The Japanese Bespoke Tailoring Thread

[Dalaruan]

Another option, if you're going to Osaka, is MTM from Raffaniello. I have no experience working with Higashi-san but he's clearly well-liked.

Link to a post by another SF member who has a MTM jacket from Raffaniello.

Ongoing Bespoke Projects

After speaking with a number of tailors, I decided to go with Mr. Hitchcock for my suit. I have measurements scheduled for when he comes to Los Angeles in May. Very excited to meet him and begin the project. You will be in the best of hands. Any ideas for what you plan to commission?

www.styleforum.net

I have a MTM suit and a bespoke DB jacket from Higashi San and I highly recommend others trying him out.

The suit being MTM is very good, obviously the fit and some details are less impressive than the bespoke jacket, but the turnaround and price means it's an extremely great option if you needed something quick for business, and doesn't need it to be flawless.

Higashi San's DB jackets are beautiful with beautiful silhouette. I guess i really liked the way he shapes the lapel, IIRC he's neapolitan in his training, but i think he's got slightly more structure than a neapolitan jacket, best of both world for me.

He doesn't do trunk show often though, just Thailand afaik, so it's difficult to arrange fitting... My first bespoke order went through one fitting only, not that i regret it but one more fitting would definitely help. Doesn't matter though as I am flying over to place another order with him soon. Really looking forward to it.

 

[KWang94]

I have a MTM suit and a bespoke DB jacket from Higashi San and I highly recommend others trying him out.

The suit being MTM is very good, obviously the fit and some details are less impressive than the bespoke jacket, but the turnaround and price means it's an extremely great option if you needed something quick for business, and doesn't need it to be flawless.

Higashi San's DB jackets are beautiful with beautiful silhouette. I guess i really liked the way he shapes the lapel, IIRC he's neapolitan in his training, but i think he's got slightly more structure than a neapolitan jacket, best of both world for me.

He doesn't do trunk show often though, just Thailand afaik, so it's difficult to arrange fitting... My first bespoke order went through one fitting only, not that i regret it but one more fitting would definitely help. Doesn't matter though as I am flying over to place another order with him soon. Really looking forward to it.

Another option, if you're going to Osaka, is MTM from Raffaniello. I have no experience working with Higashi-san but he's clearly well-liked.

Link to a post by another SF member who has a MTM jacket from Raffaniello.

Ongoing Bespoke Projects

After speaking with a number of tailors, I decided to go with Mr. Hitchcock for my suit. I have measurements scheduled for when he comes to Los Angeles in May. Very excited to meet him and begin the project. You will be in the best of hands. Any ideas for what you plan to commission?

www.styleforum.net

Starting prices for Ring Jacket MTM in Japan are available on their website.

オーダーシステム | RING JACKET（リングヂャケット） SINCE1954｜大阪にて創業した高品質スーツブランド

RING JACKETオフィシャルサイト。1954年大阪にて創業。『注文服のような着心地の既製服を作ろう』という想いのもとに、独自のパターンと職人技術、良質な素材、生地一枚で仕立てたような柔らかな着心地を追求するインターナショナル　クロージングブランド。

www.ringjacket.co.jp

I was quoted almost 1.5x the listed starting price for a MTM jacket using a fabric from the Fox Journey bunch. I don't believe they carry many (any?) fabrics anywhere close to the starting price.

Thanks guys! Right now, I think I'm leaning more towards Tailor Caid and Raffaniello over RJ, so will have to do a little bit more research as I'm less familiar with the latter.

 

[__k]

Thanks guys! Right now, I think I'm leaning more towards Tailor Caid and Raffaniello over RJ, so will have to do a little bit more research as I'm less familiar with the latter.

Sounds good. Just note that Yamamoto-san will be travelling to NYC for a trunk show at the Armoury and Caïd will be closed from 21-May until the end of the month.

 

[KWang94]

Thanks all for your responses to my questions earlier. Will be meeting Sartoria Raffaniello in late June.