Handy Gloves
Sleek leather gloves always look sophisticated. They also always protect your hands from a freezing steering wheel in the morning. Black leather gloves are classic and brown look modern with a dark gray pea coat.

Photo Credit: guantipelle via Compfight cc

For more ways to stay warm this winter, come see us at Christopher James Menswear.

The Gift That Never Goes Out of Style

If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift that is guaranteed to fit and never goes out of style, consider a Christopher James Menswear gift card.

A CJM gift card is perfect for the guy who has discerning sartorial taste (i.e., “picky”), or the guy who knows just what he wants. Either way, a CJM gift card is a great gift.

They are available in any amount, so you can either send him on a shopping spree or give him a delightful stocking stuffer.

Also, we are happy to wrap and deliver to your recipient, or have it ready for you to pick up in the store.

Call us at (260) 436-4788, or stop by, to purchase your gift card.

Circle of Gentlemen Doesn’t Mess With a Good Thing

Fashion is notoriously fickle. Most designers are locked in an endless race to create the next hottest trend, which, as a result, seem to change from one minute to the next. This is why it’s refreshing to find a brand that focuses on making a trusted, classic product that is high quality and timeless, rather than starting trends.

We are talking specifically about Circle of Gentlemen, which we proudly carry here at Christopher James Menswear in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Circle of Gentlemen is a Netherlands-based brand known for their superior European craftsmanship, high quality fabrics, and precision tailoring. Two friends “in pursuit of a simple goal” founded the brand in 2005. That goal was to create a three-button dress shirt that they themselves could actually wear.

It turned out not only would they wear their own creation, but men all around the world would too. Fort Wayne is one of the places on the globe that sports CoG, and CJM has the city’s best selection of CoG shirts.

For the Fall and Winter 2014 season, Circle of Gentlemen has infused a few deeper colors into its pallet, and added an understated sheen effect to many of its fabrics, creating a look that is both casual and dressy.

With Circle of Gentlemen, you won’t be left holding a stack of last season’s shirts a mere month after you bought them. Rather, you’ll be the guy who, no matter the time of year, effortlessly pulls a CoG button-down out of his closet and look on-point.

Stop into the store and see these amazing, classic pieces for yourself. Any one of them is sure to add timeless sophistication to every Fort Wayne man’s wardrobe.

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Shopping at a Local Fort Wayne Business Looks Good on You

Despite how much we blog about gorgeous suits, must-have shoes and premium denim, the truth is that style isn’t just about wearing nice things.

Style is a form of expression—expression of attitude, personality and values.

Purchasing clothing from a local business, like Christopher James Menswear, not only speaks volumes about your want for quality, but of your priority to support small business. Really, it comes down to “wear” and “where.” Meaning, good style just as much about where you shop, as it is what you wear.

This may sound like just a pitch to get you to shop at Christopher James Menswear, but we assure you, it’s not.

There are almost 28 million small businesses in America, and 50% of the working population works in a small business. They are the backbone of America’s economy, and right now, they all have the same pressing need: more customers.

While things are on the up-and-up since the 2008 economic downturn, America’s small businesses still need the support from consumers they once had, explains Chris Lambert, owner of Christopher James Menswear.

Lambert adds the holidays are a great time to show your support for local businesses. “The holidays are a great time to shop locally because it’s not like you’re spending money you wouldn’t otherwise. You’re just spending it more consciously.”

Lambert was recently on WANE TV urging Fort Wayne residents to shop local, and recommending gift ideas for men. Watch the video here.

Yes, we want you to buy Christmas gifts for the men in your life at CJM. But we also want you to shop locally as often as possible, for all your needs.

So, help a small business out. It’s always in style.

Get the Newest Looks from Peter Millar at CJM in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Have you seen the new Fall 2014 Peter Millar collection yet? It’s a stunner, and we have many of its perfect fall looks in store here at Christopher James Menswear in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

For the full Peter Millar Fall 2014 Look Book, visit our earlier post here.

For a sampling, see below:

To see what other great Peter Millar pieces we have right now, give us a call or stop by the store. Find us here.

Also, we won’t be blogging until after Thanksgiving, so if we don’t hear from you before, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

iDesign by Trinity Clothing is Available in Fort Wayne at Christopher James Menswear

Imagine you’re getting a suit made to measure. A tailor takes your measurements, then you choose all the fabrics, accessories and other specifications you want. Then, when it arrives a week or two later, made per your order, you approve it.

But what if you could see the suit fully constructed before a single stitch was sewn?

You can, as a matter fact.

iDesign by Trinity Clothing is software that specialty stores like us use to design your perfect suit, jacket, shirt or pant. It’s not that we can’t get your item perfect without the aid of a computer, but seeing your garment in full, on a screen, helps you better visual your end product, and makes you feel more secure about the made-to-measure process.

iDesign also has an interface that allows you to play around with hundreds of different designs, fabrics, shapes, and accessories without using a single thread or needle. You also don’t need to do countless wardrobe changes or model anything in front of a sales associate (though the guys at CJM are super accommodating and helpful!) because it’s all done online.

iDesign by Trinity interface

Once you’ve assembled your perfect piece of clothing, you just hit “submit” and you’re done. While you kick back and relax, your design goes to the talented guys at Trinity, who get right to work on your order, using their superior sewing and construction skills to craft a garment that exceeds your superior sartorial standards.

Then, when it arrives at our store a couple weeks later, it will be just as you saw (not only envisioned) it.

Sounds pretty great, right? Technology is a wonderful thing, gents. iDesign by Trinity Clothing is a new wave in made-to-measure clothing, as far as we’re concerned. Come into Christopher James Menswear today and check it out. We guarantee you’ll love playing around with it.

Call ahead for an appointment at (260) 436-4788 or just stop by. You can find us here.

STEP USA is Neckwear With a Woman’s Touch

Sometimes, no matter how well a man dresses himself, a woman’s touch is what is needed to take his look from proper to polished. This is one of the inspiring ideas behind STEP USA, a hot new line of men’s neckwear, now available right here in Fort Wayne, at yours truly.

Ruth Graves founded STEP USA in New York City. She is a 20-year veteran of the fashion industry and has designed ties and scarves for the likes of Ralph Lauren, Robert Talbott, and Calvin Klein. She also lists some pretty heavy hitters as her mentors, like Giancarlo Galvani, Michelle Palladino and Enrico Prini.

Now independent, Graves is selling direct to retailers through her STEP USA line, a collection of ties and scarves made from the finest fabrics around the world, including silks and wools from Italy and England, heavy wools from Ireland and truly luxe Alpaca from Peru. All of STEP USA products are made in either the U.S. or Italy.

While top-notch quality, fine fabrics and craftsmanship define STEP USA, Graves does take pride in the fact that all of her products possess “a woman’s touch.” In a recent article in MR Marketplace, Graves explained this more by saying, “women have the ability to intuit what it takes to make a man’s wardrobe more fashionable, elegant, trendy, [and] sexy.”

This is good news, gentlemen. Why? Because it means all STEP USA ties and scarves are guaranteed to be wife and girlfriend approved.

So guys, impress even your most discerning critics (e.g. the missus) by sporting some excellent new neckwear from STEP USA. We have tons of product for you to choose from here at Christopher James Menswear, and we’d love for you to come in and check it out.

Find us here.