A Special Message from Christopher James Menswear

I never imagined having to write an e mail like this. They didn’t teach us how to handle pandemics at “suit school.” Nonetheless, we find ourselves in a situation that needs addressing. Our customers’ and associates’ safety is our number one priority and with that in mind effective Saturday, March 21 at 5:00 pm we will discontinue our regular store hours until further notice. I live 7 minutes from the store and the store will still be receiving mail and some shipments so I plan on coming to the store from 12 to 3 pm Monday through Saturday. If you have any needs, alteration pick ups, etc. I will be here to assist you. In addition, I am available for individual appointments at the store or in your home or office and am happy to work with you via Skype or send photos via text messaging. I can be reached on my cell at 260-413-0794 or via e mail at Chris@CJMenswear.com I’m hoping my limited presence will still allow your needs to be met while allowing for needed safety precautions for all.

I apologize for this disruption but for many reasons feel it is the right thing to do.

I have received some very touching e mails and in store visits from friends who have asked how can they help as they want to support us during this difficult period. You will never know how much those gestures have meant to me, my family and the staff at the store.

ORDER A GIFT CARD – USE CODE: SHOPLOCAL

If you are interested, we are offering you an opportunity to purchase gift cards and as a small thank you we will discount the purchase price by 10%. A $100.00 gift card will cost you $90.00; $500.00 gift card will cost you $450.00;  $1000.00 gift card will cost you $900.00. You get the idea. To Order GO HERE and Use Code: SHOPLOCAL at checkout to get the 10% discount .  These tough days will pass and you will have plenty of time to take advantage of your gift card for Father’s Day gifts, a new outfit for yourself, or even to apply to a cool pair of Edward Armah socks…

Even if you pass on buying a gift card from me please consider those less fortunate and make a donation to a local food bank or a different local charity. Those folks need our help now more than ever. In addition, if you do so remind me that you did the next time you are in the store and as a thank you I’ll give you a pair of Edward’s socks on me.

On behalf of my entire team we thank you for your continued support. As a locally owned family business we know that we all are being affected. We are in this together and we all will get thru this. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Chris, Joel, Oleg, Sherill, Cathy, Vince, Jay, and Bob

The Best of Fort Wayne: Christopher James Is Here to Take Care of You!

What motivates you to wake and go to your job every day? For the expert staff here at Christopher James, it’s you! During this holiday season and every day in between, put yourself in the hands of the stylish and knowledgeable staff at Christopher James

Started a little more than eight years ago as a way to “continue and enhance the tradition of an upper-end men’s store in Fort Wayne,” Christopher James has bucked the online shopping trends by offering impeccable service and an impressive and unique selection of high-quality clothing. Eight years later, owner Chris Lambert and team are still excited about selling menswear and taking care of you, their client. “The opportunity to help people look their best and make the process as simple and easy as possible,” Chris says, is just part of the recipe that keeps them going everyday. 

But their love of what they do doesn’t stop there. They can’t get enough of seeing you and the new faces walk through the doors of Christopher James. If you’re a first-time visitor, the team will be thrilled to show you around, help you look for the things on your shopping list and see you off, while looking forward to seeing you again. 

If shopping is not your bag or you don’t have the patience to figure out the kind of fit you need or the appropriately patterned shirt to wear under your sport coat, the Christopher James team will take excellent care of you and show you some of their favorite pieces. High on their list are brands like Canali, Gimos and Sartore. They’ll take the guesswork out of buying a proper suit, dressing for your first job interview and choosing clothing that’s right for you. 

If you’re a Christopher James regular, you know that our store has evolved with the times. The staff strive to look for higher-quality merchandise with every buying opportunity. They’ve also expanded into the wedding business by suiting entire bridal parties. Whether your party members are local or traveling in, the team can accommodate you and have all of you looking smartly and attractively dressed on your big day. Need a home or office appointment? They do that, too. 

 

We can’t wait to see you at Christopher James soon! 

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Reminder of Our Commitment to You

When you walk through the doors of Christopher James Menswear in Fort Wayne, you can leave your worries about clothes matching, style misses and body consciousness behind. Leave everything to our Christopher James team and we will do our best to take care of you.

One reader never shops for clothes without his wife because he’s colorblind and likes his wife’s sense of style. We know there are other gents out there who struggle with how to put together outfits that can go from office to dinner out. Sometimes an important business meeting with a new client might keep you from making a clear choice between sports coat or suit. We’ll show you Byron suit picks that will fit you like a glove, explain the easy process of ordering a CJ semi-custom dress shirt or help you choose a pair of Paige jeans that will quickly become one of your favorite pairs.

Helping you with your style and presenting your best business or special event self are what we do best. From a stylish cap or fedora to spiffy socks and Trask shoes, to other accessories you don’t even realize you might need, leave it in the hands of the capable, observant, patient and sophisticated Christopher James team. General Douglas MacArthur said, “You are remembered for the rules you break.” Count on us to help you be a stylish rule breaker and risk taker.

