O X X F O R D C E N T E N N I A L : A l w a y s B e F a i t h f u l To Q u a l i t y

C L A S S I C SThe

A collection featuring timeless pieces

which transcend trending fashions in the

ever-changing menswear market.

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M A K I N GThe

We reveal the step by step process of an

Oxxford suit and the meaning of main-

taining the highest handmade quality.

P E O P L EMeet the extraordinary people behind

our product and why they think Oxxford

is the suit that will last a lifetime.

The

Ce l eb rat ing 100 Sa r t o r ia l Yea r s || Highe s t Handmade Qua l i t y || Ch i cago S in c e 1916

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WE WANT TOTHANK YOUOxxford Clothes was founded in Chicago in 1916 by Jacob & Louis

Weinberg, brothers dedicated to old-world craftsmanship in

the fabrication of fine tailored apparel. We are the preeminent

manufacturer of the highest handmade clothing produced in

America; widely recognized as the company who outfits executives,

politicians and celebrities. Classic styling has always kept Oxxford

suits in pace with trending menswear fashions.

The foundation of an Oxxford suit is rooted in impeccable

construction created in Chicago’s West Loop. Each suit is

individually cut by hand; plaids and stripes are matched at all

seams, even those that aren’t exposed; all coat buttons are made of

horn; buttonholes are hand-stitched. Collars and lapels are hand-

padded with 2,300 stitches or more to ensure shape and balance.

Of the 165 steps involved in producing a suit jacket, 33 involve

pressing. After a suit is completed, final pressing by hand takes

over an hour.

We are a company steeped in tradition and pride ourselves in

being an American treasure. With a reverent attention to detail,

Oxxford takes no shortcuts. Our workmanship elevates a craft into

art by putting dozens of hours into each custom garment. From

cutting the pattern to each stitch that is used, we still employ the

same techniques tailors have used for generations. When there’s a

better way to make a suit, we will change. Until then, we will

remain faithful to the quality that only a hand tailored, Oxxford

suit can deliver.

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The INTRO

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“I tend to correct people describing Oxxford’s clothing as the

finest garment made in America. Oxxford Clothes is arguably the

finest garment made in the world. Being made by hand is

not just the old fashioned way of making a suit, sport coat or

trouser; it’s the best way. I’ve tried on virtually every manu-

facturer’s garment in the marketplace. Nothing compares to

the comfort and longevity that a handmade Oxxford garment

can achieve.”

“The employees of Oxxford Clothes are true artisans who

carry decades of experience in their craft. The attention to

detail and the faithfulness to quality in each garment pro-

vides the wearer many years of enjoyment. I believe this is

the best value in men’s clothing. There is nothing like an

Oxxford. You can see that when someone puts it on for the

first time. We are a very unique operation with a wonderful

history and I really enjoy being a part of that.”

“Being in the business for over 40 years taught me that

Oxxford Clothes was the best back then and still is the best

today. Our brand history, commitment to the highest hand-

made quality, and classic American style leaves a lasting

impression. There’s something we bring out in gentlemen.

Men wearing Oxxford radiate confidence. The fit is perfect,

the fabrics luxurious, and the men wearing our suits are or

strive to be successful. A lot has changed in the clothing busi-

ness and how men dress, but in the end, most everyone is

looking for the best. You can see and feel the quality in

Oxxford Clothing, so there isn’t a reason to change.”

- BOB DENTON -Pre s i d en t o f Oxx fo rd C lo the s

- CHris Brueckner -Vi c e P re sd i en t o f Sa l e s

- STEVE DAVIDSON -Chi e f F inanc ia l O f f i c e r

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The CLASSICS

We were inspired to generate new imagery this season

and decided to pay tribute to the 69 years spent at 1220

West Van Buren. With the charming grit of the factory as

our backdrop, paired with 100 years of excellence in

suiting, we present Oxxford’s Summer Release.

TheCLASSICS

Pho tog raphy

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SUIT DOUBLE-BREASTED NAVY PINSTRIPE

SHIRT WHITE PIQUE TIE RED & BLUE PAISLEY

- POWER SUIT -When in bu s in e s s, a we l l - ta i l o red p in s t r i p e d emand s a t t en t i on . S tay c on f id en t in th i s

s t r u c tu red su i t that d e l i ve r s t rad i t i ona l s t y l e .

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The CLASSICS

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SUIT FRENCH BLUE SUIT IN SUPER 160s WOOL

SHIRT & TIE SEA ISLAND COTTON & SILK

- TRIED & TRUE -A blue su i t ou t sh ine s any t r end . Wear i t t o an impor tan t mee t ing , a f r i end ’s wedd ing , o r ou t

t o d inne r.You can neve r go wrong w i th th i s mu s t -have s t ap l e .

