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Meet the Founder

Vince Rua

Hi there, my name is Vince Rua and I am the founder of Christopher's Custom.

Here's some background about me and my experience in the industry:

I started my fashion career by founding a chain of men’s stores that grew to six stores from Syracuse to Philadelphia. We always had excellent “sell-throughs” or “inventory turns” and our vendors recognized our ability to spot fashions that would sell.

I am proud to say that Esquire Magazine chose me as one of the top 100 men’s clothing stores in America – 7 seasons in a row.

During the growth of my men’s chain, I developed several protocols upon which I rely for out-of-town measurement requirements.  When I had my stores, we did a ton of wedding rentals.  Over 4,000 tuxedo units per year in our Albany, NY store alone to be precise!

When I was chosen to make the Final Four blazers awarded to each coach making it to the Final Four each year, I utilized protocols developed in my Tuxedo Division model, and today, regularly design custom outfits for customers from outside of my geographic area with no difficulty at all.  We are entering our 15th Season making Final Four blazers, and have only measured one coach so far…and NO complaints!

WATCH THIS CBS VIDEO ABOUT MY FINAL FOUR BLAZERS (use password: CBS)

From the outset, I loved everything about custom and believe custom today to be the future distribution channel for better men’s clothing.  It just makes so much sense!  No wasted travel to a mall, then around the parking lot looking for a parking spot, etc.  From the customer’s perspective, there is no pressure to purchase something you don’t want…or that doesn’t quite fit.  You order what you want…and it fits perfectly!

Let me help you look your best on any occasion – weddings, business, or just every day.

Today, I carry over this trained eye to translate NY and European runway fashion ideas into wearable wardrobe alternatives for today's professional guy!

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

If you are a body-builder, check out how Eddie's custom shirt, tie, and suit fit! This powerful guy has a 50" chest, 18.5" neck, and guns to match!

Always dapper, Rob Lanier, in one of his Christopher's Custom suits!

One great chef - Yono Purnomo; one great Christopher's Custom Sport Coat and Casual Shirt.

Christopher's makes it to NASDAQ... well... sort of... Pioneer President looking confident in his Christopher's Custom outfit!

Gregg Marshall - Wichita State Coach - shown with his Final Four Coaches' Club Blazer made by Christopher's Custom.

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