New Years Eve with Bad Rabbits Member, Sheel

How are you celebrating your New Years? One of our favorite bands, Bad Rabbits, winner of Boston Music Awards Artist of the Year, will be playing at The Sinclair. If you're one of the lucky ones, you already got your tickets because they're sold out! 

Allow me to introduce Bad Rabbits member, Sheel; an inquisitive and bright young man with a definitive taste. 

When we met Sheel, we talked about what he wanted for fit, function (the man is the bad-ass drummer for Bad Rabbits) and look of his suit. We decided on a design inspired by Bruno Mars, a ticket pocket, black trim and single besom pocket lips. The black accents make the grays pop and ties the three piece suit together. The man has style, accessorizing with a gray bow tie, a black button down and hat, there's no denying him urbane character. Sheel arrived to the studio with a variety of ties to pair with his ensemble, and stepped out of the dressing room looking more dapper than we could have imagined. 

Of course bow ties are the better option for three piece suits. Sheel knew what he was doing when he designed his suit. 

Age: 31

Hometown: Sharon, MA

Current residence: Sharon, MA

Occupation: Musician

How long have you been a 9tailors client? 
"Six months."

Why choose custom?

"Because you don't have to settle for anything that you don't want. Customizing allows it to be totally personalized."

What/who inspires your style? Why? 

"Bruno Mars, Miguel. Simple, clean and classy. Lots of black & golds."

What is your favorite piece from 9tailors? 

"My jacket."

How difficult is it to find garments that targets your specific needs and style?
"It is tough, especially when shopping online. Even department stores have limited sizing and options."

What would be your style advice to other men in your professional field? 

"Chill on the graphic tee's."

Seriously! Ironic t-shirts are becoming played out a bit. 

Check out Sheel in the pictures below, taken by our talented photographer, Channing Johnson.

Do you like the shawl collar with trim? Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com and tell us what you think.

BAD RABBITS: A CLOSER LOOK

In early 2013, we met the Bad Rabbits and discussed a design collaboration with the chart-topping band.  After brainstorming everything from inspiration to color to each gent's individual preference, we set upon a mission of style. True to 9tailors form, we wanted to highlight the personalities of each band member whilst introducing  classic looks and new trends alike. The result? My personal favorite project to date. With one-of-a-kind accessories from our friends at Salmagundi, Bobby From Boston, and KarmaLoop, we conjured up some fly, unique, well-fitted ensembles that screamed originality.

See the pictures from the Bad Rabbits photo shoot with our highly esteemed photographer, Channing Johnson, at the incredible House of Blues' Foundation Room. The entire space, with its hidden nooks and crannies of lush funkiness, was the perfect backdrop to the vibe and theme we intended to capture. After the shoot, BR debuted their 9tailors duds on Jimmy Kimmel Live! All in all, we couldn't have had a better time working with this group and are beyond thrilled with how everything turned out. 

Read on for more information about Bad Rabbits. You can also catch them live on Arsenio Hall, September 24 on CBS.

Left to Right: RP Thompson, Santi Araujo, Fredua Boakye, Sheel Dave, Salim Akram, and Graham Masser

How long have you all been playing together?
"Five years as Bad Rabbits but we've all played together around ten years."

What/Who inspires your sound?
"We could list our influences all day but some of the big ones are Michael Jackson, Deftones, Prince, Earth Wind and Fire, Glassjaw, At the Drive In, Teddy Riley, Rick James, James Fauntleroy, Sly Stone, Pharrell Williams, our band-mates, our friends, family, culture, and peers."

"We also inspire each other. Each of us has a distinct musical palette and we are constantly introducing each other to new music and pushing each other creatively."

What's the most pivotal/favorite moment for Bad Rabbits this year?
"Being on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing "Can't Fool Me" from our American Love album. It was a surreal experience and something we will always remember."

How would you say your style of dress embodies your style of music?
"Our cultural and ethnic backgrounds are totally different so that plays into our eclectic musical style as well as how we dress. We each have very broad and different tastes when it comes to music and depending on the setting, we can dress it up in our 9tailors suits or go with a t-shirt and a pair of chucks. We say stay simple, not too over-the-top, modest, classy, 'in the pocket.'"

What did you like best about working with 9tailors?