See you at Christopher James soon! Stop in and let us help you choose some special new items for your fall and winter wardrobe.

SAVE EXTRA THIS WEEKEND

It’s Got To Go- 50% – 60% OFF at Christopher James!

Clothing stores work off of an unique calendar. Even though it is the middle of summer we are starting to get new fall merchandise in. That means all the cool, summer items need to go. Starting today, ALL summer merchandise is 50%- 60% OFF! That’s right – suits, sport coats, pants, shirts, knits, denim, shoes, and accessories are all marked down to move as we need the space for our new arrivals.

As an added bonus- take an ADDITIONAL 10% OFF your entire purchase this weekend ONLY!

All sales final. Alterations at cost. No adjustments on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotion. Ends Sat. 7/22/2017

 

Vote Christopher James Menswear Best in Fort Wayne

VOTE FOR US!

We need your help!

For many years we have been fortunate to have been voted Best Men’s Store and #2 Formal Wear Rental and Sales Store (we’re shooting for #1 this year…) Could you please take a few minutes to cast your vote for us in those categories? Just click on the link below and follow the instructions for Best Men’s Store and Best Formal Wear Rental and Sales.

THANK YOU!

It is our pleasure to serve you and we appreciate your support. Whether you vote for us or not, as a small token of our appreciation please accept our coupon for 20% off any one in stock regular price item. 

Thank you again for your support!

Your friends at Christopher James

10 Holiday Gift Ideas For the Well-Dressed Man

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Still shopping for a gift for that well-dressed man in your life? Perhaps you haven’t found a present yet because, well, let’s admit it–he’s hard to shop for. But do not despair – here are our top 10 holiday gift ideas that even the pickiest guy will love.

Everything is available right here at Christopher James Menswear, and we offer complimentary gift wrapping so all you’ll have to do is place the gift under the tree.

1. Pair of cashmere socks

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Because fine socks are the foundation of good style. Cashmere blend socks by Punto ($39.50)

2. Smart sweater and sport shirt combo

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Real (well-dressed) men wear purple. Cashmere sweater by Kinross ($450), Robert Talbott hidden-button-down sport shirt ($228).

3. Plush fleece pullover

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Because he’s got style even when he’s dressed down. Add a colorful, hand-woven scarf for a dash of color. Fleece pullover by True Grit ($135), scarf ($235).

4. Shearling overcoat

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A worthwhile investment for the guy who always dresses up, even in a blizzard. Shearling overcoat by Aston ($1,895-$2,095)

5. Wintertime office attire

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He’ll feel festive and professional. Sport shirt ($119), beanie ($59), and woven sock tie ($95), all by Barbour

6. Cozy puffer vest

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The newest, most earth-friendly way to stay stylish and warm. Puffer vest in blue fog by Save the Duck ($218)

7. A little something sweet for his stocking

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Refined taste in clothing = a sophisticated taste in sweets. Salted peanuts and cashews, chocolate-covered peanuts, and peanut brittle, all by Virginia Diner ($18-$27.50)

8. Accessories he’ll actually wear

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It’s not the size of the gift that matters. A pair of sterling silver cufflinks and a beautiful leather wallet will surely impress him. Cufflinks and wallets by Trask ($65-$125).

9. An elegant timepiece

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A nice shirt looks even better with a fine watch. Daniel Wellington watches are sophisticated yet understated; making them a practical gift he can wear every day. Daniel Wellington watches ($200-$250)

10. Pamper him in a manly way

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Grooming products all with dude-approved scents, perfect for adding a touch of luxury to his morning routine. Travel kits are perfect for guys on the go. Products shown are from the Art of Shaving, SAXX, Royall Lyme, and Wurkin Stiffs. Prices vary.

Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette Article Featuring Christopher James Menswear

Young men seek pop, local retailers say

Accessories have become an important sales item for Christopher James Menswear, says Chris Lambert, owner of the clothing retailer in Covington Plaza along West Jefferson Boulevard.

Lambert says customers, especially younger men, are looking for just a little more pop to their wardrobe and accessories have met that need.

“Millennials are definitely looking for something different,” says David Rabideau, owner of the David Talbott Collection, which is in the City Exchange, 127 W. Wayne St. He says trends show that younger people are looking for more colors.

Now, there’s not only more colors “that you never saw before,” Rabideau says, but more styles and mixing and matching of patterns.

Some of the accessories getting top billing include the pocket square, which “adds some nice color,” Lambert says, and belts. Lambert says the belt business is strong and that men are seeking custom belts in which they can pick out the leather and stitching.

Of course, there also are socks – especially colorful socks, he says.

Rabideau says when he replaced his conservative selection of black, brown and gray socks with more colorful selections, they sold quickly.

