Mar

2010

Featured Client :: Clayton Wyatt

Now this guy is extra special… Not only does he look great in his custom 3-pc suit, but he married an amazing and beautiful girl….my one and only sis! Meet Clayton Wyatt, who was married to Sarah Hammonds on October 2, 2009 at Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi. The perfect day, the perfect location and, of course, perfect-fitting suits!

Every aspect of the wedding was very natural: from the amazing outdoor location (30-acres of vineyards, DeVries family’s original farmhouse, oversized white barn, enormous oak trees, and small lake with willow trees) to the rustic, antique decor. Clayton wanted to avoid the obtrusive look of the tuxedo and outfitted himself in a dark grey 3-pc suit to compliment the theme of the event. The groomsmen were also fitted in the same super-150s dark grey wool fabric. They only difference between suits were (of course) the measurements, the individual jacket monograms, and the LINING COLOR. You’ll notice in the images that each groomsman chose a unique and rather bizarre lining color. (Myself included!) Clayton and all groomsmen are also fitted in light-grey, slim-cut, egyptian cotton R. Douglas custom shirts with oversized full-spread collars and tone-on-tone monograms.

Many thanks to Hassas Photography and second shooter Quan for capturing the amazing event with perfection! For more photos of Sarah and Clayton’s wedding, you can visit the Hassas Photography blog. Be prepared to spend time in awe of Sam’s incredible work. You will be addicted!

Feel free to click on any of the thumbnail images below for a full-size view.

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Mar

2010

Featured Client :: Tyler Domerese

Tyler and Heather were married in the fall of 2009. They make such an awesome pair!

When I met Tyler at Morrow’s Tailor Shop for our first consultation, I realized that he was made for custom suits. With a tall, slender build and discerning taste for a modern slim-cut suit, I knew R. Douglas was the perfect solution.

For his wedding suit, Tyler (and Heather) chose a super-150s wool black fabric and white Sea Island cotton shirt. The suit features a high, slim notch lapel, slanted pockets, ticket pocket, functioning buttonholes, and double-vent. The jacket monogram read “Tyler loves Heather”…. words that will forever be true. The pants were made low-rise, flat-front, without cuffs, and cut very slim in the leg. The shirt featured a pronounced full-spread collar, double-barrel cuff with angled edge, and the front was without a pocket (for a clean, sleek look).

I love this photo (below). It screams “Abraham Lincoln.”

Tyler is now brother-in-law to Sean Neufeld, who also was outfitted in an R. Douglas custom suit for his wedding in March 2009.

Also, the amazing photos courtesy of Tyler Culpepper of Pepper Pictures. Thanks Tyler! Your photos rock.

Jan

2010

Legislative Session 2010 :: STYLE & SAVINGS

Attn: Capitol Community! Special offer for California legislative members, lobbyists, and staff!

Start 2010 Legislative Session with the perfect fit and perfect style. Schedule your R. Douglas consultation by Feb. 15th for a free custom dress shirt with order! ($129 value)

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Jan

2010

“All About the Groom” :: Jan 18th ABC Event

Association of Bridal Consultants :: January 18th Event :: “All About the Groom”

Location: Antiquities Maison Privee - 2114 P Street

R. Douglas :: "All About the Groom" Event

I recently had the unique privilege of speaking for the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) January 18th event in downtown Sacramento. What a great group! So much creativity and expression all in one place! I immediately felt comfortable with this exciting group.

The event was titled, “All About the Groom”, and my presentation was to involve the style of a man, specifically relating to the wedding day. Items of discussion included: the various garment options available to grooms and groomsmen, style specifications often missed or overlooked, various fabric types, current trends and forecasts in the fashion industry, and how suits are becoming more common than tuxedos in American weddings.

Additionally, we discussed customization of the groom’s clothing items that represent his personal style and individuality and also make the wedding day memorable. Garment features that we discussed included jacket lining color selection (as the accent wedding color), customized jacket and shirt monograms (wedding date or note to bride), special pockets for ring and iPhone, and more.

