Choosing new brands to bring to the shop can be overwhelming. At the shows we attend each season there are hundreds upon hundreds of retailers with their product lines on display. Entire convention centers filled to the brim with menswear. But in the midst of all of that, the thing that stands out, the thing that really resonates with us is passion, history, heritage and family. Things that our newest leather goods line, Martin Dingman, has in spades. "Over 30 years ago, while living in North Texas, Martin had the inspiration to build a family company on the foundation of quality, heritage, and his Refined Country Style. The goal…. to become the best, not the biggest. Constantly striving to create the...
We are thrilled to have our very talented friend Kelly Butler with K Butler Interiors to guest blog this month. She has graciously outlined a few tips for our readers on how to create the perfect masculine space – one you will want to spend time in and share with others along the way! Whether you are working on a new bachelor pad, a relaxing space to watch football with the guys, a sophisticated study to unwind at the end of the day, or a handsome bar area to enjoy a nighttime cocktail - these tips can help ensure your space is well appointed and one to remember. 1. Don’t be afraid of dark colors Bold, distinguished colors are an...
With the start of a new year it’s the perfect time for a closet overhaul. What needs to be purged? What needs to be replaced? What do you need to stock up on? For those wondering what constitutes a well-rounded closet, we have you covered in this post. Seasons come and seasons go, but there are essential pieces we feel constitute the basic backbone of every stylish businessman’s wardrobe. This list is not particularly long but can certainly have a profound impact on standing the test of time and keeping you looking your best year-round. One thing to keep in mind, and certainly what we love the most about style, is that it's truly personal. There’s no “correct” or “incorrect”...
Who doesn’t love the idea of a great paisley tie, herringbone sport coat, glen plaid suit or pinstriped shirt? But, how should you wear them, and do you dare mix and match all these patterns? For a lot of guys, patterns can be intimidating, and their uncertainty over how to wear them, we find, can keep a lot of people in solid shirts and neutral suits, safely relegating any and all patterns to only their ties and pocket squares for fear of making a fashion faux pas. In this article, we want to show you how utilizing patterns throughout your wardrobe can add so much more dimension, texture and visual interest to your overall look. And to help you feel a little more confident when faced...
We get inquiries all the time about where to eat in downtown Huntsville – whether it’s visitors from out of town wanting a great cool lunch spot or clients that have lived here all their life but don’t get downtown to dine much and interesting in trying out a new place. As more and more fun and exciting eateries are opening downtown, we wanted to highlight a few of our personal favorites (both those that have been serving the community for years and those newcomers that just popped up on the scene) making sure you know about all the amazing places to dine downtown. BREAKFAST Honest Coffee Roasters: Honest Coffee Roasters came on the scene not long after we opened...
