The Clothes Call
A publication of O’Connell Lucas Chelf, Inc.
A Buffalo clothing tradition since 1959
www.oconnellsclothing.com
(716) 836-4140 (800) 336-0076
Vol. XVI No. 1 Spring 2007 Buffalo, New York
SPRING TRUNK WEEK - TALBOTT WEEK -
APRIL 9TH - 14TH APRIL 16TH - 21ST
O’Connell’s Spring
Trunk Week featuring clothing
from Samuelsohn, Southwick,
and H. Freeman & Son will run
April 9th - 14th. Orders for
custom garments as well as off
the rack merchandise will be on
sale throughout this week.
A 15% discount will apply to all special
orders as well as in-stock purchases.
Representatives will assist you with suit and
sport coat fabric selection, garment features, custom O’Connell’s is headquarters for the area’s
measurements, and will entertain any questions you finest and largest in-stock selection of Robert
may have. Samuelsohn representative Ali Khatami Talbott ties, sportswear, and dress furnishings. The
will be in attendance Thursday, April 12th. Talbott legacy of craftsmanship and understated
luxury embodies the adage that while trends pass,
true style is always modern.
Receive a 10% discount on all in stock
and special order Robert Talbott merchandise
during the week of April 16th - 21st.
Take Note...
Embracing
the needs of
the well
dressed
gentleman,
Robert
Talbott has
redefined the
classics by
creating a collection of quality shirts, tasteful and
elegant, yet easy to wear.
Create your own dress shirts choosing from
our extensive selection of fabrics.
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Craig Taylor offers a wide
CRAIG TAYLOR FOR WOMEN variety of ladies shirts, from
slimming vertical stripes to fresh florals to a flawlessly fitted clean white
tailored top. Far beyond the basic oxford, these figure flattering shirts will
quickly become your favorites. See a full collection at O’Connell’s.
◄ Pulp Fiction
A crisp classic,
perfectly tailored with
front and back seaming
and styled with an open
V-neck (Cotton with a
hint of Nylon and
Spandex).
Secret Hideaway ►
Show off in this
▲ Hi, It’s Me - Say it with
lavish floral print.
stripes! Soft pinks in
Shapely feminine fit.
awning stripe pattern.
Finely spun breathable
Cotton with Lycra and a
Egyptian cotton.
trace of spandex.
SPRING CANVASBACKS Seersucker for the Young Gentleman
Coming in at #4 on O’Connell’s list of rules
for proper attire (right after “better to arrive
◄ Tandoori – One-button pieced overdressed than underdressed”) is that “one is
front lapel jacket with 3/4 length never too young to look dapper”. In that light, for
sleeve. Linen viscose blend with this season’s
silk lining. (shown in cardinal). special
occasions we
Sweet Lassi - Button front suggest that
embroidered parents dress
silk jacket their young
with gentleman in a
cutaway summertime
peplum. fashion
Silk, fully favorite-
lined. seersucker.
(Shown in Available in
cream) suits, sport
coats, trousers,
and eton suits
◄ Cardigan – Five button closure for toddlers.
at ribbed waist. Viscose/Nylon
blend. (shown in summer brown).
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O’Connell’s Madras Bermudas BERMUDA SHORTS O’Connell’s Seersucker
- Colorful and comfortable, real Bermudas - Sharp vibrant colors.
Indian madras. Regulation length Classic O’Connell’s Cotton Twills Cocktail party length - to the knee.
- to the knee. - Cool and comfortable. Made from
100% sturdy cotton twill.
Gentleman’s length - to the knee.
SUMMER TWO STEP A YACHT AMONGST
White bucks are a must have for every gentleman’s
summer wardrobe. These oxfords, like seersucker and linen
DINGHIES..OUR NEW
clothing, are worn Memorial Day through Labor Day – a BOAT SHOES
sartorial signal that summer has arrived. In addition to
seersucker and linen suits, trousers, and bermudas, our white A thicker more durable waxed
bucks are a natural when paired with Nantucket red, madras, cowhide leather. White rubber
cotton poplin, and even casually with jeans. sole for great traction when wet.
Today these classic shoes are made from a rain-resistant Extra cushioning in the
nubuck calfskin rather than the coarser buckskin of old. heel and arch provides
Guaranteed to turn a seasoned creamy yellow shade with age. comfortable support
Whiten with buck bag as desired. when worn with socks, or
F.Y.I. “Dirty bucks” are not barefoot. Made for
a soiled pair of white bucks O’Connells in the USA
but the year round version of by Quoddy Trail
the summertime shoes. Also of Maine.
known as tan bucks which
O’Connells also stocks.
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NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR L INEUP OF DRESS SHIRTS…..
