What is the cost of a bespoke suit? 2022 Bespoke Suit Pricing Roundup!
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WHAT IS THE COST OF A BESPOKE SUIT? 2022 BESPOKE SUIT PRICING ROUNDUP!
In today's video, we explore the cost of a bespoke suit in 2022 using some of America and Britian's most highly-regarded tailors.
A NOTE ON VAT PRICING
At the time we wrote and filmed this video, Britain had just repealed its VAT refund scheme, whereby foreign nationals could receive a VAT refund on all purchases made in the United Kingdom. Most of the GBP prices that we quoted were provided to us ex-VAT, or not including the 20% VAT tax. However, anyone picking up a suit in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to avoid paying the 20% VAT.
When exporting, for instance to the United States, customers can pay the ex-VAT price, but are subject to import duties and taxes. We suggest you confirm all pricing with any tailors directly taking into consideration your particular circumstances. The prices quoted in this video are subject to change at any time.
SUMMARY OF BESPOKE SUIT PRICING BY TAILORING HOUSE
The below list is a summary of the standard price of a two piece bespoke suit in each tailor's domestic currency. All UK prices are indicated in British Pounds inclusive of VAT, which now can no longer be avoided.
$2,100 Divij Bespoke
$5,000 Sartoria Gallo (Eric Jensen)
$8,500 Leonard Logsdail
$9,500 Huntsman NYC
£4,200 Kent & Haste
£4,440 Steed Savile Row
£5,000 Steven Hitchcock
£5,750 Redmayne
£6,000 Edward Sexton
£5,376 Anderson & Sheppard
£5,700 Dege & Skinner
£5,600 Henry Poole
£6,200 Huntsman London
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What is the cost of a bespoke suit? 2022 Bespoke Suit Pricing Roundup!
00:00 Introduction
01:42 RTW vs MTM vs pure bespoke
04:25 Divij Bespoke
06:25 Eric Jensen
07:59 Leonard Logsdail
09:30 Redmayne
11:45 Kent & Haste
13:31 Steed Savile Row
14:55 Steven Hitchcock
16:11 Edward Sexton
17:49 Chittleborough & Morgan
19:34 Pure Savile Row Bespoke
22:03 Anderson & Sheppard
23:37 Dege & Skinner
24:15 Huntsman
26:08 Henry Poole
27:12 Roundup and the bespoke process
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This is absolutely fantastic! It’s so refreshing to hear prices. Very very few people are so rich they don’t even have to consider price. I’m much more likely to buy something if the price is clear. Thanks very much Kirby!
I was actually surprised in putting this together how much more reasonable a lot of these houses are than I had expected.
@@kirbyallison Exactly my thoughts! They’re not quite as intimidating as I thought.
@@kirbyallison 2,100? In my current situation it’s pushing my budget limit, but within range. Thanks for the info. Good information for us economically challenged.
I had always assumed bespoke Taylor’s were in the category. If you need to ask , you can’t afford.
Indeed. I know there is some sort of established attitude in many "high end" marketplaces of not talking prices but really that can come across as condescending and for virtually every other thing we buy, price is advertised openly or there's a reasonably easy to understand price tag/sticker. Most of us need to be able to plan and meet a budget in order to get this anyway, so it helps to know up front.
Just as Kirby was about to discuss the $9500+ Huntsman suit, I got an ad for a hoodie.
If you don’t have TH-cam premium, this is not for you 😂
Great video! This is a story that you may enjoy. About twenty years ago I visited a local thrift store in search of file cabinet. I glimpsed a suit in my periphery as I walked through the suit section on my way to the furniture. I stopped and said to my wife, “I can tell this is a nice suit just by the way it looks”. The label was No. 1 Saville Row - Gieves and Hawkes. It fit me like a glove and was on sale for only $16.35.
My best dressed friend buys his dress clothes from vintage clothing shops. He showed me some khaki pants he bought that were made in the 1930s, the quality was amazing.
