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The Well-Curated Closet

March 24, 2020 By Bob McClellan

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

The Beginnings of Fall

September 1, 2016 By Bob McClellan

It’s hard to believe right now, but any moment the winds of fall will begin to blow in. And in typical East Tennessee fashion, the cooler temperatures will arrive and the beautiful colors of the season will emerge. It will be a time of heading to the mountains, bourbon by a fire and a Saturdays at Neyland. You will soon be thinking of sweaters, cords, flannels and these beauties.
M. S. McClellan has a healthy selection of fall suits and sport jackets from Samuelsohn, Canali, Hickey Freeman and Southwick. And we think you’ll be excited by the subtle expressions of rust, brown and blue. They’ll pair handsomly with our dress trousers from Zanella or Ballin and a nice pair of suede kicks. If you’re dressing down, then match up with a shirt from Eton and denim from Agave, 34 Heritage or AG.
There’s no doubt that you’re going to be tempted by these fall offerings that have already arrived. More are coming, but why not get a head start on the season?

And this sport coat from Hickey Freeman might just be the hit of the season!

There’s nothing odd about the odd jacket…

April 7, 2016 By Bob McClellan

“A jacket tells the world you are open to fun…Anytime I see a man playing golf or tennis in a his jacket, I know he and I could be friends.”

– Luciano Barbera

Our friend, Mr. Barbera, has it right. The odd jacket (named so because it does not match with a pair of suit trousers) lets the world know you’re not one to be confined to the bland uniform of the IBM workplace. As he says above, you’re up for fun and not afraid of some individuality.

Here at the M. S., the odd jacket is the wardrobe foundation for the man with style, and we have plenty of them just for you if you should be that man. We’re happy to present selections from Canali, Samuelsohn, Southwick, Empire, Crittenden, Hickey Freeman and a particularly eye catching jacket from Coppley. They all match wonderfully with our trouser separates, shirts from Eton and a variety of neckwear. Don’t forget a pocket square for an extra bit of sprezzatura.

If the odd jacket presents a challenge when it comes to the art of matching – let our professional staff assist. You’ll leave looking like a million, and ready for fun.

Pink linen popover from Gitman Bros. with a soft coat from Flynt. Add some our Res Ipsa slippers and a pair of white jeans and you’re good…

If you think you saw this in the fall, you’d be right. But it was in a heavy wool. This good looking number is a silk and cotton version. Cool enough for summer and equally so on you. Paired here with cream trousers.

You’ve seen this beautiful Canali sport coat before, but it’s paired here with an awesome sport shirt from Culturata. Wonderful Italian craftsmanship is on display in both. We’ve got more Culturata for you to check out, so give it a look.

Empire double breasted jacket in new blue with Eton sport shirt.

The beautiful Traveler Jacket from Hickey Freeman…

Lavender and brown from Empire.

A great soft coat from Nikky.

Peter Millar

The Summertime Blazer from Samuelsohn… part of the ABS 10 Collection. This is a great warm weather alternative to your go to navy blazer.

Cool and unstructured, these soft coats from Crittenden can dress up denim or casual pants easy. Add a Culturata sport shirt and a pocket square to complete the look.

How about this beauty from Coppley – paired with red linen from Hiltl. The Derby isn’t far off.

Spring is in full bloom!!!

March 20, 2015 By Bob McClellan

It looks like the polar vortex has left and the sun has arrived. And none too soon we think. It’s time for the heavy wools to give way to cotton, linen and color. Lots and lots of color. With that in mind, M. S. McClellan is pleased to introduce some of the first arrivals for the spring/summer season that we feel certain will be just the remedy for the winter blahs….
A sartorial observation….make note in these photos that if you do not wear a tie, the pocket square can often be an easy and colorful alternative.
Coming next week….Spring/Summer Robert Graham

Bills Khakis cotton/linen 1/4 zip pullover. Light enough to get you through April, but warm enough to keep off the chill.

Bills Khakis – Spring 2015 Signature Plaid

Bills Khakis – Oxford Cloth Gingham

Canali sportcoat – the colors of this season’s collection are inspired by the coastal colors of Capri

Canali

Exploded gingham popover sportshirt from Gitman Bros. The popover is a 1960’s classic started by Gant. Notice that the placket only goes half the way down..hence you pull it over your head. It tucks in cleaner, but it can also be worn untucked. We also have this shirt available in linen options as well.

Peter Millar silk and linen soft coat with sweater and sport shirt

Peter Millar

Crittenden silk and linen soft coats. A perfect compliment to dress up 5 pocket denim or casual pants and in the perfect weight for the coming months.

Vineyard Vines…..we’ll show more of this wonderful collection in another blog

Cotton Brothers sportshirt with new Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt

Eton sportshirt with Peter Millar vest

Coppley sportcoat …. Robert Jensen tie

Canali sportcoat….Donahue shirt….Breuer tie

Club Polo by Southern Tide….cotton jersey comfort, tonal Skipjack logo on back