Tag: Marc Allen Fine Clothiers
Dress for success: The keys to buying quality cashmere
Cashmere holds a coveted position in the world of textiles. But the quality of the luxurious fabric famed for its softness and warmth can...
Possibility of removing South Water St. bike lanes creates a divide
As state and Providence city officials look to address the continuing impacts of the Washington Bridge closure, a different type of transit infrastructure could...
Dress for success: How to thaw out in style during midwinter...
New Englanders know winter – the bone-chilling winds, the snow-covered landscapes, the layers upon layers of clothing just to step outside. But what happens...
Dress for success: The advantages of a small, specialty store
When it comes to shopping for clothes, there are two main options: big-brand stores and small, specialty clothing stores. Both have their own advantages...
Dress for success: How an investment in custom clothing can pay...
In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to look your best.
Whether you’re going to a job interview, a wedding or just a night...
Find rare specialty threads at Marc Allen Fine Clothiers
Call it an origin story.
Marc Streisand, owner of Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, was a New York City teenager when an interaction at a local...
Lack of demand for small-business grant program creates questions about outreach,...
PROVIDENCE – If every little bit helps for suffering small businesses, you’d think $2,500 would have companies lining up in droves.
But in the three...
The tuxedo is again proving to be timeless
Although some Americans believe that the tuxedo was originated by financier James Brown Potter, who was one of the many American aristocrats attending the...
Dress for Success: It’s the return of the trouser
Operating a custom, bespoke men’s store during a pandemic has been interesting to say the least. Our business depends on our clients’ need for...
Dress for Success: It’s time to have some fun
I’m free! These are the words of a very famous song from The Who, and every time I walk out of my house these...