In 1950, after surviving the Holocaust, my grandfather David Mark arrived in Boston from Europe with little more than his skills as a tailor and the hope of building a better life for his family. He spent the next decade learning a new country, a new city, and a new language, quietly perfecting his craft in the backrooms of Boston’s menswear retailers. Through skill and example, he showed that clothing has the power to shape your place in the world.

A decade later, he opened his namesake shop – Mark The Tailor – in the iconic Motor Mart Garage. He quickly became known throughout Boston for his obsession with exceptional fabrics and his refined handwork, crafting custom garments for his loyal customers until his life was tragically cut short in 1969. 

Inspired by his story, we re-launched Mark The Tailor in 2024 to carry forward his legacy. Though rooted in the mid-century, its core values remain as relevant as ever: a commitment to timeless style, a love of well-made clothing, and an uncompromising standard of quality.