David Talbott Collection located at 532 West Berry Street in the West Berry Building next to Urban Hippie continues to focus on men’s designer apparel at affordable prices. Their new location opened recently after years at The City Exchange Shops a few blocks away. Their evolution is evident while browsing the store.
Owner, David Rabideau, started working in men’s tailored clothing after college. He gained experience in a clothing store on the east coast and learned the many levels of corporate clothing and men’s retail. Rabideau says, "I know designers and I know material. I wanted to offer a designer clothing store but with more realistic cost for customers.”
Rabideau says that the customers that come in from day to day "range from age 25 to age 65”. He says that “younger guys come in and focus on accessories from tie clips to sunglasses and hats and socks. A lot of these areas have really taken off.”
There is more than just accessories with everything from suits to shirts to shoes. All sports coats and blazers range in price from $99 to $125 each. Rabideau prides himself on selecting unique clothing for his customers, and selects each item one at a time to offer to the public.
Stop by and check out this unique men’s shop in Downtown Fort Wayne. They are open Tuesday - Saturday. Connect with them on Facebook and don’t miss their latest fashions!
Interview and photos by Stephen J. Bailey for your Downtown Improvement District