Texas Monthly takes a look at the various men’s & women’s prints in play for fall and features a fall 1883 shirt in their current November issue. Sadly, this style sold out so fast we never even had a chance to post it to the website. One of the very first new styles we introduced for the season, the shirt was exclusive to our Houston store and was snapped up by all our lucky Texan shoppers. If you are looking for something similar… the Shadow Shirt (a heavier weight) and the navy Buffalo Shadow Plaid (& burgundy version) both have a similar vibe.

This picture also reminds me a funny quote by Hamilton friend and menswear style-guru, Nick Wooster, who stated “camouflage pattern is to men what leopard spots are to women”. Very clever!!

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You might be miffed that the upcoming Top Chef Texas passed over filming in our fine city — but the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to strike back! New ads have been created that will run during the broadcast showing what a great food city Houston is. Love it! Not filming here is Top Chefs BIG loss…will you be tuning in?

Also, speaking of great places to eat in Houston…check out this list from the website Eater Houston for their “Essential 38 Houston Restaurants – Oct’ 11“. Its a great list, with some definite surprises. How many places have you been to?

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This looks great – a new documentary about band director Conrad Johnson and Houston’s Kashmere High School Stage Band circa 1970′s. I can’t wait to see it!

“Presented by Jamie Foxx, THUNDER SOUL follows the extraordinary alumni from Houston’s storied Kashmere High School Stage Band, who return home after 35 years to play a tribute concert for the 92-year-old “Prof,” their beloved band leader who broke the color barrier and transformed the school’s struggling jazz band into a world-class funk powerhouse in the early 1970s.”

Release dates and theater locations can be found here.

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The suit may make the man, but the devil is in the details. A great suit can open doors…but the “proper trimmings” can go a long way as well. The October issue of Out checks out what goes into the making of a Hamilton Shirt, why its worth the dough, and what good clothes can help you achieve.

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In the same issue of Out, a look at some American brands that manufacture on home soil. USA, USA, USA!

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Welcome change! The new fall season is upon us.

Get ready to say goodbye to triple digit temperatures and 1,000% humidity. Start prepping your wardrobe for wool sweaters, tweed & navy blazers, and all types of heavier haberdashery!

Our new collection of fall/winter 11-12 shirtings have arrived, and we are all ready for you to stop in. Come visit the Houston store on Richmond, or visit our sibling website HamiltonShirts.com to try the online shirt-builder and have the new swatches sent directly to you.

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Ever thought about trying out our custom shirting? If you live in Austin, Denver, or Kansas City, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

One of our Houston based custom shirt experts, Sarah Sadka, will be visiting these three cities for bespoke trunk shows over the next couple weeks. Sarah will have all our fall/winter materials in hand; sample books of all the new fabrics, ideas for new styles, and her sizeable knowledge of all things Hamilton. Come see us!

September 9th – Johnstone
2905 San Gabriel, Austin,TX 78705
512.478.5637 |

September 16th-17th – Andrisen Morton
270 St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80206
303.377.8488 |

September 30-October 1 – Halls
Halls Crown Center
200 East 25th Street, Kansas City, MO
800.624.4034 |

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El Real Tex Mex, the site of occasional Hamilton Shirt Co. after work margaritas and sometimes ‘business’ dinners was just discovered by The New York Times. Our favorite local watering hole was featured in the Times travel pages as a Houston must stop for real-deal Tex Mex cuisine. Steeped in Texas tradition by chef Bryan Caswell along with James Beard winning cookbook author Robb Walsh, regional favorites are served up with lots of authentic pedigree. The best part of the article?

“But ask Mr. Caswell what makes his tortillas and refried beans so good and his answer is pure tradition: “lard — we render our own lard from heritage pigs. The flavor is great and it’s healthier than hydrogenated lard.”

DELICIOUS!

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Inspired by mods and rockers…the new fall winter 1883 collection arrives online and in-store today.

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Hamilton Shirt Co in Houston will be closed from August 1st through the 12th for our annual summer vacation. The break is a long held (and much beloved) company tradition; we’ll be back soon with a few website updates and some new shirt style introductions for Fall/Winter 2011.

The blog updates might be a little more sporadic – but look for some new entries to pop up here and there!

See you soon.

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