There's a lot of bespoke Savile Row suits that end up on eBay for a couple hundred dollars. I've always been tempted to pick one up, but nervous because it was specially cut for someone else and I wonder how badly I'd fit into it.
Hello Mr. Allison,
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2) I do not know if you have chosen to do so consciously or not, but your ignoring of Andrew Ramroop of Maurice Sedwell and Davide Taub at Gieves and Hawkes is just borderline criminal! These badass trailblazers are amongst the giants of The Row in their own right and deserve some of that Kirby Allison light to be shone upon them. They too have amazing stories that deserve to be told through your voice to your viewers.
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He did a video on G/H and M/S.
Another great video Kirby. Keep it up. So insightful!
Thank you Kirby! I have been wanting a video like this for a while.
Loved the passion you express for a handmade suit.
Excellent video, very informative! Thank you for the good work guys
Hello Kirby,
I somehow stumbled on your site. Let me say that I’ve enjoyed watching several of your videos. A nice refreshing and relaxing alternative. Educational as well!
Amazing video as always, keep up the great work!
Geat work Kirby!!! You are a master at what you do.
Thank you for helping to keep the bespoke industry made aware to others . I’m near NY now and although a born and raised NYer I was not aware of these suitmakers.
Fantastic video Kirby, thank you!
I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few TH-camrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"
Thanks, good to actually see some numbers to go with all of the videos we've seen.
Bravo. Nice to see the different prices. Good video.
Great video. Explanatory, not beating around the bush. Obviouslly took a lot of hassle to compile all that information. Spot on.
I just discovered the channel. What a great idea. Subscribed!
I can vouch for Redmayne’s suit copying service. They made me a three piece tuxedo for my wedding. It’s my favorite piece in my wardrobe by a wide margin.
Glad to hear this. I was just made aware of this offering, and it's almost too good to be true. That $1360 price per their site is incredible. My tailor's great (a full bespoke tailor himself), and I have one of those bodies that works really well with a few OTR brands to begin with. Canali for example just fits me great OTR. I have an inch smaller waist than the normal drop, but that's about it. Hem the pants, take in waist 1", shorten sleeves 1/4", and it fits like a glove.
So I've done all my bespoke suits more for flexibility in fabric and detail options than for fit. This is a perfect option for me. I can grab one of my suits, send it over, and go crazy on fabric choices and smaller details (I checked, you can change up things like lapel width, peaks, etc... ), get bespoke build quality, but save a massive amount off of going with another full bespoke garment. Hell, many of my OTR suits MSRP for significantly more than their price.
I'm sending a suit off to them. If everything comes out like I hope, this may very well become my go-to suiting option.
I'm considering their service and had second thoughts with respect to the price and whether it'll fit as well without any fittings. Glad theres someone who's been there.
Thanks Kirby for your perfectly succinct presentation. Again.
New to the channel. I am really enjoying your content. Keep up the good work!
Great video Kirby!
Very good informative video. Thank you
Thank you so much. It’s suck bullshit that they won’t advertise prices, thank you for doing this.
As an aspiring gentleman attempting raise my station in life your videos have been invaluable. Thank you Kirby.
I really like this, and I'd love to see a video on French suiting and Italian suiting as well. It seems like it's not just a different perspective on how to make the garments, but also how to wear them. Great video!
Dear Kirby,
Your channel and it’s content is so unique and valuable. It is part of the words heritage. I think it’s importance will increase into the far future. Please continue what you do, it’s precious. Cheers 😊
Great video Mr. Kirby it has opened my eyes. Yesterday I bought 3.5 mts. of gray Super 150 San Ildefonso wool to craft me a new suit. It was $1,050.- MXN ($50 - $51 USD more or less) per meter. The same colour but Super 180 of Dormeuil Fabric (If I recall the brand correctly) was $1,900 - $2,000.- MXN (around $98 - 100.- USD) per meter. I guess I could earn more money if I stop being a lawyer and become a Savile Row Tailor or at least start to sell what I make.
