XMI

XMI boldly moves forward with style, quality and an air of exuberance!

XMI stands for impeccable styling, the finest quality construction and fabrication, exquisite detail and unsurpassed use of color and texture.  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.

Bert Pulitzer / XMI
Bert Pulitzer (the man whom, at 1997's neckwear industry luncheon, Ralph Lauren credited with teaching him about the neckwear business) has a favorite analogy he likes to use, "when a bull moose is attacked by a pack of wolves, it has two options - to stand and fight or to run-away. Since the moose has strong legs the smart move is to run and therefore survive."

It's a fitting analogy for Pulitzer, his strong point being his design talent and exceptional sense of color. And rather than fight some threatening pack of wolves over the years Pulitzer has chosen to move on to the next thing, recognizing that the best retailers appreciate a fashion edge. "We don't copy, we constantly seek newness," he maintains, which in the neckwear business these days means new textured solids, light weight wool, silk and wool blends and Pulitzer's unique use of color.

Although Pulitzer never really intended to enter the fashion industry (he grew up on the beach in Long Island, his summers on a 40-foot fishing boat, dreamt of becoming a lifeguard and only agreed to attend F.I.T. because it had a two year program and he'd be out fast), Pulitzer has gradually become a major player in the upscale furnishings market and is well on his way to making his mark in men's collection with the launch of his woven and knit sportshirt line.

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.

For an update on our selection of XMI, call Harley's during business hours at (903) 534-9799 or e-mail us by using the form below.