Rubensteins

Hands up, I have yet to actually purchase from Rubensteins but I have nothing but good things to say about the service. Each time I’ve been in, I’ve dealt with the same staff member. He’s an impeccably dressed, African American gentleman who seems to be a suiting specialist. With one look, he was able to correctly contradict me on what size I thought I was! It didn’t quite work out in terms of purchasing but I’d be happy to go back when I next need something for a special occasion. It’s a lovely store and this gentleman is just that, and a pleasure to deal with.

Great service and selection. The valet parking is a big plus, and the gentleman that works the valet is in his 37^th year! Jesse Lopez helped me and was right on target with the pants and tie selection to go with the jacket I purchased, a true pro.

Excellent service and selection. Kelly rocks and my new threads are killer. Here’s to 90 more wonderful years.

Classic Old School Mens Store. If your looking for personal service and fashionable goods this is the spot. Donald Pliner, Trask, Nat Nast, Robert Graham… they have it. Even a kids collection!

I’ve gotten something here on all my trips to NOLA over the years. Still some of my favorite clothes today.

The shop of the true dandy. Without a doubt, Rubenstein’s is the most exquisite gentleman’s clothing store in New Orleans. From suits to shoes and everything in between, one will enter Rubenstein’s an ordinary man and leave as a dandy. When it comes to dress, it takes a strong man to be an extrovert. A very true dandy needs a complete conviction that he is right; as the views of the rest of the world simply don’t matter. The real dandy wants to make people look, be shocked by, and even scared by the subversion which his clothes stand for. Therefore, Rubenstein’s is the place for those black suede $ 500 shoes you’ve always wanted; that velvet vest and those marvelous plaid pants.
Being a dandy is a condition rather than a profession. It is a defense against suffering and a celebration of life. It is not fashion, it is not wealth, it is not beauty. It is a shield and a sword and a crown– all pulled out of the dressing-​up box in the attic of the imagination. Rubenstein’s can be pricey, but I’ve found the occasional sale here and there. O, and I suppose it would be helpful to mention that the employees here are incredibly helpful and kind. It’s not about Rubenstein’s being pricey, however. Nor is it about dressing to impress. It is about loving life, yourself, and putting on your costume for the day. For all things dandy, shop Rubenstein’s.

Helpful staff excellent clothing. If you are in NOLA and need a suit I would highly recommend checking out Rubensteins.

Rubensteins is the finest men’s clothing store in New Orleans. With the help of their highly knowledgeable sales associate Kenny, I was able to find the perfect suit. Two months later, when I had an issue with the paints, they quickly replaced them with a brand new pair, no questions asked. I have shopped there for over ten years now, and they will continue to have my business for the rest of my life. I highly recommend them if you’re looking for the highest quality men’s clothing and superior salesmanship.

Really nice costumer service. Great looking clothes. It is expensive but if you can afford it, great store. They even gave me a beer while I was shopping.

This place is wonderful. The husband had had his eye on a seersucker jacket in the window for days. On the second to last day of our vacation, he decided he was going to go for it. We walked in, and John greeted us so warmly. He informed us that seersucker only comes in full suits. That didn’t stop us on the quest, though I was briefly concerned that he’d end up looking like the Good Humor Man! John gauged hubby’s size accurately, and took us back to the changing/​tailoring area, where we got the royal treatment. I have to say, a seersucker suit looks pretty great on my man! We almost picked out another sport coat, but needed to pay attention to our pennies. The selection here is fantastic. I can’t imagine a guy walking out looking like anything less than a million bucks.
The tailoring is being done there, and we are expecting a package from them in the next few days. We’re planning a party for the big reveal!

Wow!
I had spent the morning working on my bike and only had time to degrease my hands before heading to Rubensteins. As I pulled up to the valet — a remarkable convenience in downtown New Orleans — the valet, James, greeted me with a smile, handshake, and introduction. I walked in and was greeted once more by a gentleman asking if I needed help. Everyone was oblivious to the fact that I looked like a 20-​something year old hobo.
I came to get a tailored suit, but apparently those are unamerican or something, because as much as I’ve tried I can’t find someone to make me a suit in NOLA.
I told Paul that I needed a conservative navy suit for interviews and without asking my size, he picked out two suits for me.
Liked one, good fit. Slim and high lapels; slanted pockets, decently comfortable movement; excellent pattern — almost exactly what I wanted: right color, fine detail, a little flash but only upon inspection. I immediately thought «this guy knows what I’m looking for!» But alas the sleeves were too large. Then he got two more, both fit well, and I really liked one. It was a more European and youthful style, but a conservative color and subtle pattern. I didn’t ask the prices because, let’s face it when it comes to suits it shouldn’t matter. However, I was pleasantly surprised to know the first suit was $ 400 and the second $ 1000, so i got both. I don’t know what brand the suits were as they are currently being tailored, but those are good prices for suits that fit well off the rack. Length tailoring of arms and legs is free, but the width of the arms cost me $ 20.
Points:
The prices were excellent and varied tremendously.
The service was top-​notch, hands-​on and judgment free.
The associate (s) KNOW body types and suit styles.
The suits fit well right off the rack (a rarity for anyone under 200lbs these days).
Quite like the Barney’s of New Orleans.

This is one of the top clothing stores in the metro area and its locally owned and operated. They’ve been around since 1924 and carry designer collections that you won’t find anywhere else in the area. Not only do they offer a fantastic selection, outstanding service, and valet parking but this store is also often used as a great party venue. I’ve been to several great events here and always have enjoyed all the time I’ve spent in this store whether shopping or at a party. This is one of the few remnants of the glory days of the Canal street corridor when ladies wouldn’t go shopping in the area without their gloves on. One of their uniquely New Orleans items they have started to offer are Streetcar logo polo shirts so if you need a uniquely NOLA gift you can add that to your list!

My hubby lost his heart to a charcoal-​grey Canali suit worth almost $ 2,000. We didn’t buy it. But what the heck, we still got the Rubensteins experience. The sales consultant was very knowledgeable, humorous, and patient with our questions. We went in looking for black Hugo Boss trousers to replace the ones that hubby had outgrown. Rubensteins didn’t have that exact shade of black, but that didn’t stop hubby from trying on a bunch of different jackets. The Canali was among the ones that fit perfectly, but it was beyond our price range. Ever since we retrieved our car from the free valet service at Rubensteins and returned home, hubby has been scouring the Internet looking for cheaper Canalis. So far he has drawn a blank. I have a feeling we’ll be heading back to R’s next weekend :)

I started shopping at Rubenstein Brothers when I first began to care about fashion 30 years ago, and this great, locally owned store has kept up with me through my early preppy phase, through proto-​Armani and Willie Wear through my current penchant for modern cut suits and copious pocket squares.
thoughtful, knowledgable salespersons who obviously care about style, but even more so about their customers. I’ve even had the pleasure of the boss, David Rubenstein help me choose a very low ticket item. The fact that my humble professor father had a rubenstein’s account tells you that it is not all high rollers in Zegna and Canali heer .
The valet parking helps one embrace a little piece of classic New Orleans: a big day of shopping on Canal Street.

Although I’ve walked by Rubenstein’s many, many times over the years, I hadn’t actually gone inside until recently. Given that I’m not often in the market for men’s apparel, there was never a reason for me to venture into Rubenstein’s until the Scene Magazine party that was held there last week. The store is HUGE, much larger than I would’ve expected, and it’s actually a gorgeous event venue. Wouldn’t have expected that to be the case (who has parties in clothing stores?) but clearly I was wrong. It is, in fact, a fabulous place for a party. Hope to have a reason to come back sometime soon!