MTM Comparison

[pnewelljr]

I know there are many MTM threads, but I am extremely overwhelmed right now with all the different stores online, I feel like there are about a hundred different websites. Can people give me the stores they've had the best experiences with? I live in Japan, so worldwide shipping is a must. I wish there was a sticky thread where people could just share general experiences, but anyways. Any help in picking a good one?

 

[pnewelljr]

No recommendations? I am interested in people who have bought from more then one site and who can actually compare services

 

[FlyingMonkey]

I expect there's no recommendations because:

1. You have been very unspecific - MTM what? Suits, shirts, shoes, something else, everything? and;
2. Yes, there are already lots of threads on this subject and it's generally expected that you make the effort to search them first.

 

[pnewelljr]

I'm mostly looking for shirts. And I had already gone through many of the MTM threads before making this post.

 

[AlexE]

The main problem with MTM-online-stores is that IMHO they are not truly MTM: MTM implies that something is tailored specifically to your body proportions. This, however, requires in the first step that these body proportions are accurately measured, which is not the case with online offerings where you measure yourself or try to get measures of some well fitting shirt.

If you are in Japan the recommendation would be try to find a local MTM service and order from there. Or alternatively see if it possible to take a trip to Shanghai or Hong Kong, visit a local tailor, get yourself measured so they have your pattern on file and order afterwards based on this pattern.

 

[Threadbearer]



Can people give me the stores they've had the best experiences with?

My only online MTM experience so far is with MyTailor.com, but I'm expecting my first delivery from a competing company next week. I'll get back to you after I've laundered the new shirt a few times and have been able to make a fair comparison.

 

[dragon8]

Ascot Chang. Probably the best shirtmaker in Asia.

 

[themodestman]

If you have one shirt you like already, you can use that for measurements. Otherwise, but one MTM shirt from a local clothier with a good rep (it'll cost you but it's worth it) and use that for ordering from online suppliers. You can't go wrong with Proper Cloth, Blank Label, etc. Just depends on how much you want to spend.

 

[Frankie22]

If you have one shirt you like already, you can use that for measurements. Otherwise, but one MTM shirt from a local clothier with a good rep (it'll cost you but it's worth it) and use that for ordering from online suppliers. You can't go wrong with Proper Cloth, Blank Label, etc. Just depends on how much you want to spend.

x100.

 

[ArdenReed]

i feel like our shirts at www.ardenreed.com are very specific and very well fitting. They are bespoke, meaning they won't cut the fabric until they get your measurements. And oh by the way, we take 8 measurements for shirts and still give an allowance after you receive your shirt if further alterations are needed

 

[lennyslen]

Finding a truly MTM shirt is definitely overwhelming, trust me, I KNOW. But I found this New York based company called Beyler & Turk that have an excellent variety of shirts to choose from. Not only that, but the instructional steps on how to measure yourself are thorough. Got my shirt in about 2 weeks. Highly recommend!