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Closing Credits Video

Todd Campbell — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:58:00 GMT

In the previous blog post you can review the 'Closing Credits' from Mr. Robert R. Matheson.
Here we present this same letter, but in the actual style of movie credits.
If you have time to view the video, please do and leave us feedback! We really appreciate it!

Robert Redd Closing Credits

Robert Redd Matheson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Many people propelled Robert Redd forward!

These are the names of those who had a hand in building Robert Redd, LLC. Whether they were advisors, teachers, employees, consultants, investors, mentors, or simply inspirations…they all played a part in helping to build Robert Redd.

Please take a moment to review this list and see who was instrumental in the development and growth of Robert Redd. Please pass this along to those loved ones so that they know they were a part of this wonderful adventure!

CONSULTANTS:

Katherine Buxton

Camilla Bradley

Julianne Applegate

Christian Hosford

Jen Ludlow

Rachel Phillips

Chris Borunda

Jack Peltier

Alyson Gorman

Ellen Geismar

Meghan Semple
Steven Collins
Kimberly Collins

Eric Jones

Jordan Padgett

Meghan Murray

Sandra Thomas

Crawford Goodsey

Brooke Philips

Taylor Hucks

Carol Mack

Ross Collier

David Granville
Cristina Delsesto

Heather Harris

Alan Pharr

Lin Norris

Lisa Grant

Dean Johnson

Robin Harris

John Clarke

Tracy Noelke

Liz Pyle

Byron Irwin

Steve Bowers

STAFF:

Todd Campbell

Krissy Gibson

Rian Chandler Dovis

Alana Witte

Ashley Greene

Pamela Peterson

John Miller

Elana Groh

Katherine Van Duesen

Whitney Wigton

Laura Hilliard

Jennifer Ward

Mike Andres

Mark Chambers

Tiffany Jackson

Joey Pickert

Elizabeth Carter

Jake Minturn

Margaret Ingraham

Cricket Browne Collins

Kai’li Taylor

Melissa Lamkin

Bridget Trent

Whitney Sisler

Mary Katherine Stinson

Kelly McDonald

Robert Kropp

Shannon Hafner

Pat Kearns

Rahul Maitra

Andrew O’laughlin

Ellie Pardoe

Mackie Corbett

Thomas Dudley

Jake Haskins

Whitney Farnum

All past store staff

All trunk show staff

Catherine Saunders
Cena Jackson

Jessie Colton

Diana Davis

Kathryn Gaffin

Maddie Zirkle

Lauren Fritsch

Maximilian Brenner

Jenny Koenig

Robbie Mascotte

Susie Matheson

Alexandra Holmes

Georgette Young

Hunter Williams

Janice Mao

Erin Philips

Katie Sale

Brian Carlisto

Libby Mulligan
Sterling Frank

INTERNS:

Eaddy Kiernan

Lacy Kiernan

Liz McLean

Sophie Dick

Natasha Joukovsky

Nancy Amling

Courtenay Dobbins

Bianca Male

Daniel McMahon

Bailey Thomas

All of the Lady Redds

All past interns

OTHER INFLUENTIAL FORCES:

Matt Thomas

Johnny St. Ours

Mike McGinn

Rachel McGinn

Jeffery Brown

Nick Berry

Scudder Fowler

Jennifer Danielson

Charlie Guggenheimer
David Pensky

William DuPont

T&N Printing
(Lynwood, Tamara & Phyllis)

Shopvisible

Katrin Wilcox

Amy Gardner

Karen Carver

Haley Vaughn
Danny Benjamin
Colter Knight

Leeda McCabe

Ali McLeod

Charles Bish McDonnell

Louisa Ryan

Melissa Halleran

Arthur Halleran

Admiral Tom Weschler

Sam Beach
Pat Powers
Kirk Schroeder

BRAND BUILDERS AND ADVISORS:

John Peterman
(J. Peterman)

Bill Thomas
(Bill’s Khakis)

Johnny O
(Johnny O’Donnel)

Andy Dunn
(Bonobos)

John Dowling
(Boast)

Hobson Brown
(Criquet)

Chris Burch
(Burch Creative Capital)

Kyle Widwrick
(Burch Creative Capital)

Lisa McLean
(Bell Bliss)

Bill Smith

Smith Williams

Hicks Lanier
(Oxford Industries)

Karen Gryga

Alexandra Wilson

Alex Bolen

Catherine Hooper

Mark Giles

Ted Weschler

Darcy Mauro

Thomas McQueeney

Edward Mirsepahi

STORES:

Sid Mashburn
(The man himself)

Darian Sport Shop
(Gina)

Kassatley’s
(Bob and Ed Kassatley)