The meeting also involved a special presentation by Matt Brys, of Extreme Productions Entertainment, on how to involve the groom in the wedding day. The amazing photos by lifestyle photographer Carmen Salazar tell the story of the amazing talent that contributed toward the great event: The cake was done by Carissa Jones of Sugar and Spice, table linens and chair coverings by Darcie Swedelson and amazing dinner catered by Tre Events.

Special thanks to Lora Ward for the invitation to speak at this event!

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Jan

2010

Featured Client :: Bill Majernik

When Bill Majernik discovered R. Douglas Custom Clothier, he immediately decided to abandon his Brooks Brothers attempt at a suit and give me a try. What he was in search of: a unique olive fabric with a nice kick to it. What he didn’t want to settle for at the department store: a muted, non-textured typical olive suit.

: R. Douglas Featured Client :: Bill Majernik

When I first met with Bill in his midtown 15^th street office, I was much impressed with his niche type of law practice. Bill is a managing partner at Lenahan, Lee, Slater & Pearse, LLP law firm and he specializes in representing employers in the defense of worker’s compensation claims and subrogation reimbursement. His attorney profile can be viewed at http://lenahanlaw.net/attorneys/william-majernik.html. What I also discovered a bit later: Bill has worked as a member of S.W.A.T. team, holding positions of sniper, range master, and advanced firearms instructor. Not your typical attorney!

As a result, he did not wish to settle for the typical off-the-rack suit. What Bill selected for his first R. Douglas suit was a super -120s, 8 oz. luxury cashmere wool from a textile mill in England. The fabric was intense olive-forest and involved a subtle ¼” herringbone pattern.

: R. Douglas Featured Client :: Bill Majernik

: R. Douglas Featured Client :: Bill Majernik

As for jacket style features, we opted to use a somewhat-high placement lapel of standard width, 2-button jacket closure, functioning buttonholes, and double-vent. The pants were constructed with two pleats, 1 ½” cuff, and 7” slanted pockets. All R. Douglas standard features were also included in the suit: wool underarm guards, exclusive iPhone (or other cell phone) pocket inside jacket lapel, rubber waist grippers inside pant waistband, lining in pants to knee, coin pockets inside front jacket and pant pockets, and interior fabric strip at back of pant cuff for wear / tear protection.

R. Douglas Featured Client :: Bill Majernik

Enjoy the suit, Bill! I look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Dec

2009

Featured Client :: Cos Pittner

Cos Pittner is such a classy guy and a gentleman. He deserved to be married to an amazing woman. And that is what happened this past October at Mulvaney’s when he and Pom celebrated their wedding day. It was an honor to be creating his suit for the most special day of his life.

R. Douglas Featured Client :: Cos Pittner

The Suit Details | Chocolate Glen Plaid fabric in Super 150s wool. Single-breasted, 2-button jacket with high-notch lapel, slanted flap pockets, double-vent, functioning sleeve buttonholes, contrasted lining, and CTP monogram. Pants were designed flat-front with slant pocket and no cuff.

Shirt Details | Sea Island cotton, slim-cut shirt with 3 1/2” x 2” semi-spread collar, French cuffs, no pocket and no monogram.

R. Douglas Featured Client :: Cos Pittner

When I was first contacted to create a suit for Cos, I was thrilled to find out that Scott Andrew, (one of my long-time friends) would be the wedding photographer. Thanks Scott for capturing the fine details of the suit in these images! Also, the amazing floral arrangements and boutonnière in the above photo was done by Cheryl Sage, of Accents by Sage. The wedding was also featured on Style Me Pretty, America’s top wedding blog. http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/12/18/26918/

R. Douglas Featured Client :: Cos Pittner

I couldn’t have been more impressed with this amazing couple. They are such wonderful people and a perfect match! Congratulations on your wedding!

R. Douglas Featured Client :: Cos Pittner

Dec

2009

The Double-Breasted Suit :: Reinvented

So who said the double-breasted suit wouldn’t ever reappear in a cool way? Everyone knows that clothing items that have faded from the trend-setting spotlight will somehow find their way back…

In anticipation for the trend, I decided to experiment with my favorite double-breasted button combination: the 4-to-2. The suit would incorporate modern design elements (such as lapel dimensions, type of vent and pockets, etc.), leading to a reinvention of the classic look that was quite popular from the 1930s to 1950s and again in the 1980s.