Shirt Tales: Kuhlman  

Let’s face it, we dole out a lot of dough to look pretty cheap sometimes. 

You know the look, some tattered True Religion jeans, paired with a paper-thin Dolce & Gabbana t-shirt, a beat-up J. Lindeberg belt and some thrashed biker boots. It’s a hot look, no doubt about it. But every once in awhile, you have to admit, there is nothing better than the look of a finely tailored shirt and tie. Problem is, a quality dress shirt and great tie can easily cost as much as your monthly grocery bill.

That is, until now. Welcome to Kuhlman, where high-style and fine-tailoring meet a real-world budget. With locations in both North Cherry Creek and Belmar, Kuhlman is a new boutique for both men and women that can best be described as a cross between Ted Baker and Pink. Decidedly British, Kuhlman’s collection brings together master-craftsmanship, great fabrics, robust colors and bold patterns. 

But the real story here is how Kuhlman can deliver such luxurious apparel for half as much as what you’d spend at Saks or Neiman's. How do they do it? The secret is in their business model. Owner Scott Kuhlman buys up the excess fabrics from the top designers' factories and creates similar garments for a fraction of the price. One of the best deals is from their “Standards” line of dress shirts, get a French-cuffed, two-button collar shirt for just $55.

Now, we’re not telling you to ditch that hobo-chic look you have going, but when it comes time to dress your best, remember Kuhlman. You - and your budget - will be glad you did.