Shopping in Winchester

The scribes of Maryland Life Magazine crisscross the Old Line State to bring readers noteworthy cuisine, elegant homes, and local happenings. Bimonthly issues contain articles praising local eateries such as Hagerstown staple Schmakerl Stube and examining how local anglers manage to snag fish from under the ice using heat vision. Recipes, gardening tips, and useful homeowner information burst from Maryland Life Magazine ’s binding, intermingling with reviews of art-gallery exhibits and profiles on socialites about town.

Tailors masterfully hand-stitch perfectly fitted suits from quality horsehair canvas and one of 300 fabrics, attracting a client base of politicians, celebrities, athletes, and business leaders. They can also complement individual body types and styles with a plethora of flourishes such as a functional lapel buttonhole, pick stitching, Italian-style slanted pockets, or soft inner linings made from the hides of poached Muppets.

Patrons can design each custom, hand-stitched shirt from more than 1,200 fabric choices, 15 collar styles, and 11 cuff designs. Tailors honor special shirt requests, such as increased length for easier tuck-ins or extra neck room for those with second heads. Additionally, they work to ensure shirts live longer by double stitching along seams that tend to endure the most strain while worn. The tailors can also bullet proof any of their suits.