Memo

Keeping you ahead of the times

A lot can happen in 25 years. And has. Since we opened the first John Craig in Winter Park in 1996, our entire world has changed. Six different First Families have lived in the White House. Six Winter Olympic Games and seven Summer Olympic Games have come and gone. Our nation experienced the tragedy of 9/11/2001, lost countless servicemen fighting for our continued freedom, survived a market collapse and has shown resilience and strength amid a global pandemic.

Technology is, perhaps, the biggest change that has impacted our world. The advent of smartphones, smart TVs and social media has led to instant access and instant gratification. Today’s surviving brick-andmortar retailers are constantly fighting an uphill battle as they seek to stay relevant in this new normal of living and buying. At John Craig, thanks to all of you, we are more than surviving. We are thriving.

Personally, like many of you, our team has welcomed children and grandchildren into the world, witnessed those children and grandchildren grow into adults, get married and graduate college. One of our greatest joys is seeing many of your children and grandchildren become customers and building relationships with them much like we did with you, their parents and grandparents before.

Of course, styles have changed as well. Wide shoulder jackets have morphed into natural soft shoulders with, at times, no lining or half linings like the wool, silk and linen Canali jacket on page 35 that you can buy off-the-rack or customize through our made-to-measure program. Wide-leg pleated pants have, thankfully, evolved into flat front with a moderately tapered leg, giving you a much trimmer look… who doesn’t want that? We trust companies like Meyer, Ballin and Brax and so many more to make comfortable and stylish pants for men of all fits. The shoe game has changed quite a bit over the last 25 years, especially in the last two! Loafers are still a staple for men—like sneak peek the incomparable DiBianco fall collection featuring soft leathers and suedes that you can literally crush without the shape of the shoe being compromised. An equally important staple in a man’s wardrobe today is the smart, dressy sneaker. Our Gift Guide p. 20 go-tos are Santoni and Martin Dingman. These crucial components can be worn with Peter Millar shorts, the ever-sosleek Teleria Zed five-pocket pants or a made-tomeasure suit. You heard me correctly. A suit. Times have changed. Fashion remains an essential worker in 2021. But it’s different. Every option is viable, from the suit with sneakers to jeans and a shacket (see the Eton shacket on page 29) with loafers. As has been the case for the last 25 years, the John Craig family is here to help you look and be your best. Thanks for 1996 2 TH5 an incredible quarter-century. Cheers to the next one! H. Craig DeLongy & Blair DeLongy 2021

John Craig

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