THE HISTORY OF CORSAIR NECKWEAR
Corsair Neckwear of New Orleans was created by Morris A. Green in 1950. He learned his trade in New York's garment industry during the 1920s and 1930s while working with his brother, Jack M. Green, who was also a neckwear manufacturer. In 1939, M.A., as his friends knew him, moved to New Orleans in order to be the Production Plant Manager and Vice President of Wembley Neckwear. Nearly a decade later, M.A. decided to start his own business, and founded Best Black Uniform Neckwear. As the name implied, the company specialized in uniform wear. Then in 1950, Robert A. Martin Sr., a colleague from Wembley Neckwear, joined M.A. as Vice President and General Manager. After two years of producing neckwear for the uniform trade, M. A. had a revelation. He wanted to expand. His vision was to produce fashion neckwear at affordable prices, so that the common person would be able to enjoy the finer fashion trends of the time. He acquired a small neckwear manufacturing company by the name of Corsair Neckwear Company. Corsair would give him the capacity to produce both uniform and fashion neckwear. Since then, Corsair Ties has carved a respected niche into the U. S. Neckwear Manufacturing Industry. Corsair is known for its quality merchandise and high level of client service and satisfaction.
Morris A. Green passed away in 1971. This opened the door for his youngest son, Jay Green, to help run the business. However, after seven years, Jay left Corsair to further pursue his passion for architecture. This lasted until 1998, when Jay Green was drawn back to the neckwear industry and purchased the business from the other family members. Since then, Jay remains Corsair's sole owner.
The production of neckwear continues under the leadership of Glenn Wild, President of Corsair Neckwear of New Orleans. Glenn previously worked for Tulane Shirts of New Orleans. Prior to his work with Tulane Shirts, Glenn was the neckwear buyer for D.H. Holmes. Assisting Glenn is Michael A. Brenner, Jay's eldest son. Michael is the Executive Vice President of Corsair Neckwear of New Orleans, as well as the head of marketing and advertising.
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina completely destroyed our manufacturing facility, leaving little in her wake but mold and soggy debris. Due to the catastrophe, our office had been temporarily relocated to the Baton Rouge area and finally landed in Denham Springs (just east of Baton Rouge). All production is now outsourced. However, Corsair Neckwear will continue to provide the highest quality products and services, where perfection is our goal. The traditions of Corsair Neckwear Company will live on.