When I was in Jordan in 2017 I had a bespoke suit in a wide pinstripe navy blue made by a well regarded and british trained Tailor. cost was 500 Jordanian Dinar or roughly 650 bucks. Suit is impeccable and fits like a glove. I should have bought more
And now you can have it copied for not a whole lot more!
What;s the name of the place
Awesome to see price points. Interesting to see the jump. Also timestamps are always appreciated.
From 2000 to 6000 dollars. There i saved you 15mins
Honestly this is better than I might have guessed. A nice made to measure suit is around 1000-1200.
God bless you with all wealth and happiness 💕
Would've never thought Kent&Haste would be that affordable 😳
I think I'm going to have a suit made there for my brother's wedding 2024.
Just love the chemistry between the two blokes.
I really enjoyed that series as well. Certainly they are exceptional tailors, and i would go to them for a bespoke suit for sure! I hope they make something beautiful for you
Let’s be honest. Their attractive assistant really makes them an even easier choice.
I completely agree! They are so charming, and their work is incredibly beautiful.
Perfect references thank you so much
Thankyou kirby for the insight into bespoke suits amazing episode thankyou
Hi Kirby,
I have had really bad experiences with made-to-measure and bespoke.
I really enjoyed your "bespoke suit 2022 pricing roundup", very informative. I definitely will try out one or two on the list. Thanks for putting the list together. Keep up the great work.
I am so sorry about that!!! This is a fantastic list for sure
This was an interesting video, made so in large part due to the pricing. It can be difficult to get that sort of insight much of the time.
Not long ago I had decided to reenter the work force and I knew I would need some new suits for the office. This was prior to Covid, so the sartorial customs were more traditional, and I wanted to step away from the OTR suits I had bought in the past.
I did quite a bit of research and ended up deciding that I wasn't going to go the bespoke route. This was partially due to cost, but even more importantly an issue of time. Bespoke suits, by their very nature, are a longer process and I did not want to wait that long. Therefore, I decided to go with MTM, which I thought would provide most of the benefits of bespoke, on a shorter timeline and with a lower cost.
I live near Columbus in Ohio, so I didn't have as many choices open to me as I would in NY, but I was able to find 3 shops to look at that I thought would be suitable, pun slightly intended.
One of the things I figured out in the process of interviewing each of them, was that they all had a slightly different style. One was oriented towards more current fashion trends, another was more traditional, and the the last was somewhere in the middle. All three had me look at a wide selection of fabrics and buttons, and discussed their process at some length.
The one I chose was the more traditional of the three, and part of the reason I went that way is because I'm in my late 50's and felt that it would better suit the sort of statement I was trying to make. I ended up purchasing a couple of suits and a sport coat, all of which were made with a 140 or 150 fabric and were priced in the $1,500 to $1,600 range. I also ordered several French cuff shirts, for a bit under $300 each, and a number of silk ties. I forget the cost on those.
There was an extensive measuring process, an initial fitting when the suits came in, and a final fitting after a local tailor had made some minor adjustments.
In the past, buying OTR suits that were then tailored, I was surprised by much of a step up the MTM suits were. I had expected them to be better of course, but not by so wide a margin. I am effectively spoiled now, and I'll never be able to buy OTR again, having experienced the difference.
I don't know whether I will buy a bespoke suit at some point in the future, and I suspect that would depend on a number of factors, the main one being whether I felt I had a sufficient justification for that. In my area, bespoke suits are around $5,000 as a starting point, which is a lot of money to have hanging in a closet most of the time.
Great Information!
Great video!
Hi Kirby, love your content....seeing as you have quite a few pair of black cap toe oxfords, It would be cool to see all of them in one video and see how each shoemakers style differs from each pair
I’m so glad to see Leonard Loggsdale included here. He is an exceptionally talented Taylor and was rated best in the world by WSJ previously. I’ve had several suits and jackets made by him and all are exquisite.
Unreal Taylor the only one I now use
@Chip Belori ha ha see why your called chip
@@spurs541 Back to elementary school for you: it's "you're", not "your".
