Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, but with Astor & BLACK FRIDAY you don't have the to leave the comfort of your home to reap the benefits. 4 days only, Friday November 27th - Monday November 30th, Astor & Black is going on sale. How do you shop? Just specify which offer you are interested in (see below), include any necessary information and I will take care of the rest. Who do you have to shop for this holiday season? Your father, brother, brother-in-law, son, husband, boss, assistant, attorney, accountant, or maybe yourself? This is the only day of the year this sale will be taking place.
Last year the most popular program was our Corporate Gift Card Program. If you are interested in doing something for your business associates, partners, employees, etc. please let me know. Wouldn't hurt to have a well dressed office :)
Finally, we are doing gifts for women this year! Gorgeous ladies cashmere sweaters in 30 colors and 25 styles...this in addition to our Mulholland Bag and Luggage collection. Ladies love cashmere and ladies love bags. Period. Let me know if you are interested.
OFFER#1 Popular Gift Cards
1 Custom Suit, Cashmere Sweater, 3 Custom Shirts and 1 tie Normally: $1295, Sale: $1165.50
1 Custom Suit, Cashmere Sweater, 3 Custom Shirts and 1 Pair of Bench Made Shoes. Normally: $1595.00, Sale: $1435.50
OFFER #2 10% Off of a custom package gift card
(Gift cards ship directly to you and are paid for upfront)
Packages:
3 custom made super 120's and cashmere suits, 3 custom made shirts and 3 hand made silk ties
$2,200 SALE: $1,980
3 custom made super 150's and cashmere suits, 3 custom made shirts and 3 hand made silk ties
$3,300 SALE: $2,970
3 custom made SCABAL suits, 3 custom made shirts and 3 hand made silk ties
$4,400 SALE: $3,960
3 custom made SCABAL Eton/Lifestyle suits, 3 custom made shirts and 3 hand made silk ties
$5,500 SALE: $4,950
OFFER #3 Customized Gift Cards
Have a gift card made in any dollar amount (minimum $50) and pay 10% less than the value of the card.
OFFER #4 2 Free Shirts When You Book Appointment Today!*
When you make an appointment today for anytime in December or January you get 2 free shirts along with the purchase you make during the appointment! $1,000 minimum purchase to qualify for the free shirts.
OFFER #5 Give The Gift That Fits!
Refer a friend and he/she will get a free shirt along with their 1st Astor & Black purchase.*
*Referral: Must be someone who is not already sporting Astor & Black gear, must spend a minimum of $1,000. This referral will also count towards our referral program, when you reach 5 referrals you will have a $500 credit towards your next purchase.
So be sure to book your appointment or submit your order today! I look forward to hearing from you.
Cashmere - Just in time for the Holidays...
The company that brought the best (and reasonably priced) bespoke suits to Charlotte, also offers the finest cashmere sweaters and overcoats.
Choose from crews, v-necks and zip-ups in every color under the sun. Prices start at under $200 - amazing considering that nearly identical pieces in a premium department store would cost triple that amount.
Even better, A&B also offers custom-fitted overcoats in cashmere from the ultra-luxe Loro Piana firm. As expected, we personalize the coat to your exact specifications, including color, length, lining and buttons. All for less than some boxy and unflattering off-the-rack wool shell at the mall. How sick is this custom cashmere double breasted pea coat?
Expect the same amazing quality and fit as found in our custom suits and blazers. And guys, if you haven’t had the opportunity to own an Astor & Black original, be sure to try one.
So let's get together...schedule an appointment today!
davidwatkins@astorandblack.com.
Initials Required? Easy as A, B, C....
A question I receive quite often concerns the monogram. Where do I put it? What color? What style? Hell...do I even want one?
Monogrammed shirts (ties, pocket squares, pants - yes even pants) are definitely not a necessity but in terms of style, I think they are a great way of personalizing your look. In the Victorian era, rules for monograms were quite simple and few. Monograms had the first initial on the left, middle initial on the right, and last initial embroidered larger in the middle. But the rules are hardly simple anymore. A monogram can be playful, whimsical, flamboyant, traditional, elegant, or understated; the number of choices today is almost infinite. Many still choose to use the traditional Victorian model, known as the "female model", but now there is a traditional "male model" of first, middle, last, all in the same size, and there are numerous styles to choose from. As time goes so does the old way of doing things. I offer free monogramming and to help with the process, here is my "how to" on branding yourself without looking out of touch.
SHIRTS: Monograms are typically a 1/2 inch or smaller and can be executed in a rainbow of colors. Left or right cuff is easily the most popular location. For a little flair go with a color that is bright or lettering that is uncommon. For a more conservative approach opt for color on color...maybe blue on blue or even white on white which is a really classy look. Other locations to consider: lower chest, pocket, lower front tail or the center seam of the shirt bottom. I have even put monograms underneath collars. It is really up to you!
SWEATERS: Traditionally, initials were sewn where the polo pony would go, but near the waistband is more modern. I have even seen a few on the cuff...a neat touch.
TIES: Tie monograms are typically placed on the narrow, underside. I have seen a resurgence of getting this done on an angle at the bottom front of the tie. This works really well with ties made out of winter fabrics (wool/cashmere, etc)
PANTS: This is for the real creative. Waist band on a belt loop or right on the inside of a side pocket.
ACCESSORIES: Monograms on bags and handkerchiefs should be simple and centered.
So the monogram...letters combined as a mark of identity. What will your mark be? Better yet, where will you put it? Leave a comment - would love to hear your take on it.
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