My First Press Release!

A downtown men's store kindly reached out to me offering to sponsor an event giving readers the opportunity to meet me in person.  I stumbled across the remarkable haberdashery, The Standing Room by Heights + Kenchi, one afternoon and began discussing the neighborhood with Yunusa Kenchi, one of the principals.   Since then, Yunusa has become an avid reader of Daytonian in Manhattan.  The store sometimes stages "trunk shows" for aspiring designers; but this will be the first non-apparel event.

I am very flattered and excited about the event which takes place on Friday July 19.  And I'm equally excited to share my first Press Release!

The Standing Room by Heights + Kenchi

207 Clinton Street

New York, NY 10002

347-227-2071

www.heights-kenchi.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Heights + Kenchi Teams with Tom Miller for an Afternoon of Architectural History

(New York, NY July 1, 2013) The Standing Room by Heights+ Kenchi has teamed with Architectural Historian Tom Miller to present a casual reception and discussion at 5:30 PM on July 19 2013. Just as Heights + Kenchi keeps alive the tradition and attention to detail in fine menswear, so too Miller keeps alive the history of Manhattan’s architecture.

In four years, Miller’s website, Daytonian in Manhattan, has grown from a quiet repository of Miller’s extensive knowledge of Manhattan’s buildings and monuments to an invaluable online resource visited by thousands every day. Miller’s histories capture the scandals and the pageantry, the good times and the hard times, the notable and the mundane -- in short, he documents the humanity of Manhattan as reflected in its buildings and monuments.

Tom Miller was born in Dayton, Ohio -- America’s heartland; and moved to New York City in 1979.  An architectural historian, he has investigated and researched the stories of Manhattan for decades. Miller urges New Yorkers and visitors alike to “never to stop being a tourist,” and “never stop looking up.”

The Standing Room’s owner and lead designer, Yunusa Kenchi, is no newcomer to the fashion industry. His unique, well-crafted designs are the result of 15+ years working for a variety of reputable brands and labels. “Our design principle is to focus on bringing a combination of craftsmanship, individualism, and personality to menswear.”

Inspirations for Kenchi’s designs come from the classic garments worn during the key fashion eras of the 20th Century. “By definition we’re a menswear brand which pays homage to the spirit and aesthetics from the 1920s and ‘30s, with an emphasis on what we call the ‘Romantic Esthetic,’ ” says Luis-Arturo Padilla, Sales Manager at the Standing Room. “We bring a balance of individual personality combined with a little sartorial know how."

Their admiration for classic fashion combined with an eye for contemporary trends makes the brand appealing and eye-catching without being too loud or too dated. The brand’s appreciation for and nods to history make a pairing with an architectural historian a logical choice for what promises to be an informative and enjoyable event.

The Standing Room by Heights + Kenchi is open daily from 12 PM - 7 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and from 1 PM – 7 PM Friday and Sunday.

For more information about The Standing Room and Heights + Kenchi visit the retail store at 207 Clinton Street in Manhattan or visit http://www.heights-kenchi.com/. For more information about Tom Miller and Daytonian in Manhattan, visit Daytonian in Manhattan.

To schedule an interview with Yunusa Kenchi, Luis-Arturo Padilla, Tom Miller or a representative of The Standing Room, please e-mail info@heights-kenchi.com.