***Official Franco Ercoles Bespoke Thread (Brooklyn/Manhattan)***

[gopherblue]



I would get all the buttons the same color, I cant envision a situation that would call for a different approach. I will also say that unless you expect a lot of people to be staring at your crotch, I think you are over thinking this one.

LOL. Fair enough. (Although you haven't seen my crotch!)

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Who else here besides Patrick and myself have gotten Valentine to make them a shirt? I was wondering if someone who knows more about shirt construction can point out what makes these so different. Reason I ordered was to try out the unfused collar...I like it.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I love my shirts from him. Its all I am doing from now on. I just placed another order. I believe Axelman has gotten one or two.

 

[indesertum]

If you dont mind me asking how much does he charge for his shirts?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

You can get a MTM, which is like a factory made shirt from somewhere in Jeresey, maybe Gambert or something. Then there is bespoke where there is a lot more handwork and it is done by one of Frank's employees. I don't know what his base price is for either, but depending on the fabric that I have selected for the bespoke ones there has been a wide range of prices that I have paid.

 

[indesertum]

Have you tried his MTM program?

Also could somebody enlighten me as to what CMT stands for

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I have never done the MTM, but NY Ranger has. CMT stands for Cut, Measure, Trim, or Cut, Measure, Tailor. It refers to supplying your own fabric.

 

[forex]

Does he do CMT on his bespoke shirts? I need to check out one of the shirts next time I see him.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Who else here besides Patrick and myself have gotten Valentine to make them a shirt? I was wondering if someone who knows more about shirt construction can point out what makes these so different. Reason I ordered was to try out the unfused collar...I like it.

I have had 4 casual shirts made by Valentine.

Forex: Yes, Frank will do CMT on shirts.

 

[Slickman]

Is valentine the shirtmaker franks uses to make shirts for his clients?

 

[Axelman 17]



Is valentine the shirtmaker franks uses to make shirts for his clients?

Correct. I have done a few bespoke shirts from Frank and been very pleased with the result.

 

[TheFoo]



PB, when I asked for your collar and got the double button, I was shocked...I like it though, a lot.

My latest suit with "your" shirt.

This looks fantastic.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



Is valentine the shirtmaker franks uses to make shirts for his clients?

Correct. I have done a few bespoke shirts from Frank and been very pleased with the result.

Not really. Like I already posted. It depends on what you want. See below.

You can get a MTM, which is like a factory made shirt from somewhere in Jeresey, maybe Gambert or something. Then there is bespoke where there is a lot more handwork and it is done by one of Frank's employees. I don't know what his base price is for either, but depending on the fabric that I have selected for the bespoke ones there has been a wide range of prices that I have paid.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Still haven't had time for a fitting on the next suit. Jeremy might open the shop for me Sunday so I can pick up some shirts that are ready though.

 

[forex]

You will work Jeremy to death, let the guy catch a break, at least on Sundays