French Tailoring Thread (e.g. Camps de Luca, Cifonelli, Smalto and etc.)

[IndianBoyz]

Paul Poiret
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Poiret

I really like this type of jacket much more then the Forestiere. Totally comfortable.

 

[VRaivio]

^The shoulders look totally soft. If they were such, this jacket is yet another reminder that the trendy Neapolitan "soft shoulder" is no new thing at all.

 

[IndianBoyz]

The jacket is probably 100 years old.

 

[Monty L]

Having unearthed a few shorter and fairly older threads on the subject and reviewed this one, I was wondering if anyone can provide more up to date information on the tailoring operation at Charvet. I will likely give them a call in the morning to enquire about pricing for a 2pc suit and also to request some swatches for another order of shirts. From what I can tell, there's no distinctive hous style (could be advantageous as I like flexibility). Could anyone comment on the quality of the finishing, as compared to other Parisian operations, and any specific "strengths" or certain details that would be good to order in a suit from Charvet? Would love to get a sense of what my options for tailoring are there as they've really been exceptional in meeting my shirting needs. Thanks!

 

[SimonC]



^They pop up on eBay occasionally, and usually the price is less than a thousand euros. Just save a search on the site and order the updates by email.

Reasonably priced leather Forestiere. Seller has other Arnys clothing too:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/MANTEAU-BLOU...E-HOMME-CUIR-AGNEAU-JACKET-2500-/231439746049

 

[dirnelli]



if you are looking in reasonable price all these things then xxxxxxx is the best option for you.

FYI -- Website says 'customize your suit/shirt in 10 minutes online' and 'designed in France, made in (Eastern?) Europe and Asia'

I'll leave it to thread followers to decide whether the post belongs in the same thread as Arnys, Camps de Luca, Cifonelli & Smalto...

Mod's note: Spam link edited out.

 

[dirnelli]



Having unearthed a few shorter and fairly older threads on the subject and reviewed this one, I was wondering if anyone can provide more up to date information on the tailoring operation at Charvet. I will likely give them a call in the morning to enquire about pricing for a 2pc suit and also to request some swatches for another order of shirts. From what I can tell, there's no distinctive hous style (could be advantageous as I like flexibility). Could anyone comment on the quality of the finishing, as compared to other Parisian operations, and any specific "strengths" or certain details that would be good to order in a suit from Charvet? Would love to get a sense of what my options for tailoring are there as they've really been exceptional in meeting my shirting needs. Thanks!

Just curious, why commission a bespoke suit at Charvet which is better known for their shirts? Why not one of the Parisian bespoke suitmakers instead?

 

[HighToned]

FYI -- Website says 'customize your suit/shirt in 10 minutes online' and 'designed in France, made in (Eastern?) Europe and Asia'

I'll leave it to thread followers to decide whether the post belongs in the same thread as Arnys, Camps de Luca, Cifonelli & Smalto...

Obviously don't belong here... ; )

 

[PiedBeau]

Hi everyone,

Very interesting thread ! I hope it will keep growing so we can centralize alot of info in here.

Anyone has experience with Jean-Luc Rambure ?

 

[Kuro]



Having unearthed a few shorter and fairly older threads on the subject and reviewed this one, I was wondering if anyone can provide more up to date information on the tailoring operation at Charvet. I will likely give them a call in the morning to enquire about pricing for a 2pc suit and also to request some swatches for another order of shirts. From what I can tell, there's no distinctive hous style (could be advantageous as I like flexibility). Could anyone comment on the quality of the finishing, as compared to other Parisian operations, and any specific "strengths" or certain details that would be good to order in a suit from Charvet? Would love to get a sense of what my options for tailoring are there as they've really been exceptional in meeting my shirting needs. Thanks!

€4900 for a 2 piece suit in super 100s when I inquired in the summer IIRC. Tailoring floor is nice, although could use some natural light. They use Drapers, Holland & Sherry, and Scabal. The garments that I saw were nice, but in terms of finishing the sewing on the button holes and lining was not as fine as Camps or Cifo. Many do say that the tailor is quite flexible (e.g. I heard that he loves it if you ask for a cran Parisian just like Camps de Luca).

 

[Monty L]



Just curious, why commission a bespoke suit at Charvet which is better known for their shirts? Why not one of the Parisian bespoke suitmakers instead?

Mostly ease since I'm a standing customer, and I also thought that if their tailoring was less popular than their shirt making operation, that turnaround times may be a bit shorter do to fewer orders in front of mine. At about 5k euros to start it's not a world away from Cifo and Camps (from my perusal of this thread I really love what I've seen from the latter). I'll have to think about staying put or saving up a bit longer for something by Camps. Also, thanks to Kuro for the information!

 

[lasbar]



Just curious, why commission a bespoke suit at Charvet which is better known for their shirts? Why not one of the Parisian bespoke suitmakers instead?

The late great RJMAN had a few suits done by Charvet..

He is still alive do not worry.

 

[SeamasterLux]

The late great RJMAN had a few suits done by Charvet..

He is still alive do not worry.

Well aware of that but wouldn't you agree that he's a peculiar (charming) chap! He'll always have things made where no one else has (almost).

 

[texasgent]

Good Evening Gents. I have been following SF for a few years now, but this is my first post. I have enjoyed the wealth of information that has come from this specific thread. As of now I wear Cesare Attolini suits, shirts from emmanuel maffeis (not direct but through private label), and Cleverley shoes. I am extremely happy with my shoes, but find my shirts and suits lacking in certain areas. I will be in London next week, and am taking my wife to Paris for 1 day/night. I find myself drawn to French tailoring/look/quality at the moment. I already have an appointment with Cifonelli. I would like a recommendation on a shirt maker. From the posts I have read there is no general consensus, but i am still going to ask. I am not as much concerned with hand stitching as I am with fit/quality. Price being no issue, who would you say the best maker to visit would be since I only have time for one? Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[dirnelli]

Go to Charvet for your first bespoke parisian shirt.