By Giovanni Centurione
A longtime
business owner with over 37 years of experience expanded to the Ellicott Square
Building this past September. Chayban Chayban of Chayban's Custom Tailoring has
been tailoring since the age of 11 in Tripoli, Lebanon. Mr. Chayban moved to
the U.S. in 1973 to Buffalo with only $50 in his pocket. Within two weeks, he
got his first job on Elmwood Avenue as a tailor.
In 1978, he
and his wife opened their first Chayban's Custom Tailor Shop on Elmwood.
Since then, great sales has spread through word of mouth, and the stores have
also spread all over Western New York, with locations at the Galleria Mall,
McKinley Mall, Transit Road in Lancaster & Williamsville, Elmwood, and
now the Ellicott Square Building in the heart of Downtown Buffalo.
What makes
the Ellicott Square location so unique? You can get a brand new suit by names such as Burberry, Prada, Louis Vuitton and more. There are vintage suits,
vests and leather jackets in mint condition, designer hats, raincoats,
dress shoes, all for half the price of what you would pay anywhere else.
Also, if you want a one-of-a-kind suit made from scratch, just choose from
any of the many fabrics in the store, get sized up and you have your own suit - made just for you.
From leather
repair, alterations, dry cleaning, weaving, and custom made clothing, doesn't
matter where you purchased it, just bring it to Chayban's and have it fixed.
Find a one-of-a-kind outfit in the Chayban store and it just doesn't fit
exactly right? You can have it fitted on the spot.
The downtown
Chayban's is owned by both Mr. Chayban and his son, Joe. Both guys have a great
eye for fashion and are very helpful in finding just the right look to fit your
personality. I believe this is the only store currently located downtown where
you can find a suit and big named designers under one roof. It's definitely
worth the trip. And ladies, you can come in too if you need alterations,
leather repair, weaving, dry cleaning, and you can get a gift certificate for that special man in your life.
Because Chayban's location of the Ellicott Square building faces
Main Street, you can park for free right in front of the store. This is the
ONLY block along the Pedestrian Mall that allows auto traffic, so take
advantage of it. Also, if you spend a thousand dollars or more, you will
automatically receive a free gift certificate for $100.
Chayban's Men's Suits & Custom Tailoring . Ellicott Square Building - Suite 123A
295 Main Street
Buffalo,
NY 14203
716.854.2055
Mon Fri 10AM-5PM
Top image: models (l-r) John, Jeremy and Zachary.
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that's awesome. i may be wrong, however it seems that there is a dearth of men's stores in all of WNY, particularly downtown. i know Napoli's moved out to williamsville or something, but I'd rather where a barrel with suspenders than set foot in williamsville.
Napoli moved out to East Amherst, on Transit Rd.
And do you have a legitimate beef with the Village of Williamsville? Or are you just trying to impress your BRO friends?
Both. Aside from getting into the whole principles of urban sprawl, driving on Main St. from the I-290 to Transit Rd. I'm not doubtful would equate with waterboarding. And driving just about anywhere on Transit Rd. is about the same. If I'm going to contemplate blowing my brains out because of idiot drivers and congested traffic, I'd rather it at least be in an urban setting than the poster child of the demise of cities.
There is nothing 'urban sprawl' about Williamsville. The Village existed as the mill town between Buffalo and Batavia as far back as 1812, and its housing stock is as old or older than any of the neighborhoods in Buffalo you so dearly love.
The only difference between the Village of Williamsville and the Elmwood Village? Williamsville has better schools...
Reggie, that's fine, man. And God Bless Williamsville. I just don't like it. And probably like it less after our conversation. I didn't initially say anything off-color or derogatory. I'm just not going to shop at Napoli's. No worries. Enjoy your wonderful village. Olmsted and Nardin are fine schools located near The Village.
Again...Napoli's on Transit is located in East Amherst bordering on Clarence...not Williamsville.
And, out of curiousity, what is it that you don't like about Williamsville, besides your made up issue of 'urban sprawl.'
didn't even notice the pathetic typo. beg your pardon. wear