Avenue
MARCH 25-31, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •
the
B1
HOUSE & HOME • SPORTS • FASHION & FEATURES
What The Well Dressed Man Will Be Wearing… Emporio Says Green is The New Lavender BY SUSAN VARGHESE STANDARD ASSOCIATE EDITOR
O
kay guys, for spring 2011, green is the new lavender. When it comes to ties, the skinnier the better. Slim is in, according to Emporio storeowner, Josh Szpilzinger.
Small lapels, and skinny ties are going to be big, Szpilzinger explained. Even for the suit obsessed who don’t stray from traditional cuts and designs, Szpilzinger suggested updated neckwear to freshen up a dated wardrobe. Expect to see even the most rigid suit-and-tie men in patterned plaids, checkered designs, and pleat-less pants to accentuate the slim fit style. Just in time for the season, Szpilzinger is expanding their collection from traditional Hugo Boss to Hugo Boss Red Label, which is their younger trendier division. On the other end of the spectrum, for the classic customer, Emporio now has Ravazzolo suits that are “made to measure,” it offers customers custom-made suits starting at $2300. For a sporty ensemble, Szpilzinger suggested a green Lacoste polo ($95) Hugo Boss Jeans ($125), and Donald J. Pliner loafers ($298). To prepare the kids for Easter or Passover, Szpilzinger recommends a black blazer from Princeton ($200), a Linea Franco tie ($30), and slacks by Tallia ($43). Szpilzinger also noted suits from Ravazzolo, Canali, and Lacoste sportswear, for boys and men.
March madness at Emporio
men with some options, Szpilzinger said.
Pictured is a suit jacket by Alesso ($299), slacks by Alesso ($125) and a tie by Lario ($85)
“This is a very vibrant community…finding women’s shoes here? No problem, but for men’s shoes there was nowhere to go.”
The key to staying trendy and traditional is to not be too out there, Szpilzinger said. “Every trend has the extreme. The runway model and what they wear, and then there’s always something that a customer could pick up that’s actually wearable.“
About Emporio Emporio’s flagship store was started 20 years ago by Szpilzinger and co-owner David Rappapport, and is based in Brooklyn. However, Emporio in Cedarhurst opened only two years ago to provide
Shades of green neckwear ($29-$150)
Pictured clockwise: Black Canali suit ($1,595), grey Alesso suits (each $1,425), and ties by Lario ($85)
Lacoste Polos (ranging from $79.50-$88.00)
When asked what’s important to men when they’re shopping, Szpilzinger said, “to have everything under one roof.” Szpilzinger noted Emporio’s selection and free expert tailoring to be a valuable asset to customers. “A customer can get their sportswear, their ties, suits, and shoes, and they didn’t have to go to different places. For a retail store, we carry a massive inventory. People walk in, and generally speaking, they’re going to find what they’re looking for. I think that’s a piece of mind for a customer, to know that they can come in and know that they’re not going to do this three times--it makes all the difference.“
Feature Your Business in The Five Towns’ Newest, Most Exciting and Most Cost-Effective Publication Call us at
516-341-0445 Or email us at
Ads@StandardLI.com
Real Reach, Real Results, Real Impact, Real Cost Savings