Change, Change, Change

March 06, 2017

I have just returned from MAGIC (Men's Apparel & Garment Industry of California) in Las Vegas, the largest garment show in the world with over 100,000 attendees from all over the world. I have been attending MAGIC for over 20 years, every February and August. I meet with many of my current vendors and look for new vendors as well. I have conversations with many great merchants from all over the US.

I take time every day to write down what I learned--and spend time on reflection on how I can improve the store and myself.

This trip was no different--so much enthusiasm, excitement, and creativity-- that my head is still spinning.How do I bring back to Clarion the excitement of a new season? And share with you the fashion that is exploding?

I will be conversing with you about some of the new lines and products that are headed our way; I know change is here to stay. One of the newest lines arriving tomorrow is Vineyard Vines. Started in the South, Vineyard Vines has worked its way North--with great new wovens and knits. The quality is excellent and the colors and plaids are rich in tradition. I think you will love this new addition to the store and look forward to showing it to you!

Jim Crooks

It's a Merry Christmas 2019!

December 02, 2019

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." -Norman Vincent Peale
Every season has its charm, but Christmas can stand head and shoulders above the rest as the most wonderful time of the year. I asked the staff at FL Crooks & Co. to take me on their path to Christmas joy with this question: What makes/made it a merry Christmas for you? Do you have a favorite Christmas memory, tradition, gift that stands out in your memory?
It's a Merry Christmas...

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Happy Thanksgivingtide 2019!

November 01, 2019

There is a season and a time for everything. As the pages of our calendars turn to November, we enter the special month of thanksgiving. The earth has come alive with a vibrancy of rich sights, smells, and tastes to quicken the senses before the winter settles in. As we meditate on this beauty surrounding us, may our souls feel gratitude for the blessings in our lives.

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Clarion Vintage T-shirts are top sellers!

September 27, 2019

Take a trip down memory lane with FL Crooks & Co. as they celebrate days gone by with their unique Clarion Vintage T-shirts. These great short-sleeved shirts are taking Clarion by storm as they celebrate numerous businesses that thrived once upon a time in Clarion.

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