Summer tattersall (with Robert Navy glen plaid with orange (with Purple and dark navy tattersall
Talbott Best of Class tie). Robert Talbott teardrop paisley tie). (with O’Connell’s purple woven tie)
ALL OF O’CONNELL’S SHIRTS ARE MADE IN THE USA, NO EXCEPTIONS
Pink and navy stripe (with Seward Yellow and blue stripe french cuff Pink and blue french cuff (with
and Stearn silk foulard tie) (with Atkinson’s tie) O’Connell’s striped tie)
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….AND SOME OF OUR BEST SELLERS
Blue and dark navy tattersall (with End-on-end buttondown (with Navy mini graph buttondown
Robert Talbott silk club tie) Robert Talbott college stripe tie) (with Burberry navy novacheck tie)
ALL OF O’CONNELL’S SHIRTS ARE MADE IN THE USA, NO EXCEPTIONS
Navy glen plaid buttondown (with Pink and navy stripe (with Robert Pink and blue stripe french cuff
Vineyard Vines lacrosse tie) Talbott Best of Class tie) (with Robert Talbott martini print tie)
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◄ Summer sportshirts A huge
HEAPS OF NEW SPORT SHIRTS assortment of button down,
straight collar, and button under
collar sport shirts, in short sleeve
and long sleeve now in stock.
Less Silk, More Style!
It’s a Fact… O’Connells has
the area’s largest selection of
mens and boys bowties. At last
count we have over 900 in
stock!
NEW ITEMS FROM
BILLS KHAKIS
◄ Bills linen shirts - Linen is far more than just a fabric; it’s a
state of mind. Carefree yet purposeful. Live out your summer
in this shirt. 100% linen. Machine washable. (pictured in
cream).
Breton red poplin trousers - These tightly woven Citrus chamois trousers - The 6.1 oz. brushed
5.6 oz, 100% cotton poplin trousers provide a rare cotton Chamois cloth is dramatically softer and
combination of durability and breathability, offering a more refined than Bills original twills, making
necessary alternative to heavier weight twills on them ideal for the office, dinner, or any occasion
sweltering days. All Bills poplins arrive that requires a little more polish than grit. 100%
professionally pre-washed to stabilize sizing and wear Cotton. Machine Washable. (pictured with our
like your old favorites from day one. Machine sailboat belt)
washable (pictured with our martini belt).
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SEAWARD & STEARN NECKWEAR - ESSENTIALLY, CLASSICALLY ENGLISH
Like any superior product one always begins with the best ingredients.
Seaward & Stearn silks are crafted by one of only two remaining silk weavers in
the world who actually weave 100% pure silk
fabric. Adhering to traditional methods of tie-making by hand and using only
the finest fabrics, Seaward & Stearn remain one of the few English tie-making
companies designing and coloring its own style of fabric, thereby offering not
only the exclusivity of a Seaward & Stearn designed and colored tie, but also
the characteristic unique look that is associated with the brand.
O’Connell’s features in stock an extensive print collection from Silk weaving in action
Seaward & Stearn all made in the English Peak district, an area of London
known and recognized for its heritage in weaving, dyeing, and printing of fine
English silk dating back to the 1700s. Owning a Seaward & Stearn tie is akin
to owning a fine piece of art, colored by an artist and made by hand. Come to
O’Connell’s to begin your own collection.
AN EXCLAMATION POINT
Fresh off the looms
FOR SARTORIAL EXPRESSION
O’Connell’s has good bones
A pocket square made from silk or linen will add an element of
style and sophistication with a dash of whimsy and fun to one’s AYE AYE MATEY…
tailored attire. Whether worn with a suit or a sportcoat (even sans
cravat) accessorizing with a simple 18” fabric square might just
…..PIRATE FASHION
permanently land you in the category of well-dressed no matter what Once reserved for marauders,
future clothing transgressions may lie ahead. renegades, and other fearsome
There are a wide variety of ways to fold a pocket square (none folk, the skull and crossbones is de
policed and rated by the secret pocket square society), ranging from the rigueur today. Own your own dark
austere to the flamboyant. A sample of some popular folding styles corner of contemporary fashion
(loose interpretation encouraged): with a trip to O’Connell’s.
The Presidential, perhaps the simplest, is folded at right Available in pocket squares,
angles to fit in the pocket.
cufflinks, cummerbunds, bowties,
The One-point Fold is folded diagonally with the point and hosiery.
showing.
The Two-point Fold is folded off-center so the two points
don't completely overlap.
The Three-point fold and Four-point folds are first folded
into triangles, then the corners are folded up and across to
make three or four points.
The Cagney is a backwards version of the Four-point Fold.
The Straight Shell is pleated and then folded over to give the
appearance of nested shells.
The Puff (aka the Cooper) is simply shaped into a round
puff.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
► APRIL 9TH - 14TH :
Spring Trunk Week
Featuring clothing from
Samuelsohn, Southwick, and
H. Freeman & Son.
► APRIL 16TH - 21ST :
Robert Talbott Week.
SEE WHAT’S NEW FOR SPRING
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