OCTOBER 23–NOVEMBER 1 Shop for THE Cause Save 15% on everything from sportswear to outerwear. Partners Card is one of our favorite times of year, and we’ve been part of it for decades, since the very beginning. The idea is simple, and this is how it works: you purchase a Partners Card for $100, and for the length of the event, you enjoy a discount at hundreds of stores and restaurants across Dallas, including right here at Ken’s.… Read the Rest

OCTOBER 6 – 13 Ken’s Custom Week Save 15% on everything from sportswear to outerwear. If you’ve been thinking about going custom, this is the week. October 6–13, save 15% on Ken’s Silver Label custom formalwear, suits, sport coats, shirts, and sportswear.… Read the Rest

OCTOBER 6TH – 13TH Ken’s Custom Haberdashery Week Garments made exclusively for you, from the very first thread. There is something special about choosing the fabric, color, and details of a garment made exclusively for you. This year’s Custom Haberdashery Week brings new mills and new fabrics to the shop, and the collections we’re currently stocking are some of the best I’ve seen.… Read the Rest

JUST LANDED New Arrivals Hitting the Floor Seven brands that came in this past week. New items are coming into the haberdashery every single day, and this past week was a big one. Here’s what we are excited about! Oncept sneakers New fall styles from Eton Latorre sport jacket 5-pocket trousers from MMX Latorre overcoat Gitmos reversible cashmere jacket A SERVICE WORTH KNOWING Selling out of a Box Let us set your piece aside before it ever reaches the floor.… Read the Rest

Hello Ken’s family of clientele, What a July it was! Carolina and I spent last week at the Dallas Market Center. This is one of the premier men’s clothing shows in the country. We shook hands with the people behind the brands we carry and got a first look at what’s coming for Spring 2027.… Read the Rest

JUST ARRIVED New Eton Dress Shirts Are In Swedish precision down to every detail. The new Eton shipment is something I look forward to every season, and this one didn’t disappoint. Eton has been making shirts in Sweden since 1928, and nearly a century in, they still hold to their founder’s rule: never hand over a shirt until it’s exactly right.… Read the Rest

This Saturday, the Fourth of July, America turns two hundred and fifty years old. A nation born in 1776 is now a quarter of a millennium. It is not a number you get to write very often, and I keep turning it over: two hundred and fifty years of people building things, mending things, and passing what they know down to the ones who come after.… Read the Rest

Father’s Day: Beyond the Store When most people think of my father, Ken, they think of our haberdashery. They remember the suits and sport coats, the combinations of shirts and ties, the stories and the jokes, plus the conversations that took place over more than sixty years in business.… Read the Rest

Father’s Day 2026 Father’s Day this year is on Sunday, June 21st. One of the great privileges of being in this business for over thirty years in a sixty-plus year haberdashery is witnessing the relationships that unfold across generations. We have watched sons become fathers, fathers become grandfathers, and young men return years later with families of their own.… Read the Rest

Style. Substance. Community. May in Texas brings a shift to routines. Graduation and wedding celebrations begin to fill the calendar, patio dinners stretch later into the evening, and wardrobes naturally begin to shift into lighter textures, versatile layers, and refined ease.… Read the Rest

Refinement for Every Season of Life The month of May in Dallas carries a certain rhythm. Milestones are reached, invitations arrive, and life shifts outdoors. At your haberdashery we see it every year. Not just as a shift in the weather, but as a change in wardrobe, intention, and opportunity.… Read the Rest

Moving with the Season Spring at the haberdashery is never just about clothing – it’s about momentum. The rhythm of the season is defined by the events we attend, the people we stand beside, and the confidence we carry with us.… Read the Rest

My Favorite Holiday Our annual spring holidays are right around the corner! This year your haberdashers have brought in many different styles of items and outfits for you in time for Easter and Passover. Whether you are donning a suit, a sport coat with 5-pocket trousers, or maybe just a pair of shorts and a polo, you’ll want to choose lighter and brighter fabrics.… Read the Rest

Ken’s Custom Week March 18–26 Appointments Required Be Inspired. Be Creative. Be Successful. There is a clear difference between buying clothing and building a wardrobe. During Custom Week, we focus on intentional design. This is where precision replaces guesswork and confidence replaces compromise.… Read the Rest

The Journey of Many We hear many clients’ stories about their weight loss journeys. But no matter why or how, our concern is simply how it affects your wardrobe, both now and in the long run. Your haberdashers are here to advise you during this journey.… Read the Rest

Showing Our Love This month’s newsletter features a few of our newest items that would make excellent Valentine’s Day gifts. Forward this email to your Valentine if they’re asking for ideas, or stop by and get yourself something nice. Self-love is important too!… Read the Rest

