By Mark Robinson
Shoppers haven’t frequented J.Benzal Menswear in Carmel City Center as much as what Mamadou “Ben” Diallo expected since opening a year ago, but the owner/designer of the upscale clothing shop remains optimistic.
“We just want to let more people know that there is more shopping in the back of the City Center than just the front,” said Diallo, whose shop at 711 Veteran’s Way follows the successful downtown Indianapolis location he started on Mass Ave. in 2008. “Hopefully we’ll have more people come into the center because this is a beautiful place. It’s definitely a nice place to have a high-end clothing store. I’m glad to be here and I think we’ll do well in the future.”
Diallo takes pride in going above and beyond in the customer service his private J.Benzal label offers. From the personal attention and design using top-grade fabric to free custom alterations that make the perfect fit, J.Benzal is a cut above.
“Once people come in,” Diallo said, “they really like the history of the brand, they like the product and they also like the pricing of the product. It’s definitely high in quality but well-priced. It’s modern and will also last you longer. The suits are well made, made in Italy, well-constructed, which is different from the average suit you see on the market here. If you come here to get your suit, we will make sure it fits you the way it is supposed to fit.”
J.Benzal is offering special deals through the holidays. For more information, call 805-1879 or visit jbenzal.com.
