ABOUT
Jackson & Connor is a small, cozy independently-owned menswear specialty shop offering a wide range of carefully curated clothing and accessories — jeans & tees, suits and sport coats, custom clothing, neckties, bow ties, accessories, grooming products, fine hats, shirtings both flannel and formal — in the heart of western New England. We hang our hat on providing attentive, individual service to our customers, and on our unique selection.
Owner Will Brideau travels all over to work with over 80 unusual, high-quality clothing and accessory designers, cherry-picking the best pieces from their presentations. We’re always tinkering here, constantly honing a thoughtful mix of styles and a wide range of prices. We’ll work to combine your vision and needs with our expert service, knowledge, styling and tailoring skills to make sure you look amazing for every occasion, every time. No vision? Not a problem. Check out our styling page to learn more about what we can do for you.
We are happy to work with any customer of any shape and size to find the right fit — menswear is for anyone and everyone who feels comfortable wearing it, and we welcome you. Jackson & Connor is an LGBTQ-friendly space. Come upstairs to our cozy, newly-renovated shop on the second floor of Thornes Marketplace in Northampton, MA and see what we can do for you.
Who We Are
Will Brideau – Owner
Jackson & Connor's first employee, Will started at the store in fall 2010. He caught the menswear bug fast, learned a ton, and the industry quickly became an obsession for him. Will worked closely with the previous owners, Tara and Candice for three years until buying the store and taking ownership of J&C in November of 2013. Will is usually in Monday 10-2:30 Tuesday-Wednesday 10-4, Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-6, and is off every Sunday. Will is the youngest of five children, and grew up in Rochester, NY. He came to Western Mass to attend Hampshire College in September of 2004, and had to stick around when he graduated in 2008. Will lives with his partner Rebecca and their daughter Zooey in Florence. When he isn't working or shamelessly gushing over fancy suits, Will likes to spend time with his family, watch Star Trek, play blues harmonica, and drink equally fancy whisky.
Alana Breheny – Associate
Formerly on hiatus in Maine, but now back in Massachusetts and back in action! Alana moved to Western Mass in 2016 and instantly fell in love with the area. She comes from a 5-year background in fine jewelry, and tailored clothing became a perfect addition to her arsenal of fashion knowledge. As a stylist, there's nothing Alana loves more than putting together the perfect outfit and finding that pop of color in an accessory that takes a look to the next level. Whether it's first-suit smiles, misty eyes from a wedding outfit well done, or just the satisfaction of a new pair of pants, Alana puts her heart into every person who walks through our door!