With a presentation of over 750 different fabric weaves and colors, the Corneliani event is designed to fit every one of your lifestyle needs.
Enjoy style that shapes your future with daily sophistication.
One of the standout advantages of our Menswear Gift Guide is its carefully curated selection that caters to a diverse range of styles. Whether the recipient is a dapper gentleman, an outdoorsman who seeks quality outdoor apparel, or someone who simply appreciates quality over quantity, our guide ensures there's something for everyone. From classic wardrobe staples to modern fashion pieces, our selection guarantees a thoughtful and personalized touch to your gift-giving experience.
Quality and Durability
Investing in quality menswear not only reflects your impeccable taste but also ensures that your gift stands the test of time. The Menswear Gift Guide from Franco's features products from renowned brands known for their commitment to craftsmanship and durability. From finely tailored blazers and shirts to rugged yet stylish sportswear, you can be confident that your chosen gifts will become enduring additions to the recipient's wardrobe.
Fashion-forward Shoes and Accessories
Shoes and accessories can make or break an outfit, and Franco's Menswear Gift Guide pays special attention to this aspect of men's fashion. From sophisticated footwear to statement pocket squares and memorable colognes, our guide presents a collection of accessories that add that extra flair to any ensemble. These accessories are not just adornments but thoughtful expressions of personal style.
Time-saving Convenience
In today's fast-paced world, time is a precious commodity. Franco's Menswear Gift Guide is designed to save you the hassle of scouring multiple stores or endlessly scrolling through online platforms. With a carefully curated selection, you can efficiently find the perfect gift without compromising on style or quality. This convenience is especially valuable during the busy holiday season when time is of the essence.
Shopping from our Menswear Gift Guide is not just about buying clothes – it's an experience that combines style, quality, and convenience. By choosing from our curated selection, you're not only giving a gift but also sending a message of thoughtfulness and sophistication. Elevate your gifting game and make a lasting impression by exploring the diverse world of men's fashion through Franco's Menswear Gift Guide for Holiday 2023.
Quality men's shoes are crafted with precision and superior materials, ensuring longevity and durability. Unlike their cheaper counterparts, these shoes withstand the test of time, offering a wise investment that pays off in the long run. The stitching, soles, and overall construction of high-quality shoes contribute to their resilience, providing a reliable and enduring accessory for any wardrobe.
Enhanced Comfort
Comfort is a non-negotiable aspect of footwear, and quality men's shoes prioritize this crucial element. From supportive insoles to carefully chosen materials, these shoes are designed to provide maximum comfort throughout the day. Whether navigating the urban jungle or attending a formal event, the wearer can confidently stride with ease and comfort.
Timeless Good Looks and Style
Fashion trends come and go, but quality men's shoes often boast timeless designs. Investing in a pair that transcends seasonal fads means you're not only staying stylish today but also ensuring your footwear remains relevant for years to come. Classic styles like Oxford shoes, Chelsea boots, or loafers exude sophistication and versatility, effortlessly complementing various outfits.
Foot Health
Beyond aesthetics, the health of your feet is paramount. Cheaply-made shoes can lead to discomfort, blisters, and even long-term foot problems. Quality men's shoes, on the other hand, are crafted with foot health in mind. They provide proper arch support, sufficient cushioning, and breathable materials, ensuring your feet are not only stylishly adorned but also well taken care of.
Increased Confidence
A man's confidence often begins with his stride. Quality shoes not only enhance physical comfort but also contribute to a psychological boost. Knowing you're donning a pair of meticulously crafted, stylish shoes can elevate your self-assurance, making a positive impact on your overall presence and demeanor.
The Peter Millar Legacy:
Peter Millar is synonymous with refined elegance and uncompromising quality. Known for its commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail, the brand has become a benchmark in contemporary menswear. As a store that proudly boasts the largest inventory of Peter Millar menswear, Franco's is not just a shopping destination; it's a celebration of a legacy that transcends fashion trends.
