needhelp
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Need some advice. I'm looking to get my first MTM suit here in Toronto - would appreciate your thoughts on which of the following MTM options would best fit what I'm looking for. The motivating factor behind this is that one of my Boss suits recently bubbled...now that I've read through SF, i'm beginning to think I need to begin replacing my closet full of Boss / Strellson suits.
Options:
- Harry Rosen MTM
- Spiros
- Fifth on King
- Trend Custom
What I'm looking for:
- Firstly budget: my ceiling is probably $1000 to $1100. I would prefer something sub-$1000 though. I've picked the above options because they all have a starting rate around $700-800 depending on the project. This budget is also consistent with MSRP on a boss suit from Harry Rosen.
- Style/cut: From what i understand every tailor has their own thoughts/philosophy on style and cut. I'm looking for a 2button with more of a modern cut, something a bit more fitted. But something I can still wear to the office/client meetings. Regardless of the crap quality of boss suits, I've enjoyed the Queen/Sharp and Jam/Sharp cuts. Something similar in my next suit would work well for me.
- Quality: from what I have read so far - these guys all put out a quality product (fully canvassed, etc.) but I think what I'm looking for is which on of these options will provide me with the best balance between quality and price (and ultimately the best value).
- Fabric: I have to admit, I know very little about fabric. I will obviously try and educate myself by reading through SF. But would appreciate any experience any of you have had with fabric with these tailors.
Thanks!
Options:
- Harry Rosen MTM
- Spiros
- Fifth on King
- Trend Custom
What I'm looking for:
- Firstly budget: my ceiling is probably $1000 to $1100. I would prefer something sub-$1000 though. I've picked the above options because they all have a starting rate around $700-800 depending on the project. This budget is also consistent with MSRP on a boss suit from Harry Rosen.
- Style/cut: From what i understand every tailor has their own thoughts/philosophy on style and cut. I'm looking for a 2button with more of a modern cut, something a bit more fitted. But something I can still wear to the office/client meetings. Regardless of the crap quality of boss suits, I've enjoyed the Queen/Sharp and Jam/Sharp cuts. Something similar in my next suit would work well for me.
- Quality: from what I have read so far - these guys all put out a quality product (fully canvassed, etc.) but I think what I'm looking for is which on of these options will provide me with the best balance between quality and price (and ultimately the best value).
- Fabric: I have to admit, I know very little about fabric. I will obviously try and educate myself by reading through SF. But would appreciate any experience any of you have had with fabric with these tailors.
Thanks!