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Haberdashery News – Mid-August 2022

What a Buy! The buying markets for the 2023 Spring season are done, and oh, what a buy it was! There were some really terrific finds for next year on shelves and under stacks, and even some for the upcoming holiday season!… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – August 2022

Simple, Yet Interesting These are confusing times for many gents. Your business clients may tell you not to show up in a tie, but the corporate culture wants us to dress better than jeans and a polo. Where is the safe middle zone, slightly elevated but not garish?… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – July 2022

What’s new on Saturdays at Ken’s? Every Saturday for the rest of the summer, Suzanna (shown here) or a member of her Beauty by Apothecary team will be at the shop to show how to use their 100% organic skincare products, or answer any questions.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – June 2022

And the 2022 Bill Hunt Memorial Scholarship Goes to…   I was honored to present the BIll Hunt Memorial Scholarship for its 30th year! I was joined by Caleb Williams, who won the scholarship in 2001. While I was speaking about Bill’s life, I was also wondering what Bill Hunt would have thought of the year 2022.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – Mid-May 2022

Ken’s Private Label Custom Polo Week! Summer is just around the corner! We all know what to expect, so why not be extremely comfortable and stylish this hot season? Ken’s offers a custom polo and tee program just for this reason!… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – Early May 2022

Mother’s Day Skin Care Basket Mother’s Day is right around the corner! This year we have teamed up with Beauty by Apothecary to offer Mother’s Day gift baskets. These are the perfect compliment for all of Mom’s hard efforts! This “Daily Routine” basket includes Coconut Milk Cleanser, Eye Cream, and the Lumosity moisturizer, plus a washable scrubbie.… Read the Rest

MORE Haberdashery News – April 2022

Preston Royal Pedal 2022 These happy riders rode and donated in 2021. Sunday, April 24th: 9:30am to 1pm This is the second year of the Preston Royal Pedal! Last year we had about 60 riders of all ages for the four-hour event.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – April 2022

Ken’s Custom Week! Why consider a custom-made item? There are numerous reasons why the haberdashers might suggest various custom items in lieu of choosing clothing from the rack. The obvious answer is a unique fit. Each man’s body is different, and some truly need the choices that come with a custom garment.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – Spring 2022

Ken’s Italian Suits & Sport Coats Our efforts were worth it! Our newest collection of Ken’s private label suits and sport coats have just arrived! The suits are from the Guabello mill and are a Super 150s cloth. Everything was made in Italy.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – March 2022

New Dates for the Samuelsohn Custom Event! The weather last week wreaked havoc upon many businesses and individuals. Because of this we altered our plans for the Samuelsohn event. Perfect timing too, as the swatches for the event didn’t arrive until Saturday morning!… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – Farewell 2021

It was the fastest year ever… and we were right there with you! As we look back at 2021, we can all agree that it went by faster than any year ever! When pandemic restrictions began to lift, it felt like time was accelerating as Dallas experienced a surge of fresh energy.… Read the Rest

We Have Living Angels Amongst Us

Sometimes “thank you” is not enough Every story has a backstory. One holiday season many years back, I decided to place an advertisement in D Magazine. In lieu of promoting an item from our shop, we promoted our toy and book drive for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – August 2021

Welcoming New Team Members We are pleased to announce the hiring of Kramer Morgan! He will be focusing on serving our wedding clients in both our custom and rental departments. Kramer hails from 75230 and is a graduate of Hillcrest HS.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – July 2021

Harper’s Story [content warning: pet death] I met Harper when he was first brought into my friend Michael Weinstein’s home. Michael is a French trained executive chef from Dallas. I have been blessed to know all the amazing pets he’s had in his lifetime, but Harper was a special “one of a kind” animal  who could read your emotions and help you through a bad day, relationship, or time in your life.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – June 2021

The world continues to work in magical ways… We all have moments in life where our gut feeling says to stop, or look out, or just be open to what the universe is trying to tell us, if we are listening well enough.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – May 2021

We Are Where We Are Supposed to Be Last Wednesday evening… We are all placed in the right spot at the right time for reasons we do not know. I am grateful I was able to be present for this moment in time.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – April 2021

Ride for Health and Charity! Spring is the perfect time to focus on health and fitness, and now you can do it for a great cause! Ken’s Man’s Shop has joined forces with our landlord, Edens, and many of the small family businesses in Preston Royal Village, to organize a charity bike ride on Sunday, April 18th in support of the North Texas Food Bank.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – March 2021

A “Super” Bowl Winner Wolf & Shepherd have a new ambassador for their shoes: Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski from the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers! We have already seen Brooklyn Nets coach and former Dallas Mavericks star Steve Nash in their other advertising campaigns – this brand is teaming up with the right people.… Read the Rest

Haberdashery News – February 2021

  The 3/50 Project: How a small idea grew into a BIG project. It is now more imperative than ever to assist small businesses in your community. Can you think of three favorite shops that you love to support? Now imagine they are not there anymore.… Read the Rest

December 2020 Haberdashery News

From PPP to SSS this Holiday Season Your haberdashers have been preparing for your holiday visits. We are still encouraging our clients (and selves) to be extra cautious this December while getting items for family and friends. Here are our suggestions for “Socially Safe Shopping” this holiday season at Ken’s.… Read the Rest

Feeling Thankful

Lessons Learned I was on a retailers’ Zoom call with stores across the country. At the end of the conference call one of the members asked the group, “what have we all learned from Covid?” There was complete silence as we absorbed the question that lingered like a right cross to the jaw.… Read the Rest

October Haberdashery News

Denim Jackets are back! Ken’s teamed up with Good Man Brand to bring in our favorite jacket of the season! A simple 4-way stretch denim and microfiber jacket in a contemporary fit. This is the perfect item to pair with: BRAX trousers and 5-pocket pants Meyer stretch cotton khakis Meyer patterned cotton trousers SMN denim Complete the outfit with a  tee, v-neck, polo, or patterned shirt.… Read the Rest

Twenty-Twenty, a Clearer Vision

Twenty-twenty vision indicates that we have a clear view of what is in front of us. Our hope is that the year 2020 will bring similar clarity: being perceptive (and hopefully receptive) not only to what we see up ahead, but to everything that we can dream for our future.… Read the Rest

Partnership = Community = Paying It Forward

We know it and say it all the time in Dallas: who you know is more important than what you know. Those times of trying to get in the door to make an introduction, or searching for a contact for the business deal your company is creating.… Read the Rest