anyone ever use tom fords mtm program? - Page 9

Say what you will about Tom Ford, but this season's ad campaign is one of the most entertaining of all time.

For me, yes. For him, it looks like he is disgusted and would prefer a manlier touch.

BTW, his lapels are wider than her legs. I'm not a chubby chaser but my women have to have a bit more meat on them. Her arse on the other hand..............

Thanks aportnoy, my little boy who was walking on my back when I scrolled down just announced to my wife that "daddy was looking at a naked lady online..."

Sorry about that,i just put mine to bed.

We had gone far too many posts without some gratuitous nudity.

And a new fit metric is born. The edmorel ratio: width of lapel to the thigh of the women you are banging.

^Very true. Here's a little more Tom Ford for you guys... http://www.jossip.com/wp/docs/2007/10/tom-ford.JPG

It's always these Tom Ford/Thom Browne threads that go on for pages.

I don't think it's been mentioned as yet but apparently there's 4 different templates to chooose from when getting MTM. The fitters at the store help to determine which of the four is best suited to the customer.

+1, especially with all those bespoke tragedies on this forum.


Those 'designs' could of course be done by a competent tailor, and I am pretty sure Rubinacci could achieve the above mentioned properties if he choose to (and be offended). Making a suit is much similar to cooking; the receipts are all very similar with same ingredients, but the keys to making a to-die-for meal is 1) proportions of each ingredients and 2) techniques of cooking.

As for a bespoke garment, I could very confidently say that most bespoke customers have no idea how #1 works thus resulting in some ridiculous looking suits/jackets. Rubinacci or other bespoke tailor only offers #2 and some suggestions of #1.

As for Tom Ford MTM, he offers maybe top notch #1 and maybe mediocre #2, but the result will be much better than sub par proportions with superior techniques.


Not sure about Tom Ford-esque, but certainly 007-styled suits. In particular, Kilgour.


Any details on pricing of some basic fabrics?

I still think the best choice is to search consignment shops in NYC for the Gucci/YSL suits that are pretty much the same. Or perhaps get a vintage YSL suit and have it altered. The fabric won't be as good, but this approach just seems to show more character. Does one need the exact Tom Ford suit to look like a movie star/pimp/Studio 54 junkie from the 70s? It seems this look would have more credibility if it was assembled through more organic means. But I guess the point here isn't to debate the look...

There isn't much to add to this thread, but I can't resist making two somewhat disconnected comments:

1. I find it mysterious that members of this forum continue to regard bespoke so highly when bespoke suits, shirts and shoes posted or discussed on here often contain problems with respect to fit. It seems common that the best bespoke work is often the product of more than one effort. My first MTM/bespoke suit fit quite poorly. How many people have found their first bespoke suit, shirt, or shoes to fit perfectly?

2. I find it amusing that people complain about the price of Tom Ford but then recommend bespoke as an alternative - as if that were a bargin! While we all like to get the most for our money, if you can afford bespoke, you can afford Tom Ford. If the price difference of a grand or two is an issue, you shouldn't be buying either. By a decent RTW, have it well tailored, and you'll look better than most professional men.

1. This is a great point. Also bespoke takes a lot of time and effort. The house styles are also often not to the taste of the clients some of whom, for better or worse, hope for something more fashionable like Tom Ford.

2. Also a good point. If price is an issue, get it made in Asia or alter something from a thrift shop.

I have a very good friend who uses TF's MTM program. He's a very awkward size to fit, 48 chest, even larger at the biceps, 36 waist, but the TF cut does seem to do him justice, though I've only had a brief look at it on him. He's been picking SB 3 pieces and he works in real estate.

The TF pricing has reached astronomical pricing simply because there is enough demand to keep it there. Shirts have been upped to near $500 from $300 odd and MTM has increased to a similar level. TF has fabric books that look "proprietary", there is no listing of who makes it. Fabrics are "graded" and the price is set according to "grade". The last time he went in, they wanted 8k for one of the fabrics he chose, though he has no idea of the composition and is not familiar with suiting fabrics in general. He says he's going to give Chan a go next year He's been very happy with the experience but with the pricing the way it is, he's decided to look elsewhere.

I agree with this summary. However, you are wasting your time arguing this point. Advertising works. It obviously has people here quite in its thrall. They are now beautifully brain washed into thinking that if they get a TB MTO lounge that they will look like James Bond. What's the point in arguing? Let them go off and pay big bucks for it only to discover that the thrill was in the chase, and that what they got in the end wasn't quite the non plus ultra that they had been promised.