Unrivaled Selection:
Step into this menswear haven, and you're greeted by an extensive and unrivaled selection of Peter Millar pieces. From impeccably tailored shirts that exude sophistication to casual wear that seamlessly blends comfort and style. Franco's Lakeside Avenue and West Broad Street stores both offer a diverse range that caters to the modern man's every fashion need. Shirts, outerwear, trousers, and accessories – the options are as vast and varied as the tastes they cater to.
Expert Guidance:
Navigating the extensive world of Peter Millar menswear can be overwhelming, but fear not – Franco's two stores offer expert guidance from a knowledgeable staff who are well-versed in the brand's history and the nuances of each collection. From sizing advice to styling tips, the personalized experience ensures that every customer leaves not just with a purchase but with newfound confidence in their fashion choices.
]]>In June of 2023, the Hickey Freeman company reopened as Rochester Tailored Clothing and will continue making incredibly high-quality, made-in-America suits right on North Clinton Avenue,
Hickey Freeman is so much more than just the label. It represents the heritage, tradition, and experience that started with Hickey Freeman over the past 125 years. It’s a community the company is proud to be and stay a part of.
With the company name now known as Rochester Tailored Clothing, many of the employees who have been employed by the 125-year-old company, remain the same. Together they look forward to their new chapter.
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“Made in Italy for Canali are not just empty words on a label, but the starting point of a story that dates back to 1934, and in the course of which high craftsmanship has become a successful business driver all over the world.” - Eugenio Canali, Honorary President
Italian fashion became prominent during the 11th to 16th centuries, when artistic development in Italy was at its peak. Cities such as Rome, Venice, Milan, Naples, Florence, and Vicenza started to produce luxury goods, hats, jewelry, and extraordinary fabrics.
Milan is generally considered to be one of the "big four" global fashion capitals, along with New York, Paris, and London; occasionally, the "big five" also includes Rome. In recent years, Milan has attracted attention for its modernity and constant ability to innovate. At Franco's, we recognize and appreciate this attention to fine artistry, and pleased to continue offering a wide range of Italian-made men's suits, sport jackets, shirts, trousers, furnishings and footwear.
March 26 & 27th for the Italian Menswear Event - Details here
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Handmade workmanship produces the Norwegian and Goodyear welted Benchmade shoes, as well as shoes in Black Rapid construction. The craftsmen's extreme attention to detail is notable in the richness of colors and the extraordinary burnishes applied to the finished calf skins.
The production is acutely artisanal as no more than 25 pairs are produced per day.
Scarpe di Bianco™ grew out of the passion for beautiful footwear and the aim to offer a modern update to the plethora of classic shoes being made.
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We appreciate the generous support of our customers who donated their dollars for our tailor-made masks.
Learn more about what our local rescue squads are doing in our communities. They deserve our thanks and appreciation:) 👏🙏https://lakesiderescue.org/
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Pretty soon, we think more and more gentlemen will develop a whole new philosophy around this soft-shouldered life.
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SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY at our Lakeside store (10 am - 6 pm)
SATURDAY at Short Pump Town Center (10 am - 4 pm)
More than a third of the island nation is set aside for parks and marine life – fertile ground for multiple sports. Its most populous city, Auckland, has more boats per capita than anywhere else on earth – one for every 11 residents! It’s yachting heaven. And with the landscape taking center stage, their range reflects the forces of nature that shaped the antipodean wonder. The collection comprises of fabrics enhanced with high-performance finishes, such as wax and PU coatings, protect against the harsh winter chill. Their jackets feature varying layers of warmth, and are distinguished with zip out liners and high-performance insulation. Signature styles also include cotton piqué polos embroidered with the brand’s English pointer logo, jeans-style pants crafted of Italian fabrics, and softly tailored jackets.
“The beauty of the collection is that it can be dressed up or dressed down,” says Mark Ambrogi, co-owner of Franco's.
The polo is perfect for weekend casual wear but also looks great worn under a jacket for dining out during mild weather evenings in RVA.
Rodd and Gunn uses very fine quality fabrics – 90 percent of the shirts and all of the pants are made of Italian textiles. They also use special denim from Mauritius for jeans, which offers more of a soft wash.
