First Chris Despos Suit

[MrDaniels]

Originally Posted by Montrachet

It sounds like your existing suits cover the basics, so I would go for something different like a double-breasted or three piece. For something more complex like that, it makes even more sense to go bespoke, and for the top quality you'll be getting from Despos, I'm sure you'll wear it quite a bit.
+1 If you are seeing Despos, go for the three-piece because he will fit it to you unlike no other. You can have the vest for big evenings out , weddings, etc and wear it without the vest for business affairs-or hell, just wear it to work as well if you can pull it off.

 

[countdemoney]

You are in the very best of hands.

 

[Mark from Plano]

Originally Posted by Despos

blue/grey sharkskin, Smith Woollens # 4505 Great suit for almost any occasion.

Remember to show me this one next time I see you. It sounds interesting.

OP, You're in good hands.

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Originally Posted by MrDaniels

+1 If you are seeing Despos, go for the three-piece because he will fit it to you unlike no other. You can have the vest for big evenings out , weddings, etc and wear it without the vest for business affairs-or hell, just wear it to work as well if you can pull it off.

+1...three piece isn't very "different" because you can always choose to leave the vest at home. Every full suit I have made with have a vest as a part of it.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by withstyle

the "ultimate" navy business suit?

My vote is for this, and I'd get Despos to steer you on fabric.

 

[gherrmann]

Originally Posted by archetypal_yuppie

as for cloths, i again recommend normalness. 10oz dormy/loro piana. i don't think theres much value in upgrading to the super crazies, but then again i'm young and spend a lot on booze & chicks.

not to be contrarian, but I wouldn't recommend loro piana suitings. I've had more than one bad experience with loro piana cloth wearing like tissue paper.

 

[comrade]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

I vote mid-grey nail head just cause that sounds really good.


+1

 

[withstyle]

Had my first meeting with Chris last night. not much to say besides WOW - I can tell I'm in capable and experienced hands. I learned a lot during our meeting, which lasted a few hours. As people here predicted, his advice was helpful and he guided me towards a cloth/color/style which I'm sure I'll be happy with. We went with a 3-button, solid navy sharkskin Holland and Sherry cloth. I am also having him make me a shirt which was inspired by one that prince Michael of Kent was wearing in some of the pictures posted here (blue check pattern).

For a fee, Chris also kindly agreed to put his touches on three of my other suits, including a Borrelli, an Attolini, and an Oxxford, some of which my previous tailor had worked on. Doesn't seem like Chris likes to do alterations (can't say i blame him) but I think he was ok after repeated assurances that I'm aiming to be a long-term client.

ps - he also helped make me realize I shouldn't buy another Oxxford - not my preferred "cut", so to speak

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by withstyle

Had my first meeting with Chris last night. not much to say besides WOW - I can tell I'm in capable and experienced hands. I learned a lot during our meeting, which lasted a few hours. As people here predicted, his advice was helpful and he guided me towards a cloth/color/style which I'm sure I'll be happy with. We went with a 3-button, solid navy sharkskin Holland and Sherry cloth. I am also having him make me a shirt which was inspired by one that prince Michael of Kent was wearing in some of the pictures posted here (blue check pattern). For a fee, Chris also kindly agreed to put his touches on three of my other suits, including a Borrelli, an Attolini, and an Oxxford, some of which my previous tailor had worked on. Doesn't seem like Chris likes to do alterations (can't say i blame him) but I think he was ok after repeated assurances that I'm aiming to be a long-term client. ps - he also helped make me realize I shouldn't buy another Oxxford - not my preferred "cut", so to speak
Excellent- you're in the best of hands.

Originally Posted by archetypal_yuppie

if you do something weird, you'll probably almost never wear it. weird being DB, 3-piece, loud color or pattern, etc.
Whaddayamean weird ?!?

 

[Superfluous]

What ever came of this? Just curious

 

[GBR]



What ever came of this? Just curious

Unfortunately this Board is littered with threads where people have sought advice in this way but then cannot be bothered posting of what they chose and their experiences etc. The only comment the OP made is quite superficial.

Both a sign of idleness and quite discourteous really.

 

[le.gentleman]

I visited Chris Despos in his Chicago atelier a few weeks ago and his lightweight, non restricting construction was quite impressive.

 

[edinatlanta]



quite discourteous really.