XMI design Philosophy
Impeccable styling, the finest quality construction and fabrication, exquisite detail and unsurpassed use of color and texture - XMI.
You can be assured that all XMI products, including shirts, neckwear, and accessories represent the very latest design, and highest standards of comfort and wearability.
XMI inspired by tradition but not hindered by it.
An evolution that captures the moment and embodies one spirit - always moving, never stagnant, always thought provoking - XMI
While seizing the purveying emotions of the present for the future in mind and with the past never forsaken XMI boldly moves forward with style, quality and an air of exuberance.
XMI Corporation
XMI designs, markets and manufactures men's and boy's 100% silk neckwear. In addition, XMI also designs, markets and distributes men's and boy's dress shirts, sports shirts, and has recently entered the women's business.
History
XMI began over 17 years ago as a marketing and consulting firm expressly tailored to the needs of the men's wear market. At the time, the way men dressed was evolving rapidly. Color and texture combined with inspiration from more traditional silhouettes, became the niche for XMI.
Known for his color direction and knowledge of the intricate details of printing and weaving silk fabric, Bert Pulitzer along with his wife Betsy, her brother John Sazama and his wife Alison started XMI with the hope of bringing their passion for quality to the men's market.
XMI has grown to include Men's and Boys neckwear, men's, women's and boys sport shirts, Men's and boys dress shirts, Silk sleepwear, gift items and accessories.
Since the start, XMI has always tried to convey a lifestyle that allows its customers to have fun, make a statement and show that they are not afraid to evolve.
With each tie hand made in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, XMI is extremely proud of its workforce. Each and everyone at our facilities know that quality and customer satisfaction is the only end result XMI concerns itself with.
The neckwear factory first known as Jayart Neckwear, Inc. was located in New York City, and owned by Arthur Feldman and Leo Asknazy. In December of 1986, Bert and Betsy Pulitzer and John and Alison Sazama purchased Jayart. Plans were to gradually move the manufacturing of the neckwear from New York to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The Sazamas trained in the factory in New York, learning the steps in making quality neckwear. John remained in New York while Alison returned to Chippewa Falls and began training women in the local area to do the hand slip stitch. Upon John's return in August of 1987, they formally launched Jayart Neckwear in Chippewa Falls, and it expanded into its current location in March of 1991. The original shop in New York remained opened until December of 1991.
In the early years, under the new ownership, Jayart produced neckwear for other companies such as Macy's, Ann Klein, Paul Stuart, Abercrombie and Fitch and Brooks Brothers. At the same time, the Pulitzer's were focusing their efforts on creating a line of neckwear with the XMI label. XMI stands for extraordinary.
Bert, in the neckwear business since the age of 19, made a name for himself with his design expertise and applied this expertise in designing the new Collection. Sales representatives were hired to sell the XMI line throughout the U.S. and as sales grew Jayart produced more and more neckwear under the XMI name. By 1991, sales had grown so dramatically that the factory no longer produced anything but the XMI Collection. In 1993, Jayart changed its corporate name to XMI.
Currently XMI can be found in stores across the U.S. Nordstrom, Von Maur, Saks Fifth Avenue, Parisains and 150 specialty stores all carry the Collection. In addition to neckwear, XMI has expanded its offering to men's dress and sports shirts. Fall of 2002 was the debut of the Women's Shirt Collection, which is found at Nordstrom and Mark Shale. June of 2003 will find XMI expanding into offering a complete Boys Dress Collection with neckwear and dress and sports shirts.
XMI operates from three locations, our headquarters in Chippewa Falls, a design and marketing office in Stamford, Connecticut and a sales office in Manhattan. In addition, XMI operates two retail locations, our Factory Outlet store and XMI Downtown located in the center of Chippewa Falls.
We are extremely proud of the quality and workmanship of our products. From the beginning to the end, the process of creating an XMI tie is one of artistry and skill. Each fabric is an exclusive, one of a kind design, unique only to XMI. All designs are made of 100% silk and the hand stitching ensures a beautiful quality finish to our neckwear.
Mission Statement
XMI is committed to:
- Building and maintaining XMI as a recognized, better quality brand in the apparel industry.
- Assuring that both design and workmanship are always maintained at an XMI quality level.
- Providing the very best in customer service at all levels of the organization.
- Offering a friendly and warm atmosphere for all our employees.
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