Proper Press — Lifestyle

 Commonwealth Proper is honored to have been chosen for American Woolen Company's new campaign highlighting brands dedicated to changing the menswear game.  American Woolen Company recently interviewed CMMP founder Craig Arthur von Schroeder at our flagship store in Center City Philadelphia about the sartorial needs of the modern gentleman, the evolving landscape of the menswear industry, and making in America.  Below is the full interview:  AWC - What first lead you to design/tailor/craft suits and menswear? Craig - My father is an architect.  So growing up we'd travel as a family to places like Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water instead of Disney World.  In addition, my older brother dabbled in modeling...

Great whiskey & fine tailoring come together at the W Philadelphia for our ongoing series - Tailoring & Tastings. Each event we dive deep into the world of whisky and curate a special tasting. For the the kick off event we enjoyed The Singleton of Glendullan 12 year single malt hosted by Diageo's Raul Marin. This single malt from The Singleton carried notes of luscious brown sugar, soft cooked apples, and creamy toffee. It was limited to 20 people, but the rest of the guests filtered out from the private back room to the Living Room bar. Join us for the next Tailoring &...

Iconic American Architect, Philip Johnson, constructed the The Glass House in 1949 and lived there until his death in 2005. The Glass House has become a must visit place for anyone interested in modern and postmodern architecture in the US. Located in New Canaan, CT, a short drive from NYC, ushered the International Style into residential American architecture which was highlighted by the innovative use of materials which seamlessly integrate into the landscape surrounding it.  The floor plan itself is one large open space of 1,815 square feet, but rooms are created by the placement of furniture throughout the house.  Since...

If you've ever encountered Aaron Pierce, whether it be through CMMP or his denim brand Gentry & Rose, you know he is very passionate about what he does. Outside of the fashion world, Aaron is a car guy, but not just any kind of  car. He's got a love for cars that have been painstakingly built, like his very own Audi A3. Read on to hear about why he started Kensington Car Club and about his very own special build:   - What was the driving force behind starting the Kensington Car Club? Kensington Car Club was founded on the...