TAFT'S NAKED & FAMOUS DENIM NEP SELVEDGE January 21 2015

Photo cred: Bahzad Trinos

Check out Taft in his Naked & Famous Denim Skinny Guy's. We'd say these are the epitome of perfectly worn in jeans. When he's not working at Service Menswear, Taft plays music and paints, which has helped to add a lot of personality to the fade. Taft is signed to Austin's very own Punctum Records and his brand new album "Groove Redundant" comes out on February 12th.

Naked & Famous has deemed this pair of Nep Selvedge "exceptional" and we certainly agree. We're also really into the way Taft has styled his look, with extra beat up Chuck's and a slightly shrunken oxford.

Service stocks 4 fits of Naked & Famous Denim in over 20 finishes. Head to their brand page in our online shop here or stop into the store to get fitted.

EMPLOYEE PICKS: INDIGO SHIRTS November 14 2013

Service has some very nice true indigo dyed shirts in stock for Fall. Come on down and pick yourself up one of our favorite items for the season.

Indigo woven shirts from Gant Rugger ($125) and Naked & Famous ($168).

Matthew and Christian show us just how good this deep, rich hue looks.

If these two styles aren't doing it for you, more new shirts from Naked & Famous and a couple of other brands have just gone out on the floor today. Come by to check 'em out.

MADE IN 'MERICA! July 03 2013

        

HISTOIRES DE PARFUM June 14 2013

Histoires de Parfum offers an olfactory library, one which expresses stories in scent about famous personalities, opulent raw materials and iconic years. The creator of Histoires, Gerald Ghislain, first began refining his palette and nose through gastronomy, learning the art of combining and distilling savors. The art of perfumery had been a long time dream of his when he finally founded the company in 2000. He has since created an extensive line of rare and unique scents that are rich in temperament and extremely romantic. We're currently stocking seven scents that range from unisex to masculine.

The Service Staff has picked the three favorites from the first volume of this collection that were inspired by famous personalities who strongly influenced their generation. The name given to the perfume is that of their date of birth.  

MEET THE SERVICE FAMILY - MATTHEW December 13 2012

Matthew, who's been at Service for a year and a half, moved to Austin from FLA when we was only one year old! When he's not working, Matthew plays soccer (It's been said he has a great soccer ass), and designs men's bags. He's been named the store's songbird; his specialties being Kate Bush and Mariah Carey. 

Where else do you shop besides Service? What? I don't have anything left over after all my purchases at Service!

Are you feeling Christmas-y? No, the weather has been too hot. The cold the last few days has helped though.

What are your favorite holiday movies? Home Alone, the Rudolph one, and Misery.

Where's your favorite place in Austin to hang out? Most days you can find me playing cribbage at Centennial Park with my friend Vance Bondurant III. (Matthew is also the store's resident comedian!).

Matthew is wearing:

Penguin, window plaid blazer

Gitman Vintage, long sleeve over-dye dobby

Hartford, green corduroy pants

Florsheim, wingtip boot

Nixon, mellor cream watch

MEET THE SERVICE FAMILY - CHRISTIAN November 27 2012

Christian was first a loyal Service customer, and then to supplement his wardrobe with employee discounts, picked up part-time work at the store.  His passion is also the kitchen. He has worked at Uchi for many years, and makes some mean, wickedly delicious "albondigas."  That's Mexican meatballs, for the anglophiles out there. Christian has been a fantastic Service employee, but his other interests and ventures are acting and some part-time modeling.

How long have you worked for Service?  On and off again for about 7 years.

What are you up to now?  Working the sushi line at a little restaurant on south lamar.

What is your favorite item you've ever purchased from Service? This is a great question because I have invested a lot of my time into their clothes! The winner would have to be my 511 levi's. Four years of hard work and still going.

What's the cheesiest pick up line you've ever used? Did it work?! How 'bout I give you one that was used on me, "I'm a millionaire cougar and I've kinda been stalking you." there's a lot more to it, but that's the point. didn't really work. 

Christian is wearing:

Gant, long sleeve striped henley

Penguin, wool blend blazer

Ben Sherman, slim stretch chino

Vans, guitar strap chukka decon

All available at Service Menswear.

MEET THE SERVICE FAMILY - JACK November 19 2012

We are starting a series that introduces our readers to the Service family. Over the next few weeks we'll be featuring current staff, alumni staff, and close friends of the Service family, each sporting new selections from our stock! For our first feature, we'd like to introduce you to Jack Pearl, one of the newest members of the Service team. James thought it would be fun to go to our nearest H.E.B. for the shoot.  Jack has lived in Austin for four years, is a local musician (a bad-ass bass player) who plays in two bands: Space Crazies, and Once Per Axis. 

What have you been listening to lately?  St Vincent & David Byrne.

What is your favorite bar in Austin?  Hole in The Wall because it's a great intimate spot for local acts.

Any obsessions?  yes movies, lots of them.  Currently obsessed with movies directed by Christopher Nolan, Sam Mendez, David Fincher, to name a few.  Also practicing lots of Yoga.

What do you like most about working at Service?  My co-workers at Service are fun and I enjoy helping customers.

Given a choice, chocolate or sharp cheddar?   Sharp cheddar, I don't care for sweets. 

Jack is wearing:

Naked and Famous, slim shirt.

Shades of Grey, glen plaid blazer

Ben Sherman, oxford chinos

Alexander Olch, corduroy necktie and plaid suspenders

Etiquette, multi stripe socks

Cole Haan, Air Charles Chukka, in suede 

SXSW WARDROBE CHECK - SHOW / STREET March 15 2012 2 Comments

What shows do you plan to catch this evening? The Shins at Auditorium Shores or just braving the streets of Downtown Austin and finding your way into some live music? Wherever you end up, Service thinks you should look good, but most of all be comfortable while looking good. See our picks below: 

1. ALTRU T-Shirt - with the MAXELL blown away guy remember this ad from the 80's?A classic must for any music fan. Made in the USA. $25

2. SPIEWAK Jacket in Navy $128

3. NAKED & FAMOUS Belt $95

4. ONI NAKED & FAMOUS Jeans $250

5. COLE HAAN Shoes $155

SXSW / WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? March 14 2012

Whether you are spending your SXSW days at The Fader Fort or taking a break from the day activities with a dip in our local Barton Springs Pool, we've got you covered. Check out Service's picks below: 

1. Cheap Sunglasses $19

2. Cheap Monday tank $ 35

3. RVCA Hats $35

4. Penguin shorts $65

5. VANS $55

JAMES' FAVORITE PICKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 16 2011

1. Eastland boots $325 - made in the USA

2. Etiquette socks $18

3. RVCA long sleeve green oxford $58

4. Hartford camel hair v- neck sweater $275

5. Ray Ban polarized aviators $188

6. American Apparel White Crews $16 - made in the USA

7. Levis 511 rust cords $58

8. Nixon watch $62

9. Hartford scarf $95

10. Wigens Harris Tweed driver cap in  $115

11. Fullum & Holt Belt $85

12. Levis 514 raw headbanger (our newest wash at a great price) $65

EMPLOYEE PICKS / LIZ September 01 2011

EMPLOYEE PICKS / TAFT July 07 2011

Save Khaki / Lilac Heather T-Shirt Levi's / 511 / Rigid Yarn Dye / Lt. Blue Hartford  / Basic One Pocket Poplin / Lt. Blue Assorted vintage postcards Billy Kirk  / Brass Buckle Belt / Tan available at Service Menswear | Austin | TX.