| Common Questions About Custom Suits And SportsCoats:
Why should I consider purchasing a custom suit or sport coat instead of just going to a store and buying one “off the rack”?
The principle reasons to purchase custom clothing are; fit, selection, quality, and service. Many individuals cannot find clothing that will fit appropriately off the rack. We design a pattern just for you, so you won’t have to be concerned about fit anymore.
The custom industry offers a selection of literally thousands of fabrics from which to choose. We offer the finest quality construction found in any garment in the world. We provide a high level of professional service so you can express your personal style with your wardrobe.
What creates quality in a suit?
Two components determine the quality of the suit; fabric and construction. Finer fabrics provide a comfort, feel, and look that cannot be emulated with a less expensive fabric. The finest woolen fabrics generally are from Australian sheep that are milled in Italy or England.
The best garments are constructed with “canvas” interlinings that allow the coat to shape to the owner. The canvas is the foundation of the suit; that determines how the suit will drape and wear over time. It requires talented old world tailors to cut the pattern and hand sew the canvas to the garment.
What defines custom clothing?
Custom clothing is a garment that is made to conform to the measurements of an individual’s body. First the fabric is selected, then it is fit to the client’s size and body type. The style is determined by the client and his clothier. Once the pattern is created it can be used again for repeat orders.
A true custom suit will be able to account for different shoulder and posture attitudes. It will be cut one at a time and then fitted to check the accuracy of the process.
Hand made garments have normal deviations from one another; no two are ever exactly the same. Each will have its own personality determined by the fabric, clothier, and client working together.
How long does it take to have a custom suit made?
Generally the process takes 4 – 8 weeks depending upon the season, origin of the fabric, and number of fittings required. It takes about 4 – 5 weeks to make the garment. A second fitting is scheduled where any necessary adjustments are identified.
Our best clients generally place orders for their Spring / Summer wardrobes in February and Fall / Winter wardrobes in July. This gives the tailors plenty of time to assemble the garment for the upcoming season.
How much does it cost to have a custom suit made?
There is a broad range of prices based on grade of construction and quality of fabric. A moderately priced 2 piece custom suit will range from $795 - $1195. A suit of finer quality fabric and more hand work generally ranges from $1395 - $1695.
Suits made from the most luxurious fabrics cost as much as $3500. When you compare the cost of a custom suit to the cost of a ready to wear suit at a fine men’s or better department store, it truly is an incredible value.
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