Tusk
(Kay)
Littlejohn's New York Deli
'Robert Redd Sandwich'
(Chris Strong)

Country Squire
(Kyle Gould)

The Hound
(San Francisco)

Sassanova
(Sassy Jacobs)

Out there Outfitters
(Zeke Sieglaff)
Mister/Eye of the Needle
(Karen and Brett)

Gasparilla Tennis Shop
(Jinx Howe)

Michael Hayes
(Michael Hays)

JC Harris
(Robert Harris)

Perfect Day in Paradise
(Summers)

Michael Kehoe
(Michael Kehoe & Tom Pierce)

Instrumental in the direction of Robert Redd:

Cory Plumb

Matt Plumb

John Doering

Piper Quinn

Jim Seaman

Andrew Reilly

Cricket Browne Collins

Phillip Dudley

Kiliaen Van Rensselaer

Educators, Authors, Documents and Ideas
that inspired the Legend of Robert Redd:

Dr. Arthur Herman

Dr. William E. Hannum

Mr. W. Perry Epes

The Episcopal High School

George MacDonald Fraser
The Bible
Strength Finder 2.0

Rafael Sabatini

Alexandre Dumas

ACIM

Urantia Book

The basic text of AA

Thich Nhat Hanh

Sergio Leone

Ennio Morricone

Errol Flynn

Robert Zemeckis

George Lucas

Libertarianism
Boys and Girls Club

Robert Redd would like to thank these
communities for welcoming REDD:

Newport, Rhode Island

Palm Beach, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Boca Grande, Florida

Washington, DC

Charlottesville, Virginia

Middleburg, Virginia

New York, New York

East Hampton, New York

South Hampton, New York

Sag Harbour, New York

Chicago, Illinois

St. Louis, Missouri

San Francisco, California

Los Angeles, California

Darien, Connecticut

Greenwich, Connecticut

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Atlanta, Georgia

**Other Locations
around the Globe

Families who were particularly supportive of Robert Redd:

The Hamilton Family

The Haynes Family

The Bardes Family

The Quinn Family

The Page Family

The Wood-Prince Family

The Amons Family

The Summers Family

The Royall Family

The Akridge Family

The Snead Family

The Ford Family

The Reed Family

The Roberts Family

The Samperton Family

The Royce Family

The Good Family

The Ohrstrom Family

The Doering Family

The Mirsepahi Family

The Mullin Family

The Williams Family
The Gordon Family
The Zirkle Family
The Taub Family

The Fisher Family

The Mahoney Family

The Caulkins Family

The Kellogg Family

The Kemble Family

The Woodriff Family

The Wilson Family

The Isacoff Family

The Bonnie Family

The Foulk Family

The Bocock Family

The Hilliard Family

The Maddux Family

The Haney Family

The McNeely Family

The Bunting Family

The Traina Family

The Gilbane Family

The Busconi Family

The Boss Family

The Casey Family

The Becker Family
The Cushing Family
The Harris Family
The Vogt Family

The Skipper Family

The Fanjul Family

The Stifel Family

The Breckenridge Family

The Imbesi Family

The Masterson Family

The Sned Family

The Fascitelli Family

The Heaney Family

The Robinson Family

The Dowling Family

The Van Rensselaer Family

The Wannamaker-Leas Family

The Campbell Family

The Thompson Family

The Matheson Family

The Blanton Family

The Mascotte Family

The Reichert Family

The Lunsford Family

The Haden Family

The Cunningham Family
The Beldock Family
The Miller Family
The Morrison Family

The countless other families who supported Robert Redd over the years –
If you're wearing REDD, you know who you are and so does everyone else!

A very special thanks to:

Bonnie B. Matheson

Charles T. Matheson

William John Matheson

Ruth H. Buchanan

Denice Summers

James Jeep Newman

Jonathan & Jennifer Gilliland

Michael & Ellen Geismar

John Lewis

Frank Bonsal

Charles Lunsford

Hunter Reichter

Mary Davidson

Laurie Grauer

Laura Lear

Closing Remarks:

It has been a pleasure and an adventure to operate Robert Redd. The names above have all played a part in the ideation, conceptualization, initiation, launch, growth and operations of Robert Redd.

Robert Redd was made possible due to the contributions and influences by the individuals named above (and some I am sure I have forgotten to list – for that I apologize).

Thank you for your support, your time, your efforts and your belief in Robert Redd at one time or another. From this day forward, Robert Redd, LLC will be closed. The company will no longer operate and the shirts are gone. However, Robert Redd's legend will live on and perhaps, one day, another incarnation of Robert Redd will return.

Warmly and with my sincere gratitude I say goodbye and Godspeed.

