Wool is a perfect fiber. It has scales and is crimped, which are two key properties that allows woolen fibers to attach to one another. Typically, finer wools like Merino have more crimping which allows for a smoother and stronger finish to the fabric. The crimping also creates pockets in between the fibers which holds air and creates insulation. Additionally, the fiber isn't hollow, but absorbs up to a third of its weight in water without appearing or feeling wet. In short, it is the original performance textile.

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Born into a family of artisans, French weaver Joseph Marie Jacquard was a pioneer in the milling industry. He wasn't, however, the first of his kind. His predecessors Basile Bouchon, Jean-Baptiste Falcon & Jacques Vaucanson all advanced the mechanical loom and its processes.

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Born into a family of artisans, French weaver Joseph Marie Jacquard was a pioneer in the milling industry. He wasn't, however, the first of his kind. His predecessors Basile Bouchon, Jean-Baptiste Falcon & Jacques Vaucanson all advanced the mechanical loom and its processes.

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Planning a wedding is stressful. Inevitably, how you approach each step of the process can either add to or remove stress from the adventure. Having fun helps. Budgeting helps. Planning the timeline helps. There's nothing more stressful than attempting to hit a deadline that's too close for comfort.

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Planning a wedding is stressful. Inevitably, how you approach each step of the process can either add to or remove stress from the adventure. Having fun helps. Budgeting helps. Planning the timeline helps. There's nothing more stressful than attempting to hit a deadline that's too close for comfort.

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Holland & Sherry is a storied mill of England. They produce some of the best fabrics on the planet and have an incredibly diverse offering of swatch books.

We recently received the new spring/summer bunches and wanted to highlight one book in particular, the Dragonfly Ultra Lightweight Super 160's Worsted Suiting with AquArrêt®.

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Beginning this January, we will offer the always elegant Milanese buttonhole as a finish on the lapel of our jackets.

Using a thick silk gimp, the raised buttonhole is a sign of craftsmanship as it can only be made by hand. It has a pliable but structured construction with a slightly glossy look. In fact, it is traditionally referred to in Italian as "asola lucida" which translates to "glossy buttonhole."

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In the two years we've been open, one of the most frequent questions we're asked is "Where does BLVDier come from?"

A boulevardier is, by definition, a man about town. It was someone who strolled the streets of Paris, as the first known use of the word was in France circa 1871 and described a worldly and socially conscious man.

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Each and every jacket and suit from BLVDier comes with it's own sized hanger. Proudly made in Italy in a small town outside Venice, our hangers are made of a wood composite that is incredibly durable. Finished with brass accents to match our store's decor, the pant bar is flocked to prevent trousers from falling off the hanger. While jackets and suits come with complimentary hangers, we also sell them separately.

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Removing the canvas from an otherwise standard looking sport coat has many advantages. At first, the coat becomes lighter; about 20% lighter in fact. Additionally, the jacket takes on characteristics normally reserved for a cardigan. It has drape and fluidity. It is softer and cannot be cut quite as close to the body. It can still be dressed up with a tie and pair of trousers, but ultimately looks better with jeans than the structured version of itself.

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