Jonathan Reid, located in Aviation Mall, Queensbury, prides itself in its large selection of suits, ties, shoes and shirts, as well as other men’s clothing accessories. The men’s clothing store also offers a rental service for formal wear, perfect for any event that requires “black tie” attire. Jonathan Reid has a wonderfully skilled tailor, who ensures that everything clients purchase from the store, fits exactly as it should. This men’s fine clothing business was originally founded in 1965 in the Northway Plaza in Queensbury by Seymour Segan, who named it after his son, Jonathan Reid Segan. Segan moved his business into the area’s first mall, the Pyramid Mall in Saratoga Springs in 1975. Soon after this move, Segan became one of the first tenants of the Aviation Mall, just 15 minutes north. Jonathan Reid continued to grow
and expand throughout the 80s and 90s, including adding locations throughout the Northeast in Vermont and Massachusetts. When Jonathan took over the family business in 1994, he made the decision to focus more on the two local markets for Jonathan Reid; Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs. In August of 2015, the business was sold to the current owner, Jeffrey Ives, who was an employee of Jonathan Reid for 17 years. Obviously… he has a great deal of experience in men’s fashion.
to find clothing items that fit correctly or perhaps who are simply too overwhelmed by the idea of dressing fashionably. “Between the sales staff and the tailor, we do most of the work for them,” says Ives. With the business continually expanding to include a demographic of all age groups, this is most definitely a helpful service. Whether it be for young men in need of their first suit or for established business men in need of an everyday suit, Jonathan Reid ensures the best advice and services.
Jonathan Reid is definitely not your average men’s clothing store. Owner Jeffrey Ives explains that this business is unique in that “we walk through the entire process along side of you, offering feedback and suggestions through your shopping experience.” This service may be quite helpful for men who may be unsure of how
When asked what the key is to being a “well-dressed man,” Ives says that the three key components are to “find a trustworthy tailor, know your event, and invest in shoes.” Many men do not realize that finding the right suit is only half the battle. The other half is making sure that it is tailored to perfection for the individual wearing it.
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