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The CLASSICS

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The CLASSICS

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- MIX IT UP -Exude s oph i s t i ca t i on and ta s t e in a handc ra f t ed s po r t c oat . Add cha ra c t e r by c omb in ing pat t e r n s that e f fo r t l e s s lycomp l imen t one ano the r.

SPORT COAT 100% WOOL MERLOT PLAID PANT PEARL GREY SOLID

SHIRT BURGUNDY & PINK TATTERSALL TIE GOLD SILK

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The CLASSICS

- POP OF COLOR -El evat e you r l ook w i th a v i b ran t j a ck e t . Dre s s i t up. Dre s s i t down. Pa i r i t w i th subdued hue s

and you ’ l l have mu l t i p l e way s o f i n co r po rat ing i t i n t o you r l i f e s t y l e .

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The CLASSICS

SPORT COAT BLUE WINDOWPANE

SHIRT WHITE PIQUE TIE OLIVE WITH BLUE DOTS

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The CLASSICS

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- NEUTRAL -A s o l i d su i t a l l ow s you t o ea s i ly m ix pat t e r n s w i thou t ove rwhe lming you r l ook . A che ck ed sh i r t and a pa i s l e y t i e p rov id e a sub t l efo ca l po in t .

SUIT TWO-BUTTON TAN SHARKSKIN

SHIRT BLUE & GOLD CHECK TIE BRONZE PAISLEY

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The CLASSICS

SPORT COAT NAVY BLUE

SHIRT WHITE PIQUE TIE GOLD SILK

- ONE OFF -When k ep t s imp l e , th e ca sua lne s s o f a b laze r can l ook e x t r eme ly po l i sh ed .

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The CLASSICS

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- ONE PIECE -A windowpane pat t e r n add s e x c i t emen t t o

a g rey su i t . No t enough? Coo rd inat e a p lum t i e and min i ch e ck sh i r t t o l i ven i t up

even more .

SUIT GREY WINDOWPANE WITH PEAK LAPEL

SHIRT LAVENDAR TATTERSALL TIE PLUM KNIT

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The CLASSICS

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- FORMAL -Wear you r own tuxedo on

your wedd ing day. A p i e c e o ft ime l e s s e l eganc e shou ld b e pa r t

o f e ve r y gen t l eman’s ward robe .

SUIT TUXEDO WITH GROSGRAIN TRIM

SHIRT WHITE PIQUE TIE BLACK SILK

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BLUE SUIT SHOWN ON PAGES 6 & 7

GREY SUIT SHOWN ON PAGES 12 & 13

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The CLASSICS

- WHITE DRESS SHIRT -A wh i t e d re s s s h i r t i s t h e go - t o fo r e ve r yo c ca s s i on . I t s b lank ba ckd rop g i ve s you th e f r e edom to m ix in you r mo s t i n t r i gu inggar men t s o r t o r ema in p e r fe c t ly c l a s s i c i ns imp l e s t y l e . Employ i t t o you r b ene f i t .

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It is our belief that, if a man is to seriously consider

spending the sum necessary to wear an Oxxford garment,

he is enti t led to more than mere vagaries such as

“excellence”. Our experience with men’s clothing tells us

why we are the absolute best being made in America

today. In order to benefit from that experience, you

should know precisely why we feel that they are worth

every penny of what they cost.

TheMAKING

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The MAKING

S U M M E R 2 0 1 6 : T h e M a k i n g

1 . THE INGREDIENTS OF

Oxxford Clothes are the finestprocurable.The woolens are from the

most famed mills in the

world, most particularly

Great Britain and Italy;

tweeds, shetlands and

cashmeres from Scotland;

worsted and flannels from

England; mohairs and silks

from Italy. Patterns, wher-

ever possible, are exclusive;

they are not “open line”

designs. The silk thread, the

linings, silesias, pocketings,

in fact all of the trimmings

are the very best. The but-

tons are made from the tips

of horn.

All goods are thoroughly examined, sponged, steamed and

processed before cutting. The garments are individually hand

cut with shears for precise accuracy and matching. This

operation requires the ultimate in skilled artisanship.

Wider outlets are provided so that, when necessary, the clothes

can be let out without losing balance.

Each pattern is laid on the cloth straight - without bias - so

the finished garment will keep its shape longer and conform to

the wearer’s body contour. Stripes and plaids are matched with

precise attention to detail. To accomplish this, approximately

1/4 yard more of material is used than in most other suits.

Before an Oxxford garment is ready for shipment, it has

undergone close scrutiny by competent craftsmen in order to

ensure clothing that is preeminent in the field of fine

gentlemen’s apparel.

