Lions, Tigers, and Lanvin oh my!

It seems that no matter where Jeeves turns these days he can not escape the classic stylings of French fashion house, Lanvin.

Between constant fashion editorials and red carpet appearances your man Jeeves found himself craving the silhouettes and fabrics of this internationally recognized label.

How fortunate for Jeeves ( and the rest of Manhattan) that first New York Lanvin store has opened up right again at Jeeves’ doorstep.

The new three-story Madison Avenue location  has already created quite the stir with its impeccable interior design and mysterious allure.

You can imagine the excitement that surged through Jeeves when the shop received their first Lanvin piece for cleaning care.

It makes sense however that an international label such as Lanvin would recognize the caliber of cleaning that comes from the only worldwide garment care firm in existence. Incredible couture such as Lanvin deserves nothing less than the Jeeves touch.

Lanvin pieces brought to the Jeeves New York location will receive the best care available in the world, since Jeeves cleaning is 100% chemical free through his exclusive CO2 cleaning system.

For the best couture dry cleaning and couture alterations in New York City there is no one with more experience than your man Jeeves; patiently waiting on the Upper East Side to be at your service.

Jeeves Offers Tips for a Sustainable Wardrobe

Your man Jeeves has become pretty social media savvy, and can be found frequently perusing various blogs as well as updating his twitter account ( you can follow him @thedrycleaner if you please).

Today was too hot for Jeeves, so instead of taking a stroll at lunch he surfed the web and came across some very shocking news on ecostiletto.com…

According to the EPA, each one of us throws out 70 lbs. of clothing and textiles every year, that’s 4% of the landfill!!! The ladies at ecostilleto encourage ” closet monogamy”, and discourage ” disposable fashion”.

While your man Jeeves believes that you should love your garments, he finds that the life of your wardrobe will greatly extend with the use of services such as ECO2 Cleanse offered exclusively by your man Jeeves. By selecting a green alternative for the preservation of your wardrobe, you can experience this long term love affair with your wardrobe due to the gentle cleaning abilities of the liquid carbon dioxide cleaning process.

The “ecoistas” also refer to upcylcing within your wardrobe, to keep it sustainable and fresh.  Jeeves loves nothing more than to see a client come in with an outdated piece, present it to his master tailor, and VOILA! You will be turning heads everywhere you go on Madison Ave.

No task is too great for the cleaning and tailoring experts at Jeeves New York. Your wardrobe can truly last you a lifetime if you allow your man Jeeves to care for your clothing.  Residents of New York looking to keep your wardrobe fresh without impacting the environment give Jeeves a ring he will be happy to assist you.

Jeeves New York Backstage at Fashion for Relief NYC 2010

The highlight of Fashion Week NYC for your man Jeeves was the privilege to be a part of Naomi Campbell’s extraordinary charitable show Fashion for Relief with all proceeds benefiting CARE an organization working to rebuild the health care system for women and children in Haiti.

Your man Jeeves arrived at Bryant Park hours before the show was scheduled to begin in order to set-up his table full of garment care supplies to assist all the stylists , models, and dressers backstage before they took to the catwalk.

Upon arrival Jeeves and his staff could hardly believe their eyes at their sheer volume of couture that greeted them backstage. Your man Jeeves had to take a few deep breaths, since he and his craftsmen were there to collect all these   gorgeous items for cleaning following the show.

Within minutes of being setting up Jeeves’ most experienced seamstress, Marcia Moore was put to work to insert shoulder pads into a shockingly red dress later worn by Kelly Osbourne. This was not the only time throughout the evening that your man Jeeves was at the service of the evening’s celebrity guests, all styled by the ever demanding Rachel Zoe. A very distressed assistant rushed over with a Dolce & Gabbana suit that desperately needed to be pressed before rapper Chris Brown took to the runway. Your man Jeeves was right on it.

Despite the high energy of all the models and celebrities present backstage having quite the raucous reunion, the attitude near our workstation was a bit more somber as we were in the immediate proximity of the individuals from Alexander McQueen just one day after the legendary designers unexpected death. The Jeeves team worked on alterations on two pieces that were both worn in the finale, one by the host Naomi Campbell herself.  Marcia also labored over a pair of exquisite shingled shoes that spoke to the true nature of a McQueen design.

As it drew closer to 7 the backstage area turned into pure chaos as your man Jeeves had a line of individuals waiting to have their gowns pressed before hitting the runway. One gown already had a person in it! This person was none other than Cecily Lopez who giggled as a Jeeves staff member informed her that the dress could not be pressed with her inside of it…

Once the show began Jeeves and his team were able to relax and enjoy a little bubbly as the models changed from their couture to their finale outfits which entailed all models wearing t-shirts that read “To Haiti with Love.” Your man Jeeves was more than willing to offer his seat to an exhausted Malin Akerman (27 dresses) and Olivia from MTV’s reality show The City who swore “ she was never one to complain about sore feet!”

After the show was over the real work began for your man Jeeves and his team to collect all the gowns worn during the show for cleaning. Jeeves has donated his services to Fashion for Relief, so that all gowns will be as good as new when they are auctioned on Net-A-Porter after the London show next week. Jeeves of London is also doing all the cleaning for the Fashion for Relief event being held Friday during London Fashion Week.

There were some trips, tumbles, and unfortunately tears but the New York Fashion for Relief show has already raised over $100,000 just from ticket sales. It truly speaks to Campbell’s legacy that she can organize such a remarkable event on two different continents to help out those suffering a horrible ordeal.

