Wednesday, October 8, 2014

A Fresh Start


I started this blog as a first step in my plan to open up my own Men's Wear shop, as well as to develop my own brand in the retail and fashion world.  It's a big world after all, and with the Internet populated with thousands of others trying to do what I want to do, it is hard to stand out.

The start of 2014 brought with it some significant change in my life professionally.  I moved on from my former Retail Management job and into a new career in the Tennis industry.  While still performing retail duties, I moved into the technical side of the industry, working directly with players to help find the right equipment for them, and to maintain that equipment.  It is a rewarding job, and has given me a new perspective on customer service, high end retail, and working as part of a team in a sport based environment.

One drawback has been that my dream I set out towards had been put on the back burner for quite some time.  Those who have looked at my blog in the past would know that I would post frequently, but come March my focus had trailed off.  It was not intentional.  Having so much on my plate that I had to learn on the fly began to take precedence, and my thoughts moved away from my future plans to my current career.

I have made a conscious decision to go for my dream once again.  I feel like there is no better time than now to make a move back into blogging, and to truly start my business plan in order to see my dream move towards reality.  I hope you will come along for this journey, or at least stop by from time to time.  I don't pretend to know everything about the industry, or to be as hip as some of the other blogger's out there, but I will shine a light on the people, places, stores, brands, and icons I respect and love.  I hope you will walk in style with me.

-Mike

Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Future of Retail WE-Commerce by: Douglas Brundage, Highsnobiety


I recently came across this informative and interesting article on Highsnobiety regarding a shift in the future to online-only retailing.  As a retailer myself with ambitions to work independently and start my own business, the online only concept is interesting to me.  I've thought for some time that it would be possible to work in an online capacity as a small business retailer, however the idea of not having any type of physical storefront would be the total opposite of why I want my own business.  Check out the full article on Highsnobiety and let me know what you think.  The Future of Retail

Tanner Goods - Los Angeles



Portland’s Tanner Goods recently opened up its newest storefront in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Located down the street from the new Ace Hotel, the menswear store houses an extensive selection of the brand’s highly sought-after leather accessories, as well as apparel and lifestyle goods from their sister brand, The Woodlands.
Tanner Goods
860 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
-Brian Farmer, Highsonbiety