Reflection What a year it has been in the haberdashery! The core of our business is the relationships with our clients, many of which span multiple decades. Due to our long history, we sometimes hear a longtime client has passed, and it’s always difficult to bear.… Read the Rest

Holiday Traffic in Preston Royal Village   At this time of year, I like to send gentle reminders about the parking situation. It is not just here, but any shopping area of Dallas in December. The best times to shop at Ken’s are 10:00am until 11:45, and then again after 2:30pm.… Read the Rest

Holiday Leather Just in time for the holidays! Salvatore Sorrentino’s leather collection is stunning in design, thoughtful in organization, and simply amazing in attention to detail. We have brought in wine carriers, briefcases, leather backpacks, and shoulder bags. Please drop in to see the newest colors and designs.… Read the Rest

Time to Order Corporate Gifts This year is flying by, and the holidays will be here before we know it! We love creating corporate holiday gifts for our clients to give to their employees each year. We always bring in something new, and keep a few good items from the past.… Read the Rest

Flannel Season Is Coming It really feels weird to write about flannels when it is 90 degrees outside, but the season can change in a heartbeat, and it will! We have more flannels than usual this season — explore new styles from Eton, Stenstroms, Calder Carmel, and Hagen.… Read the Rest

Top to Bottom Event: October 9th This is our largest event of the season! Join us on October 9th from 11am to 6pm, for a three-brand trunk show featuring Brax, Emanuel Berg, and Brookes & Hyde. Our Brax rep, Rene, will be here from Austin to show the latest Brax Feel Good / Look Good pants.… Read the Rest

Ken’s Custom Event Begins Soon We will be offering special pricing on Ken’s Custom items, starting September 25th! Do you need a new suit, sport coat, overcoat, casual jacket, or tuxedo? Perhaps more sport shirts or dress shirts? Let us be of assistance.… Read the Rest

Cowboy Cool One of the coolest and best charity galas is around the corner! Do you have your boots ready? Did you wrangle a new pair of flattering jeans? Do you have the perfect untucked shirt for dancing? Your haberdashers have everything but the boots for you this season!… Read the Rest

Fall is our favorite time of year, and new styles are hitting the racks every day. Exciting new brands are on their way — come early and often so you don’t miss out! What’s New In Store? Meyer trousers in new fall colors.… Read the Rest

Blink and You’ll Miss It… Next weekend we will have a Flash Sale… yes, before Father’s Day! Save on select items for your business and ceremonial wardrobe, including: Suits Sport coats Slacks Dress shirts These will be clearly marked for you.… Read the Rest

Bugatchi OOOH Cotton Your haberdashers are hosting a Bugatchi event from Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17th. While we will continue to carry the brand throughout the year, this is a special opportunity to see an expanded selection of styles.… Read the Rest

Fashion Alert! Our newest shorts from DEKE stand above the others in this class, featuring: Microfiber pockets Blind hems Reinforced stress points 360-degree flex waist A respectable 18⅜” outseam Tailored construction Comfort stretch Plus a multitude of weave effects and fabrics Come see them soon, before they sell out!… Read the Rest

Our Northern Neighbors Did you know that our two largest vendors both hail from Canada? Samuelsohn and Jack Victor have been a part of Ken’s family for decades. Their support, service, and quality are what keep us coming back, but most importantly we love the people behind each of the brands!… Read the Rest

Shop Small and Shop Local This Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is THIS Friday! Beautiful gift wrapping is included with all gifts from Ken’s. Ken’s polos have arrived in white, blue, and red! This classic 3-button knit can be worn tucked or untucked.… Read the Rest

Haberdashers’ Christmas The haberdashers got together this Christmas to celebrate friendship, team, and the holiday spirit. We all had a wonderful time cooking and playing games at Carolina’s house. While we share many moments of joy at work, it was extra special to spend time together in a personal setting.… Read the Rest

Limited Edition Socks We have created two styles of hosiery in memory of our founder, Ken. The first ones have arrived at the haberdashery and are going fast! We will not be making more, so be sure to get yours. This is our Holiday Sock in black.… Read the Rest

The One to Grab What do you get when you combine a sports coat with a shirt? A shirt jacket! Your haberdashers have been showing these for a couple of years, and with each passing season they’ve become increasingly important as a wardrobe staple.… Read the Rest

Ken’s New Look As of September 30th, our remodel is 80% complete. We feel great about the new Ken’s haberdashery look! We hope you all enjoy the improved experience and flow of the shop. We also have some smaller changes coming in 2025, as we continually strive to upgrade your visits to Ken’s!… Read the Rest

