Visiting Martin Greenfield Clothiers in the heart of Brooklyn was a profound experience that connected me to history and tradition on a deeply personal level. Martin Greenfield's life journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. A Holocaust survivor, he endured unimaginable hardships during World War II. His family was sent to Auschwitz where he lost his mother, brother, two sisters and grandparents when Dr. Josef Mengele selected him and his father to go right (life) and the rest to go left (death). He was transferred to multiple concentration camps and was imprisoned in Buchenwald until the war ended. He eventually found refuge in the United States, arriving with little more than the clothes on his back.
In this remarkable story of resilience, Martin not only rebuilt his life but also became a master tailor, establishing Martin Greenfield Clothiers in 1977. Over the years, he has created bespoke suits for some of the most iconic figures in the entertainment industry, leav...