Raleigh: Spring/Summer 2019

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CONTENTS Spring/ Summer 2019

FEATURES street performer | 30 Don’t let its Formula One racecar looks fool you—the McLaren Senna can take your breath away at the speedway and turn heads on the highway.

work it | 32 Whether you’re in the office or out on the town, smart sartorial choices will make you look and feel your best.

tranquil times | 44 The sounds and sights of nature create a soothing outdoor space that fosters a seamless transition from the to-do list to relaxation and serene reflection.

DEPARTMENTS Memo | 6

art | 40

We’re renewed for spring here at Raleigh Limited Menswear.

In the hands of these greats, photography shows us fashion—and so much more.

The Raleigh Guide | 11

the sporting life | 48

The 411 on sneakers...Meyer’s Bonn chinos...Patrick Assaraf’s perfect polos...and much more.

clothes talk | 16 Mark Koplow solves your sartorial dilemmas.

Essentials | 20 To be sure you have a winning look, check out the new wardrobe staples at Raleigh.

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Penélope cruz | 26 We could say this “Spanish enchantress” won fame simply on the strength of her drop-dead gorgeous looks. But she is so much more than a pretty face.

You’ll discover that Irish golf can be beautiful even when you leave the sea behind.

grape | 58 Is chardonnay an oak joke—or a wine that deserves a fresh look?

room key | 62 Visit the Sugar Beach resort on Saint Lucia, and you won’t want to leave.

Maybe you won’t have to!

service directory | 64 Your guide to the Raleigh experience.

The perfect fit | 38

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For a suit or shirt that’s more you, Raleigh’s made-to-measure program gives you exactly what you want.

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Raleigh has the season’s hottest looks for every man on the move.

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Sportcoat by Canali, shirt by Stenströms, pocket square by Simonnot Godard, trousers by Incotex.

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There is plenty to love about winter holidays, but spring/summer is truly the most wonderful time of the year. Longer days and warmer temperatures breathe life back into the Midwest, our beloved Indianapolis in particular. Here, you’ll find plenty of historical sites to visit, theaters to catch a great show, outstanding restaurants to dine at and wonderful shops to browse.

We’re honored to be part of the fabric of the community. For more than 45 years, Raleigh Limited Menswear has been offering top-notch clothing and unparalleled customer service to our clients, and we’re proud to continue that tradition this season and offer you exciting new fashions. For instance, guys will find soft jackets from brands such as Boglioli, L.B.M. 1911 and Eleventy to be perfect for warmer weather. These jackets come in lightweight cashmeres, washed tropical weight woolens, silk linen and cotton blends for every silhouette and lifestyle. Talk about the perfect combination of style and comfort. If you want to up your style and update your dressier attire, Raleigh is the destination for tailored clothing from the world’s most desired designers, including Brunello Cucinelli, Isaia and Ermenegildo Zegna. For those looking for great knitwear, we’re stocked with fantastic collections, from Psycho Bunny’s whimsical colors and designs to Fedeli’s luxurious Italian polos.

And there’s plenty more in store that we know you’ll love. Our selection of trousers (Meyer’s Bonn chinos are one of our favorites) and five-pockets come in modern and classic fits and will fill either your casual or dressy needs. And speaking of casual

and dressy, you’ll find plenty of both in our expanded Peter Millar Collection, which will get even bigger this fall when we unveil our new Peter Millar shop.

Just as exciting is our schedule of made-to-measure events and special in-store programs. This season, you’ll be treated to shows spotlighting designers like Samuelsohn and PT01. And while you’re in store, don’t forget to check out our ever-growing footwear selection, which features a variety of lifestyle sneakers that are all the rage. The latest from Tod’s, Common Projects and Frye are ready for you this spring.

To help you further enjoy the season, we’ve filled our magazine with articles that we know you’ll love.

If golf ’s your game, you’ll be interested in “Act on Adare” on page 48, which spotlights Adare Manor in Ireland and its top-ranked parkland course. This is Indy, so we know you love motor sports. Turn to “Street Performer” on page 30 to read about the McLaren Senna—it’s the legendary automaker’s new street legal car that looks and feels like a Formula One racer. For our shutterbug friends, flip to “The Magnificent 6” on page 40, which focuses on a half-dozen photographers who gained global fame through their fashion images.

It’s our hope that everyone enjoys this edition of Raleigh. When you’re finished reading, please visit us in the store. You’re a part of our family, and we’d be happy to welcome you home.

Contributing Editors MICHAEL ARDIZZONE, DONNA ROLANDO, NAYDA RONDON, JOSH SENS Contributing Photographer DANIEL SPRINGSTON PUBLISHING STAFF group Publisher SHAE MARCUS director of sales MONICA DELLI SANTI advertising executive KRISTIN DAUSS Director of Production and Circulation CHRISTINE HAMEL director of Advertising Services JACQUELYNN FISCHER graphic designer, advertising services VIOLETA MULAJ production art associate CHRIS FERRANTE Accounting AGNES ALVES, MEGAN FRANK PUBLISHED BY Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN President & CEO MARK DOWDEN Senior Vice Presidents SHAE MARCUS, CARL OLSEN Vice Presidents NIGEL EDELSHAIN, THOMAS FLANNERY, RITA GUARNA, CHRISTINE HAMEL RALEIGH Magazine is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656, in association with Raleigh. Copyright © 2019 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

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RALEIGH GUIDE THE BEST OF THE EU

SLIP ON AND YOU’LL BE SOLD

Slip-on sneakers and espadrilles are two of the best footwear trends to happen in a while. Not only are they amazingly comfortable, they’re also super fashionable. So which brands can you find at Raleigh? Let’s start with Frye. A company that started way back when Abe Lincoln was president, they’re legendary for their boots. Lucky for us they carry over their mastery of boots into their sneaker line. Next, there’s Common Projects.

