Proper Press — CMMP

A June Pilgrimage to Pitti Uomo: Style, Sun & Seersucker in Florence Pitti Uomo, held twice a year in Florence, is many things: a trade show, a fashion carnival, a proving ground for trendsetters. But above all, it’s a ritual—one that anyone serious about menswear needs to witness firsthand. This past June, I made the pilgrimage myself, stepping into the heat of Tuscany and into the eye of the world’s most stylish storm. The spectacle didn’t disappoint. Men peacocked in linen and loafers, pastel suiting and Cuban collars, straw hats and attitude. But beyond the theatrics, Pitti remains a place...

Forever Made in the USA - The Art of American Tailoring at Commonwealth Proper Our label says Forever Made in the USA. That’s not marketing—it’s a mission. In a world chasing cheap and fast, we stand for slow, intentional, and local. Every stitch, every seam, every cut of cloth is done here—by people who care. Not outsourced. Not mass-produced. Just properly made in America. Commonwealth Proper was founded with that principle in mind. Our founder, Craig Arthur von Schroeder, once traveled to China during a previous clothing venture. What he saw changed everything: massive factories focused on volume, not quality....

A Sartorial TPO Guide:  Dressing for Time, Place, and Occasion I was recently researching a trip to Japan and reading a  Condé Nast article about the culture. It noted the principle of “TPO” in Japan – an acronym for “Time, Place, and Occasion” – which highlights the importance of selecting appropriate attire and conduct based on the specific context of an event or setting. In an era where work-from-home culture and casualization have taken center stage, the principles of dressing intentionally have never been more important. Drawing from this Japanese TPO concept, men can embrace an elevated approach to dressing...

Since 2008 we’ve been meeting people through our brand who share that same curiosity about the human experience. We created a series of interviews telling our collective story, a place where clothing and community intertwine. In another tour of DC, we connected with DC Brau founder Brandon Skall to discuss the history of DC beer making, how to craft an IPA, and where the future of his company is going. We also discussed his incredible lager label, Old Time.   Directed & Shot by Parsa Afsharjavan | https://www.seenoart.com/

We had an absolute blast hosting a group of women at our new Georgetown showroom, where the group enjoyed a private shopping experience, raised money, and brought awareness to Metastatic Breast Cancer and donated towards continued research for METAvivor. The women's group got suited up in CMMP custom suits and shirts and part of the proceeds were donated to METAvivor, a group run by Mallory Day.  With METAvivor 100% of your donation goes to metastatic (Stage 4) breast cancer research. Stage 4 Breast Cancer is the stage that kills. It overarchingly is the least funded with most research organizations donating 2-3% towards...