This Small Business Saturday, step away from the faceless giants and into the warm, quirky embrace of your local shops. Spend your dollars where they matter, support dreams instead of dividends, and give your neighborhood the love it deserves. After all, you can’t spell community without U. Well, you technically can, but you get the point.

New Haven's long history with tailoring is marked by pioneering establishments, contributions to iconic fashion styles, and a sustained commitment to quality craftsmanship. This legacy continues to shape the city's cultural and economic landscape.

Presidential fashion has come a long way since George Washington donned his stately, colonial ensembles. In fact, the attire of American presidents provides a fascinating reflection of the nation's changing values, tastes, and social norms. Over the centuries, presidents have alternated between formality and approachability, with each era’s styles saying as much about the country's evolving identity as about the personal tastes of its leaders.

Let’s face it—when it comes to suits, the range of prices can be dizzying. You walk into one store and snag a suit for $400, and in the next, you’re told it’s $4,000 to even consider looking dapper. What gives?

From its rise as a global thread powerhouse to its frog-filled folklore, Willimantic's "Thread City" story is one of innovation, quirky charm, and lasting legacy in the heart of Connecticut.

Shopping is just that, shopping. Which is a nightmare. Let's focus on telling a story, whittle down the players, hone your skills, and spend less time shopping and more time being you.

Oh you make clothing for women? Why yes, yes we do! Let's highlight some of the garment we have made over the years.

Long before fast fashion, New England had slow sheep. Yes, sheep—those woolly wonders were the OG influencers of New England style.

On The Fabric of America podcast, join Matthew Banever of Bards Clothing and Melissa Lynn Oddo of deMelis Atelier, as they shine a light on the fashion industry, small businesses and the threads that bind us together.

The status of Bards as we slide into the second half of the year.

Dry Cleaning was as difficult as putting gas in your car. Now it’s on the same level as getting an oil change, most people don’t understand the process, we outsource completely, and maybe just maybe, some of us ignore it completely and hope the blinking light just goes away overtime. Lets talk about it….

Why White after Memorial Day??

What exactly is a “pattern” when discussing custom garments.

The origins of the black-tie staple, the dinner jacket are cause for celebration.