Respectfully,

Robert R. Matheson

Founder

Here’s to you ALL with future adventures in mind. . .

Remove me from this list

REDD is Dead

Robert Matheson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Now Through March 20^th .

at

www.robertredd.com

Robert Redd is dead!

Well, the man is dead, that much is certain.

The clothing company that bears his name is also near lifelessness…our REDD shirts made of the finest and most superior Peruvian Pima Cotton are all but a collectors item now.

This month, March 2013 signifies the last month that you can buy a REDD shirt from Robert Redd, LLC. This week, through March 20^th, you can buy from our website at a huge discount.

Please take this opportunity to fill your closets and other’s closets with REDD! Please forward this email to anyone who is, in your opinion, REDD Approved.

On a personal note, this is the second to last correspondence. My final email will be on Easter Sunday or perhaps the next day, April Fools Day. It will be decided then how the future will look, but I’d like to give thanks to God, to my family, to my friends and to the many loyal customers who have supported Robert Redd and the brand all these many years.

I started Robert Redd with two gentlemen’s knit shirts (named after two brothers): The Charles and The Murdoch.

I close the company after having launched nine different men’s styles, four different children’s styles, and a handful of accessories. By and large, I have done most of what I set out to do: built a company from the ground up, piece by piece, one product at a time and one customer at a time. I created a recognized brand and built a loyal customer base by providing superior product and customer service. I am grateful for the opportunity.

With Robert Redd dead, all that remains is the Legend of Robert Redd…and who knows, maybe soon the Legend will come to life and a new story will unfold.

Until then, we hope that you will remember us fondly and share your thoughts with others as we trudge the road to happy destiny. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience, strength and hope with you!

Here’s to you with future adventures in mind . . .

Robert R. Matheson

Founder and CEO

Sale Ends 11:59 PM 3/20/13. All Sales Final. Inventory not available will be substituted with comparable item. Ground shipping is only shipping method available. No gaurantee of delivery time is made. No other promotions can be combined.

Closing Letter

Robert Matheson — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

To our loyal Customers and Fans of Robert Redd,

After eight and a half years of doing everything in our power to provide you with exceptional service and superior product, Robert Redd is closing down.

Saying goodbye is not an easy thing to do, naturally, made more challenging because you have been so loyal and supportive.

Over the years, as we launched a new product, hired a new employee, attended a new event or re-launched our website, I’ve learned a great deal about life, human nature and of course business.

It is not an overstatement to say that my biggest thrill is when customers tell me how much a part of their family Robert Redd has become. Christmas cards, fundraisers, presents, etc…Apparently, the Robert Redd brand and our product is going to be part of the fabric of your lives and some of your children’s lives for some time to come. I am so grateful for these moments!

After a great deal of thought and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close Robert Redd. This decision was not made lightly. I have approached some of the world’s most influential brands to see if Robert Redd could be acquired or absorbed by them. From Tory Burch, to Lilly Pulitzer, to J Crew, to Brooks Brothers, I have personally reached out to each firm in an attempt to continue the Legend of Robert Redd. At present these firms are not inspired.

Sadly,the challenges posed by four long years of a depressing global economy and difficulty with raising capital has made it virtually insurmountable for Robert Redd to survive on its own without sufficient investment. Additionally, our company financials are a challenge for potential investors to reconcile their investment. It’s easier to say no, than yes, as is often the case.

While I realize that this decision will come as a major disappointment to many of you, there exists an opportunity for an energetic and able minded individual or organization take over Robert Redd.

As many of you will agree Robert Redd deserves the dedication of a new partner and leadership team, which understands the current market, who loves brands and high-end consumer products.

This past fall, I was located in New York City, where I worked very close with a company called Rocket Dog and the owner, a gentlemen named Christian Hosford (Rocket Dog was responsible for the rebranding and re-launch of Vitamin Water). Christian is very experienced and capable. Together we have created a great road map for going forward, but it will require significant investment.

Please feel free to contact me directly at robert@robertredd.com, if you believe in the brand and are seriously interested in taking Robert Redd forward.

I personally apologize for anyinconveniences we may have caused you or to anyone who might have shared inadvertently in Robert Redd’s own struggles. We are currently very low on inventory and have tried our best to provide you with timely and quality product this fall.

I will be forever grateful for your support, for the opportunity of providing products for your families.

I pray that one day Robert Redd will be back in your life, but if not, I am very grateful for having shared my dream, vision and commitment to a great adventure with you and your family.

May you all have a Happy New Year! And for one last time in 2012…

Here’s to you, with future adventures in mind . . .