This company hasn’t been around since Honest Abe’s era, but Common Projects’ sneakers are quality just the same. Conceived in New York and manufactured in Italy, they’re worn by some of the most stylish men on the planet. Last but certainly not least is Tod’s. The brand dates to 1900 but theirs is very much a modern and stylish sneaker.

Every product is hand-made, and their pride of craftsmanship shows through. Want to slip into something more comfortable? Talk to any Raleigh style professional and try on a pair of sneakers— we guarantee you won’t want to take them off.

When a special product catches our eye, we want to let our customers know all about it.

Meyer pants are our latest tip.

High-quality materials, cut for excellent fit and functional details are some of what make Meyer chinos so special. They’re pre-washed so they don’t shrink when you wash them at home.

Here’s another tip: Meyer Bonn chinos are our current favorite.

They have a contour waistband to make them super-comfortable, especially for guys with an active lifestyle. Their “Italian fit” slim silhouette looks fashion-smart and sporty, while a security pocket in the left pocket lining is Meyer’s touch. Rounded French side pockets, Italian fit and a German company—we’d say we’ve got Europe’s best qualities all in one brand of pants.

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If you like what you see on your Instagram feed, we’re certain you’ll adore every image in 1001 Photographs You Must See In Your Lifetime (Universe, $26). Award-winning photographer, critic and educator Paul Lowe presents a visual tour de force that’s sure to engage budding amateurs, experienced practitioners and all lovers of photographic beauty and talent. The carefully curated selection of the greatest still images—chosen on the basis of their arresting imagery, aesthetic complexity and historical/ social context—includes shots from all over the world, captured by both male and female photographers.

Each work is indexed by artist and title, making it easy to find particular photos. From daguerreotypes dating to photography’s inception in the 1850s to today’s digital marvels, the inclusive and comprehensive tome embraces all of the medium’s genres and techniques. Whether you’re interested in documentary, portrait, fashion, photojournalism or more, the book visually narrates the development and evolution of photography. Perfect for deep-dives of photographic knowledge or leisurely perusals for casual enjoyment, this book makes a great gift for a special shutterbug or to treasure for yourself.

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THE RALEIGH GUIDE LIVING THE VIDA CORAL

Drumroll, please! Pantone has proclaimed “Living Coral” as its color of the year. A vibrant coral hue (specifically Pantone 16-1546), it has a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge. It’s perfect for giving an uplifting jolt of life-affirming vitality. And let’s face it: Considering the disruptive social and environmental climate of the last few years, we could all use a healing dose of hope and optimism. Evocative of life-source coral reef seascapes, Living Coral offers a harmonious buoyancy in our continually shifting world. Sociable and spirited, its engaging nature encourages lighthearted activity and playful expression.

King of color Pantone has picked the color of the year since 2000, and the chosen hue is a definite player, influencing trends across far-ranging fields from automotive and interior design to architecture and fashion. So, look for Living Coral in everything from clothing and accessories to decorative accents on hi-tech gadgets and home décor. Crave a positive change? Inject some Living Coral into your life and color schemes, and get set to make 2019 a year of revitalization and optimism.

POLO ANYONE?

Casual doesn’t have to mean sloppy, and luxury doesn’t have to be exorbitant. Those are the basic messages from Patrick Assaraf. His cotton pique polos (say that 10 times fast) with tipping are a real pleasure to wear. They’re made of a dream team of fabrics—cotton cupro and uberfine merino wool—to give you the lightweight and luxurious feel you deserve. And while we’re speaking of dream teams, our crew of Raleigh stylists can tell you all about Patrick Assaraf and how to get the neat-casual look.

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ASK MR. ETIQUETTE

Mark Koplow explains how to sail through life without giving offense.

My office has a business casual dress code. What exactly does that mean?

—Flummoxed in Fountain Square Business casual is a movement to make the work environment more comfortable and less stuffy. My good friend Craig says, “Dress better than you have to.”

Instead of khakis and polo shirts, try a well-fitted sportcoat (especially if you might see clients), an open collar sport shirt and the right tailored trousers. Skip the running shoes and wear a fashion sneaker, loafer or polished shoe with a matching belt. On Friday, swap the trousers for a hip pair of jeans; you’ll be ready to hit your favorite happy hour spot after work.

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INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME

SPORTS OF DIFFERENT SORTS

You’re a fan of taking the least-traveled road, so this list of must-see sports museums you might not know existed is likely to score a touchdown with you. Sure, there’s plenty to fancy at the halls of fame in destinations like Cooperstown and Canton, but how about wandering farther afield to lesserknown institutions that commemorate other sports and players? Here’s a select offering: INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME Located in Newport, Rhode Island, it preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions. It includes a museum, grass tennis courts, an indoor tennis facility and a court tennis facility. (Modern tennis derives from court tennis, an indoor version with slightly different gameplay and setup.) With 25,000+ objects and memorabilia and a vast collection of archival resources, it’ll be love at first serve.

COLORADO SNOWSPORTS MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME This modest spot in the snow mecca of Vail features educational exhibits on the history of snow sports, a continuous 40-minute loop video devoted to the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division of WWII and a gift shop. Small but comprehensive in its scope of the history of snow sports from start to today, it’s well worth the visit.

U.S. BICYCLING HALL OF FAME Pedal on over to this nonprofit space conveniently located in downtown Davis, California, where cycling enthusiasts can immerse themselves in more than 150 years of bicycle history, or even rent the hall for a party or other event.

SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM Skateboarding went from “outlaw” status to national sport at breakneck speed. The Skateboarding Hall of Fame & Museum has documented that wild ride since it opened in 1997 in Simi, California.

