welcome BY WALLY NAYMON, SHOPKEEPER
A few months ago, Cleveland made Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of the best places to visit in 2015, and in the same month Esquire magazine again included Kilgore Trout on its annual “Best of Class” list of the finest men’s stores in America—one of only three Ohio stores to be included. Not a week goes by without northeast Ohio popping up in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal and other media; writers laud our food scene, our museums and health care, the renaissance of our downtown and our neighborhoods. Adjectives including hip, cool, vibrant and lively have replaced the rust belt descriptors that once made us all cringe. Of course, you and I knew all along just how great Cleveland could be. And many of our clients have played a vital role in the transformation of this great American city. Next month, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is back—LIVE from Cleveland—and in just over a year, we’ll host some 50,000 visitors to the Republican National Convention. The world will be looking our way, and memorable moments are in the making. We’re delighted to help shine the spotlight on Cleveland, but we’re even more honored that you choose us to be a part of your memorable moments. This past year, we dressed guys for their weddings in Chicago, New York, Santa Barbara, and here at home. We watched our youngest clients become well-dressed young men to read from the Torah for the first time; we outfitted our city’s big shots to walk the charity runway for Flashes of Hope, and we advised gents on how to build their first professional wardrobes. As winter melts into memory and the hues of spring saturate the city, Cleveland is going to look better than ever. And with Kilgore Trout’s help, so will you. Happy spring, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
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ABOVE PHOTO: ETRO
MOMENTS
IMAGE: ESQUIRE
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