@@am9120 thank you I am learning English only been 6 months all helps 🙏
@@am9120 and you must have missed the day they taught that periods go inside quotations
Amazing video, as usual. Looking forward to see the list for France, Italy and Japan
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Great video Kirby, as always! Have you ever looked into Michael Browne? Would be very interested!
I'm a bit surprised. Don't get me wrong as everything here is very expensive -- I'm a mere PhD student, so everything is way out of my budget 😂 -- but I was seriously expecting at least >7-8K USD at the lower end.
Frankly, when you think about what people buy as toys for their own pleasure -- gaming computers, ATVs, boats, etc. -- it's not that bad. It makes me think that maybe one day I'll have the pleasure of having some custom garments made.
If anyone out there finds these are within budget, please do enjoy on all our behalf. I'm always happy to see someone find a great piece that they like and enjoy wearing -- it reminds me of things like subtling over a great suit in a thrift store or winning awards and it makes me smile knowing someone else gets that excitment too.
Cheers gentlemen! Back to my study -- it needs to be done if I want to buy stuff later. 😂
if you are becoming a doctor, you'll have no troubles obtaining pure bespoke clothing.
Love this!
I was actually surprised by the somewhat accessible (entry level) prices of such fine craftsmanship... Anyone doing business should know the value of cementing a "well-groomed" personal and professional brand, and it all starts with how you present yourself. So, what would be the VALUE for a fitting garment that enhances your person and probably outlasts you throughout decades of use? We are talking about jewels made of cloth. Great roundup!
Jewels made of cloth. Great wording.
Couldn’t agree more!
A bespoke suit probably won't last you even a decade, unless your weight stays the same, which for many people it doesn't. I wouldn't call 2,100$ per suit accessible either when it comes to building a professional wardrobe. You're much better off with made-to-measure options or even better no suits at all. You can look very professional in less formal attire which is much more affordable and not as pretentious.
You missed out on another exceptional talented bespoke tailor from New York - Frank Shattuck, he has been in the trade for a long time - highly experienced and skillful, also very humble man. 100% handmade, hand drafting the paper pattern, true bespoke.
Fabulous video. I’d love to see a similar one on Italian trailers.
I like when we get prices so great video
Hi Kirby, Fantastic video. Some content on Cad & the Dandy &Richard Anderson would be fantastic. I find both quite interesting. Looking forward to the Super Trunk Show next week - I'll be there! Thanks :)
While there are reasons for this (cost of labour, rents etc.), Savile Row tailoring is clearly on the upper end in terms of pricing compared to other european tailors of equal quality, except for french superstars like Cifonelli, who's equally expensive (while being an excellent choice, of course). Thanks for the roundup, Kirby!
@@piccalillipit9211 it is worth noting that, Northern Italian tailoring will carry a steeper cost (brioni and canali to name 2) due to the increased use of canvassing. The lack of canvassing seen in southern Italian suits and jackets probably has the historical basis from the warmer climate as well as southern Italy traditionally being less wealthy than Northern Italy.
everything Italian... is for show, no substance
What would be great would be some reviews of the lowest priced proper bespoke services, explaining what they do to make them that bit cheaper. I’m thinking graham browne, Macangus and wainwright, McCann etc
Very good. Thank you
Great video ! With todays exchange rates , you could probably fly to huntsman in Kondon and have two fittings for the GBP price. Great time to buy a English bespoke
Thanks Kirby!
Absolutely superb and very informative 👍🏽
Would have been better if we could take a closer look at the suit you’re currently wearing ⚡️👏🏽
Really enjoyed this guide, would love to see the Italian guide follow up....
Mr. Ned in NYC is fairly priced and offers many different levels of fabric options.
pro arbitrage tip: get a bespoke suit made in a developing country. You get some world class tailors in countries like India. Some of whom even received training on Savile Row. You can a very high quality suit for about 500-800 pounds. Even if you factor in flight costs, that's less than a bespoke suit of an equivalent quality tailored in the west
Thanks for this video as I was determined to finally get a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I went with Edward Sexton and couldn't be happier after 2 fittings. One more fitting left and I should be getting my finished suit by May.