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2 . THE OXXFORD SACK COAT

is given far more prepatory than any other make.The coat “hits the iron” 33 times

while in the process of manufac-

turing. This pressing is in addi-

tion to the final off pressing of

the finished garment. The pre-

patory pressings are the corner-

stone of Oxxford construction.

The purpose of all this pressing is

to mold into the garment the

shape acquired in sewing.

The Oxxford coat front, or canvas, is the finest procurable. The

canvas is thoroughly cold water shrunk, hand cut, hand padded and

hand sewn. This is to make certain that the coat will always retain

its shape. This procedure in the handling of the canvas is exclusive

with Oxxford clothes.

The collar and lapels are hand padded with hundreds of fine stitch-

es, to assure softness and proper roll that is sewn in the garment

for life. The collar has approximately 700 stitches and each lapel

has approximately 800. This amounts to a total of about 2,300 hand

stitches used just in these operations.

The edge tapes of pure linen are felled by hand on both sides, in

order to achieve edges that are thin and smooth. The edges

themselves are hand stitched; a refinement which still further

assures that the edges will be smooth and flat.

The armholes are drawn by hand with a reverse chain-link stitch for

resiliency, which permits the armhole to “breathe”. This allows the

armhole to give without stretching for freedom of arm movement.

For smooth, thin contour, all seams are turned and cross-stitched by

hand. The armhole seams are pressed open by hand all around in

order to ensure comfort and movement.

Double arm shields are provided as protection against

prespiration. It is customary they are hand felled all the way around

and not merely tacked.

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Buttonholes are handsewn for durabilty and impeccable appearance.

Buttons are made from the finest horn and are also sewn on by

hand with a strong shank. This permits the garment to be buttoned

and yet keep freedom of movement at the closure.

Another distinctive feature of Oxxford clothes is the matching body

lining and sleeve lining. Both are individually hand cut for each

particular garment to obtain a harmonious appearance.

The pockets have linen stays to prevent sagging, and have complete

bellows lining on the inside. The bellows permit the pocket (when

containing something) to expand to the inside rather than bulge on

the outside. This feautre is one of the many costly operations that

contribute to the considerable refinements found in an

Oxxford garment.

Other features are the many extra coat pockets; the inside ticket

pocket, the cash pocket inside the large right side pocket, and the

two inside breast pockets.

Another nicety is the silk loop on the inside of the left lapel to hold

a boutonniere.

As the final step in making an Oxxford garment, each and every

coat is individually tried on to test for balance and appearance.

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The MAKING

3 . THE OXXFORD TROUSER

is made by handin the manner of thefinest tailoring.A distinctive feature is the

patented one piece waistband

pocket construction, making the

trousers feel thinner and more

comfortable. This always allows

the trousers to retain the inside

smoothness. The one piece waist-

band construction also prevents

ripping after cleaning.

The buttonholes are hand made on the trousers.

The fly lining is pleated down to prevent curling

at the crotch.

The top of the closure is made with an imported

hook and eye, to keep it tightly closed. And the

eye is inserted into two tiny hand button holes

for appearance sake and for strength. The hand

made buttonholes are arguably the smallest

hand-buttonholes in the industry.

The belt loops are handturned; if the waist size

is under 36, there are eight loops, but two more

are added for size 36 and over.

There is an outlet on the outseam as well as the

inseam in order to permit the trousers to be let

out to their fullest extent and still retain the

proper balance.

A highly unique feature, otherwise found only

in the topmost quality custom tailored clothes, is

the hand overcasting of the seams.

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Dedicated to the incredible people who have been and are

currently behind our cherished brand. Some old, some

new, but all value Oxxford Clothes just the same.

ThePEOPLE

“My first position at Neiman Marcus was a Buyer of Oxxford Clothes assisting in its selection for 35 years. The men’s area was a palace, lending itself to the best products from throughout the world. The downtown Neiman Marcus housed over 4,000 Oxx-ford units. In a given suit, there would be approximately 50 units per size. One is lucky to find two suits in their size in most men’s stores in America today.

The men of Oxxford were steeped in love and passion for the product. Oxxford was a phenomenon who had features that no other suit contained. To visit their fac-tory and see each suit sewn by hand was a treat. I witnessed features that werepatented in Washington sewn into their

- DERRIL OSBORN -Fo r me r VP o f Ne iman Mar cu s, Pa r tne r

clothes. The European fabrics were bought for durability. Cloths in 90’s and 100’s prevailed over the fragile fabrics of today.

We were driven to and fro by limo. We were dined in the Drake Hotel. Every lunch was in the chairman’s boardroom. On my last visit to the factory, I was presented with a birthday present; my pattern signed by every tailor in the factory.

Neiman Marcus and Oxxford clothes had a intense love affair. Oxxford was the high-light of my career and I will be buried in a Navy Oxxford Suit. In closing, Happy Birthday, Dear Oxxford. I will always be faithful to quality!”

