A custom suit!

[Lonny]

SO! I've decided to invest in this suit!
I can't find similar fabric anywhere else and I've realized that I probably won't find anything like it.

Hopefully by this summer I will be wearing it and I will shower this forum with its glorious, tailored goodness! hahaha.

Thanks for the help guys, and if anybody has any tips on getting a custom suit made it would be much appreciated.

Lonny.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

02-19-2010, 07:07 PM #13
BinkieBaumont
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"This afternoon at 5.30 pm I met with Mr Sethinamvong from Prince & Henry, who are in Town for consultations for Bespoke suits. Being from Thailand I was, rather expecting a petite Asian gentleman to answer the door of hotel room ** at the medina Hotel here in the Swan River Colony, it was in fact answered by a charming, yet imposing figure in a Turban and whiskers!"

"We discussed my requirements,I was hoping to pay around $250.00 but he had no samples of "Cheaper" fabrics so i went with a $300.00 suit in Black with a beige pinstripe, I said i wanted it to be a bit OTT with very W I D E notched lapels and very W I D E padded shoulders, Mr S remarked that my shoulders were very square and measured 20" so should we have the shoulders made to 20 1/2"? Naaaah , I said oh lets go 21"

"Oh Mr Kilo, he remembered the jacket you had corrected for high arm holes and he is doing the same for me!"

"At the last minute he pulled out a swatch of "Devastating" silk linings which breath so much better in a warm climate, ( extra $35.00) I opted for a deep bronze with a deco'ish Lightening bolt motif"

"So all up $335.00 and delivered FEDEX in 4-6 weeks"

"He can do the "Wrap style" Tie belt "Polo Coat" for $450.00!!"

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[BinkieBaumont]

The Suit arrived Today, at my office I am very pleased with it the colour is black with a dull orange pinstripe, the only thing is, I do not think they are wide enough, I did want them exaggerated) i will post pics on the weekend, the finish is impeccable, and little touches in the detail are impressive"

 

[Jeff M]

Cuztom tailors in SF Bay Area/Chicago

Be heading to California then on to Chicago in a few weeks.
Thinking about looking into getting a custom suit/shirts.
Any suggestions for custom clothiers in these areas? General price range?

 

[Tomasso]

General price range?

It would be easier if you would state your price range.. ..... along with the type of fabric you're interested in.

 

[Jeff M]

It would be easier if you would state your price range.. ..... along with the type of fabric you're interested in.

Price range...$3500-$4000 for a two piece suit.
Worsted wool.
Custom made rather than made to order.
Interested in sports jackets also.

"Classic English" styles, as opposed to Italian styling.

 

[Tailor Tom]

My thoughts...

Lonny,
I suggest you bring along a coat and/or trousers that you like the fit of. They don't have to be exact, but close helps the Tailor very much when you and he are discussing things. Something like; I like this shoulder, but.... or I like this lapel, but..... etc.
It helps to make sure you and the Tailor are "on the same page"

I tell many new clients to simply look through magazines and tear out pages that catch their eye...a fabric, a color, a style, lapel, pocket, etc, etc. All of this information will help in the selection & fitting process.

Good luck to you. I will be looking forward to seeing it.

 

[Lonny]

Lonny,
I suggest you bring along a coat and/or trousers that you like the fit of. They don't have to be exact, but close helps the Tailor very much when you and he are discussing things. Something like; I like this shoulder, but.... or I like this lapel, but..... etc.
It helps to make sure you and the Tailor are "on the same page"

I tell many new clients to simply look through magazines and tear out pages that catch their eye...a fabric, a color, a style, lapel, pocket, etc, etc. All of this information will help in the selection & fitting process.

Good luck to you. I will be looking forward to seeing it.

Thank you, Tom!

I will keep that in mind when I go in to order!
I was also thinking about the picture thing too, because my tailor does not speak english very well(he is from Vietnam) and he usually needs pictures from customers anyways.
I'm so eager to get a suit haha!

Lonny.

 

[DawnJohny]

Friend you can buy a custom suit from Sunny's Custom Tailor.He made mens suits,shirts and overcoats with amazing styles and amazing fabrics at reasonable prices.He is in Hong Kong.