Khaki’s men store to relocate to Carmel Plaza

February 2, 2010

One upscale clothing store will replace another — sort of — when Lawrence Khaki’s of Carmel moves from the Barnyard Shopping Center to the Carmel Plaza in April. Jim Ockert, who started Khaki’s of Carmel 18 years ago, will move to Ocean Street location vacated last October by Wilkes Bashford.

“It’s something we’ve wanted to do for quite some time,” Ockert told the Monterey Country Herald. “”It’s my dream,” Ockert said of the move. “We want to be on center stage.

The new location will give the business about twice as much space as it has now.

Khakl’s sell men’s clothing, but may begin a women’s line. Wilkes Bashford sold men’s and women’s clothes, but was primarily known for its top-of-the-line men’s suits.

Monta Potter, CEO of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce, told The Herald: “It’s sad for the Barnyard” but that Khaki’s will be a great addition to the Plaza.”

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