Posts by TonyThe Tailor

Quote:Originally Posted by Despos 6.25 X 2 = 12.5" 7.25 X 2 = 14.5" 14.5" - 12.5" = 2'' smaller Must have a small foot to fit. I have a client I make suits for. He is TINY and we use a 14" bottom and 15" knee. he has a size 5 1/2...

Quote:Originally Posted by eHaberdasher wow. Any idea on Guanaco? Is it much less than vicuna? No, but I am sure it is less.

I have refused to do (and still refuse to) many alterations that would either destroy the integrity of the garment or would never end up right. If a tailor will do anything, then he much not have much work.

Quote:Originally Posted by Mark Seitelman On the subject of outrageous cost: 1. Generally, these "super-duper" suits are merely publicity stunts and talkings points. (E.g., "we can make the finest suit from the rarest of rare of...

Quote:Originally Posted by dragon8 Doesn't Scabal have a similiar cloth? Yes they did, but it's not in stock anymore. They have a worsted pure cashmere range of suitings in the Dreamline Collection

Not online, but any retailer that sells Gitman Bros. neckwear can have custom bow ties made.

Quote:Originally Posted by Despos I would have been impressed if you would have gotten 50,000.00 for the Vicuna like a Kiton K-50. Just curious, how much would the trousers cost apart from the jacket? 37,495.00 for the jacket and...

The most expensive suit I sell is a Holland & Sherry Worsted Vicuna for $49,995.00. I have only sold 1 of those in the last 3 years. I have sold several Holland & Sherry "Pure Gold Signature" suits for $12,000.00.

Quote:Originally Posted by apbernstein This entire thread is helpful for two reasons: 1) There's some decent style advice; 2) It will help teach you not to listen to anyone about your career choice, because they have no idea what...

Quote:Originally Posted by jerrybrowne In all seriousness. How much would something like that cost nowadays? It looks great. Holland & Sherry pure worsted spun Vicuna is $5,300.00/yd cost. Of course when shipping this goods one...