Fantastic. Very educational to learn the price variance. Thanks.
With a lot of the spring visits occurring soon, would love for Kirby to do a 2024 version of this roundup.
Very impressive information on the Besopkes Tailors in Eengland . Was wondering about Rolph Lauren Suits and Blazers I have a Navy Pea Coat from him I also love the more expensive pea coat
Fantastic guide! Hopefully you can follow up with one for French and Italian houses as well. Just one question: the bottom line price in USD for Dege & Skinner and Henry Poole are the exact same ($6500), while the price is different in British pounds. I presume that this is because one includes the VAT and another doesn't? Do firms in the UK have the discretion to charge or waive the VAT for their non-UK clients?
They have to charge the VAT and the customer cannot reclaim it unless he has the right customs papers and the goods are delivered straight to the USA. Then you are supposed to pay US import duties on entry to the USA. See here: www.gov.uk/tax-on-shopping/taxfree-shopping
@@russ9921 Thanks!
They are more expensive than I thought. When I wore business clothes I bought off the rack stuff that was made to be altered to fit (almost 20 years ago). I never spent more than about 400 US for a 2 piece suit. Can’t imagine spending this kind of money on a suit.
I see that Willets Bourbon ( geenie bottle looking one) its my absolute fave!!
This is great information I’m a young girl (studying fashion design) learning how to make bespoke suits by myself I would love to have people to practise with
Absolute delight watching your videos Mr Kirby. More than your videos we love your personal dressing. Are there any good bespoke suit makers in India?
This makes me happy to have access to some Indonesian bespoke tailors. It may not be at the level of Savile Row, but for a fifth of the cost, the suit is still tailored to my exact measurements. It’s also available in the finest Italian fabrics. Speaking of tradition, the company has been in business since 1933.
Could you share the name please?
@@TrevorOFarrell Wong Hang Tailor
I want to know too. I may never find myself in Indonesia, but if I do...
I’m planning on visiting Indonesia. What tailors have you had the best experience with?
My favourite suit is RTW.. fits like a glove, so you can get an exceptional suit that isn't bespoke.
I am a Malaysian. I got my first bespoke midnight blue tuxedo for about MYR1000++ (Tuxedo jacket and pants MYR 1300, Tuxedo white shirt MYR 200). I got it at Hello Bespoke KL.
Great looking title graphics.
Awsome content, dear Kirby!Which blue (RAL) do you use in your office?😊
Another accessible Saville Row option is Cad & The Dandy
Kirby, I love your videos and I'm a long time customer of the Hanger Project. My constructive criticism is that you put too much into the supposed prestige of not only being on Savile Row, but having on site work rooms. Longtime members of the SRBA like Anderson & Sheppard, Meyer & Mortimer, Welsh & Jeffries, Malcolm Plews, and Kent, Haste & Lachter are still "Savile Row Tailors" even though their showrooms are located on streets surrounding the Row. I would argue that the term "Savile Row" in relation to tailoring, historically means the general Savile Row area between Conduit and Piccadilly, and not literally on the street itself. I would also argue that you are probably getting a more experienced coat or trouser maker when you go to a tailor who uses seasoned out-workers rather than using their own in-house teams. These outworkers make more money per garment, but usually aren't on the track at a house to move up and become a cutter. Keep up the good work.
After spending ten of thousands over the years I came across a factory in China I found online, They make my Bespoke suits with top quality wool (Not falling from the "luxury" brands I have been buying past years), and for under 500$ for a full suit. I wish I found it before, The quality of these suits and put a lot of those top brands to shame.
URL please?
