If you value the sharp crease of trousers or the gentle drape of a well-made jacket (and you must if you're reading one of our fashion tips), you will understand the infatuation every well-dressed man has for clothes valets. Before closets were outfitted with rotating tie racks, shoe warmers and watchgentleman’s wardrobe consisted of one well-made suit, there were clothes valets. This simple tool allowed men to keep their clothes in neat order as they slept. Today, however, it allows the hurried man to prepare his wardrobe for the following day without fumbling through the closet in the dark. And while it may have become a status symbol so far removed from its humble origins as a utilitarian accoutrement, the clothes valet actually increases the longevity of your wardrobe by properly holding your clothes at the ready. winders, before bedrooms were little more than four walls and a
Charging Valet and Clothes Organizer
The Charging Valet and Clothes Organizer may look modest and unassuming to the casual visitor to your abode, but within its simple construction rests modern sensibility. Tucked away beneath sliding tray panels, you’ll find storage channels for electrical cords and surge protectors that allow you to charge a cell phone, an iPod and the rest of your portable electronics without making your bedroom look like a cable guy’s nightmare.
Corby 4400 Automatic Pants Press
Forget trying to steam your trousers and banish the thought of taking an iron to them. If you wear slacks on a daily basis, you’ll appreciate this English clothes valet with a built-in press that automatically presses your trousers in 15 minutes. When the Corby 4400 is finished pressing your pants, it will automatically switch itself off, leaving you little to worry about except which pair of freshly pressed pants you’ll wear first. This clothes valet is handcrafted and made of walnut, and it comes complete with a jacket hanger and a coin tray.
The Valet Stand
Mark Wilkinson has, without question, created a stylish alternative for the modern sartorial in us all with low-tech aplomb in The Valet Stand. While the drawer provides a neat and tidy place for storing all those accessories we like to carry, the best part of The Valet Stand is the post for keeping your fedora nice and crisp. Whether you opt for cherry, maple or walnut, you will be assured of The Valet Stand’s quality with the knowledge that each one is handmade. Each valet is also accented with nickel-plated fittings and the drawer is marked with a faux ivory handle.
Executive Valet with Charger
If you want your clothes valet to blend with the room in which it resides, but you still want to have all the modern extras at the ready, the Executive Valet with Charger is the one for you. The economical design allows this valet to occupy space next to a dresser with little notice; however, the classic look, mahogany wood and leather-lined compartments might draw some attention. In addition to the modern accoutrements, such as room for electrical wiring, a surge protector and a charging station, there are also the standard features of a classic clothes valet: trouser bar, coat hanger, shoe shelf, accessory drawer, and pull-out bar for belts and ties.
Valet Chair
A clothes valet that charges your electronic devices is nice, and one that presses your pants is super convenient, but sometimes a simple pleasing design that offers traditional function is all you want or need. Enter the Valet Chair; it won’t ramp up your electric bill, but it will store your watch, sunglasses, shoehorn, and many of your other fashion accessories under its seat. As a clothes valet should, the Valet Chair will also gently hold your suit over the back and, best of all, it gives you a place to put on your shoes like a man.
valet tips
The perfect valet is a matter of choice and financial means, but one rule of thumb in all things fashionable is to never overlap the function one item has with another. For example, if you already have a desktop valet to store your personal items, you don’t need a clothes valet with a storage tray. The second rule is to match your valet with its surroundings and with the clothes you wear. It should look just as good with your clothes on it as it does in the nude
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