Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[circumspice]

Oh I would’ve done a matte brown. I’m curious what my Milanese tailor will pick.

What did Despos prefer? Have you ever tried an English tailor? I think they prefer matte. Now I’m curious to check the buttons on my existing suits

All my B&Tailor stuff has matte buttons. I don't think they really stock polished stuff, I feel like I have looked over buttons twice with them and don't really recall seeing any

 

[Ilkless]

Incoming from Sartoria Ypsilon pending a final press. Funabashi-san's lighter variant of his house style on full display here. Unpadded shoulders but neatened up with a distinctive almost elliptical sleevehead to hug the tip of the shoulder, immense ironwork on a collar to curve it upwards against the neck, and such a distinctive notch+gorge line combination that's set off against the downward+sideways curve of the tip of the collar.

Stylistically exactly what I was hoping for. Will report back with fit next week.

 

[bjhofkin]

Italians (from my experience) have a penchant for shiny buttons. Qemal chose some shiny, mid to dark brown buttons with a fine lip. I suggested matte, dark brown, thick buttons with a fat lip. My wife agreed with Qemal so that was that.

As someone who's, let's just say, *familiar* with that finished Everest Doppio Uso you saw…I'll just say that, although I too generally have a preference for exactly the same type of buttons as you, I think Qemal's choice will grow on you!

 

[reidd]

Qemal has great taste and he understands that Florentine aesthetic very well. I would trust him on stuff like that.

 

[carloapellido]

Upcoming suit for my wedding this coming February. Straight, extended shoulders with roped sleeveheads. 4” bellied peak lapels. Double vented and will only have one button. It’s almost done. I just need to have the skirt flare out a bit.

 

[clee1982]

Nice who is the tailor?

 

[carloapellido]

Nice who is the tailor?

Tiño Suits. They are based here in the Philippines. I bought the fabric elsewhere though. Found H&S mohair at a lower price.

 

[Ilkless]

Slammed with work but the day was lifted by arrival of my Ypsilon jacket. Threw it on for a quick photo. Front isn't askance irl btw, I hadn't adjusted it as I was too excited to take a photo of the shoulders, sleeves and collar.

Did I mention I adore the shoulder expression? Just look at those sleeves too. Buttoning point was a bit higher due to a bit of a protruding belly.

Quarter-lined + lined sleeves + light construction + unpadded shoulders and a little shaped wadding in the sleevehead + straight to finish from 1 baste for a first-time commission.

I think an excellent first commission and I will definitely continue with Ypsilon.

Better resolution photos to come, plus a press as some wrinkles was introduced in transit but fit is broadly highly satisfactory for me.

 

[Ranciere69]

I am headed to a tailor next week for a first fitting with the garment having done the intake. This is my first time—anyone have any pointers on questions I should ask, things I should look out for? What they wish they’d known going into such a thing?

 

[tim_horton]

I am headed to a tailor next week for a first fitting with the garment having done the intake. This is my first time—anyone have any pointers on questions I should ask, things I should look out for? What they wish they’d known going into such a thing?

If it's not comfortable in the fitting process, it won't be comfortable when it gets sent to you, so don't be hesitant to mention any comfort issues. Sit down in it, walk around in it, etc.

 

[carloapellido]

I am headed to a tailor next week for a first fitting with the garment having done the intake. This is my first time—anyone have any pointers on questions I should ask, things I should look out for? What they wish they’d known going into such a thing?

This is where I typically make small changes on things I don’t like. Like button stance, jacket length, lapel width, and even shoulder length. As long as those style changes aren’t drastic, they can be done.

 

[Texasmade]

I am headed to a tailor next week for a first fitting with the garment having done the intake. This is my first time—anyone have any pointers on questions I should ask, things I should look out for? What they wish they’d known going into such a thing?

Don’t stand like an up right statue with perfect posture. Stand up straight but in your more normal posture.

 

[twuthetiger]

4 ply high twist with W&S. Looking pretty damn clean! We discussed however to let out the back slightly for more movement comfort.

 

[jonathanS]

4 ply high twist with W&S. Looking pretty damn clean! We discussed however to let out the back slightly for more movement comfort. View attachment 2257915
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English tailor?

 

[CLH03]

4 ply high twist with W&S. Looking pretty damn clean! We discussed however to let out the back slightly for more movement comfort. View attachment 2257915
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Looks great! I love the cut of the pants especially