The Tailored Look

In keeping with the new camo-everything trend, we have made our very first camouflage print pocket square with hand rolled edges. Made in house today by our very own Rosanna. Come on in and grab ...

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Click here to read article... Strong Suit/Daily Nutmeg A great big thanks to Cara McDonough and the rest of the folks at The Daily Nutmeg for this cool article on their website.  It's nice...

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One if the biggest decisions you'll make in this life, aside from who you'll marry, is what you'll wear when you're marrying them. I speak to many brides and grooms at the shop and most ask for m...

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Most people have never heard the word peahen.  (it's a female peafowl) Most people have never even heard the word peafowl (a species of bird in the pheasant family).  Want to know why?  No o...

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Summer is finally here! We've put together a fine collection of inspiration and all things we are loving right now for this season. Check it out on our Pinterest page!  Also, for our loy...

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Tom Ford with perfectly upstanding collars  My occasions to wear neck ties are getting fewer and fewer but I like to wear a sport jacket practically every day. For years I struggled with the...

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Valentino Tailors Custom Shirt Event June 5th- 9th Have You Booked Your Appointment? Join us for our custom shirting event during the week of June 5th to take advantage of specia...

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Whether you are getting married, going to a prom or attending a special black tie event, you can find your perfect suit or tuxedo at Valentino Tailors ! There are a few different options ava...

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We were very pleased to read the recent article in MRketplace magazine about our custom suiting partner, H. Freeman, and the trend back to custom clothing and heritage inspired fashion. We...

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While we have always offered a selection of fine ready-made men's clothing at Valentino Tailors, I always believed a custom suiting option would be a good fit with the services we provide. In ...

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Last night, Hollywood once again proved that the Midnight Blue Tuxedo is one option that should not be over looked by any well dressed man. While black is the conventional "go to" for m...

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My wife and I had the fortune of traveling to Italy this summer. The sights, smells and sounds were exactly what you might expect of Italy, as were the fashions. As a Tailor, I took notice of  t...

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There's an old saying...If you look around the office (or room) and you can't spot the poorly dressed shlub, then it's probably you.  Most people don't notice the small details that separate th...

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If you're wondering how to kick up your personal style in the office then look no further, the boys at GQ have put together this 10 step guide to help you put it all together. Check it out, a...

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Kudos to USA for this season's hit show "Suits".  Lucky for us it's not another CSI show or reality show about singing contests.  The show is about a couple of hot shot lawyers, who, to the no...

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I see a lot of manufacturer labels and some of them just make me laugh... This label claims the garment will automatically provide each purchaser with a custom fit, without any tailoring. Is...

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From time to time we have the great fortune of collaborating on photo-shoots with some other really cool local businesses. We thank The White Dress by the Shore in Clinton for inviting us to p...

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My favorite customers are always the ones who know what they want before they come in, but what if you don't know exactly what you want? I'm always happy to offer my opinion, but do I really know...

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If you're worried about looking uncomfortable in a jacket at your next interview or important meeting, it's probably because you don't wear one often enough. Anyone can wear the clothes, the tr...

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Zippers: Always button your pants before pulling up the zipper! Closing the zipper first could place pressure on the teeth and easily damage them. If your zipper is stuck, don't force it! Forcing...

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