MC Design Profile | Waistcoats called "Wilde"

For Oscar Wilde it was not only about wearing distinctive outwear, but distinctive layers beneath. A waistcoat like MC's "Wilde" that sits close to your body offers the shape, structure, noteworthy color and pattern that requires no other frills - no other decoration.

See the subtle, elegant turn of the lapel into the shoulder? I did that for you.

I'm offering this design in two palettes; Pipe Smoke Grey and Wine Red. My best guess is that Mr. Wilde would have commissioned one in green.

Happy Halloween!

MC Design Profile | A Shirt Called Charlie

When Mick and Keith and the boys are in their leather and satin or spandex and fringe, Charlie always pulls through with exquisite tailoring. He rarely even rolls up his sleeves when it comes time to work.



I've named this shirt style after Mr. Watts for that very reason. The cut is clean, trim, and polished. The baby houndstooth collar and detailing is crisp and refined. With that kind of class in the mix, Charlie works just as well paired with your work-day suit as it does for a night at the club.

MC Design Profile | A Shirt Called "Jones"

Davy? George? No.....its Brian.


When I design and name new styles, I sometimes think about who I could see - or would like to see - wearing that particular style. For this shirt it's Brian Jones. Daydream with me for a second; Visualize this shirt with it's plaid spread collar and front placket detail showcasing a perfectly tied Full-Windsor knot and Mr. Jones himself bringing an number of other Carnaby-inspired delights into the equation. A pin-wale corduroy military jacket, maybe? A curly-lamb collared overcoat with brass hardware?

But that's 1967.

For today's Modern Gentleman it makes just as much sense with your favorite jeans on any given day of the week. For today's Modern Gentleman with a reason to celebrate it can be the piece you wear to delight your friends and fans on an important Friday night when you proudly sport your skinny suit and freshly-shined strides.

NEW DESIGNS

Look what's new!

C-PRESS | NW SOURCE

Michelle LaFrance from NW SOURCE was a great visitor to have at the shop last week. I love when writers come through to learn about my work and the space; they always seem so tuned in to the creative process and the work of an artist. Have a look at this great feature she offers up. Thanks Michelle!

Celebrating the NEW LOOK OF MC

After a week in bed with the flu, I'm happy to be back at work. Coming to the studio these days looks a little bit different now that we have made the move to fully revamp the space and proudly showcase the MC collections in a retail front of their very own!

We've added over 200 square feet of retail space here at the shop, so you all can come roam and browse for hours without my pesky cutting tables and sewing machines getting in your way! The best news of all is that this means lots more room for new designs and new styles on the rack and ready for you.

What do you think? Come pay us a visit in person....you know we'd love to see you!

And of course you can count on more pictures of the new space SOON!

Sweet Inspiration | Grace on Sesame Street

Treasures unearthed: Grace Slick offers the vocal track for the Jazzy Spies series on Sesame Street. 1969.