Suits/tailors...what's your poison?

[Callummcs]

After reading the Italian loafers thread and seeing that we have a few snappy dressers in "your Rolex and your attire" thread I am curious what people's preferences are on suits/tailors?

Is there a specific brand you like because of their cut etc? Do you buy off the rack or are you a custom made guy?

Curious to hear everyone's thoughts and reasons about who they wear and why.

Pics of you in your favourite suit, blazer, coat etc are most welcome

[locutus49]

I like Ralph Lauren Black or Purple label for suits. Etro for sports coats. Dunhill for blue blazers.

[swils8610]

I like Samuelsohn and Southwick for suits and sports jackets. I prefer a non darted sack suit with 3/2 button roll. I'm a bit of a traditionalist and the trim fit trend doesn't fit my body well.

[rr-nyc]

Made-to-measure here. I have a sample size body and can buy off the rack but I like the customized accents and details that I come with made-to-measure


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[GoingPlaces]

Kiton or Brioni for suits, jackets, shirts and pants. I guess that covers about everything.

[Etschell]

there is a tailor in washington dc, named georges de paris, that makes a suit for the president elect every time. he will make you one if you talk to him. no other suit could ever compare.

sadly he has passed away as of september 2015.

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by Etschell

there is a tailor in washington dc, named georges de paris, that makes a suit for the president elect every time. he will make you one if you talk to him. no other suit could ever compare.

sadly he has passed away as of september 2015.

He died last year. I don't recall ever being impressed with the fit of any suit a US President wore on inauguration day or thereafter. They certainly never looked bespoke

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

He died last year. I don't recall ever being impressed with the fit of any suit a US President wore on inauguration day or thereafter. They certainly never looked bespoke

presidents are ultra conservative in attire.

that said the point was he made a good suit, was a great listener and a nice guy. thanks for trolling.

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by Etschell

presidents are ultra conservative in attire.



that said the point was he made a good suit, was a great listener and a nice guy. thanks for trolling.

You have an interesting understanding of what trolling is. To opine isn't trolling, just like you saying "no other suit can compare".


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[Etschell]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

You have an interesting understanding of what trolling is. To opine isn't trolling, just like you saying "no other suit can compare".


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You're right just strike that part. Other suits can compare.

[TheBluePrince]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

He died last year. I don't recall ever being impressed with the fit of any suit a US President wore on inauguration day or thereafter. They certainly never looked bespoke

Spot on, there's a tailor in Bangkok that has made suits for and has the pics of a few POTUS's in their suits in the window....and they all look boring and dated.

[Limestonedan]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

Spot on, there's a tailor in Bangkok that has made suits for and has the pics of a few POTUS's in their suits in the window....and they all look boring and dated.

Bangkok tailor just outside the Shangi-la Hotel made a Tux for me and I look like a sausage in it now.. :)

[greggsiam]

Originally Posted by TheBluePrince

Spot on, there's a tailor in Bangkok that has made suits for and has the pics of a few POTUS's in their suits in the window....and they all look boring and dated.

Rajawongse is the tailor in question and that was one of the reasons I didn't go with them. I use Tailor on Ten for a more modern look. Young modern guys run the business and provide excellent customer service.

For me, bespoke suits, and shirts. A perfect custom fit is just too hard to get away from once you have experienced it.

[TheBluePrince]

Originally Posted by greggsiam

Rajawongse is the tailor in question and that was one of the reasons I didn't go with them. I use Tailor on Ten for a more modern look. Young modern guys run the business and provide excellent customer service.

For me, bespoke suits, and shirts. A perfect custom fit is just too hard to get away from once you have experienced it.

Tailor on Ten is where I'd go too if I was living in Bangkok again. I'm there 5-6 times a year now but never for long enough to allow for fittings.

[s14roller]

I have a bespoke suit made in HK from Loro Piana fabric and it fits like a glove.

[rootbeer7]

bespoke for me

[ColRam425]

I wear a Ralph Lauren Black Label Anthony navy sharkskin 2-piece suit and I absolutely love it.

[Bakasana]

Slim fit.. whatever looks good. Modern... grey, black, blue, pinstripe, brown.

[Callummcs]

Some excellent suit makers mentioned so far.

I am a huge fan of a three piece suit, in fact I can count on one hand the amount of times I have worn a suit without a waistcoat.

I like mixing it up once in a while with my waistcoat though and wearing a contrast colour. What I mean by this is a navy suit with a grey waistcoat or a grey suit with a black waistcoat etc. Just changes things up a little and gives it a really clean look.

A great example is the photo below (photo is not me)

[Abdullah71601]

I haven't purchased a suit since 2005. In my line of work out in the desert steel toed boots and Nike Golf polo's are the daily attire.

When I was wearing a suit daily ten years ago, colleagues were wearing bright flashy colors and trendy textiles. Most of the gents here look like traditional IBMers (dark suit/white shirt). What is "normal" business attire these days?

[Star Ferry]

I've tried both the low and high ends.

Jos. A Banks - actually decent quality for the price (assuming 3 for 1 deal). Fit is boxy. Suit was not fully canvassed.

Hickey Freeman: a lot of people I met while working in finance in NYC like this brand. The styling is a bit too traditional for me.

Zegna: I really like zegna suits. I have a few made to measure ones and wear them a lot

I have also tried tailors in NYC and HK. The final product can be hit or miss. It depends a lot on the instruction you give them and the corrections made in 2nd and 3rd fittings

[427_Monster]

When I need to wear a suit...only bespoke for me...

Other 99% of time, I'm in sweatshirts.

[UNLVino]

If I have to choose a brand Zegna - however I'm more about the material and fit - so a nice super 150's wool and cashmere blend fully canvassed works for me. The key is always go to a real Tailor - not the dude at the store and have it done right.

I know - fully bespoke is the ultimate - but the right material, right construction and right tailor is just as good IMHO.

Edit to add I'm lucky - pretty much 48 long off the rack with slight alterations needed.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by UNLVino

If I have to choose a brand Zegna - however I'm more about the material and fit - so a nice super 150's wool and cashmere blend fully canvassed works for me. The key is always go to a real Tailor - not the dude at the store and have it done right.

I know - fully bespoke is the ultimate - but the right material, right construction and right tailor is just as good IMHO.

Edit to add I'm lucky - pretty much 48 long off the rack with slight alterations needed.

That's a great size to be. When I see great deals on suits it is often for 46 or 48.

I'm a 40 short and even that needs a lot of work

[KarlS]

Full bespoke. Zegna fabric 160's and for travel 130's. On shirts left cuff 1 inch larger Abd def no pocket no monograms!

[greggsiam]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Full bespoke. Zegna fabric 160's and for travel 130's. On shirts left cuff 1 inch larger Abd def no pocket no monograms!

Why do you have one cuff longer? I just can't wrap my head around that.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by greggsiam

Why do you have one cuff longer? I just can't wrap my head around that.

Larger not longer....allows a watch to be worn with double cuffs

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by greggsiam

Why do you have one cuff longer? I just can't wrap my head around that.

Larger diameter, not length. For your watch.

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[rollthedice]

Zegna made to measure in the past however nowadays I just use a local tailor for everything.. around zegna price but a lot quicker !!!

[FlyinM3]

Made to measure Loro Piana hands down