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FC, I guess he didn't read your link:Originally Posted by rnoldh
At one time or another, most all Style Forum posters seem to post without reading and/or comprehending the prior posts. Additionally, I believe the SF maxim, "Without pics, it didn't happen.", is pretty telling. Text and links don't cut it with some readers. That is just the way things are. I find that when I take the time to re-post rather than offer a link, there are more responses. The same goes for a post with pictures as opposed to posting text only sans photos.
"One of America's top tailors" sums it up. I would think that he could obviously handle just about any alteration. You make a great point about Romeo not being a stylist/designer, but more of an artisanal quality tailor.Originally Posted by rnoldh
He sounds like the opposite of someone like a Mimmo Spanno. I would love to see some samples of his work. He's not mentioned much here or at AAAC. Since Romeo is not a stylist with a "house style", I wonder what he would do for an unsophisticated client who asked for a suit to be made? Do you suppose Romeo would tell the customer to find a look that he likes and then he would make the client a suit based on that style.
From the second paragraph of this link: May 12, 2006
http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...91&postcount=7
"You must tell him what you wish to achieve. Don't expect him to do more or less than you request. Unless you ask for it, he will express his opinion only when you are asking for the ridiculous, absurd, or impossible." Expanding on that thought, I would say that Romeo is glad to guide his clients by showing them samples and photos. The basted fitting will usually uncover any design misunderstandings. The forward fitting will take care of the final details. The pattern is adjusted each time and subsequent orders usually require only one fitting.
It sounds like the bespoke items that he has made for you are an amalgam of Oxxford, Brioni, and Kiton. Would you say that your items from him are close to an Oxxford, Brioni, or Kiton silhouette, or are they definitely distinct?Originally Posted by rnoldh
The answer is in the fifth paragraph of this link: March 30, 2006
http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/f...56&postcount=6
As that post notes, the bespoke items are a true synthesis of the elements I requested. That and ability to choose the cloth type (wool, cashmere, silk, linen, cotton), weight, weave, color/pattern you want is the primary luxury of bespoke.
Everybody has some idea of what they want before the walk into the tailor's shop. The tailor must coax that idea out of the client and turn it into the finished product. An honest tailor will tell the client whether or not he can achieve it before ever taking a measurement. Again, it comes down to building a harmonious working relationship. There is no real way to completely prevent the occasional and embarrassing Darren Beaman type of fiascos from happening. The clothing fora make certain that the charlatans' time is limited and their victims fewer. Life is filled with risk. Still and all, bespoke is not for everyone.
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