Dapper Gents provides an old-school experience with a modern twist Whether it’s taking a little off the top or finding just the right outfit, this grooming lounge can help the man in your life.
We would like to welcome Ben Lawler from Tom James as the newest member of the Dapper Gents team. Be sure to keep him in mind when looking for a new, tailor-made suit.
Check out these great before and after shots from our talented barber Amy.
Wahl just filmed a new promotional video here at Dapper Gents Grooming. Watch it now, right here. Wahl 5 Star Shaver 2015 from Stealth Creative on Vimeo.
Dapper Gents Grooming has been nominated for ALIVE Magazine’s We Heart STL People’s Choice Awards! We Heart STL celebrates STL’s best dining, nightlife, shopping, fitness, culture and more. Show us your love by voting now at http://alivemag.com/weheartstl and vote for your other STL favorites as well. Thank you for spreading the love! #WeHeartSTL
We have been in Las Vegas for Men’s Fashion Week getting all sorts of goods to bring back to shop. Take a look at some of the pictures from the booths and be sure to come check out the new gear that should be arriving as soon as March.
Come enjoy a new look with one of our Straight Razor Shaves. Look your best for an interview, a special dinner out, for your wedding day or just enjoy a new professional look. So the next time you are down in the Saint Louis area stop in for a fresh new look at Dapper Gents.
Help us raise money for the American Cancer Society during the month of November. Our No Shave November campaign goal is to raise $5,000. Show your support by signing up for our team, making a donation or changing your avatar and header to raise awareness. Stay tuned for more details and updates on the events […]
Special thanks to Something Bleu for helping to capture these fella’s big moment! Experience first hand a vintage-inspired, upscale barbershop for gentlemen. We believe in capturing a modern twist on what is the timeless art of grooming, We will help to make your experience one to remember. If you are planning a Saint Louis wedding, […]
After more than a decade, Dapper Gents is closing its doors.
In 2014, we opened our first location on Washington Avenue in Downtown St. Louis. At the time, the concept was different. We combined traditional barbering with scissor work, straight razor shaves, luxury men's retail, and an elevated customer experience into something that wasn't common in St. Louis or the barbershop community as a whole. Before opening, we traveled around the country visiting some of the best barbershops we could find, studying what made them special and bringing those ideas home.
From restored 100-year-old barber chairs and luxury furniture to premium men's products and apparel, we poured our hearts into creating something unique. We weren't trying to be another barbershop. We were trying to create an experience.
Over the years, Dapper Gents became more than a business. It became a gathering place. We watched clients get married, change careers, build businesses, and raise families. We built lifelong friendships with clients and staff. We attended trade shows, pushed the industry forward, and helped raise the standard for what a modern barbershop should be - that many now emulate.
As Downtown St. Louis changed, we made the decision to relocate to Ladue. There, we built another beautiful shop and continued serving our clients for several more years.
Unfortunately our landlord made the decision for us, as our lease renewal approached we were unable to find a path forward that made sense. We involved our staff throughout the process. We explored multiple locations. We discussed commute times, demographics, atmosphere, economics, and what would be required to preserve the Dapper Gents experience that our team and clients had come to expect.
In the end, we couldn't find the right fit.
The decision to close was not made because we stopped believing in the brand. Quite the opposite. Dapper Gents was built on a certain standard, and we weren't willing to compromise that standard simply to keep the doors open.
It stings.
It's not the outcome we wanted.
But sometimes the right decision and the easy decision aren't the same thing.
To every barber who worked behind our chairs, thank you.
To every client who trusted us with your time, your stories, and your loyalty, thank you.
To everyone who supported Dapper Gents over the last 12 years, thank you.
The impact this barbershop had was far bigger than we ever imagined. We are incredibly proud of what was built, the people we met, the memories we made, and the role Dapper Gents played in helping shape the barbering industry.
While this chapter is ending, the Dapper Gents name isn't going away. What comes next, if anything, remains to be seen. Because we have seen when God closes one door, he always opens another.
For now, we're simply grateful.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
With much love and appreciation,
Brent & Aney