Christian was first a loyal Service customer, and then to supplement his wardrobe with employee discounts, picked up part-time work at the store.  His passion is also the kitchen. He has worked at Uchi for many years, and makes some mean, wickedly delicious "albondigas."  That's Mexican meatballs, for the anglophiles out there. Christian has been a fantastic Service employee, but his other interests and ventures are acting and some part-time modeling.

How long have you worked for Service?  On and off again for about 7 years.

What are you up to now?  Working the sushi line at a little restaurant on south lamar.

What is your favorite item you've ever purchased from Service? This is a great question because I have invested a lot of my time into their clothes! The winner would have to be my 511 levi's. Four years of hard work and still going.

What's the cheesiest pick up line you've ever used? Did it work?! How 'bout I give you one that was used on me, "I'm a millionaire cougar and I've kinda been stalking you." there's a lot more to it, but that's the point. didn't really work. 

Christian is wearing:

Gant, long sleeve striped henley

Penguin, wool blend blazer

Ben Sherman, slim stretch chino

Vans, guitar strap chukka decon

All available at Service Menswear.

We are starting a series that introduces our readers to the Service family. Over the next few weeks we'll be featuring current staff, alumni staff, and close friends of the Service family, each sporting new selections from our stock! For our first feature, we'd like to introduce you to Jack Pearl, one of the newest members of the Service team. James thought it would be fun to go to our nearest H.E.B. for the shoot.  Jack has lived in Austin for four years, is a local musician (a bad-ass bass player) who plays in two bands: Space Crazies, and Once Per Axis. 

What have you been listening to lately?  St Vincent & David Byrne.

What is your favorite bar in Austin?  Hole in The Wall because it's a great intimate spot for local acts.

Any obsessions?  yes movies, lots of them.  Currently obsessed with movies directed by Christopher Nolan, Sam Mendez, David Fincher, to name a few.  Also practicing lots of Yoga.

What do you like most about working at Service?  My co-workers at Service are fun and I enjoy helping customers.

Given a choice, chocolate or sharp cheddar?   Sharp cheddar, I don't care for sweets. 

Jack is wearing:

Naked and Famous, slim shirt.

Shades of Grey, glen plaid blazer

Ben Sherman, oxford chinos

Alexander Olch, corduroy necktie and plaid suspenders

Etiquette, multi stripe socks

Cole Haan, Air Charles Chukka, in suede 

What the scarecrow mannequin is wearing:

Plectrum tweed blazer with elbow patches, $295

Benson long sleeve print shirt, $138

Alexander Olch velvet bowtie, $105

RVCA wool blend pants, $78

Grenson Oscar chukka, brown suede, $275

Fingerless gloves, $18

Cast Iron Crows, $38 each

Just in! Ben Sherman's slim chinos in new colors for Spring and Summer. We love their great modern fit, fantastic feel, and the fun red tipping detail when rolled up.

Service is offering these slim fit, 100% cotton chinos in coral, navy, gray, and blue. Check out Matthew in coral!

Service is also stocking the chino short version in coral, yellow, and blue. 

Here are two nice looks from Ben Sherman's Spring collection.