Pops of color and whimsical prints can be found in the brand's patterned fabrics which enliven the classic palette of blues, grays, sand and wine for fall/winter 2019.
And about that logo, Rodd & Gunn is perhaps the only menswear retailer with a full-time canine ambassador – a handsome speckled liver English pointer named Gunner who travels among Rodd & Gunn’s stores charming customers. (It’s a full-time job for him and his owner.) If he’s not around, you can still see the carved greenstone, a mountain jade of spiritual significance to New Zealand’s Maori and English populations.
Update your Gunn Guy wardrobe, or find the ultimate gift for that Gunn Guy in your life on Saturday, November 9th during the RODD & GUNN TRUNK SHOW at Franco's Short Pump Town Center location. Meet with our visiting rep from Rodd and Gunn and see additional merchandise on hand for this special event.
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Beyond producing elegant and refined menswear, Corneliani's Made to Measure Event is an experience that goes far beyond the special two-day event.
It’s no great secret that Italy has a penchant for fine leathers and there’s a fresh generation of brands pushing the needle forward on classic aesthetics. Scarpe di Bianco leads that pack, tempering the Italian heritage with innovation. Many of the loafers and all of the SPQR collection are made with flexible soles, and sneakers and oxfords are outfitted with sugharina, a cork embedding that keeps you feeling light of your feet. In short, they’re designed with unparalleled style and amazing comfort. Try a pair and see for yourself...
RECEIVE A FREE DI BIANCO BELT WITH A QUALIFYING PAIR OF SHOES - DURING THE EVENT ONLY.
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“We’ve carried the Peter Millar line at both of our store locations for several years,” says Franco’s co-owner Mark Ambrogi, who opened his Short Pump Town Center location in 2003. “This will be Peter Millar’s twenty-third Crown Shop in the country. We’re excited to be a part of their growth by bringing an expanded offering to the Richmond community.”
Franco’s flagship store on Lakeside was one of Peter Millar’s first accounts when the North Carolina-based company, founded in 2001, decided to bring its brand to Richmond. “We’ve seen firsthand the evolution of Peter Millar from the initial cashmere sweaters and cotton knits to an entire lifestyle collection,” states Kevin Reardon, co-owner and manager of Franco’s Lakeside store. “The clientele at both our stores appreciates Peter Millar’s attention to style, fine craftsmanship, broad color palette, and high quality materials.”
The Crown Shop at Franco’s Short Pump Town Center will carry the brand’s mainline capsule Crown, sartorial attire from Peter Millar Collection and Crown Sport luxury performance apparel, as well as everyday activewear styles, footwear and accessories.
“We are extremely proud to welcome Franco’s into our exclusive family of Peter Millar Crown shops,” says Scott Ruerup, Peter Millar’s President of Retail. “Franco’s has established a strong presence in the Richmond community and we are thrilled to showcase the Peter Millar brand with one of the finest specialty retail partners.”
ABOUT FRANCO’S
A family-run company in its second generation, Franco’s has two locations, both in Richmond. Well-known for their commitment to quality and attention to proper fit, their flagship store features one of the few remaining in-house master tailor shops in the country, where the original owner, Franco Ambrogi, still oversees today. The company offers 60+ menswear brands, footwear, custom shirts and made-to-measure clothing. For more information, visit francos.com, become a fan on at Facebook.com/FrancosClothier and follow the company on Instagram.com/francosfineclothier and Twitter.com/francosclothier.
ABOUT PETER MILLAR
Peter Millar LLC, a division of Richemont S.A., is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products. Peter Millar has achieved remarkable growth and success by supplying the highest quality products to a premium limited distribution. Peter Millar offers a wide range of casual sportswear, tailored dress furnishings, and luxury and performance golf attire. The Company’s brand names include Peter Millar, Peter Millar Collection, Peter Millar Tailored Clothing, and Crown Sport Performance Apparel. For more information, visit PeterMillar.com, become a fan of Peter Millar on Facebook at facebook.com/PeterMillar and follow the brand on Instagram and Twitter at @PeterMillar.
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