"Everyone is super nice, relaxed, creative and willing to partner with like-minded brands, businesses, artists, and athletes. Their attention to detail in being able to hone in each persons taste to create a garment that fit their persona."

What's up next for the Bad Rabbits?
"We just released our album American Love and finished our first headlining tour supporting that. We are going to continue writing music and head over to Europe in 2014."

Hats off to Salmagundi.

Vintage Ties from Bobby from Boston

Vintage suspenders from Bobby from Boston

Huge thank yous and shout outs to Jessen and his crew at Salmagundi, the fellas at Bobby From Boston warehouse, KarmaLoop for providing the shoes, the always lovely Channing Johnson, and the management team behind the Foundation Room.  

Stay tuned to the blog this week for personal profiles of each band member.

• Location: House of Blues Foundation Room
• Hats, orange bow tie, pocket square: Salmagundi
• Vintage ties and suspenders: Bobby from Boston
• Shoes: Karmaloop
• Shirt and Suits: 9tailors

See something you like? Want to create your own shirt, suit, or suit separate? Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com

Meet Kendra and Max...and Max's groomsmen!

Center: Max, left to right: Kirbey Barthelemy, Dan Omelio, Richard Dorval, Pierre Thelusma

What are your names?
Max Joseph
Pierre Thelusma
Dan Omelio
Richard Dorval
Kirbey Barthelemy

Where and when was the big day?
09/22/2012, Middletown, RI

How was the weather? Was your wedding indoors/outdoors?
Weather was perfect. Ceremony was indoors and the reception was partially outdoors.

Why did you decide to go with 9tailors on your own custom design?
Because I think it's more important to invest in something you will have forever, instead of renting. Once I decided to go in that direction, 9tailors was the only option.

Describe your 9tailors experience and items.
It was great—Kim, Sam and Alex treated us like kings.They kept us very informed, answering every strange question we had about the process. They were also very accommodating, they even went to my groomsmen in CT and NY to do their fittings. No other company will go that far for their clients, no one.

What was the best part of your wedding day?
Besides getting married? It was just a perfect day, end to end.

What is your advice to other wedding couples thinking about designing custom suits or shirts?
Custom is the best option. Don't worry about the price. The groomsmen will thank you for it later.

Choose your favorite photo and tell us why.
My favorite photo is the one of use with the jackets inside-out and we are all laughing. It shows how much fun we had that entire day.

Handsome lot, aren't they?

BOOM!

It's what's on the inside that counts.

Max takes a solo moment

The beautiful couple, Max and Kendra

Accessorize!

*All of these wonderful photos are courtesy of Jaclyn L. Photography

Gettin' hitched? Make the special day that much more special with custom-designed apparel, just for you! We recommend our engaged couples begin the process about two months before the wedding date. Unsure? Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com and come in for a complimentary consultation to discuss what you're looking for...chances are, we can help. 

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Fall 2012 Trends featuring Jermaine Cunningham

Featured model and loyal 9tailors client: Jermaine Cunningham of the New England Patriots

With the start of football comes the beginning of fall. Yay for Autumn! We're here to tell you about the trends you should look out for this season. Just look at the dapper Mr. Cunningham... yes sir.

FALL 2012 TRENDS

Double-breasted Suits.

Courtesy of fashionsnoopblog.com

Milan's runways lent themselves to slim double-breasted suits and animal-print sweaters. Yes, gentlemen, double-breasted is making a major comeback. Single-breasted remains a stiff contender, however.

The Three-Piece Suit.

If you haven't visited  9tailors before, you know not of our love for the three-piece. GQ calls this out as the Fall must-have. And why not? It looks great with all three pieces showing and when you take your jacket off to showcase that sharp vest. And to reiterate, gray is the best versatile color out there. Seen below on Jermaine—wicked shahhhhp.

If you already have enough suits in your closet but need that vest for a finishing touch, you can always opt to get one in a complementary color. Gray suit? Go for a navy vest. Brown suit? Try a tan vest. Or if you're feeling frisky, try a checked or pin-stripe pattern to give some oomph to your ensemble. 

