Proper Press

As we enter into the new year, we wanted to introduce you to our entire CMMP team from our Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta showrooms. We sat down with each member of the team and asked them a few questions about life, CMMP, and menswear. Read on to hear the first story on Rafiel (Raf) Sender, our Atlanta Showroom Manager.   CMMP: How did you get your start in the world of menswear or fashion? Raf: I’ve always had my own personal style since high school that differed and stood out from the crowd. My look consisted of a combination of diy...

One of the most important steps in creating a custom made to measure garment is picking the correct fabric for the occasion. This can often be a daunting process because there are a variety of materials like wool, linen, cotton, seersucker, and silk, and these all have their very own unique properties. We do things differently here at CMMP.  We curate every single fabric that's in our showrooms.  We import fabric from the best mills in the world, including Vitale Barberis Canonico, an iconic woolen mill in Italy.  We had the opportunity to visit the the mill itself, located in Biella, Italy, the Wool...

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...