Some of the newer accessories that are catching on are flower lapels for suits that add accent color and a new take on the pocket square – a pocket round.

Cufflinks are also popular. Lambert says cuff links work well with shirts that have convertible cuffs, which means a shirt can either use cuff links or button like normal. And for an added flair, Lambert sells political cuff links. They include images of current candidates, or men can go retro with Kennedy, Reagan and Truman links.

When it comes to ties, Lambert says men tend to wear them less, but when they do, the ties are better made, with unique silks and higher-quality fabrics. Men are seeking ties that offer individuality, he says.

And for those men who don’t want to wear a tie, Rabideau offers the trendy look of wearing high-end T-shirts under a sport coat or dressy suit. These T-shirts come in black – which is the most popular color – steel gray, graphite or burgundy.

“Women have the little black dress; we have the little black T,” Rabideau says. “It gives (a sport coat or suit) an entirely different look.”

Moving even further from the traditional suit or sport coat look, Lambert is seeing more guys wear tennis shoes, which he carries at the store, with their suit. “That whole thing has changed,” Lambert says about what to wear with a suit or sport coat. “The whole dynamic has changed.”

That proves the same for watches, which Rabideau says “are coming back as more of a fashion piece than something to tell time.”

Lambert and Rabideau agree the men’s clothing business has changed.

“It’s actually fun to dress people now because there are so many more options,” Rabideau says.

However, those options could have a downside. Rabideau says guys don’t usually like a lot of options because they don’t like to shop.

But he says men can always come in and he will be more than happy to give style advice.

 

http://www.journalgazette.net/features/Young-men-seek-pop–local-retailers-say-13475720

Janus Motorcycles Featured at Christopher James Menswear

 

Janus_Motor_Mastead3 Janus Motorcycles will be featuring their bikes at the Christopher James Menswear Trunk Show on March 17, 2016 from 3-8p.m. Both motorcycle novices and enthusiasts are encouraged to drop in to test drive the bikes and ask questions.

ABOUT JANUS MOTORCYCLES:
Channeling a vintage aesthetic with modern engineering, Goshen, Indiana’s new startup, Janus Motorcycles, is proud to introduce their American-made, regionally sourced motorcycles to the national marketplace.

With a mixed background in architecture and mechanics, the co-owners, Richard Worsham and Devin Biek, saw a need for a scalable, yet fast bike that urban dwellers could afford. With deep roots in Elkhart County, Janus Motorcycles created a network of the area’s rich source of independent manufactures that ultimately spawned their two handmade bikes – the Halcyon 250 and Phoenix 250.

“Devin has lived and worked in Elkhart County his whole life, but I moved here after realizing the passionate tradition of quality manufacturing this area provides,” Janus Motorcycles Co-founder Richard Worsham said. “By keeping our business regionally built, we have created a model that is much to the liking of the farm-to-table trend; keeping prices low without sacrificing the high-end quality.”

Originating the name from the Roman god of the past and future, the motorcycles hail the highest level of design, influenced by the ‘20s Norton Motorcycle and the ‘60s café racers, yet features the modern mechanics of speed and safety. Both products are custom made for every order and sport handmade leather saddle seats, powerful 250cc single-cylinder engines and an anti-dive front suspension, developed by the Janus team.

“We are not industry insiders; we are a small company handcrafting small bikes,” Worsham said. “With my background in architecture and Devin’s in mechanics, we produce a product that channels function and beauty in equal parts. Our goal is to produce bikes that are engineered to connect the rider with speed and agility that will make riding fun again.”

For more information on Janus Motorcycles, or to place an order please visit their website: www.janusmotorcycles.com.

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Janus Motorcycles are designed and built to inspire joy in each owner. From their small production shop in northern Indiana, Janus Motorcycles bring together the the best of Midwestern handmade craftsmanship and modern manufacturing. Time-tested style makes each Janus an eye-catching machine, while a modern, lightweight design provides a thrilling riding experience that is altogether unique in American motorcycles. In a marketplace of over-powered, heavyweight machines, their Phoenix and Halcyon models inspire motorcyclists new and old that appreciate classic style, simplicity, and freedom.

All Sale Merchandise 50% OFF at Christopher James!

I survived the NY blizzard (thanks to my shearling lined Allen Edmonds boots) and even made it to Central Park to build a snowman with my granddaughter.

Now that I’m back in the store we still have a lot of great sale merchandise that has to go so starting NOW all remaining fall/winter sale merchandise is 50% OFF!

That’s right-  50% OFF suits, sport coats, leathers, outerwear, denim, sport shirts, sweaters, shoes, ties, accessories, and  more!

Winter goods have to go as spring merchandise is starting to arrive.

Shop early for best selection…

All sales final.
No adjustments on previous purchases.
Alterations at cost.