Boasting the world’s largest collection of skateboarding memorabilia, it now houses 5,000+ items, including a rare White Lightning Skatecar, circa 1940s skateboarding artifacts and hundreds of vintage and specialty skateboards. The museum is connected to the Skatelab Skate Park, so bring your board!

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THE RALEIGH GUIDE THE A–Z LIST PICKS FOR YOUR POCKET Wallets are as essential for function as they are for style. More than mere moneyholders to carelessly shove in your pockets, they can—and should—add value and credit to your fashion worth. But with so many from which to choose, which is right for you and your needs? No worries. Our guide of four popular wallet styles will fit the bill!

BIFOLDS are the most popular and timeless pick. The piece folds in half and typically features interior card slots, an ID pocket and bill compartment, as well as open pockets behind the main sections. With a slim design, a bifold can fit comfortably in either the front or back pocket of your pants.

TRIFOLDS are named for how they fold into thirds.

Though they are smaller and house just as much as bifolds, trifolds may not be the most flattering to your silhouette because of their bulk. Typical features include a bill compartment (with or without a bill divider); ID pocket, which may flip out or up; and more credit card slots than the usual bifold.

HIPSTERS, also known as attaché wallets, are taller,

wider versions of the bifold. Regarded as a dressier, more sophisticated option, they are favored by professionals and executives.

LONGS (also called coat, breast or suit wallets) are designed for suit coat pockets. Because they don’t fold, this style keeps your bills flat and crisp, and offers ample space for credit, debit and ID cards. They’re a safe choice for men who prefer holding things close to the vest—securely stashing essentials in their inner suit pocket rather than the back pocket.

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Following his appearance in the spring 2018 Raleigh magazine, American Pianists Awards winner and classical pianist Drew Petersen returns to Indianapolis for a series of performances, featuring Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue,” with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and Dance Kaleidoscope. Concerts will be at Butler University’s Schrott Center for the Arts, May 17-19.

Since winning the American Pianists Awards in April 2017, Drew has been named artist-inresidence at the University of Indianapolis, recorded his debut album and performed concertos and solo recitals worldwide. Come hear Drew perform Gershwin’s highly popular work for piano and orchestra. To follow his career, check out his schedule at americanpianists.org.

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ELEMENTS OF STYLE Mark Koplow talks about embracing trending styles, discusses ways to dress appropriately and reveals which sneakers are his favorites.

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What spring collections are you most excited about?

We just expanded our Peter Millar Collection. This will lead into fall, when we’ll have a Peter Millar shop in store—we’re all excited about that. In addition, Isaia, Brunello Cucinelli and Ermenegildo Zegna have wonderful collections this spring. Isaia has great colors, Cucinelli has a unique, understated style and Ermenegildo Zegna has a terrific influx of new models and fabrications.

How can the man who wears a suit to work every day embrace the casual-andcomfort style that’s on trend?

Stretch fabrics are the way to go.

You can get a fantastic suit made of these materials at a great price point from Byron, or go with a fine Italian designer like Isaia. Wear that over a knit or sport shirt with a nice print by Sand or Stenströms, and finish the look with a cool pair of leather sneakers.

You’re going on a quick getaway to Florida—what’s in your bag?

I’m packing a pair of five-pockets,

white Common Projects sneakers, a couple of polos from Zanone and knit shorts from Peter Millar Collection.

With warmer Indianapolis weather on the way, how can guys update their wardrobe for the season?

Start with super lightweight denim and five-pocket trousers, then stock up on lightweight tees and polos made of cotton, linen and silk. A seersucker suit or jacket— in monotone instead of the traditional stripe—is also a must-have. We have one from Samuelsohn that’s very popular. And soft jackets from Boglioli and L.B.M. 1911 continue to be a big hit.

What’s a smart going-out-to-dinner look?

You can’t go wrong with a sportcoat by Boglioli or Brunello Cucinelli paired with PT05 five-pocket pants. And for me, I’d wear my favorite sneakers of the day.

Which are your favorite sneakers?

Tod’s, Common Projects, On Cloud, Ermenegildo Zegna. Z Zegna also makes great sneakers at a lower price point.

What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

Seeing guys who don’t dress appropriately

for the season really gets under my skin.

We’re talking heavy wool flannels in summer and linen in winter—it’s nuts!

Who do you think was the best dressed guy?

Cary Grant really knew how to put layers and colors together. And he always looked comfortable; you can see he really enjoyed his clothing.

What about today’s celebs?

George Clooney is always elegantly dressed. He has a modern take on classic, timeless styles.

Father’s Day is coming up—what is the perfect gift for Dad? You should get him something to up his game, so long as it fits his lifestyle. A soft jacket, cool knit and five-pocket pants are items he can wear separately or together.

What do you want for Father’s Day? I’d like two months off during winter, but I know that’s not happening. So I’ll take a round in the 70s, just for once.

From left, Brunello Cucinelli, Isaia, Stenströms, L.B.M. 1911, Common Projects

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We could say this “Spanish enchantress” won worldwide fame simply on the strength of her drop-dead gorgeous looks. But that wouldn’t be P.C. By Haley Longman

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super acting chops, she surely dispelled it in 2007’s The Good Night, playing two contrasting characters whose differences she “expertly mined,” as one reviewer put it. Other notable movies included 2009’s Nine, 2016’s Zoolander 2 and the 2008 Woody Allen film Vicky Cristina Barcelona. In that one Cruz, playing a mentally and emotionally unstable wife, made history by becoming the first Spanish woman to ever win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

This gifted 45-year-old thespian is no slacker when it comes to fashion either. She has served as the spokesperson for L ’Oréal and Lancôme, a model for Ralph Lauren and Mango, and a co-designer with her sister Mónica for a line of Agent Provocateur lingerie and Loewe handbags.

Currently she’s the ambassador for Chanel and the face of its aptly titled 2019 Cruise campaign, shot by the late artist-photographer and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld himself.