Warmest regards,

Robert R. Matheson

Robert R. Matheson

Founder and CEO

2246 Ivy Road, Suite 1
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Toll Free: (877) OWN-REDD (877-696-7333)
Direct: (434) 979-9191
Fax: (434) 979-9192
Email: robert@robertredd.com
Website: www.robertredd.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/robertredd
Twitter: twitter.com/robertredd

Videos of the style of Lady Redd

Robert Redd — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:12:00 GMT

Below are three videos shot at Robert Redd detailing the Lady Redd line items.

Robert Redd Featured on Better Connecticut

Robert Redd — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:55:00 GMT

Yesterday Robert Redd was featured on Eyewitness News 3. During their show 'Better Connecticut,' Robert R. Matheson, CEO and Founder and Catherine Saunders were on hand to give the shows host and viewers and in depth look at Robert Redd, the Legend of Robert Redd and most importantly the Kickstarter.com Lady Redd project. You can view the video from its source here or watch below.

Kickstarter Update

Robert Redd — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:08:00 GMT


View the Video below	Kickstarter Updates Days Remaining: 6 Days Backers: 40 \| Funds pledged: $16,121 Recent Events: A second shirt 'The Bonnie' has been added to the introduction of Lady Redd A photo shoot of 'The Cricket,' 'The Bonnie,' and 'The Celerie' was completed. Lifestyle photos have been added to the kickstarter page.

The future of Robert Redd depends deeply on our customer's support. We have come to you, our loyal supporter, with an excellent opportunity to shape the future of Robert Redd. With a pledge to the Lady Redd campaign on kickstarter.com you have the ability to shape the direction in which Robert Redd grows and express your desire to see Robert Redd be a strong and viable company in the future. Thank you for your support today, this week, and in the coming months as we push to bring Lady Redd to life. As always, Here's to you with future adventures in mind... www.robertredd.com

Kickstarter Rewards

Jake — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:47:00 GMT

Kickstarter gives the people a chance to provide direct input for what companies and products they see as desirable. By pledging any amount, you are showing support and better defining what you want. On top of having your opinion heard, every Kickstarter pledge is accompanied by a variety of prizes. For Robert Redd supporters, these prizes range from one of our finely knit shirts to a trip to Peru to see the factory and everything that goes into Robert Redd. No matter what the pledge, every supporter can be guaranteed that they have the full gratitude of the entire Robert Redd staff. See below for a complete listing of our rewards or learn more at our Kickstarter page.

If you pledge at least the amount on the left, you will receive the accompanying rewards.

7= Receive personal recognition on Robert Redd's Facebook, Twitter and the sincere gratitude from the Robert Redd team!
25= Receive above recognition, several Robert Redd stickers and a signed thank you letter from the founder of Robert Redd, Robert Matheson.
75= Receive everything listed above and a unique Robert Redd print that displays a visually stunning look into the Robert Redd legend.
150= Receive everything listed above and a Robert Redd Special Edition Kickstarter T-Shirt. Additionally receive a bottle of Bloody REDD, Robert Redd's signature Bloody Mary Mix.
250=Receive everything listed above and a classic Robert Redd knit shirt. You may choose either a gentleman's or ladies'.
500=Receive everything listed above, a question and answer live web-chat with the founder of Robert Redd, Robert R. Matheson, and four (4) tickets to any event of your choice that Robert Redd sponsors within the next year.
1000=Receive everything listed above plus a limited edition fine knit shirt made exclusively for Kickstarter with a Kickstarter art print of complimentary colors included, and three (3) VIP tickets to our Lady Redd launch party.
2500=Receive everything listed above plus you become a part of the Robert Redd team by collaborating in the design process, creating a new color combination. You will receive three (3) to keep or gift to loved ones.
5000=Receive everything listed above plus an all expense paid trip to see the Robert Redd headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia and enjoy a two night stay at a local resort.
7333=Receive everything listed above plus a 2 night, 3 day all expense paid trip to Newport, Rhode Island, where you will stay at the World Famous Viking Hotel, tour the Newport Preservation Society Mansions, and eat at the legendary Sky Bar.
10000=Receive everything listed above plus while visiting Charlottesville participate in the creation of your own REDD shirt style with the REDD design team. Not only will you have the opportunity to create your own shirt, but you will be able to name it after yourself or a loved one and receive six (6) of these shirts.
10000*=Two (2) plane tickets to Peru and a meeting with the production factory of the Lady REDD line.

Featured on Hot on the Hanger

robert redd — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:14:00 GMT

Yesterday evening Robert Redd was featured on CBS19 for the weekly piece "Hot on the Hanger."

Read the article and view the news piece here or watch the video below.

Lady Redd Line Kickstarter Video

Robert Redd — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:49:00 GMT

The official Robert Redd Lady Redd line video for Kickstarter.