$500.00 is indeed a great price but still to this day, I do not believe the incredible skill, speed, and quality of suit that I got from a local bespoke suit maker when I was active duty military, stationed in Kunsan AB S. Korea. I was just casually strolling by his tiny store front window in Kunsan City, saw some nice suits hanging there and walked in (more out of curiosity). I was immediately offered a binder with cut and pasted pictures of hundreds of popular suit designs. The old Korean gentleman said, "Pick anything you like" for $50.00. I thought it was a joke but at the same time, I thought, "Hey, how bad can it be for $50.00," so I decided to get one. I was then shown fabrics from another swatch binder and picked one. Then he took my measurements and said, "Come back tomorrow afternoon." Even more shocked with that response, I truly expected very little. Color me stupid because when I arrived the next day it was not only done, but it was done perfectly...utterly beautiful suit. It fit like a dream and to this day, it's my favorite suit (20 years later) and all for $50.00. Yet in America (as indicated in this video) you can spend $2,100.00 for an entry-level bespoke suit from a proclaimed reputable maker. Imho, I'd rather fly back to Korea, enjoy a short vacation, and have several more suits made, than spend $2,100 (or possibly far more) here in America. Although now, they are probably far more expensive (like $55.00 per suit) in Korea. hahaha...anyhow, I digress...
@@roberthartwell4234 Haha amazing story. Yes that makes sense. How long ago was it by the way? I do owe multiple costly suits (One of them is 6k$ tom ford), I am tempting to send this suit to the Chinese factory and see if they can replicate the EXACT same material. According to what they said there's no material they can't source\get and price would remain the same. Then I am asking my self how much does it costs for these brands to produce such a suit. There's no doubt that China\Korea can't be beaten. I have been in China multiple times and always impressed with their's work skills. I owe an original Submariner watch and wanted to get Hulk for my 50th Birthday, the waiting list is over 10 years so I have decided to look into a rep (little shame but oh well), I ordered high-end clone and it was a shock, the watch is EXACTLY the same as the genuine including the inside movement, the only difference is the balance wheel and you have to be an expert to actually see the difference, Hulk now is 25k$, the rep costed me 500$ for 99% same materials. If they made this watch "identical" I am sure they can do the same for a suit.
@@stevekannan6076 What is the name or url of the place that made the suit?
I am very interested. Would you mind sharing the link?
Great video. Covered a good number of options. Do you have a video of Bespoke options in Italy ?
Thank you
Love this style/ history/ cost breakdown approach and would be particularly keen to see this done for upcoming and well established Italian and French houses.
Rubbinacci (Italy) & Ciffoneli (France) would be a great suggestion!
Great job sir ! However are you familiar with DAVID LANCE ? And what do you think? Thanks
Great presentation! Can you please comment on whether different houses offer different fabrics or do they all have the same kind of Dormeuil swatches etc? One of the unique things about off the rack Kiton or Ford is that they have fabrics that you presumably could not find anywhere else. Some but not all of which are available for made to measure. Thank you.
My father use to fly into London to Henry Poole & Co in the '80s Had his fittings and returned 3 months later And when trying on the suit for any trim He started to tear up The one man started to smile And said are you ok? Dad said You know really i thought it was a lot of BS hammed up about the material And how it fits And looks I teared up in the mirror when i saw a different man standing in it The man said The suit sir only projects the man And thank you sir You fit it well...............I have 3 Bespoke suits tailored to my father His money clip Cuff links And wallet The only thing of his i use is his straight razor
As much as I would like to go full bespoke and can afford to my past experiences with MTM have been a disaster even after choosing very high quality fabrics . High quality off the rack suiting has always worked exceptionally well for me with very little adjustments given my stature and measurements however now that pricing has been made clear by you I think, as a gift to myself, I may go ahead and take the plunge, my choice: Anderson and Shepard , love their house style.
If RTW fits, go for it!
Did you get measured by the tailor for your MTM experience or did they just ask for your measutements?
@@MyBinaryLife Yes, unfortunately he claimed to be a 'tailor' but I found out later that he was just a 'fraud' with an Italian name who claimed to be the real thing!
