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Mr Neds or BB

post #1 of 4
10/25/11 at 1:51pm
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I have seen many different threads on the forum here, but seems like BB is declining in quality, and when i visited the midtown branch near lincoln center in NYC, I was actually appalled because it started looking like a low grade operation. Mr Neds are either black and white when it comes to reviews. Great place for 1K or less for suits, but at the same time the BB has 2 for 1599 milano collection which i thought is an alright deal. Cant seem to decide where i would go. Mr Neds seems like a hit or a miss. BB, the quality of the fabric is not worth 1K for their suits.


Please help! I really appreciate all the help i can get.

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post #2 of 4
10/25/11 at 2:26pm
I had Mr. Ned make my wedding jacket; black hopsack "Mecury super 120s" with smoked MOP buttons (I provider th buttons), 3 roll/2, side vented. The styling was based on a Polo Blue label jacket I own, so my only request was a soft American style shoulder and slim not tight fit. I am happy with the results. Varham executed the jacket exactly as I requested. I'm not sure where the dissatisfaction with them comes from. He is pretty up front about what he will/can do and won't/can't do. Basically don't come in with a picture of Rubinacci and expect just that.

I think it really comes down to going to the tailor who does what you're looking to achieve. I also have a jacket in the works with NSM because I've seen what Mina does and wanted it. I wouldn't go to Mr. Ned with a photo of Mina's work and say "this is what I want". I'd swing by their shop and check out some jackets in work and make a decision from there.
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post #3 of 4
10/26/11 at 3:03pm
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Originally Posted by MORNINGSTAR777 View Post

... He is pretty up front about what he will/can do and won't/can't do. B..
... I'd swing by their shop and check out some jackets in work and make a decision from there.

This is good advice. Varham's a pleasure to work with and, presumably, if you like what he can make you, you get a better fit than BB.
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post #4 of 4
10/26/11 at 7:43pm
Off the rack purchases don't come with the element of surprise that occurs when something is made to order and seen for the first time. If you get a good fit at BB and like the selection, you'll know exactly what you're getting when you purchase it. There's a lot to be said for trying something on in the store and seeing the fabric in a size larger than a sample swatch. I'm finding that with a few alterations I can get a fit that's almost as good as custom, but without the surprise.
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