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<\/a>Trunzo (right) with CSC co-founder and sock wingman Matt Breen<\/p>\nThe first identifiable moment I became aware of my interest in fashion was in my teenage years in the late ’90s, when my older cousin took me on a shopping trip to NYC. I grew up in Staten Island, so I wasn’t very far away, but my knowledge of the city was extremely limited. He took me throughout SoHo (he had a MASSIVE apartment back then \u2013 the neighborhood has changed so much) and up on to 5th Avenue to shops like Moschino, Atrium, Emporio Armani and Prada. I was blown away.<\/p>\n
Moschino was my favorite \u2013 I would save all my money from delivering pizzas to buy a couple of traffic\u00a0tees. Man, I wish I still had those tees. As per classic style over fashion, things really changed when I studied abroad in Paris in 2004 \u2013 Parisians just had this\u00a0je ne sais\u00a0quoi<\/i>\u00a0about them\u2026a leisurely confidence that I wanted to mimic in timeless pieces. It took me quite some time to reach that point, and I am still learning (as I hope I always will), but boy did that change my perspective on things.<\/p>\n [My knowledge comes from]\u00a0books, traveling and the Internet. Also, just living in NYC \u2013 there’s so much amazing style around us, sometimes all you have to do is pick up your head and take a look around. I gravitate toward a contemporary, cropped, tailored aesthetic. My favorite brands (besides Carson Street, of course) include Patrik Ervell, AMI, Michael Bastian and Eidos Napoli. I just like to have fun with my clothes.<\/p>\n Matt (my business partner and co-founder) and I went to law school together and were roommates for our last two years in Philadelphia. We always knew law wasn’t really for us and plotted throughout law school to potentially go into business together someday. Right around the time I was growing tired and unimpressed with law (mid-2010; it didn’t take long), I started writing a style blog called Nice Try, Bro<\/i><\/a>. From there, I went on to meet so many designers and editors in the industry \u2013 we really felt like we had a good base and support system to get started. And so it went.<\/p>\n We have been blessed to receive great press<\/a> thus far, and the response to it has been even better. Much love and thanks to all of our supporters! We’re not in the business of telling people why (or why they should not) do one thing or another. We believe the proof is in the pudding: a beautiful product, excellent customer service, interesting employees, comfortable\u00a0accommodations,\u00a0and a masculine and refined aesthetic \u2013 come on by and judge for yourself!<\/p>\n The CSC house brand is a fusion of classic American and contemporary European (namely, Italian) sensibilities personified. We manufacture shirts, trousers, ties, square, sports jackets and now footwear (with other small leathers on the way) with an eye toward longevity and durability. All products are currently made in America, Italy, and France. We use only the finest mills, manufacturers, hardware etc. \u2013 we are a detail-oriented company that will not produce anything but high quality garments for our clientele.<\/p>\n Photos: Carson Street Clothiers<\/p>\n http:\/\/carsonstreetclothiers.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nOur CSC footwear drops very soon (we will have 9 different models), and we are continuing to expand our label. Expansion is always in the back of our collective mind, so\u2026yeah\u2026stay tuned!\u00a0Who or what inspires me?\u00a0Who \u2013 My father. What \u2013 Life. My definition of style is one’s individual interpretation of how one dresses and presents himself on a day-to-day basis. As for tips, get the basics down first; experiment later.’<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n