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New Face Masks for Second Harvest

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In an effort to keep our tailor shop busy and employed, we’ve been making face masks!

It started as a small project by our tailor, Veronica, for Matthew McClellan, who has been quarantined at home for the past few weeks, and it got us thinking we might be able to help others.

Veronica (along with Patrick) went to the cutting table to create prototypes and fine-tune the details. And voila! We’ve got ourselves some awesome face masks. Because no one should beat back a pandemic without a little style.

These face masks are 100% cotton and lined in shirt fabric for comfort. They are washable and reusable. There’s even a sleeve where you can slip in medical-grade paper filters if you want to. 

We have face mask fabrics for men, women, and the little ones!”

We hope that you are staying safe and healthy out there. Soon enough, we think, we’ll be getting back to normal with our masks on.

Speaking of, as you will see below we have some new fabrics for you!  We’ve found some colorful options along with everyone’s favorite, Sugar Skulls!  We’re also relieved that we have found a reliable fabric house that can replenish our supplies while we are still in the mask business.

As for some bad news, we are out of Wonder Woman, Coco, Marvel Comics, English Telephone Booths and the early florals. We’ve researched high and low and apparently everyone else had the same idea we did.

As for the orange and white checkerboard fabric. It’s coming. We swear. 5 yards of it. We ordered from a fabric house called Spoonflower and they are not very good in the customer service department. But it is coming. If you absolutely have to have some orange … check out the orange and white bandana fabric that is in-house. But fair warning … it is in very limited supply.

The masks cost $20 and 60% of the proceeds are going to Second Harvest food bank. To date, thanks to you, we have given Second Harvest over $13,000!

Thank you for your support.

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.

Destination – Memorial Day

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With a long weekend coming up you might be in need of last minute ideas for your Memorial Day weekend.

Don’t get bogged down with your packing when some basic and versatile items will make your get away both easy and fun.  Assembled below is everything you need for a four day get away – including the bag. Pick and choose as you see fit – or grab it all and go!

DON’T FORGET YOUR JACK BLACK SUNSCREEN!!!

Friday – Travel Day

34 Heritage white denim / Floral print shirt from Culturata / navy suede O-ring belt from W. Kleinberg / Linen slippers from Res Ipsa

Saturday – The Beach

Swimsuit from Peter Millar / Linen popover from Peter Millar Collection / Flips from Hari Mari / Cowboy hat from Shady Brady

Saturday – Drinks and Dinner

Linen shorts from Ballin / Pacific islands print shirt from Faherty / Lightweight boat shoes from Dubarry / Belt from W. Kleinberg

Sunday – Back to the beach

Swimsuit from Faherty / Jersey polo knit from Faherty / Flips from Hari Mari / Cowboy hat from Shady Brady

Sunday – Last Night Out

Cotton light blue pin cord 5 pocket pants from Peter Millar Collection  / Sport shirt from M. S. McClellan / Linen slippers from Res Ipsa / Belt from W. Kleinberg

Monday – Headed Back Home …

White denim from 34 Heritage / Performance polo from M. S. McClellan / Boat shoes from Dubarry