Cruz has always admired the French fashion house. She attended her first Chanel show in 1999 and chose Lagerfeld’s designs to wear to the Cannes Film Festival, the Oscars and, most recently, the 2018 Emmys, for which she donned a custom Cinderella-blue gown made of tulle, beads and feathers that took more than 280 hours to embroider by hand.

Cruz also has the luxury to combine her love of fashion with her acting, portraying Donatella Versace in the FX miniseries American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, for which she nabbed that aforementioned Emmy nomination.

As for her relatively private personal life? Cruz and her fellow Oscar winner and frequent co-star Bardem—the two starred as drug lord Pablo Escobar and his mistress in Loving Pablo in 2017—have been married since 2010 and are parents to son Leo and daughter Luna. Do their kids have big shoes to fill? Damn right. Will Chanel lend them a few pairs? We’re sure of it.

A Chanel ambassador is nothing on the red carpet without complementary jewels. The actress has her own line of fine jewelry with Swarovski, Atelier Swarovski by Penélope Cruz, made exclusively with responsibly sourced materials.

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ctress Penélope Cruz is a renowned and versatile international star—let’s get that settled right away. She’s an Oscar winner, an Emmy nominee, a designer of jewelry and accessories, and the newest ambassador for the fashion house Chanel. Much of this may seem to have been foreordained, given that nature has made her so stunning to look at that “beautiful” risks understatement. In fact, success wasn’t automatic—but it wasn’t slow either.

Cruz grew up in the city of Alcobendas, about eight miles north of Madrid in central Spain, a child of a hairdresser mom and a mechanicretailer dad. She studied classical ballet well into her teen years and— having always loved performing—was bitten by the acting bug at age 14 when she saw the movie Tie Me Up!, Tie Me Down! by up-and-coming Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar. After booking an agent at age 15, she did a small cameo appearance as a dancer in a Spanish pop-music video.

Her first “real” gig was as a host for a Spanish TV show for teens.

At 18 she landed her first leading role in the Spanish film Jamón Jamón with future husband Javier Bardem. Cruz went topless for her role as a pregnant woman seduced by Bardem’s underwear model, and the film instantly skyrocketed her (and, fine, him too) into “sex symbol” status.

But it soon became apparent that there was more to Cruz than her curves. She moved to Hollywood in 1994 and by 2001 was big-time, starring as a cocaine addict alongside Johnny Depp in Blow and as Tom Cruise’s lover in Vanilla Sky. (The latter role led to a three-year real-life relationship that must have entailed a lot of spelling confusion.) Then came 2006’s Volver, directed by her old-friend-turned-mentor Almodóvar, in which New York Times critic A.O. Scott said, “She manages to be earthy, unpretentious and a little vulgar without shedding an ounce of her natural glamour.” If there was any doubt left that this stunner had

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Don’t let its formula racecar looks fool you—the McLaren Senna can take your breath away at the speedway and turn heads on the highway. By Darius Amos

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Leave it to the engineers at McLaren to develop the crème de la crème of point-A-to-point-B cars. The 100 percent street legal Senna, boasting 2.8-second 0–60 acceleration, is the exotic sports car manufacturer’s most powerful road car to date. While we don’t encourage you to break speed limits, this vehicle (aptly named after the late Brazilian Formula 1 champ Ayrton Senna) can drastically improve your estimated time of arrival, whether you’re headed to the office, country club or just enjoying a night out.

So how does the Senna do it? It’s equipped with a 4.0 liter, twin-turbo V-8, which generates a heart-pounding 789 horsepower. The engine gets an assist from aerodynamics, created by the body’s innovative curves and air channels, rear-mounted wing and low nose winglets. Of course, there’s plenty inside the Senna to complement the unique design. A race-inspired infotainment system features software that records lap data, should you find yourself motoring around a track. (And what Senna owner wouldn’t want to rally at the oval?)

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Thanks to carbonfiber body panels, the Senna weighs just 2,850 pounds—McLaren’s lightest production car since the legendary F1 of the 1990s.

An optional push-todrink system keeps drivers hydrated while they’re out on a long haul.

The infotainment system includes a premium sound system, navigation and three cameras.

For race enthusiasts, built-in computers can record track data.

For a made-to-measure fit, McLaren outfits each Senna with padded carbon-fiber bucket seats that are customized for each owner.

The ceiling-mounted push-button ignition creates a jet-fighter feeling.

A rear shelf behind the cockpit is the Senna’s only storage compartment. It was designed to fit two helmets and two racing suits.

Owners can customize the color of the front wing tips and vents.

These vents, along with the 11-pound rear wing, boost the McLaren’s downforce and aerodynamics.

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Work It Whether you’re in the office or out on the town, smart sartorial choices will make you look and feel your best.

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Photography by Daniel Springston

Suit by Isaia, shirt by Stenströms, tie

by Robert Jensen, pocket square by Paolo Albizzati, belt by Magnanni.

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Sportcoat and tie by Ermenegildo Zegna, shirt by Eton, pants by PT01, belt by Anderson’s, shoes

by Salvatore Ferragamo.

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Sportcoat by Boglioli, shirt by Ermenegildo Zegna, pocket square by Robert Jensen, pants

by Zanella, shoes by Tod’s.

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Suit by Samuelsohn, shirt by Stenstrรถms, pocket square by Paolo Albizzati, sneakers by Common Projects.

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THE PERFECT FIT

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For a suit or shirt that’s more you, Raleigh’s made-to-measure program gives you exactly what you want.

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We know even the slightest of details is important to you. That is, after all, one of the reasons why you’re a Raleigh customer, right? For more than 45 years, our team of made-to-measure experts has been customizing the finest garments precisely to your specifications and personal taste, from size and fit right down to jacket lapel style and thread color—all the sartorial details that matter.