@@supersonique001 sorry to hear it. sure sucks when youre expecting a great product and get let down, even beyond the cost.
@@MyBinaryLife Yeah, very disappointing! The only thing he got right were the trousers! So, buyer beware always.
You're looking tired Kirby! I hope you can get a good rest this weekend
Thanks. I would love to see an update in 2024 .
Wow! Very impressive with a plethora of talent.
Kirby, can you do a video on Yosel Tiefenbrun? He’s known as the Rabbi Tailor as he’s also a Hasidic rabbi but was trained by Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row. His bespoke offerings are reasonably priced and he’s based in Brooklyn.
Haven’t met him…
He is the real deal…look him up Kirby; tons of stuff about Tiefenbrun on the internet.
Haste also had a hand in tailoring Jack Nicholson’s Joker Costumes for the 89 movie.
It makes me mad that most houses do not list their prices for bespoke clothing, nor do they even list the fabrics you can choose from. They don’t necessarily need some crazy online 3D configurator tool, even though that should be standard for all designers and brands that offer bespoke or made to measure, but they could at least have pages dedicated to the fabric selections along with what each of them adds to the price of a suit. Sure some places do have prices listed vaguely, but that probably only includes their base fabrics. Nice suits are all about the fabrics once you have a decent fit and make. Some fabrics are insanely expensive. Like crazy Vicuna, chinchilla, or guanaco blends. I can imagine fabrics like those would increase the price of a bespoke suit by anywhere from 10-50k dollars. Sure I cannot afford that. But I like to dream.
I understand what you’re saying because for years I have had it on my list to do a bespoke suit and recently did but after watching this video come to realize I did a custom made suit. Still a lot of details but no where near a bespoke. I got measure picked out fabric and other details and then about 6 weeks later the suit came in and I did one fitting and went back a week later and picked it up which was last week. After watching this I now understand. I did two pairs of trousers and two waistcoats. When talking to the owner he gave me a range based on fabric. 130 or 150 the starting point and all depends obviously on my selections
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Great videos Kirby. I have an appointment booked with Cad & The Dandy on Savile Row. Do you have any knowledge or experience of them? Thanks
Kirby, you should check out William Field in Washington, D.C. One of the few American bespoke tailors. Will was trained on Saville Row, and his father started the business in Washington after moving from London (also having Saville Row training).
He has a MTM business. Great guy.
@@kirbyallison I believe Will offers both a MTM and bespoke service. I commissioned a bespoke suit from him last year. I had 3 fittings and Will did all the work on his own. I think he used to have assistant seamstresses, but had to let them go after the pandemic.
It’s wild that Tom Mahon actually trained Mr Hitchcock as a cutter. A very enjoyable video, many thanks.
In some shape or form many of the tailors and shirtmakers of the trade are somehow interrelated either through previously being employed or being trained. It helps to keep the trade alive and ensure the skill sets are transferred through the generations!
@@gentlemanrated Thanks for your feedback. Isn’t it a delicious and beautiful thing that happens in the tailoring world?
Very cool
This video is so cool
One more NY area tailor that is great is Joseph Genuardi. His atelier is in Hoboken. He apprenticed with the famous Joseph Centofanti of Philadelphia and then led the bespoke division of Martin Greenfield. He was responsible for President Obama’s suits. Joseph’s suits are true bespoke and at a much more competitive price point than tailors in Manhattan.
Holy smokes! Some expensive attire, but when you think about the amount of work that goes into creating it, it’s much better spent with a real tailor than buying something premade off a showroom floor. Gotta have a real bespoke suit made someday… I think I’ll have to keep it in the $2-3,000 range though 😁
Another good thing to mention is the tailors in s.e. asian in tourist spots. E.g. A.Dong.Silk in vietnam. Lovely bespoke suit for £1000. They will send you repeats with your measurements to anywhere in the world
Good point
this great. I've watched many videos you meet those tailors . and i wanted to know made to measure price
Hey Kirby any true bespoke tailors you recommend in Washington, DC? Thanks!!