Your man Jeeves will have more to share later about all the extraordinary gowns we have cleaned.

Jeeves Attends Perry Ellis Fall 2010 Fashion Show

After an exciting but exhausting weekend, Jeeves was thrilled to be in the audience for the show of one of his favorite men’s designers, Perry Ellis and not be tucked away backstage.

As soon as the first look hit the runway your man Jeeves already knew he was going to be very busy next fall if these looks are indicative of what is to come. With jackets in deep hues, and made of distinct materials including goat skin had Jeeves on the edge of his seat for what would be next down the runway.

Jeeves was very excited to see that velvet blazers would be returning to the stores next fall, but with a little more flare for the dramatic with their leather trimming.  There was no shortage of fitted suits perfect for your man Jeeves and his clients.

If you also enjoyed the Perry Ellis Fall 2010 collection just remember that your man Jeeves offers the best leather cleaning in NYC, and his chemical free ECO2 Cleanse process will keep your suits looking sharp and odorless!

Dressed to Impress

As you may know your man Jeeves always dresses to impress for that is customary of a gentleman. A well fitted suit and a nice tie are the perfect accessory to a well mannered demeanor.

The younger generation has have to fancy this style, and Jeeves has noticed that for both work and play these young men do not seem to be at a shortage of pinstripes, jiggers, and pleats. Recently, Jeeves was enjoying a nice afternoon in Central Park and discovered that The New York Times had observed this trend as well.

The article indicates that those who are in fact “dressing for success” are young men ranging from ages 20-30 and that your man Jeeves and his generation have taken a more casual approach to their wardrobe. It is also mentioned that this fashion change is widespread “from Madison Ave to the shopping malls” and that this is the cause of “the resurgence of the gentleman.”

Please forgive your man Jeeves for so openly disagreeing with this well respected publication, however residing just steps away from Madison Avenue but he is sure that the gentleman never left. Everyone knows Jeeves to be a gentleman and his clients are no different.

While a suit may give one the outward appearance of a gentleman, a true gentleman has his disposition to compliment his attire.

If any gentlemen in Manhattan are in need of a tailor for their suits the wonderful alteration team at Jeeves can ensure that you remain dapper for your day to day affairs.  In addition to suit alterations the team can:

• Mend missing buttons
• Fix stuck zippers
• Shorten or lengthen sleeves & hems
• Repair holes & tears

Whether you are trying to emulate the look of Don Draper, or keep up with your fashion forward employees your man Jeeves will make sure you put your best foot forward when you leave our store. For alterations and tailoring NYC come to Jeeves of Belgravia.

Gentlemen and Dinner Jackets

Your man Jeeves has always had an opinion on what well dressed men should wear to formal events. Jeeves has always made sure the woman is the star of the event, and the gentleman accompanying her should be well dressed but not the focus.

A sharp suit, including a shirt which fits well if first and foremost. A gentleman should own his own tuxedo, as a rented tux always looks like a rental.

Jeeves has run across an interesting article in WA Today about dinner jackets that you may enjoy.

If you have a tuxedo in your closet that just is not right, the tailoring team at Jeeves can make it perfect for you. Or if you need a custom tuxedo shirt, Jeeves can measure you at our location or come to you.

Jeeves has partnered with L. Gamerbert custom shirts to provide our clients with a simple way to have custom shirts measured and made by whom Jeeves feels is the best in the business.

If you would like to have your man Jeeves measure you for a custom shirt from L. Gamerbert, just give us a ring to make the arrangements.

Jeeves is just steps from Madison Avenue and the only dry cleaning firm on the Upper East Side that has been selected as one of America’s Best Cleaners.

President Obama’s Wardrobe and Tailoring

Your man Jeeves ran across an interesting article about the dress habits of President Obama in the Boston Globe.

It seems that the style pundits have been carefully studying the Presidents wardrobe and have made suggestions to help him look better.

It seems that first and foremost President Obama is in need of a good tailor.  According to the article his suits just don’t fit well. The length of his trousers is wrong (too long) and his jackets tend to have a “bolero” effect because they are too pinched at the sternum.

None the less, the tailors at Jeeves can help.

Clothing that fits less than perfect can be made to fit perfectly. Our craftsmen who work in our tailoring division are truly that. With an eye for detail our tailors can work wonders with any wardrobe, presidential or not.

If President Obama would like the services of your man Jeeves, we would be pleased to tailor his first suit complimentary.

Jeeves of Belgravia has the Royal Warrant as the Dry Cleaner for HRH the Prince of Wales, and maybe tailors to President Obama.

How to Use a Tailor

Silly statement don’t you think. How to use a tailor; everyone knows what a tailor does.

Or do you?

Besides the usual mending of loose buttons, stuck zippers and having your shortened, are you aware of the services a great tailor can provide?

Here is a list of little known things that can be accomplished with tailoring.

1. Making clothes truly fit. Have something in the back of your closet that never “feels right”. Most of the time we can fix this for you. As they used to say on Saturday Night Live, “When you look good you feel good.”
2. Change the style of a garment. Within reason some garments can be altered to give you a new look.
3. Repair rather than replace. In many occasions it will cost you less to repair a garment than replacing it.

At Jeeves of Belgrava we have truly “great” tailors that are wizards.In fact our head seamstress, Amporo Flores has been with our firm for 28 years.  Bring us something that you would like us to “save” and we will give you an honest assessment of the feasibility.

So when you are looking for a tailor Manhattan, or alterations in Manhattan, just give us a ring and we will take great care of both you and your garments.

Thanks for listening. Jerry Pozniak, owner.