One of The Modern Lawyer’s goals is to give sound advice on the types of products lawyers need to own, and to point out particular brands that might go unnoticed. A product everyone who owns a nice suit should own is a well crafted hanger. It is surprising how many $1,200 suits do not come with a hanger that will preserve the suit’s shoulder construction. When a suit does not sit on a proper hanger, the shoulders will eventually collapse. The $1,200 suit now looks like a $30 garage sale suit. The Hanger Project will fix the problem for about $20. The people behind the “project” surveyed tailors and buyers of fine accoutrement to come up with the perfect hanger.

Shoulder Flares. The Hanger Project uses 2.5″ shoulder flares that extend deep into the suit.

Proper Width. Rather than a single width, there are three available. The proper width is needed to create a natural shoulder profile. For men who wear a 42 jacker or small choose the 17,” for jackets 43-46 choose the 18.5,” and for larger jackets choose the 20.”

Felted Trouser Bar. Every good tailor will tell you a felt bar for pants is a no brainer. The felt essentially “locks” the pants in place. Instead of the occasional crease a locking mechanism causes, the pants will be smooth.

Construction. The hangers are made of maple wood and should last far longer than any suit.

As much as this article must sound like an advertisement, the reality is there really is nothing to criticize. There is not a better hanger widely available and the price is more than fair. They call it the “best hanger for the best clothes.” It is a bold statement, but one that is accurate.