Today Clothing brings men's attire to Fourth Ave. retail community

In his previous job in the wholesale business, Kevin Pearson used to travel frequently. It was during these trips that he typically did his apparel shopping, as he just couldn't find the types of clothes he wanted in Ann Arbor. Now that he and partner Eric Harden have opened Today Clothing on Fourth Ave., he doesn't have to go far at all. 

 

"There are stores similar to this around the world, but we'd like to curate a slightly different mix of products," says Pearson. "We've got a strong focus on clothes make in the US, and handful of European designers mixed in. It's mostly items you can't get anywhere else."

 

Today Clothing opened about a month ago in the former location of the Gallery Project. While it was the white-walled, hardwood-floored space that attracted Pearson and Harden to the location, the burgeoning retail community on Fourth Ave. turned out to be the perfect location for the store. 

 

"Literati is a great addition to the block," Pearson says. I think there's a lot more foot traffic on Fourth than people give it credit for. Sava's new restaurant around the corner is going to be great, hopefully, the development across the street is coming. Within a year or two these intersections of Fourth will look pretty great."

 

Pearson and Harden have been hard at work on the space since taking over the space in May. Though they opened quietly with no advertising, or even a sign, Pearson says word about Today Clothing has gotten out through social media, and they've been happy with business thus far. 

 

Today Clothing carries men's apparel including young professional and casual attire. The store also offers bags, accessories and shoes. Their online store is in the works, and Pearson expect it to be up and running in the new few weeks.