WORK, PLAY, OR BIG DAY

The clothes you wear say so much about you. They’re the image you have of yourself, made tangible for the world to see. But when the clothes don’t fit, or you don’t know what to wear or not to wear, it isn’t easy. We get it. It’s our gig.”

Manager Tim Whale, at Rembrandt Merivale, knows how to get you looking good. For 75 years, Rembrandt has been doing just that; making men feel great. Tim and the team have a deep understanding of fashion and menswear and have learnt how to make clothes for every body type.

Rembrandt was established in 1946 in Wellington by two Dutch tailors, and in 1972 Rembrandt started selling its own label direct to retail. 2003 saw the first Rembrandt shop open in New Zealand. Today Rembrandt clothing is sold in over 250 retail stores throughout Australasia.

Rembrandt Merivale was known as Colombus & Ware until 2019. Tim says that many loyal customers have been ‘shopping with us for decades and some may have bought their first suit from Colombus & Ware.’

“We’re driven to help men look their best – for work, play, or their big day. We want you to feel great when you walk your daughter down the aisle. We want your wife to be proud of her husband. We want your clients to see you as a professional. When it’s time to have fun, we’ve got your ‘going-out’ shirt, your reliable jeans, and even your BBQ shorts.”

Tim started at Rembrandt Merivale in 2013, and he brought his personality to the brand. “My philosophy is swagger, style, and class – you have to find the right combo that matches your personality. When I am not at work, you will probably find me up at Mt Hutt, or at least thinking about it!”

“We’re always keen for a chat; catching up with customers, meeting new ones, hearing their stories. Merivale mall is a great place to work for that very reason – it is full of nice people.”

Fit is everything at Rembrandt. They pride themselves on having a large selection of tall and short fits in blazers, shirts, and casual jackets, and stock brands like RM Williams and Ben Sherman. They offer a full range of alterations and can even offer bespoke suit fittings, made to measure.

According to Tim, the blazer and chino combo ‘has become the new suit’.

“Along with our pure wool suits, we offer a kaleidoscope of smart-casual blazers in wools, linen, or cotton. Our chinos have become one of the most popular items, thanks to their style and comfort. We are seeing less interest in checked shirts and more interest in simple stripes or monotone colours. We have a new range of stylish Oxford shirts with a thicker cotton for winter.”

If a blazer isn’t quite what you are going for, they have a large selection of casual jackets to wear with a t-shirt and a pair of Rembrandt denim jeans.

“The future at Rembrandt Merivale is bright. Every year our client base is increasing, and this is a testament to the great product and service we offer. Our customers know what we do, and they support us. Maybe it’s time you did too?”

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