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“I will be

buried in a

Navy Oxxford

Suit.

“Oxxford Clothing has been a verydistinctive and meaningful part of most of my life. My Father, Leon Molek, went to work for the Wienberg’s after World War II as the Chief Engineer andcontinued working for Oxxford until 1990. I remember going to work with Dad on someSaturdays and being able to roam the floors of the Van Buren location. I would not be the person I am today if it was not for the Weinbergs, Mr. McDonald and Oxx-ford Clothes hiring and putting their trust in my Dad and I to maintain the building and its mechanical systems for those years. While I no longer have to wear suits for work, I still tell people that if you want a real suit you need to buy an Oxxford Suit. No other compares!”

- WAYNE MOLEK -Fo r me r Ch i e f Eng ine e r

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“The PEOPLE

“If I didn’t love Oxxford I wouldn’t be here. To me, it’s an amazing product that consists of high quality components. You won’t find a product out there thatinvolves so much handwork. Ourtailoring that goes into our product does not involve fusing by the machine; we still have the basted canvas inside. I’m not sure how many manufacturers can say that they do lapel pad stitching, stitching oncollar, and pick stitching all by hand. Hand stitching helps with comfort and ease of wearing a suit. Nothing lasts forev-er, but we get alterations from 10-20 years ago and we recondition them to make them look brand new.”

- MARIA ACOSTA -Operat i ona l Manage r

“Oxxford is one of the best companies. The garments we make here all have a very unique design, construction andtailoring. Everything is made by hand and wecontinue to use traditional techniques. Pressing, basting, trimming; we make a strong garment that makes everycustomer happy.”

- STANLEY MORAWAR -Head Mas t e r Ta i l o r

“I have been working with the brand for over 3 years, with 2 of them in my cur-rent role as Marketing and Merchandising Coordinator. I also manage my own book of clients. I never would have imagined working for a company rich in history and relevance all while staying true to its past. The quality of individual pieces being cre-ated in the shop still amaze me because each garment is truly a piece of art. The part I love the most is that I am able to share our story with our partners and cli-ents. Seeing someone slipping on an Oxx-ford jacket for the first time brings a smile

to my face every time.”

- Julian DELOS REYES -Marke t ing & Mer chand i s ing Coo rd inato r

“Oxxford has been a part of NortonDitto’s family of fine clothing for over 65 years. Through the years we have enjoyed aspecial relationship with their family of employees. We admire their dedication to producing one of the finest garments in the world. In 2016 where immediatesatisfaction often replaces quality,Oxxford’s commitment to excellence is unique. It is not a surprise the company motto is quality first. Today in Houston, we are pleased to serve families who current-ly represent three generations of Oxxfordclients. We look forward to continuing this relationship for many years to come.”

- DICK HITE -Owner/CEO Nor ton Di t t o, Pa r tne r

We are pleased

to serve families

who currently

represent three

generations of

Oxxford clients.

“I really like doing what I do. It’s a very unique thing. There’s not a lot of people who are marking and cutting by hand any-more. It’s probably the best part of this job. In my experience, I handle all of it; so I can tell you if the product is good or

not just by touching a suit.”

- Jesus M. Flores Jr. -Mas t e r Cu t t e r

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“Everything is good at Oxxford. Thebuttonhole, the finish it’s somethingdifferent from other companies. We see the difference when we make it. The cut is different, our pockets are different in the trousers. We have a very uniqueconstruction. Our product lasts a long time because our materials are of highest quality.”

- Santina LaCarra -Mas t e r S eams t re s s

“Oxxford is a good fit for me because I was brought up to always give myself to my work and taking pride in what I do. I can’t really say much about other suits because I’m fully invested in ourconstruction. Our process makes sure that everything measures up to being asimportant as the other because every step matters. Anyone can brag and boast about quality, but what does that mean? It’s re-ally caring about what you do and that’s something Oxxford Clothes focuses on.”

- RICHARD MASCIANTONIO -Pat t e r n Make r

It’s really

caring about

what you do and

that’s something

Oxxford Clothes

focuses on.

World-renowned Oxxford cra f tman-

sh ip and exc lus ive impor ted fabr ic s

a re presented in our f ine se lec t ion.

Des igned and ta i lored for the man

whose pos i t ion and ta s te demand that

he wear on ly the f ines t appare l . He’ l l

en joy the d i s t inc t ion o f handra f ted

cus tom deta i l ing, the luxury and long

wear that on ly the bes t exc lus ive

impor ted fabr ic s can g ive. Alway s b e

fa i th fu l t o th e h ighe s t handmade qua l i t y !

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C reat i ve D i re c t i on & De s i gn

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