Fall Samuelsohn Event Next Week Thursday, September 19th Our bi-annual Samuelsohn trunk show event begins today in earnest. You may come any time before next Thursday to select from the newest fall selection of suit, sport coat, formal, and slack swatches.… Read the Rest

Sportswear Sale Begins Our annual spring and summer sportswear sale has begun! Please drop by to see our wonderful selections with special pricing just for you, our loyal clients. Find great deals on: Shorts Polos Short sleeve and long sleeve sport shirts Pants from Brax, Alberto, and Fidelity Shoes Your haberdashers are looking forward to seeing you!… Read the Rest

Podcast with Kory Recently I was invited to guest on a podcast with Terresa Zimmerman of Wood Underwear. Her podcast, called Main Street Matters, is all about the menswear industry from the perspective of small business owners. Terresa dug into the background of the shop and the ever-changing day to day operations, but mostly we talked about the relationships that we at Ken’s continue to develop and maintain.… Read the Rest

Give It a Minute This is the slogan that we Dallasites live by. I am saying this again for those who have arrived within the last few years: With the ever-changing weather, we always need to remember to just give it a minute.… Read the Rest

A Ken’s Exclusive “We can change anything but the face” was one of my father’s “Kenisms” for years. We all chuckled over this comment every time he said it. Our team has been working diligently to challenge that wisdom! Though it is next to impossible to accomplish changing the face with clothing, we finally found a way to get the job done, with no plastic surgery required.… Read the Rest

The New Business Attire From top to bottom… Sport coats that pair with denim and 5-pocket trousers. Soft shoulders, sometimes unconstructed and other times with full canvas construction. We are seeing both patch and flap pockets, depending on the gent and his position in the company.… Read the Rest

Prep Early for the Derby The Thomas family from last year’s house party Preparation is always the key to any successful event. Our current trunk show week with Samuelsohn is the perfect opportunity to create an outfit for the Kentucky Derby, or a house derby party.… Read the Rest

Appreciate Love Let’s have fun celebrating Valentine’s Day! Your haberdashers brought in some extra-special gifts to get you in the right mood to enjoy Wednesday, February 14th. Here are some of our favorites so far: 2Undr Heart Briefs Dead Soxy limited edition Dallas Pegasus socks Pig & Hen Bracelets Ken’s semi-custom belts Eton dress shirts in new styles and colors A gift certificate for a custom knit shirt, to spice up the polo wardrobe A custom cologne experience A MELT Mahogany Woods candle Or you could opt for our newest blazer from Jack Victor, in blue textured lightweight stretch fabric, with a 2-button patch pocket design.… Read the Rest

2024: The Year of Reflection and Growth As we enter our 60th year, I have been reflecting on our role in the community and in your lives. What has made Ken’s so special for the last seven decades is you. Our relationships with you.… Read the Rest

Our Annual Book and Toy Drive Is Back! Carolina’s son Alexander assists us on his days off of school! Our annual toy and book drive for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is back! In past years we have filled the pool table with items for these incredible children.… Read the Rest

Are You Ready, Ladies? Starting today through November 18th, your haberdashers will be taking orders on the Fundamental Coast women’s range that we brought in exclusively for you! This is a limited-time offer on inventory that they are holding specifically for us.… Read the Rest

Join Us for Our Brax Event Our Fall 2023 Brax event is coming up soon! This year we’re hosting the event during Partners Card week — our Brax representative Rene Christopher will be in the haberdashery all day on Thursday, November 2nd.… Read the Rest

Weather Your Closet Fall may officially be here, but the weather is still warm and it’s not time to put away all of your spring and summer items just yet. Each weekend, select one category of clothing to switch out, and take the time to go over each item and make sure of a few things: Have you actually worn the items you are putting away, as well as the ones you are pulling out?… Read the Rest

A Really Big Thank You — We Won! We officially won the 2023 Preston Hollow Advocate award for Best Men’s Clothing Store! Our little generational neighborhood haberdashery could not have done this without you and your support. We appreciate your loyalty, friendship, and most importantly the continual “modeling” of Ken’s attire throughout the metroplex.… Read the Rest

Help Prevent Crime It is not only here, but everywhere — the haberdashers have begun to mention to our clients (whom we think of as extended family) that there has been a significant uptick in smash-and-grab robberies in Dallas. We have been hearing about it in Preston Center for months, but recently there have been occurrences here too.… Read the Rest

Patriarch There are many terms for a male parent: father, dad, papa, padre, daddy, and so forth. One that is not used as much anymore is “patriarch”. It does sound a bit odd to call our dads by this name, or more accurately, this title, but fathers are indeed the patriarchs of the family.… Read the Rest