Styleforum › Forums › Men's Style › Classic Menswear › Bringing Steed Bespoke Tailors to San Francisco or Los Angeles
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Bringing Steed Bespoke Tailors to San Francisco or Los Angeles - Page 6

post #76 of 85
4/14/13 at 1:15pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post

I haven't seen this fabric. Would you have any pics?
Quote:
Originally Posted by poorsod View Post

320

291
Reply
Reply

Featured Stories on Styleforum

If you need help with a wedding tux, interview suit, etc... check out Styleforum 101
Marketplace: Classic menswear, shoes, and accessories
Marketplace: Streetwear & Denim (and designer) for sale.
post #77 of 85
4/14/13 at 1:31pm

Beautiful

Reply
Reply
post #78 of 85
4/14/13 at 2:11pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post

Wow - that's a fairly large initial order. I know you like the Steed style, but it wouldn't hurt to start small and see how you like the initial garments. I have found bespoke to be very much an iterative process, with each subsequent order better in small, but meaningful, ways.

Btw, for the BlazerSuit, I would go w/ Oyster and not Steadfast. Steadfast is beautiful but heavy, thereby limiting its utility.

I would also prefer a smaller order - as in just one suit - but Steed had a minimum. We actually didn't even meet the small minimum they asked, but they've been exceptionally nice about everything and are still coming out.

Thanks for the note about the Steadfast. Do you know if it has a more visible weave than Oyster? I was going to base my decision mostly on that. Was hoping to get something that leans towards the blazer part of a BlazerSuit.
Quote:
Originally Posted by poorsod View Post

I'm bringing them my LL RAF blue Agnelli flannel. Planning on a 3 piece suit. Trying to decide on the details of the vest. Lapels or no lapels. decisions.gif

That's a fantastic fabric. I've been eying that as well. I think Slewfoot recently got something made up by Steed in this? Beautiful stuff.
Reply
Reply
post #79 of 85
4/14/13 at 2:13pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by ThinkDerm View Post

What time?

Just got back from seeing them, had a nice time.
Ordered a fairly standard three piece, in a medium gray glen check with a subtle blue over check. I've managed to forget which cloth, but I think it was a Lesser, in around 11/12 oz.
I also ordered 2 shirts.

Matthew said they are busy enough this trip that they are going do four trips a year to SF.
Reply
Reply
post #80 of 85
4/14/13 at 2:19pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by dieworkwear View Post

I would also prefer a smaller order - as in just one suit - but Steed had a minimum. We actually didn't even meet the small minimum they asked, but they've been exceptionally nice about everything and are still coming out.

Even though they have a minimum, you might consider asking if they will finish the first suit before cutting the other garments. That way, you have a pattern down before they start your second piece and you reduce your risk of getting two garments with a fit that is less than ideal.
Reply
Reply
post #81 of 85
4/14/13 at 2:22pm
Makes sense on the minimum order. I am sure they'll all turn out well.

Steadfast certainly has more of a visible weave than Oyster (which is very much a straight worsted). Couple of very nice hopsacks in the Steadfast book as well.
Reply
Reply
post #82 of 85
4/14/13 at 2:23pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Archivist View Post

Matthew said they are busy enough this trip that they are going do four trips a year to SF.

That. Is. Fantastic. News.
Quote:
Originally Posted by agjiffy View Post

Even though they have a minimum, you might consider asking if they will finish the first suit before cutting the other garments. That way, you have a pattern down before they start your second piece and you reduce your risk of getting two garments with a fit that is less than ideal.

Good suggestion. I admit I'm a bit sheepish about asking for such a favor, but maybe if they're really busy enough on this trip, they won't mind. I certainly don't mind paying for all the garments up front, but it would be nice to see how the first fits before getting the others.
Reply
Reply
post #83 of 85
4/15/13 at 1:05pm
Sounds like a great visit.
I can't wait to see the clothes
when they are done.
I am profoundly jealous of all of you.
Reply
Reply
post #84 of 85
4/15/13 at 10:56pm
Thread Starter 
Steed confirmed today that they'll be coming to San Francisco four times a year. What great luck.

And thanks to agjiffy for the suggestion. I sheepishly asked if they could make up one garment before doing the others, and they very nicely said yes. Really pleasant and nice folks, both Edwin and Matthew.

For those interested, their next visit is in June, I think. From now on, I may just post updates in the A&S expats thread, so that we don't have two threads running on Steed.
Reply
Reply
post #85 of 85
4/16/13 at 1:51am
Quote:
Originally Posted by dieworkwear View Post

Steed confirmed today that they'll be coming to San Francisco four times a year. What great luck.

And thanks to agjiffy for the suggestion. I sheepishly asked if they could make up one garment before doing the others, and they very nicely said yes. Really pleasant and nice folks, both Edwin and Matthew.

For those interested, their next visit is in June, I think. From now on, I may just post updates in the A&S expats thread, so that we don't have two threads running on Steed.
steed deserves their own thread
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Classic Menswear

Featured Stories on Styleforum

If you need help with a wedding tux, interview suit, etc... check out Styleforum 101
Marketplace: Classic menswear, shoes, and accessories
Marketplace: Streetwear & Denim (and designer) for sale.
Styleforum › Forums › Men's Style › Classic Menswear › Bringing Steed Bespoke Tailors to San Francisco or Los Angeles