Bespoke Shirts in Manhattan (NYC) area

[AvariceBespoke]

I am looking for beautiful bespoke shirts.

Who is the best in the region?

Perhaps who specializes (or leans towards) cutaway/spread collars, high arm holes, modern/slimmer fit.. bold colors/stripes.. with nice selection of colors etc..

and GREAT customer service.. looking to build a LONG term relationship with a tailor... hoping to order shirts every season year after year.

I am a young chap (mid 20s) and I value fine shirts.

Any suggestions appreciated!

 

[argoth]

While perhaps not the "best" bespoke shirtmaker in the region, the description of what you desire sounds strikingly like Turnbull & Asser house style offerings. I have several T&A bespoke shirts and they are lovely.

That said, I'm trying out some of the other shirtmakers in the area myself at the moment based on recommendations here; namely Geneva and Paris. Personally, I'm not prepared to spend more than $300 per shirt until I refine my style a bit more, so choices are limited. I like options.

Fine shirtmakers, that I am aware of in the region are:

Alexander Kabbaz (high end)
Ascot Chang
CEGO
Geneva Custom Shirts
Paris Custom Shirtmakers
Turnbull and Asser (UK shirtmaker)

There are certainly more as I'm sure will follow.

Arg

 

[DrGiggles]

I get my custom shirts from seize sur vingt and have generally been happy, but will be watching this thread as i haven't really compared with other nyc shops.

 

[Panzeraxe II]

Try either Geneva or Ascot Chang

 

[AvariceBespoke]

Originally Posted by DrGiggles

I get my custom shirts from seize sur vingt and have generally been happy, but will be watching this thread as i haven't really compared with other nyc shops.

I've heard good things about seize sur vingt... are the shirts bespoke or Made to measure?

i would imagine MTM but I could be wrong..

how much per shirt?

 

[AvariceBespoke]

Originally Posted by argoth

While perhaps not the "best" bespoke shirtmaker in the region, the description of what you desire sounds strikingly like Turnbull & Asser house style offerings. I have several T&A bespoke shirts and they are lovely.

That said, I'm trying out some of the other shirtmakers in the area myself at the moment based on recommendations here; namely Geneva and Paris. Personally, I'm not prepared to spend more than $300 per shirt until I refine my style a bit more, so choices are limited. I like options.

Fine shirtmakers, that I am aware of in the region are:

Alexander Kabbaz (high end)
Ascot Chang
CEGO
Geneva Custom Shirts
Paris Custom Shirtmakers
Turnbull and Asser (UK shirtmaker)

There are certainly more as I'm sure will follow.

Arg


What about Leonard Logsdail?

I've heard T&A is great but I've also heard some bad stories about errors in the shirt over and over.. (perhaps due to shirts being made 3000 miles away?) Turnaround time is also... a few months for shirts?

 

[AvariceBespoke]

Originally Posted by Panzeraxe II

Try either Geneva or Ascot Chang

do you have contact info/website for Geneva?

 

[Panzeraxe II]

http://www.genevacustomshirts.com/contact.html

Ask for Mike

 

[DrGiggles]

i'd describe ssv as more made to measure than truly bespoke; but to be honest i'm not entirely clear on the distinction myself.

i think shirts will run between 225-275

 

[A Y]

Originally Posted by Panzeraxe II

http://www.genevacustomshirts.com/contact.html

I thought this article from CA on Geneva was very interesting:

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...2,1106,00.html

I met Mike, the owner of Geneva, a couple of years ago when he was visiting Malouf's in Burlingame. Being naive and ignorant, I asked him about handsewn seams on shirts, and let's just say he didn't think too much of it.

--Andre

 

[zjpj83]

I'm going to go with Paris or CEGO.

 

[montmorency]

Another option is Gambert in Millburn, NJ. A short walk from the train station, which is a short ride from Manhattan. Here's a link: http://gambert.stores.yahoo.net/millburn.html

 

[AvariceBespoke]

Originally Posted by montmorency

Another option is Gambert in Millburn, NJ. A short walk from the train station, which is a short ride from Manhattan. Here's a link: http://gambert.stores.yahoo.net/millburn.html

I actually live in NJ and this would be a shorter trip for me. However, I have to say I am bias towards a shirtmaker in Manhattan as I would imagine they would have a better selection of fabrics.

How is your experience with Gambert?

 

[AvariceBespoke]

Originally Posted by Andre Yew

I thought this article from CA on Geneva was very interesting:

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...2,1106,00.html

I met Mike, the owner of Geneva, a couple of years ago when he was visiting Malouf's in Burlingame. Being naive and ignorant, I asked him about handsewn seams on shirts, and let's just say he didn't think too much of it.

--Andre

So your saying he doesn't use handsewn seams?

 

[ms244]

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Originally Posted by montmorency
Another option is Gambert in Millburn, NJ. A short walk from the train station, which is a short ride from Manhattan. Here's a link: http://gambert.stores.yahoo.net/millburn.html

I actually live in NJ and this would be a shorter trip for me. However, I have to say I am bias towards a shirtmaker in Manhattan as I would imagine they would have a better selection of fabrics.

How is your experience with Gambert?

According to their website, prices are about $120-130 for a 100count shirt. Does that seem reasonable? And also, as previously mentioned, how is the quality? Is the trip to Manhattan to CEGO a better investment?