Photo: Joe Mahoney for The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Larry had planned to have a quiet, perfectly made Aviation cocktail at Heritage Restaurant on Main. Little did he realize that next to him an interview with Richmond’s own Ed Trask was being conducted.

Yes, this place had Style in more ways than one.

What makes Mattias Hägglund’s Aviation more than another well-mixed drink is his insistence on classical proportions and authentic ingredients. Sounds a lot like making a custom suit at Leviner Wood, doesn’t it?

The Aviation cocktail has a story behind it. Some say that a French aviator invented it but was unable to get the patent. Others say that after WWI, getting ahold of the violet liqueur proved impossible, so a number of bastardized versions took off. Heritage’s is the real deal, with creme de violette sourced abroad and flown in to make your perfect cocktail. We highly recommend it.

Give Heritage a shot, order from a beautifully curated wine or beer list, or have them craft a perfect drink to go with the small plates (Larry had the paté.)  We know you  appreciate the classics as much as we do. Even if they’re tweaked for the modern man.

Come to think about it, that applies to what we do at Leviner Wood too, doesn’t it?

If you’ve got a favorite place in town, let us know about it. We’d love to give it a try.

Sure you wear a coat and tie to work, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t make them your own.

Take the example above. A lavender shirt with contrasting collar and cuffs isn’t that much of a stretch. Indeed, lavender is one of the best colors, along with pink and light blue, for a variety of skin tones. It makes us look healthy. But take a closer look at that top button.  Purple? Sure, so are the ones down the placket. Which makes for something truly special in your wardrobe. Line the inside of the collar band and the placket with purple and white gingham check and your shirt does double duty — with a tie, buttoned up and business-like. Worn with an open collar, hardly.

Yet another advantage to having your shirts custom made for you at Leviner Wood.

Here at Leviner Wood we love a good excuse to sip a great bourbon, even if it is mixed with mint and simple syrup. And a mint julep on Derby Day just wouldn't taste the same if it were downed while wearing cargo shorts and an AC/DC t.

May we suggest a straw Trilby, a pair of Allen Edmonds spectator shoes and a bow tie (harder to stain with the condensation dripping from your sterling silver julep cup)? Short pants or long, make sure to wear your custom Leviner Wood dress shirt and carry a few ones in your pocket for those “Gentleman's Bets.”

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Stand out without looking like you just won the Master’s. Call Larry today.

It must be spring. Color is bursting out everywhere, from the pollen covered cars to the vibrant front yards down Monument Avenue, spring has sprung.

The cooler weather, delightful as it is, has us longing for the fun of bright summer sunshine. Bright sunshine calls for colors that stand out without washing out. So if a custom seersucker suit or sport coat is lingering in your imagination, who could blame you? Pair either with a colorful sock from English-maker Byford and weekends at the club or the River take on a whole new kind of casual elegance. But order quickly, these fabrics have a way of running out as soon as we get our first 80° day.

White bucks completely optional.

Call or email Larry today.

Portsmouth is located on the western side of the Elizabeth River directly across from the City of Norfolk. In 1620, the future site of Portsmouth was recognized as suitable shipbuilding location by John Wood, a shipbuilder, who petitioned King James I of England for a land grant. The surrounding area was soon settled as a plantation community.

–Wikipedia entry for Portsmouth, VA

Which makes it fitting that Larry Wood of Leviner Wood Custom Tailors and Shirtmakers will be traveling through today to meet with clients from Portsmouth and Norfolk.

Time for an upgrade to your spring and summer wardrobes? Email Larry today.

One of the top 100 places to live in the country according to Money Magazine, Ashburn VA and Loudon County is home to all sorts of on-line wonderfulness. It is estimated that 50% of all internet traffic goes through this hi-tech corridor. And Friday, Leviner Wood’s own Larry Wood makes the rounds for his clients. Call for an appointment. Or better yet, this being hi-tech country…. email.

Ah, Spring Break. Having just returned from a week on Sullivan’s Island, SC with stops in Charleston, Beaufort and Savannah, GA, I’ve come to realize that packing light is the easiest thing on earth.

I could, and did, live for a week in these few items:

1) My unconstructed silk and cashmere blue-blazer, like this one we did for JW.

Beautiful interior construction… or lack of it.

2) A few oxford cloth button-down shirts, one blue, one pink, one gingham check.

3) A cashmere crew neck sweater.

4) A pair of jeans. These are Holland & Sherry shown with a croc print leather belt.

5) A perfect pair of khakis. Like these custom vintage wash pair.

6) A pair of driving shoes. The Grand Cayman by Allen Edmonds.

7) My Barbour rain jacket.

8) A good sized scarf. You’d be amazed how many uses there are for it.

Let Leviner Wood help you put together your custom travel wardrobe and never worry about what you’ll wear on vacation again.

Spring ties are in at Leviner Wood. Just in time for Easter Sunday! Spring ties $85-95.

And don’t forget these little beauties… like miniature Fabergé eggs.

What will the rabbit bring you? Fab links

We swear. Although you wouldn’t know it by looking at this photo of the studio taken on Sunday. Of course, we all know the old joke…”Don’t like the Richmond weather? Wait a minute.”

Easter Sunday is supposed to be sunny and in the low 60′s, so it really is time to think spring fabrics. For example:

Looks like linen, right? Drapes like a tropical weight wool. Because it is. Linen look custom wool trousers $350.00 or three for $900. But hurry, last year they sold out before the snow thawed up north.