Robert Talbott Opens in San Diego’s Ascot Shop

by Harry Sheff

Robert Talbott opened a shop-in-shop in San Diego’s Ascot Shop this week, the third to open in a specialty store this year. The 690 sq. ft. space features the Robert Talbott collection of furnishings, tailored clothing, knitwear and outerwear.

Robert Talbott-Ascot Shop-2

“The opening of the shop-in-shop in our store is an exciting step in our longstanding successful partnership with the trusted Robert Talbott brand,” said Ascot Shop president Bill White. “As a leader in the luxury menswear retail industry, we always aim to provide our upscale customers with a current, unique and sophisticated shopping experience. The shop-in-shop will allow our customers to get to know the full breadth of what Robert Talbott delivers today.”

Robert Talbott-Ascot Shop-3

Added Talbott CEO Bob Corliss, “As one of America’s leading men’s specialty stores, the Ascot Shop shares our commitment to craftsmanship and sophistication, demanded by a discerning audience. By partnering with our retailers in this unique way, the interaction with Robert Talbott is more meaningful, enhancing the customer’s relationship with us. We plan to continue to build on our success, partnering with additional leading menswear specialty stores to open Robert Talbott shop-in-shops in the coming months.”

Robert Talbott-Ascot Shop-1

The Ascot Shop opened the Robert Talbott shop on November 13 with a private event. A public trunk show starts today and run through tomorrow, November 15.

Robert Talbott opened a shop-in-shop in Carroll & Co. in Beverly Hills, Calif. and in Avant For Men in Highland Park, Ill., both in May.

The Ascot Shop was founded in La Jolla, Calif. in 1950.