Sure, our selection of off-the-rack suits, sportcoats and shirts comes from the impeccable collections of the world’s best designers, but let’s be honest: Not every 42R jacket or 15½-inch collar is alike. In the world of made-to-measure, we guarantee that you’ll get exactly what you want.

At Raleigh, our program allows you to tailor your clothing to your individual fit, style and comfort from fashion’s most renowned brands.

Your personalized suits and sportcoats are made from a unique selection of luxury fabrics and materials, including today’s trending lightweight and traveler options for the gentlemen who are always on the go. There are dozens of other options that you can customize—from lapels to linings to pockets and more—so scan your closet and determine what you need and what you want.

You’ll get the same attention and selection when choosing a made-to-measure dress shirt.

Our style pros and tailors take nearly two dozen of your measurements and personalized options (mother-of-pearl buttons and monogrammed cuffs, anyone?) to create a piece that looks and feels just right. We offer hundreds of choices, so your shirt will truly be one-of-a-kind and perfect for you.

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ART

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In the hands of these greats, photography shows us fashion—and so much more.

Reimagining the artistry of their business, seven legendary fashion photographers have become as famous as the subjects they portray and the venues that showcase them. Their talent and the force of their imagery have empowered them to elevate the world of fashion as they document it. Their mission is commercial, we know, but perhaps they also capture a fleeting attitude—insolent, pensive or demure. And we wonder: At our most daring, might we someday cross a corner of the new world they’ve charted, or is that just our recurrent dream as their images linger in visual memory? On these pages you’ll find this magnificent six and samples of the moments they’ve so skillfully frozen.

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Irving Penn

He liked to place subjects against austere white or gray backgrounds, the better to highlight a declarative garment like the lush, billowing dress shown here.

Penn’s work appeared in Vogue for several decades before his death in 2009. His younger sibling Arthur directed the film Bonnie and Clyde. (Is there no limit to how far competitive kid brothers will go?) Penn left it to others to shoot in subjects’ “real” surroundings, defending the studio and “a stylization that I felt was more valid than a simulated naturalism.”

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Ellen Von Unwerth

One of the images that put this German photographer on the fast track to fame was this shot of then unknown model Claudia Schiffer. Taken in 1989 for a black-and-white ad campaign for Guess, it’s the perfect example of what von Unwerth describes as her “reportage edge” style—a thought-provoking mix of satire and sensuality. The subtle parody has Schiffer vamping à la Brigitte Bardot to own her personal brand of beauty. Von Unwerth’s secret weapon? For a decade, she was a model herself.

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Peter Lindbergh

It’s the photographer’s responsibility, says this German former art student and department-store window dresser, to free us all from “the terror of youth and perfection.” He likes his models with a minimum of makeup and—like the saucy about-to-dine subject here—a maximum of spontaneity. Lindbergh shot Vogue’s January 1990 cover, which has been credited with ushering in the era of the supermodel.

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Richard Avedon

Showing popular 1950s actress-model “Sunny” Harnett in a glamorous evening gown by Grès as she dares fortune not to go her way, this iconic August 1954 photograph commanded $35,000 at a Christie’s auction in 2012. The image is a quintessential example of the grace and elegance of Avedon’s sophisticated style. When this renowned photographer died in 2004, The New York Times credited his fashion and portrait work with “helping to define America’s image of style, beauty and culture for the last half-century.”

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Annie Leibovitz

Often, through an unexpected juxtaposition of mood and setting, Leibovitz blows away the glassy-eyed poses of conventional photography to erode artifice and uncover the subject’s soul. This beauty in the wasteland makes an enduring statement about style. Leibovitz has photographed Sting in the mud, Demi Moore pregnant and John Lennon curled up and kissing Yoko. But unlike the celebs in those famous images, her fashion subjects—such as Nicole Kidman and Baz Luhrmann—are generally shown wearing something.

Steven Meisel

One of the industry’s most powerful photographers, Meisel started out as an illustrator and has done memorable fashion work for Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein. He is notorious for his controversial layouts. Understatement is not his thing. As he has said his favorite photos are those that “say a little more than just a beautiful woman in a beautiful dress.” Case in point: this model flaunts an aura of serious, in-your-face attitude: “I’m fabulous. Deal with it.”

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Lush foliage and vegetation surround the house in a comforting embrace of green. The overgrown garden, blurring boundaries with its relaxed landscaping, creates a liberating sense of release from rigid structure and constrictions.

The circular brick paving in soothing natural tones and the almost randomly placed paving steps gently lead the visitor away from routine cares into a shady, carefree environment of ease and freedom.

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Opposite page, clockwise from top left: A striking sculpture provides a visual anchor in a sea of greenery. Circular designs in hedges and trimmings help to soften the scenery; the semi-arch creates a natural frame, directing the eyes to other points of interest. A lantern lights the way for strolls through scented paths. This page: The backyard eating space is a feast for the senses. Just steps from the house, it’s a serene outdoor sanctuary perfect for recharging and nurturing the spirit.

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THE SPORTING LIFE

act on adare You’ll discover that Irish golf can be beautiful even when you leave the sea behind. By Josh Sens

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Think of golf in Ireland, and brochureworthy images probably spring to mind.

You picture wild and woolly layouts, their rumpled fairways, fringed with unruly native grasses, threaded through the folds of a coastal dunescape: scenes of rugged beauty, set hard along the sea. This is links golf of the throwback kind, firm and fast and windswept and thoroughly charming. Ireland is famous for it. But it’s not the only golf played on the Emerald Isle.

The country is also home to inland courses, stitched through hills and forests and fields of heather. Their turf tends to be more lush than the ground along the coast, their fairways often tree-lined, their holes guarded not by ocean but by rivers, creeks and lakes.

