MTM shirts in LA: Freddie Vandecasteele

[j]

Originally Posted by novalis

Yes, Freddy is the "real deal" in terms of creating a pattern for each customer. I've certainly seen mine a few times already!

Pictures of his work: http://sleevehead.blogspot.com/2006_11_01_archive.html
Excellent pattern matching - how's the fabric selection? And more importantly, how do they fit?

 

[jcusey]

Originally Posted by raley

What is Hamilton, if you don't mind me asking. Are those the guys based in Houston - how did you like those shirts if so?

Hamilton is based in Houston on the north side of Richmond just west of the light at Chimney Rock. They do pretty good work, although they ain't Kabbaz. Of course, nobody but Kabbaz is Kabbaz; and they're not priced like Kabbaz, either. Prices start at $175 and go up to maybe $325, depending on fabric. The minimum initial order is 4 shirts, but subsequent orders can be any number of shirts that you want. They do create an individual paper pattern for those who visit their Houston shop. I have no idea how their MTM program sold out of Barney's, Pockets, or other stores works.

 

[LARon]

Originally Posted by j

Excellent pattern matching - how's the fabric selection? And more importantly, how do they fit?

He has A LOT of fabrics to choose from, and a lot of swatch books for things he doesn't stock. Mine are beautiful (two white, a medium blue and a soft gray barber stripe w/white collar and cuffs) and fit well, at least out the door.
Haven't had them laundered, so they haven't really "seasoned" yet.

 

[Christofuh]

My type of pattern
Up here $190 buys you a RTW T&A shirt when - gasp - on sale @ NM

 

[raley]

Originally Posted by jcusey

Hamilton is based in Houston on the north side of Richmond just west of the light at Chimney Rock. They do pretty good work, although they ain't Kabbaz. Of course, nobody but Kabbaz is Kabbaz; and they're not priced like Kabbaz, either. Prices start at $175 and go up to maybe $325, depending on fabric. The minimum initial order is 4 shirts, but subsequent orders can be any number of shirts that you want. They do create an individual paper pattern for those who visit their Houston shop. I have no idea how their MTM program sold out of Barney's, Pockets, or other stores works.


Thanks - that is pretty rich for my blood considering I'm not even employed yet. But still pretty tempting since I still haven't nailed down my Jantzen order on shirt #3. Maybe I will try them out though... I will need some more shirts for my job this summer. Sometimes I hate this forum

 

[rbjones]

I have been looking at several alternatives and at this point, Hamilton seems to win in price/quality. I know for a fact that Hamilton shirts are pretty much the rolls royce of shirts. I called today to ask about price/order minimum/turnaround. The initial minimum is 4 shirts, but shirts start at 135 and go to 250ish. Kelly hinted that most shirts average around 175. The turnaround is only two weeks. I will let yall know about my experiences.

 

[Shirtmaven]

Originally Posted by Christofuh

My type of pattern
Up here $190 buys you a RTW T&A shirt when - gasp - on sale @ NM





there is a fellow in newton or near there. called Boline custom shirts.

arthur can make you a very good shirt.

Carl