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Introducing Yanko for Carson Street Clothiers.

In case y’all missed it, CSC is the exclusive carrier of Yanko in North America. Get some.

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CSC’s Can’t Miss Spring Picks

With Spring Equinox (March 20) and Carson Street’s official launch (March 9 for the uninitiated) just around the corner, we figured now’s probably the best time to drop some knowledge and give you a little preview of what we have in store (pun entirely intended). So, without further ado, here’s a glimpse of some of our favorite items we’ll have stocked for you this spring.  

1. Emerald Green (Ovadia & Sons Emerald Washed English Cotton Chino $250) – Brighten up your spring with this number from twin tandem Ovadia & Sons. Paired best with muted colors, particularly washed oxfords or lightweight knits, the Emerald Washed English Cotton Chino will be your spring statement piece. Roll them up with a pair of trainers or pair it with your favorite suede derbies, the Emerald Chino is more versatile than you would image at first glance.
2. Light Weight Linen Blend Knits (Inis Meaín Grey/Beige Mix Henley $450) – Every time the “what’s your favorite piece of the season” conversation arises here at CSC, someone is bound to mention the Mix Henley from Inis Meaín. And for good reason—it’s a stunner. The grey/beige mix results in a soft shade of plum, and the washed linen Donegal fabric provides excellent breathability despite its apparent heft. We recommend layering this lightweight knit over our own blue/yellow/red madras button down with a pair of our McCoy chinos ($165).
3. Backpacks (Stone Mismo Backpack $550; Cognac WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie Kastrup $525) – The backpack revolution continues, and Danish design firm Mismo and Canadian accessories brand WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie lead the way. Their backpacks feature out of this world piece goods and accoutrements, from supple vegetable tanned bridle calf straps to the solid brass and nickel hooks and cinches. If that wasn’t enough, did we mention these go with pretty much every sportswear itemin your wardrobe? Yep, and we don’t even know what’s in your wardrobe.
4. Printed Grenadines (Orley Fatigue/Dusty Pink Floral $195) – The downtown New York cool kids at Orley are taking menswear by storm, and their grenadine printed silk grenadines are have had us excited since their arrival. Imagine seeing these bad boys locked up in inventory all day and not being able to display them for mass consumption! But fret not; this item will jump to the top of your rotation soon enough.
5. Safari Jackets (Valstar Grey Chambray Safari Jacket $440) – Could it be that society has reached a point where men are finally starting to understand the concept of spring layering?! We hope so! For your sake, of course. This cotton/polyester safari jacket from Valstar looks equally as good layered over a simple oxford cloth button down as it does over a cardigan, shirt and tie. Providing outstanding breathability, it will be your workhorse throughout the sunshine months.

On the real, if you buy any three of these six items all your wildest dreams will come true.

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We’re getting there.  Inch by inch, we’re getting there.  It’s been a slow haul, but piece by piece, we’re getting there.  So, without further ado, please welcome the inaugural starting line up for the 2013 Carson Street Clothiers.

Patrick Doss, Operations Manager

Hailing from Savannah, GA, Patrick brings with him tailoring and retail experience from his time spent at Sid Mashburn in Atlanta and Suit Supply in New York.  Refined and sophisticated, Patrick is the embodiment of the American southern gentleman.  He’s a real life “Stump the Schwab” when it comes to the menswear scene.

Christopher Benjamin (“CB”) Rucker, Client Relations Manager

If you follow men’s fashion blogs, then you undoubtedly know the name.  A Suit Supply (New York) and GANT (D.C.) veteran, CB, a.k.a. “Mr. I Make This Look Good,” is a master of casual tailoring, making the most formal of looks feel dressed down and cool.  Originally from South Bend, IN, CB routs for Notre Dame, but we won’t hold that against him.

Christopher Fenimore, Sales Associate

We had our qualms about hiring two Christophers—we wanted to hold tryouts (our operations are small, but there’s a lot of potential for aggressive expansion)—but we were just too impressed by this young man’s ability and verve for all things menswear.  A Brooklyn native and junior at The New School, Christopher has shot street style for online publications such as Four-Pins and has worked retail while remaining a full-time student.  What did you do in college?

Brian Trunzo and Matt Breen, Co-Owners

From Staten Island, NY and Bucks County, PA, respectively, Trunzo and Breen are former attorneys, sometimes style bloggers and all-the-time nice guys.  Growing tired and unimpressed with the world of corporate law while simultaneously becoming bored with the usual brick-and-mortar NYC menswear options, they decided to make good on a promise they made while law students (that is, to someday go into business together).  After studying the menswear landscape and researching the state of men’s retail both in NYC and online, Trunzo and Breen decided to go all in, and the rest is, as they say, history.

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