Though less well-known to travelers than Ireland’s fabled seaside links, many of these landlocked courses are terrific. None is better than a newly remade layout in County Limerick, two hours west of Dublin and a short skip south of Shannon. It’s called Adare Manor, and it stretches its green fingers astride a grand estate and resort of the same name.

The manor itself dates to the early 1830s, when it was built as the home of the second Earl of Dunraven and his wife, Lady Caroline Wyndham. Nearly two centuries later, their sense of extravagance and whimsy endures. Guarded by gargoyles and decorated with ornate carvings, many of them

bestial figures carved from wood and stone, the manor brims with Gothic grandeur. Its exuberant design is accented by 365 leaded windows, 52 chimneys and four towers—architectural nods to the number of days, weeks and seasons in a year. A lovely place, in short.

And then there is the golf.

The original course here opened in 1995, an 18-holer crafted by the famed American golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. It was no slouch of a layout, esteemed enough to serve as the venue for the Irish Open in both 2007 and 2008. But that wasn’t quite enough for the resort’s current proprietor, JP McManus, a County Limerick-nativeturned-business-magnate and racehorse owner. McManus wanted more than a respected golf course. What he envisioned was a parkland paradise. He commissioned Tom Fazio to create it for him.

“The result,” gushed Golf Monthly, a prominent glossy magazine published across the pond, “is arguably the most Augusta-like experience anywhere in Europe.”

Augusta National, of course, is golf ’s ultimate Eden, a pristine private club in Georgia where there’s rarely a single blade of grass out of place.

In its reincarnation, which came to life last year, Adare Manor is maintained in similar condition, fastidiously cared for by a squadron of groundskeepers. As part of

the multi-million-dollar renovation, sub-air drainage systems were installed beneath the greens, which are elaborate moisture-removing and temperature-regulating mechanisms that help preserve the putting surfaces in immaculate shape year-round. As for the fairways and tee boxes, they’re as close-cut as the greens at your average course.

Fazio’s redesign did not alter the routing.

The new course follows the same footprint, over a gently lilting swatch of sylvan terrain, along the banks of the River Maigue. But every hole has been reimagined, the greens pushed up and compellingly contoured, the bunkers enhanced with better sand and improved drainage.

On the reborn course, there is double the mowed acreage that there was before. There is no long rough, so the holes, while challenging, remain playable and fun.

To complement the upgraded golf experience, Adare Manor added a host of luxe amenities, including a new clubhouse called the Carriage House, replete with a restaurant serving seasonal specialties ranging from poached Atlantic lobster to succulent leg of lamb. There is a whisky bar, a heated cigar lounge and a terrace for sitting, chatting and sipping as you gaze across a verdant landscape of rare beauty.

Relax. Enjoy. You can play golf on the coast another day.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: a bird’s-eye view of the gardens at Adare Manor in Ireland; Golf Monthly dubbed Adare’s newly redesigned course the “most Augusta-like experience in Europe,” a nod to Georgia’s famed Augusta National; chefs at Adare’s dining facilities use fresh ingredients from artisan suppliers to create a luxurious dining experience; just outside of the manor, the streets of County Limerick are lined with shops and art; with a spectacular view of the property’s gardens, the Drawing Room is an ideal meeting place for a cup of coffee or glass of champagne before dinner.

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Photography by Daniel Springston

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Sportcoat, shirt and pants by Peter Millar, pocket square by Paolo Albizzati, belt by Anderson’s, shoes

by Magnanni.

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chardonnay’s new day

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Is this trite white an oak joke—or a wine that deserves a fresh look? By Josh Sens

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If you know your ABCs, you know those letters stand for Anything But Chardonnay, a stubborn consumer movement born in opposition to one of the world’s most widely produced wines.

What its adherents profess disdain for isn’t (let’s be clear here) the chardonnay grape itself, but the way they feel the varietal has been mistreated. The offending wines they have in mind are weighty, toasty whites, overwhelmed by oily notes of sandalwood and vanilla, and shot through with so much oak that drinking them leaves you with the kind of lacquered tongue you might get from licking an armoire.

Lovely, right?

These are the chardonnays of grotesque stereotype, often associated with California, particularly the Napa Valley. Like many caricatures, this one contains some truth. But it is not, by any stretch, even close to fair.

Though poorly represented in some quarters as a cocktail-hour staple for the clinky-drink crowd and a less-than-suave accompaniment to country-club cuisine, chardonnay has always been a versatile grape that finds wonderful expression around the globe, yielding striking, beautifully structured wines that combine sultry textures with bright, food-friendly acidic bite. This is famously true in Burgundy, the Old World vinicultural holy ground where chardonnay originated. But the same can also be said of such New World regions as the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where chardonnay now flourishes in fine form.

“There’s a reason winemakers refer to chardonnay as ‘a blank slate,’” says Ben Casteel, a second-generation winemaker at Bethel Heights Vineyards, a pioneering Willamette Valley chardonnay producer that released its first vintage in 1984. “It’s an extremely adaptable varietal that to a certain extent allows you to impose your will on it. It can produce big, delicious, unctuous wines, but also equally delicious wines that are bracing and steely and acidic and reflective of a very vivid sense of place.”

Like many local chardonnay makers, Casteel prefers to steer away from broad-stroke comparisons with chardonnays from Burgundy or Napa. Such blunt descriptions, he says, not only give short shrift to those other regions, but also blur the stylistic range and subtlety that make Willamette Valley chardonnay distinct.

Still, he recognizes that some reference points are useful.

As a general rule, in the cooler climate of the Willamette Valley fruit is picked earlier than it is in Napa, so it never reaches the same degree of ripeness. That alone encourages a leaner wine that lends itself more readily to food pairings and leans more closely to white burgundy. At the same time, that younger fruit also absorbs less oak, and in the Willamette Valley they tend to use less oak than they do in Napa to begin with, so the wines don’t wind up tasting like liquid furniture.