Conversation-Starting Shoes

Shoes that make a statement, according to NYMag, are in this Fall. Check the foot-candy on Jermaine!
Now, this is a touchy subject, some of the shoes on the runways are obviously not conservative enough for business meetings and the like, but you can dress up your feet with a bit of pizazz just in detail or texture, rather than going all out on funky designs and colors that scream.

courtesy of style.com

Shearling Coats

Did you see The Dark Knight Rises? Did you notice how dope Bane's jacket was? We'll be seeing lots of faux-fur lined jackets and shearling coats this fall. Think grungy, lumberjack, living-in-the-woods-and-being-a-man's-man. Not to mention, a coat like this looks badass paired with a suit or jeans.

courtesy of Esquire.com

Courtesy of  burningdvds.com

Patterns! Knit ties! 

Autumn is the best time of year to play with textures and patterns. Remember our post on knit ties a few months back? You'll be seeing more of these around as well.

What does Esquire have to say? Echoing the sentiments above, they've highlighted nine top designer collections in this wonderful slideshow. See how your wardrobe stacks up.


See more of Jermaine Cunningham's photo shoot on our facebook page, photos courtesy of the talent-bursting photographer, Channing Johnson.

Need some fly autumnal looks? Tweeds, Herringbones, Plaids, Checks? Thinking about a double-breasted suit? Email a style consultant at info@9tailors.com and design your custom suit and shirt today!

It's a Mad, Mad, World...of Mad Men

Only a few more days until the two-hour premier of the best show on television, Mad Men. 18 months is a long time to wait! Aside from the handsome specimens (men and women alike, hubba hubba) that grace the set of this spectacular series, the intricate wardrobe has caused a welcome resurgence of style over the past few years. Especially in menswear. A style that screams distinguished, classic, timely, sharp, crisp, infinitely cool, and bad. Not bad meaning bad but bad meaning goooooood. A style every man should emulate (as many male 9tailors clients do exceptionally well). Since the beginning of Mad Men, its fashion has been much applauded and praised all over the interwebs. Rightly so! Authenticity is hard to replicate so accurately and precisely. Kudos to the costume designers led by genius Janie Bryant, who nail it every time by conveying character traits through clothing.

Let's take a gander at the top five best Mad Men trends, shall we? From Sterling Cooper to Sterling/Cooper/Draper/Pryce!

1.The Slim Fit Suit. It seems more and more of our clients are going for this streamlined, custom look. When you have a suit that fits your proportions, your physique is elongated and slimmed down. While we prefer a single breasted suit, double breasted can also be worn in a more European, sleek style. We 9tailors ladies also recommend a three-piece ensemble...when you take your jacket off, your look is still pulled together by a complementary vest/waistcoat.

2. Mixed complementary patterns, textures, and tones. There's an art to how you pair patterns and colors. The trick is to use colors and textures that play off one another.

3. Sports coat. GQ mandates all gentlemen acquire a sports jacket this spring. This element easily dresses up a casual look by adding sartorial sophistication. Don Draper wears one when he's kicking it in Cali while some of the younger creatives at Sterling/Cooper/Draper/Pryce wear it for work.

4. Accessories. As in the pictures above and below, you'll often spot signature items like a skinny tie, bowtie, a pocket square, tie pins, or a fedora in every episode. Again, you can wear these things casually or formally. Clutch accessories up the notch of coolness.

5. Tuxedo! It dominated this year's Oscars, proving you just can't go wrong with a classic tuxedo. Everything about it exudes refinement and elegance. 

What say you, gentlemen? Feeling an urge to splurge on a new spring trend? How about a crisp white shirt with french cuffs like a Mad man? Email info@9tailors.com and make an appointment to design your custom shirt, tuxedo, sports coat, suiting separates, or slim fit suit today!

*All photos courtesy of http://blogs.amctv.com/photo-galleries/

Sneak Peak: Fall Photo Shoot

The madness has calmed down at 9tailors, for the moment, since we finished the fall photo shoot last Thursday. Here is a sneak peak at what we used for our fun take on fall fashion.

The accessories below were kindly lent to us by our friends over at Salmagundi. They have some unique hats and accessories for men and women. We also got a couple of tie clips from Tsaiclip.

The best part of the shoot was seeing our clients, who were kind enough to become models for a day, dressed to the nines in clothing specifically designed to their taste.

Check out Matt striking a pose for our lovely photographer Channing Johnson who braved the wind and the rain to capture falls new look.

Bring out your inner model! Send us an email to set up an appointment with a style consultant at info@9tailors.com.