PRICE INCREASE, SORT OF BUT NOT REALLY

As many of you know, since I started doing this in 2007, I've never had a price increase as far as markup on my end.  Yes, prices have gone up but that's only because better fabrics were used and any price increase reflected on just the higher cost of cloth, with no additional profit markup.

Unfortunately, with the increase in cost of materials, transit, etc that directly go into each suit, I've been eating a lot of the surcharges for the last year without passing them on in the form of higher pricing but with recent cost increase, I will have to increase prices.  BUT NOT REALLY, as this price increase won't affect many of you who are fist time customers.

As of May 15th, the price for repeat customers, who I normally knock off a few $ as a token of appreciation, will be the same as first time buyers.  So you won't necessarily be paying more, but I won't be offering the "thanks for coming back" discount that I normally do.  This way, I don't have to raise the prices and you'd be paying the same, imho, low price as everyone else without any extra discount on top.   Obviously I am thrilled that many of you come back for suits #2, 3, 4, 5, 6 etc, but I feel this is the best way to combat increase in cost of business while not actually raising pricing for anyone.  I'm sure I'll figure out some way to give repeat buyers a break...

The price will be same as it's been for past couple years for first time customers, price depending on fabric choice.

Thanks for everyone's understanding!

Blue Skies for Black Hearts

 Check out this great indie rock band from Oregon, Blue Skies for Black Hearts.  They have a "brit pop" style sound (they even do a cover of Blur's Parklife) and here are a couple images from their record "Embracing the Modern Age", all wearing Thick as Thieves suits!!  Looking smart fellas!

http://www.blueskiesforblackhearts.com

www.myspace.com/blueskiesforblackhearts
 

Lil Mo of the Dynaflos

this is "Lil Mo" of LA based doowop/rockabilly band Lil Mo and the Dynaflos.  He also sings for a traditional rockabilly band called The Unholy 4, as well as Blue Denim.  He's sporting a 1 button burgundy flannel suit (color is not as purple as the light makes it out to be), with slight "Teddy Boy" details (velvet half collar, velvet trim around pockets)

Check em out! (copy and paste links into your browser)

http://www.myspace.com/lilmoandthedynaflos
https://www.facebook.com/lilmoandthedynaflos

Tuxedo

I get quite a few requests for pics of the tuxedo, here is one that was sent to me recently that I think is a good example.  1 button, peak lapels (2.75" wide), single button jacket, satin trim.  The pockets have flaps but they can also be tucked in to give the jetted look, as this photo illustrates.  Normally I angle the pockets on the tux jacket (no ticket pocket of course), but this client requested the pockets be horizontal.