“Climate definitely plays a role, but so does culture,” says Shane Moore, head winemaker at Gran Moraine, a Willamette Valley stalwart that produces two

chardonnays per year. “We can get away with picking a little younger and using less oak because people expect it of us. People wouldn’t necessarily expect that in Napa, but they’d look to us for a wine that you might consider more austere.”

It has taken time for those perceptions to take root. When Moore started making wine in 2004, he tasted through a flight of white burgundies with a mentor, who told him flat-out that chardonnay on par with the French original would never be produced in the United States. Moore believed him.

Not anymore.

“Nowadays there’s a lot of New World chardonnay that touches on that white burgundy level of quality,” Moore says.

“We’re not the only ones.”

But the region’s reputation is spreading fast. Among those helping to propel it is Josh Bergström, head winemaker at Bergström Wines, another heralded Willamette Valley chardonnay producer. Born and raised in Oregon, Bergström studied and honed his craft in Burgundy before returning to his home state to turn out chardonnay the Willamette Valley way.

At once flinty and food-friendly, the wines he makes pair wonderfully with seafood the day you buy them. But Bergström also suggests them as an investment, best left to age in the bottle for 10 or even 15 years.

To drink them at their peak while, say, slurping back fresh oysters, is to reinterpret your alphabet, for this admittedly oftabused wine turns out to have appealingly bracing capabilities.

TASTING NOTES Bergström 2016 Sigrid Chardonnay, $100 Yellow-gold in color, this complex wine plays out on the palate in notes of citrus and honeysuckle and makes a lovely marriage with crabs, lobster and other shellfish.

Bethel Heights 2016 Casteel Chardonnay, $75 Hints of lemon mingle with a bracing salinity in this well-structured wine, which only gets better in the bottle of time. Besides seafood, it pairs deliciously with grilled pork.

Gran Moraine 2016 Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay, $45 Sleek but structured, with a light, bright mouthfeel and summery hints of stone fruit.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: the Bergström winery farms five estate vineyards totaling roughly 85 acres in northern Willamette Valley; Bergström’s Old Stones chardonnay boasts citrus driven aromas and flavors; the Gran Moraine Vineyard, covering 210 acres, produces two chardonnays a year; its YamhillCarlton variety offers an aroma of mango, brioche and fennel seed; tours and tastings at the Gran Moraine facility are open to the public; Bethel Heights Vineyards, one of the valley’s pioneers, released its first chardonnay in 1984.

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sweet island retreat

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Visit the Sugar Beach resort on Saint Lucia, and you won’t want to leave. Maybe you won’t have to! By Rita Guarna

Think twin mountain peaks can be intimidating?

Meet the Pitons. You’ll find these abrupt but comparatively diminutive volcanic spires (each about 2,500 feet) on the seacoast of the small island nation of Saint Lucia in the eastern Caribbean. They preside over the Sugar Beach Resort and Residences, a five-star Viceroy luxe property set within more than 100 acres of pristine rainforest—part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on the site of an 18th-century sugar plantation. (Hence the name.) And they’re just two of the many joys you’ll discover at Sugar Beach.

While the resort’s exterior pays homage to its colonial past, the interior—specifically its 96 guest rooms—boasts a crisp, modern aesthetic: white-onwhite décor from the walls and furnishings to the Egyptian bedding and sheer fabrics surrounding fourposter beds. Terraces, many with magnificent views, allow guests to commune with nature, while private plunge pools encourage all to soak their cares away.

But first you have to find the resort’s entrance amid the winding road with little signage. Once you locate the driveway heading into thick foliage, you’ll come upon an elegant plantation-style building, where you’ll be offered a welcome drink and tiny mobile phone that connects to your personal butler, who’s on call 24 hours a day. Need help opening a coconut? No problem. What about a spa appointment? Ditto.

With relaxation in mind, one of the first items on my to-do list included exploring the resort’s Rainforest Spa, designed by leading Caribbean architect Lane Pettigrew. A palm-leaf-lined corridor leads to a tropical forest where you’ll find seven wooden treatment rooms on stilts. Yes, you’re in a tree house, where you’re not just looking up at the trees, you’re practically part of them. Here you’ll enjoy all-natural Saint Lucian treatments: Think coconut as an exfoliator for a body scrub and mashed banana as part of a facial’s wrinkle busting. There are plenty of services to choose from: facials and citrus peels to bamboo massage and seaweed wraps. My choice? I signed up for a deeptissue massage. Between all that kneading and the soothing sounds of trickling water, I felt the tension

wash away. I decided to celebrate my blissful state with some serious beach relaxation—one can blithely soak up the sun at Anse des Pitons, just down the hill.

OK, it’s a steep hill, but you can hitch a ride on one of the motorized tuk-tuks, the three-wheelers that were imported from Southeast Asia. And lest you worry about feeling too peckish to climb up the hill in search of a cool drink, chances are a beach attendant will appear with complimentary treats and iced tea. Once reinvigorated, you can paddleboard and pedal boat, all free. Snorkeling is free too, but the country tacks on a fee for a worthy cause: marine conservation.

While it’s easy to vow to never leave the resort, Saint Lucia itself is a delight. It has two airports with daily flights to and from the U.S. It’s northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique, and dropping those neighbors’ names should give you an idea of the kind of sunny, beachy ’hood we’re talking about.

Spend some time on this island and you won’t wonder why in its colonial past the French and British greedily snatched it from each other so many times.

Besides the rainforest and the iconic Pitons, this volcanic-formed paradise offers sparkling white beaches coexisting blissfully with quaint fishing villages. It’s the perfect backdrop for adventure, whether it’s a lofty zipline ride above the trees, a refreshing dip under a cascading waterfall, horseback saunters along the coast or snorkeling in turquoise waters. (You can climb nature trails on the Pitons too.) Sugar Beach isn’t far from “the Caribbean’s only drive-in volcano” at Sulphur Springs Park. It’s way more hissing fumaroles and spitting geysers than erupting magma, and the mineral-rich, exfoliating mud does a body good (as long as you don’t mind the smell of rotten eggs).

