At Trunk Club, we believe the way retail clothing stores serve men is broken. Trips to malls and department stores are time-consuming, overwhelming, and generally not a lot of fun. Online stores give you infinite choice and no expertise. We've created a better way for guys to get great clothes.
BUYING CLOTHES WON'T MEAN SIFTING THROUGH THOUSANDS OF CHOICES
Our fantastic merchant team buys the very best in men's apparel. We scour the earth for new brands and we work around the clock to assort the very best pieces from our favorite designers. The result is that our inventory is phenomenal. With one of the world's finest selections of brands and items as a point of departure, our experienced team of style experts takes the time to learn your tastes, fit, and needs. They then hand-select outfits that are right for you, focusing your choices and offering their guidance.
DISTINCTIVE PERSONAL SERVICE WON'T COST ANYTHING
Your consultations with your personal Trunk Club stylist are completely free. We even cover shipping, including returns. You just pay for the clothes you keep. Department stores and boutiques spend money on advertising, fashion models, fancy store fixtures, and expensive real estate. Trunk Club spends money on finding the best clothes and providing the best customer service. We think that yields a better experience for you.
TEAM PROFILES
BRIAN SPALY, CEO
Brian is the first to admit that his path to entrepreneurship wasn't exactly traditional. In 2005, he entered Stanford Business School having spent the previous five years working in strategy consulting and private equity. While many of his classmates were plotting to change the world with the next big internet start-up, Brian was toiling away on a different kind of idea - better fitting men's trousers. Stanford's parking lot became a fitting room, and Brian began building a business out of the trunk of his car. The result was a colorful line of lightweight corduroy and cotton twill men's pants called Bonobos, aka "Spalypants". Word began to spread rapidly, and Brian's close friend from Stanford, Andy Dunn, joined the team in the summer after graduation. Under Brian and Andy's leadership, Bonobos grew to over twenty-five employees by the end of 2009 while being named one of 50 hottest brands by AdAge and appearing in dozens of publications, including The New York Times.
In late 2009, Brian left Bonobos to become CEO of Trunk Club, a men's clothing service based in Chicago that offers personal styling services to men across the country. Now leading his second venture-backed fashion start-up, Brian is excited to revolutionize the way men shop for clothes. Brian's mission is to make it incredibly easy for guys to get awesome clothes, in a convenient, hassle-free way. Brian is thrilled to be back in his homeland, the Midwest, and his favorite town, Chicago. When he's not wearing Bonobos head-to-toe, he can be found running around Chicago's River North neighborhood in Genetic Denim and Earnest Sewn sport shirts, two of his new favorites from Trunk Club's fashion vault. Outside of the office he enjoys squash, skiing, windsurfing and beach volleyball. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he remains a loyal Michigan sports fan to this day.
MICHAEL BARKIN, DIRECTOR OF SALES
Michael's main objective at Trunk Club is to deliver a unique and innovative shopping experience so our members can receive top quality sportswear without having to make selections from a traditional store. He's responsible for overseeing our team of professional stylists and training them to deliver an exceptional client experience. Previously, Michael spent seven years with the world's largest manufacturer of men's custom clothing where he served over 600 clients personally. Michael's vast clothing knowledge make him a valuable resource on information for all things image. When Michael isn't busy styling up the newest Trunk Club member, he enjoys spending time with his wife Carey and their dog Caddy. His other life passions include playing golf, enjoying a great cigar, and making family a top priority. Michael is a graduate of Indiana University.
