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The Well-Curated Closet

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We sure hope everyone is doing as well as you can during these interesting times.  Here at the Thread Shed, we’re keeping it in the road and standing at the ready to help you in any way you feel we can. 

While it’s doubtful that you’ll be going many places anytime soon, it’s always good to give you inspiration for another day while you’re sitting at home at your desk.

Featured here is a sophisticated look that will help you stand out when you get back on the cocktail party circuit.

Sport Coat  Canali   
Dress Shirt  Hagan 
Neckwear  J. Z. Richards 
Pocket Square  Stenströms
Shoe  To Boot New York 

A Letter From Bob McClellan

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Dear Friends,

Like many concerned businesses, we are following the daily status of what is happening with the emergence of the COVID-19 virus here in the United States. I want to assure you that we take this matter seriously for your health and safety, as well as our own. It is our top concern as we navigate some uncharted waters for the next few weeks. 

Our intent is to carry on with business as usual to the extent that we can safely. We will adjust as the circumstances warrant as we will always consider what is best for our people and for you.

Amidst the uncertainly, we have a responsibility to control what we can control. M. S. McClellan is taking extra steps to maintain a safe environment for our team and our clients. We are making concerted efforts to sanitize contact areas around the store as well as having bottles of hand sanitizer conveniently placed for your use.

Our schedule of events for Spring 2020 is in flux. New positions from the CDC against gatherings of 50 or more people is a serious consideration for the coming weeks. Currently, we are postponing our Peter Millar event on March 28th to sometime in May. And we may have further changes to our event schedule. Should there be any developments with our activities, we will let you know in plenty of time through email and social media.

For added convenience and safety, I would like to remind you that home and office delivery (via mail or in-person) is always an option with our company as well as curbside pick up service. We are happy to accommodate your needs via text, email, or phone. And as always, you may request a private appointment with your chosen associate after hours with no crowds. 

Thank you for continuing to be a loyal M. S. McClellan client during a tough time. I thank you for your trust, and I feel confident that this, too, will pass. If we do not see you soon, we look forward to when we do.

Warm Regards,

Bob McClellan

Spring is about to go full bloom and you don’t want to miss it!

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One of the reasons we love this season so much is the colors and the textures.  It signals warmer and longer days are upon us along with a more casual attitude.  But as this outfit from Julian shows, casual doesn’t mean sloppy.  For your upcoming gatherings this Spring let a soft coat and a pocket square lead the way!

Soft Coat  M. S. Mcclellan  |  Shirt  Emanuel Berg 
Pants  Zanella  | Pocket Square  J. Z. Richards

Shinola – A Great American Story

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“Why not accept that manufacturing is gone from America? Why not let the rust and the weeds finish what they started?”

Shinola is a great American story, or more specifically a story symbolic of Detroit, Michigan’s renaissance.  Taking the name that formerly belonged to a noted American shoe polish, Shinola represent a bold move to reclaim the making of things that are made well.  That’s the American spirit, of course, but it’s also bringing jobs back to Detroit.

Shinola embraces a spirit that refuses to believe that manufacturing has left America.  As manufacturing goes, our worst didn’t come when we were at our best.  It came when we thought good was good enough.  These watches from Shinola are beautiful works of art.  And they seek to define, once again, American luxury through American quality.

Situated in a 30,000 square foot facility in downtown Detroit, Shinola has created a state of the art watch factory.  It’s a place where meticulous hand assembly is merged with the latest technology.  Routinely, watchmakers from Switzerland are flown in to train employees on the finer details of watch assembly.  Employing over 400 people, most of whom are native Detroiters, Shinola has invested heavily in their facilities and their people to create watches that are beautiful and built to last.

Whether it’s the Runwell, The Runwell Chronograph, the Canfield or even the new Guardian there’s an artistry that’s evident the minute you first hold a watch from Shinola.  Immediately, you will notice the attention to detail on the face, the dials and even the crown. A wide variety of leathers are used for the straps and they perfectly compliment the hardware.  There’s no denying that Shinola watches have a one of a kind appeal for the owner.

M. S. McClellan introduced Shinola early in November of 2017.  We’re very proud of our introductory collection, and we think you will be equally impressed.  They make a wonderful purchase for yourself, of course, but they make an even better holiday gift for someone special.




Ettinger – British luxury good enough for the Royals

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M. S. McClellan is pleased to be an exclusive retailer for Ettinger, luxurious leather goods that will last a lifetime!

Founded by Gerry Ettinger in 1934, Ettinger is still a family owned and managed company that has established a reputation around the world as one of the finest leather goods manufacturers in Great Britain. Known primarily for their wallets, the Ettinger style is timeless, elegant and imbued with typical English flair.  These beautiful wallets are hand made and possess a classic but characterful design that feature some confident use of color not to mention great attention to detail.

The Ettinger customer will be particularly fond of this skilled craftsmanship that results in a wallet that is expertly put together and is made to last.  The leathers are sourced from the best tanneries in Europe. Some of these leathers are made especially for Ettinger – specifically the Bridle Hide Collection that M. S. McClellan is now retailing.  These beautiful leathers are sourced from yearlings and they produce a softer and finer leather that develops a beautiful patina over time.

As if the quality of leathers was not enough, there is the quality of the artisans to consider too.  It takes each craftsperson employed by Ettinger a total of 5 years training to be considered a competent stand alone professional on the assembly lines. The end result is a workforce that is committed to turning out only the absolute best in leather goods.

The luxury, quality and discretion that is the hallmark of Ettinger’s success is witnessed by the fact that Ettinger has been manufacturing leather goods for members of the Royal Family for many years.  Further proof was evident when Ettinger was granted a Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of Wales in 1996.  This Warrant gives Ettinger the right to carry the Prince of Wales Cipher on all products.

Ettinger leather goods will appeal particularly to those who are not necessarily fashion conscious, in fact might be quite classic, yet don’t want to be like everyone and will happily sport their own style.  Not over the top but cheerful and independent.

M. S. McClellan has an ample selection of Ettinger wallets for your consideration.  We think you will be impressed.