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PM for Men by Pomelo is launched

By Rajiv MenonThailand
2 min read
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JD.com-backed fashion brand, Pomelo Fashion, is launching a menswear label called Pomelo Man (PM.). The label will be making its debut in Thailand, launching exclusively on the App available on both iOS and Android. PM aims to offer a new shopping experience to the modern man, transitioning from the online to offline world, on-the-go seamlessly.

Customers can now walk into a PM location, get measured by the store crew and never have to bother about sizing while shopping on the App again. Addressing one of the biggest drawbacks of online shopping – sizing, the brand aims to innovatively take it out of the equation altogether. Through technology, PM helps customers find what they call their unique ‘Perfect Fit’. With key items like t-shirts, chino pants, hoodies, and accessories, the brand will become a one-stop shop for every man’s daily fashion needs. PM takes it up a notch by providing all men with a ‘Man Lounge’ complete with free Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, and video games, all of which can be enjoyed by customers and everyone else alike.

Opening its pop up store to customers at Siam Square One on December 20th, 2018, PM will offer affordable, yet premium clothing ranging from 390 THB to 1,590 THB. For customers that download and register on the App – the brand will be giving away free t-shirts in their ‘perfect size’. The first collection consists of wardrobe essentials such as t-shirts, pants, outerwear, and accessories in expansive size options, available at the stores for a fitting and to be purchased on the Pomelo App. Going further, PM would roll out monthly drops composed of not only everyday essentials, but eventually branching out to polos, shirts, and a mix of both formal and informal styles.

David Jou, Pomelo’s CEO, commented: “With PM we wanted to re-imagine men’s fashion. We wanted something classic, yet fresh and contemporary, combined with the latest technology to create an effortless shopping experience.”

He added, “PM has no sizes. It’s built for the urban gentleman who is always on the go and seamlessly traverses between the digital and physical. We wanted to start with a focused and approachable collection that will grow over time as the brand itself grows. The PM app is at the center of the experience.”

Questions & Answers

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Which company is financially supporting the launch of Pomelo Man?

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Pomelo Fashion, the brand launching Pomelo Man, is backed by JD.com. This financial backing supports the new menswear label's debut in Thailand.

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What is the primary way Pomelo Man addresses the problem of sizing for online clothing purchases?

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Customers can visit a PM location to be measured by staff, which then informs their 'Perfect Fit' on the App. This innovation aims to remove sizing concerns from online shopping entirely.

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Where will Pomelo Man's physical pop-up store be located, and when does it open?

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The pop-up store will be opening at Siam Square One. It is scheduled to open to customers on December 20th, 2018, according to the article.

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What kind of additional amenities does the 'Man Lounge' offer to customers?

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The 'Man Lounge' provides free Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, and video games. These amenities are available for both customers and other visitors to enjoy.

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