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Hickey Freeman suits are a grade five construction, and made from exquisite cloth.

Men's suits range in price from about $1395.00 to $1795.00.
Dress Shirts range in price from about $135.00 to $225.00.

This is a well-made suit and a good investment.

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Hickey Freeman's World Class Quality for World Class Leaders.

Whether he's the leader of the free world or the leader of a multinational corporation, well-dressed men the world over are looking to Hickey Freeman. Inspired by designs worn by a singularly historic group of American heads of state over the last 50 years, Hickey Freeman's designers have revisited their exceptional archives to create the ultimate in modern styling and luxurious materials - The Presidential Collection.

For over 100 years, Hickey Freeman's dedication to the finest craftsmanship and world class quality had provided the wardrobe for the political leaders of the United States. Presidents such as Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon Baines Johnson and George H.W. Bush have all taken advantage of the drape of the finest quality yarns and the appeal of an American suit carefully designed and made by hand. Our Country's leaders at all levels, including Vice Presidents such as Hubert Humphrey, Walter Mondale and Al Gore, along with numerous Senators, Governors and Mayors have chosen the iconic style of the Hickey Freeman suits to convey the authority of their roles

Hickey Freeman is the oldest of luxury brands handmade in the United States. Hickey Freeman is well positioned to bring unique authenticity and noble spirit to each modern design in the Presidential Collection. Hickey Freeman's designer Bruno Castagna explains, "This is great clothing for the leaders of business and politics. Our goal was nothing short of redefining the classic power suit of our era for our genuinely discerning customers."

Each exceptional suit reflects a 21st Century interpretation of the very best in quality and style for which the brand is known. The significance of this collection required two years of development, to gather images from not only the archives, but also television and movies to determine the details that would set the collection apart.

The collection begins with the silhouettes. They are reflective of power and success, and echo the sartorial elegance of the past. The ultimate look, however, is perfect for 2008. Jackets feature two and three button, double breasted silhouettes. Pants are designed with a modern flat front or double reverse pleats.

The selective fabrics are woven of the finest cashmeres and wools with a high level of texturization. They are modern fabrics with a vintage, classic feel. Several are exclusive to Hickey Freeman; new interpretations of elegant stripes, exaggerated twills and glen plaids in rich autumnal colors with an American point-of-view. Crafted entirely by hand, the Presidential Collection reflects the passion and skill of the American craftsmen who create them.

The Presidential Collection is available at the Hickey Freeman retail stores, select specialty stores and department stores.

Fabric

One of the first things you may notice when looking at a Hickey Freeman suit is the elegance and finesse of the fabric. Textiles from the finest mills of Italy and Great Britain are woven from rich, lustrous yarns of wool and silk. The textures, patterns and colors are designed to ensure the distinctive, exclusive look that is Hickey Freeman's hallmark.

Canvas Front Construction

Hickey Freeman uses the finest canvas for interlinings. Comprised of wool, cotton and goat hair, the canvas front is an exclusive light-weight construction that adds lasting shape and body to the coat front without the heavy stiffness of lesser quality canvas.

The hallmark of quality in a Hickey Freeman garment is immediately noticed in the graceful way the coat lapel rolls and in the way the coat front hugs the chest like a second skin.

Bemberg Lining

Hickey Freeman coats are lined with Bemberg lining the "gold standard" of linings. Bemberg is a fabric milled from short cotton fibers. It will not fade or shrink. Bemberg lining combines the soft, smooth feeling of silk with the easy care and absorbency of cotton.

Sponging/Inspecting

While high quality fabrics and trimmings are pre-shrunk at the mill, Hickey Freeman subjects these products to a second conditioning process to ensure predictable, uniform behavior throughout manufacturing and the life of the garment. Re-conditioning of fabrics, thread, pocketing, and interlining assures you of long-lasting comfort, fit, and appearance.

Undercollars

The Hickey Freeman undercollar interlining is made of fine Irish linen. It is "married" to the undercollar cloth, a woven wool flannel (not a pressed "felt"). As a result, the interlining has resilience and body characteristics that are transferred to the coat collar.

The undercollar is made of two parts, rather than one, to ensure an easy, natural "hug" to the curve of the neck.

Silk Thread

Most sewing operations are accomplished with silk thread. Silk provides strength, elasticity, and "memory" (it returns to its original length after being stretched) plus reliable color brilliance and fastness. Silk gives seams a soft, thin, and flexible characteristic while holding up to the constant stresses of daily wear, dry cleanings and pressings.

Buttons

Turned from the horns of the water buffalo and Mother-of-Pearl shells, Hickey Freeman's buttons offer durability and a richness of color and texture that are unmatched by man-made materials.

Hand Pressing

Hand pressing sets the fit, style and appearance of each coat. Linings, darts, outside pockets, side seams, shoulder seams, front edges and facings are hand pressed by experienced pressers.

Hand Tailoring

The buttonholes of a Hickey Freeman coat are hand sewn with long-wear silk thread over a fine twist-free linen gimp. Hand-sewn buttonholes yield durability with a soft, flexible feel. Hickey Freeman's list of hand tailoring includes: Hand-fitted armhole and shoulder settings. Hand fitted vents. Hand sewn buttonholes and bar tacks. Neck hanger. Micro-hand-stitched label. Pressing and finishing of linings. Side and shoulder seams. Pockets. Collar corner and vent felling. All ensure that each and every garment achieves that perfect feel, the precise fit, and the lasting impression that makes a Hickey Freeman feel like a second skin.