Saint Lucia is thought to have been settled first by Arawak Indians around 200 A.D., then the French arrived in the mid-1500s. The island became a nation when it won independence from Britain in 1979. In the centuries in between, influxes from Africa, Asia and the Americas contributed to its multicultural mix.

You can taste this tangy diversity in Saint Lucia’s eclectic cuisine. It makes full use of the fertile island’s

produce and seafood to serve up the best of farm(and sea)-to-table delights. From mouthwatering accra (salted fish cake) enjoyed at roadside stands to a magnificent mahi-mahi dinner at one of Sugar Beach’s fine restaurants, it’ll be love at first bite.

It turns out food plays a big part in the Sugar Beach experience, and if the mood strikes, you can nosh all day long. There’s breakfast at The Terrace and a leisurely lunch at The Bayside, a stone’s throw from the pool and beach. The Palm Court offers afternoon tea and sunset cocktails, while The Cane Bar doubles as a specialty rum and sushi bar. Libations such as the Lava Flow—a mix of aged rum, strawberry nectar, orange juice and mint leaves—and the Rosemary Mojito (white rum, mint, lime, rosemary syrup, brown sugar and seltzer) left us feeling refreshed and eager to try the bar bites.

The Great Room is the resort’s formal eatery, with fresh seafood and both Caribbean- and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The garlic-roasted sea bass with baby leeks and mussel-saffron hollandaise was a favorite. We ate there twice, and both times were divine.

Never want to leave? No problem! Invest in a piece of paradise and you can come back any time. Now you can own one of the hotel’s Beachfront Collection residences. Built by the award-winning Michaelis Boyd Associates, a British firm, these include fourbedroom homes with butler service, game rooms, Italian kitchens with Gaggenau and Miele appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Private reflection pools surround master bedrooms, rain showers grace bathrooms, and you can find virtually anything your hedonistic mind can conjure up. Residence owners have full access to the five-star service and facilities provided by the resort, including two floodlit tennis courts with certified pros, sailing and other water sports. Plus they’re offered a 15 percent discount on food and beverage purchases and spa treatments.

Imagine having a home base overlooking the pearly white sands of Sugar Beach and the Caribbean’s shimmery blue waves—with those up-closeand-personal Pitons cozily watching over you.

From top, left to right: accommodations at Sugar Beach Resort and Residences feature stunning views and luxury amenities, such as timber decks with expansive lounging areas for sunbathing or communing with nature. Enjoy local rums (the resort has a resident rummelier), spectacular waterfalls and delicious dishes, such as tuna tartare. Wake up in paradise to the promise of adventure and the call of crystal-clear waters.

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THE SERVICE DIRECTORY

RALEIGH PERSONAL SERVICE As a family-owned business, we take a lot of pride in everything we do at Raleigh.

We have the finest sales professionals you will find anywhere, and our experienced tailoring staff works diligently to make sure you look great. Our commitment to our customers goes beyond the sale. Service impacts every part of our business, and our goal is to constantly exceed your expectations. Here are some of the things we do to take care of you. Of course, special requests are always welcome!

EXPERTISE A central part of the Raleigh experience is superlative service in a relaxed atmosphere. If you want to browse in private, you’re more than welcome. When you need expert, individual attention, you’ll get it—instantly and for as long as you want. Our knowledgeable staff is well versed in all of the brands we carry, the trends of the season and how to fit every body type. They stand ready to advise you on all matters of wardrobe and accessories.

DELIVERY We understand that sometimes it’s a challenge to get to the store to pick up your alterations. Just let us know when and where, and we’ll be happy to deliver them to you.

SHOPPING BY APPOINTMENT If our store hours don’t fit your schedule, call us. If you’re a morning person who finds 7 a.m. the ideal time for your Raleigh experience, we will arrange to be here. Shopping by appointment allows us to give you the personal attention and time you need, as your schedule permits.

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Sometimes it’s hard to part with old friends. We can help. When you shop for your new seasonal wardrobe, our sales associates will come to your home and let you know which items are worn or out of style, and suggest how to coordinate your existing clothes with new additions. We’ll even take your old clothes and donate them to a local charity on your behalf.

Whether it’s a suit, sportcoat or a pair of shoes, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, just let us know.

We’ll do our best to find it from one of our many resources.

TAILOR SHOP Our on-site tailor shop is at your disposal for alterations to your Raleigh purchases. We provide sameday service when necessary and can usually handle minor alterations while you wait. The same goes for emergency repairs and routine wardrobe maintenance, such as tightening loose buttons: Bring the garment in, and we’ll fix that button on the spot.

RALEIGH GIFT CARDS A Raleigh Gift Card guarantees your gift will be the perfect style, size and color. Purchase a gift card at the store in any denomination you choose for a remembrance that will dazzle any lucky recipient.

MADE-TOMEASURE SERVICE Our Made-to-Measure service takes advantage of the relationships we have established with Italian manufacturers to deliver a suit that is smart and sexy—and a good value— in just four to six weeks. You won’t find a better plan to look your best.

COFFEE BAR Like any gracious host, we always offer our guests something to drink.

The Lavazza Bar is the perfect place to relax, reflect and enjoy coffee, espresso, cappuccino or a cool drink in between trips to the dressing room.

Keep up with the latest scores on our flat screen. Need to charge your iPhone or iPad? No problem. We’ve got all the bases covered.

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Sure, all of your new clothes look great at the store, but sometimes, once you get home, it’s hard to remember what goes with what. Just ask and we’ll be happy to photograph your ensembles.

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