Where you guys go to get you custom suits in NYC/London/HK?
I kind of want to pick up tailoring/designing as a hobby and have a particular interest in menswear. Don't have any design experience so was hoping to land an apprenticeship somehow...
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If you're in England, Savile Row.
saville row if you got the money yes
cad & the dandy is a cheaper alternative in london - they are quite good
Came here expecting to destroy a troll, but this is brilliant. An aspiring tailor asking finance guys where he should apprentice. Who would have thought
Look into a company called Ledbury, based out of Richmond. Two bankers who were let-go during the downturn interned on Saville Row and started a very successful shop in the US. One of the guys who founded the shop is a friend of a friend--they are usually fairly receptive to people reaching out to them if you have questions.
CFACandidateLevel1 Thank you for your suggestion! Definitely will be looking into Alexander Nash
@Sirabid @GBB_19NHS" Thank you!
@CRE Haha unfortunately for me, I lost a well paid finance internship in HK due to training Visa issues and have since been scrambling to find another internship. I was just looking into other options in case I do not find anything and since I have a genuine interest in design and in particularly, menswear, I thought maybe some people on this forum could offer leads on the places where they go to get their suits.
@bank-on-this Thank you for suggesting Ledbury. I actually came across a NYTimes article that briefly introduced them so I will definitely be getting in contact with them and see if there's any opportunity to learn from them. Kudos!!!
No problem -- good luck!
I use Tom James and have been quite happy with all my suits, shirts, and ties from them.
In NYC, there are tons of places, but only a few worthy of mention for true bespoke suiting (handstitching, the person who measures you, cuts the pattern, and fits you is the same person, multiple basted fittings, etc.). Lord Willy's, Leonard Logsdail, and David Reeves are all solid.
In the UK, obviously Savile Row is the place to be. Cad and the Dandy has their own apprenticeship program, IIRC, which I would assume would be easier to apply to than just walking up to a more established house like, say, Anderson & Sheppard or Henry Poole.
David Reeves does not for his baseline suits, which start at $3k. His "Top Maker" service, which starts at $4k, is the whole 9 yards, though.
Bespoke Suit (Originally Posted: 02/26/2012)
Is this a good deal?
http://www.groupon.com/deals/navins-custom-clothiers-2?c=image&division…
I am not familiar with that tailor but at that price point and even at the full price, it is unlikely you are getting a full bespoke suit. Also, bespoke does not necessarily mean better. Bespoke is only as good as the tailor and first glances suggest he most likely isn't. Another point that was a point of concern was that the suit is "canvas or fused according to fabric selection." There isn't a single respectable tailor who makes a fused "bespoke" suit. That being said, at that price point it could be worth the gamble. Good luck.
If I was in SF, I would buy that suit package.
I'd probably do a little research on them first, though
bespoke suits (Originally Posted: 07/14/2008)
Hey, I'm in Hong Kong and am going to a reputable tailor this evening to be measured for a couple suits. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding the process/selection as this is my first time visiting a tailor. Thanks
Depends on how much money you have to spend. Top two tailor houses in Hong Kong are A-Man Hing Cheong at the Mandarin Oriental and WW Chan. Full bespoke runs around $1100 USD or so.
I just ordered a bespoke from WW Chan on Saturday. $1600 USD for Ermenegildo Zegna. Hefty but the tailors were very professional and detailed. Garments were excellent. I think it's worth it to have at least one very nice suit that fits you perfectly from head to toe (and pray that you don't get fat too soon and can wear it for a long long time)
I would definitely get a four-season suit unless you have a lot cash to burn. Also ask them what is popular these days (e.g. angled jacket pockets vs. traditional, lining color etc.)
take a girlfriend/female friend with you.you'll thank me later;)
Bespoke Suits (Originally Posted: 08/12/2008)
Hey all.
Just wondering whether anyone knew of any good tailors in Seoul, Korea.... I have to head over there for a couple of weeks for work and figured it might be a good opportunity to expand the suit wardrobe....
Cheers
i was there recently...whatever you do, do not get one in itaewon (most of the tailors there tell you the suits are great but they are really just trying to rip foreigners off). I looked at a couple tailors and was not impressed, make sure they take 30+ measurements; if they take only 10 or so, then it is not really a custom (especially bespoke) suit, but rather a tailored suit from a common cut. you can find a lot of info by googleing this topic.
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