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MyTailor (Hemrajani Bros.) Appreciation/Discussion Thread

ericgereghty

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Ahhh, I could have sworn I'd read here that in person (local in OC) prices are at least a titsch lower than trunk shows.

Which makes at least some level of sense, given the costs incurred with trunk shows...

I'm close enough that I'd likely trek down, if that is indeed the case. Tacky to out and out ask Divij? I lean yes, but unsure of decorum in such cases
 

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Ahhh, I could have sworn I'd read here that in person (local in OC) prices are at least a titsch lower than trunk shows.

Which makes at least some level of sense, given the costs incurred with trunk shows...

I'm close enough that I'd likely trek down, if that is indeed the case. Tacky to out and out ask Divij? I lean yes, but unsure of decorum in such cases

depending on how far away your are, I think it'd be worth it to drive down just to see all the books at once as opposed to the travel selection...
 

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That question must be viewed through the prism of how much I hate driving :rotflmao:

But, seriously, I probably should. Well within a normal human's "reasonable" driving distance (~40 miles) tolerances.
 

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That question must be viewed through the prism of how much I hate driving :rotflmao:

But, seriously, I probably should. Well within a normal human's "reasonable" driving distance (~40 miles) tolerances.
If you go by at around 1:00pm on any given day, I'll be across the street at Wahoos with a beer.
 

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Ahhh, I could have sworn I'd read here that in person (local in OC) prices are at least a titsch lower than trunk shows.

Which makes at least some level of sense, given the costs incurred with trunk shows...

I'm close enough that I'd likely trek down, if that is indeed the case. Tacky to out and out ask Divij? I lean yes, but unsure of decorum in such cases
Divij is pretty direct and straightforward and I highly doubt he'd bat an eyelid at the question.
 

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Hello, everyone. At the beginning of last year, I had the opportunity to use Divij for trousers and shirts (which I’ve posted pictures of in this thread). I am happy with the cut and quality of the work. This year, I’ve accomplished a significant milestone (law school) in my life, and I feel that it would be both nice and practical to gift myself a suit.


For those who have gotten a suit from Divij, what is the process generally like? Any recommendations on conversations I should have with him during measurements, fabric selection, and fittings?


As a side note, I know there’s been a long and sometimes contentious debate about what color a first suit should be. Grey or blue tend to be good options. I am leaning toward a gorgeous blue, however, because it is more appropriate for a sport coat, which would pair nicely with more outfits. Any thoughts?


Thanks in advance.
 

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Ahhh, I could have sworn I'd read here that in person (local in OC) prices are at least a titsch lower than trunk shows.

Which makes at least some level of sense, given the costs incurred with trunk shows...

I'm close enough that I'd likely trek down, if that is indeed the case. Tacky to out and out ask Divij? I lean yes, but unsure of decorum in such cases
I do not know about trunk shows, but my experience has been that prices are higher in-person than online. The same shirt fabric that you could order online for, say $125, might be $150 if you make an appointment and pick it out in person. I don't know if this applies to suit fabrics, but would not be surprised. They told me it was to cover the added expense of renting a hotel room and traveling to the site. Which is fair, although I do find it kind of annoying when places charge different prices for the same thing based on how you order it (airlines, for instance).
 

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I do not know about trunk shows, but my experience has been that prices are higher in-person than online. The same shirt fabric that you could order online for, say $125, might be $150 if you make an appointment and pick it out in person. I don't know if this applies to suit fabrics, but would not be surprised. They told me it was to cover the added expense of renting a hotel room and traveling to the site. Which is fair, although I do find it kind of annoying when places charge different prices for the same thing based on how you order it (airlines, for instance).
Wait, that WOULD be for trunk shows, no? There wouldn't be any site traveling to their home shop...I wouldn't think.

Either way, need to go get remeasured no matter what, so online orders are a no until that is done.
 

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Wait, that WOULD be for trunk shows, no? There wouldn't be any site traveling to their home shop...I wouldn't think.

Either way, need to go get remeasured no matter what, so online orders are a no until that is done.
Yeah, I guess you're right. I was thinking that maybe some area visits were special "trunk shows" where they were showing off particular fabrics or something, while other trips were merely "visiting your area for measuring" things. But maybe all visits count as trunk shows. I wouldn't be surprised if all visits/trunk shows are more expensive than both online and home shop, but I don't know for certain about the home-shop pricing. I've never been to the shop. It's in California, isn't it?

I actually had a better experience sending them a shirt to duplicate the measurements than actually getting measured on site, by the way. The shirt I got that had been measured on site was too long in the sleeves. But the measuring was with a sales rep that I think doesn't work for them anymore.
 

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Yeah, I guess you're right. I was thinking that maybe some area visits were special "trunk shows" where they were showing off particular fabrics or something, while other trips were merely "visiting your area for measuring" things. But maybe all visits count as trunk shows. I wouldn't be surprised if all visits/trunk shows are more expensive than both online and home shop, but I don't know for certain about the home-shop pricing. I've never been to the shop. It's in California, isn't it?

I actually had a better experience sending them a shirt to duplicate the measurements than actually getting measured on site, by the way. The shirt I got that had been measured on site was too long in the sleeves. But the measuring was with a sales rep that I think doesn't work for them anymore.
Yep, down in very northern OC (@mhip Costa Mesa is deemed Orange, ya?), about 45 minutes as the crow flies from LA.

So, possibly 3 hours as the car drives :rotflmao:
 

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Hello, everyone. At the beginning of last year, I had the opportunity to use Divij for trousers and shirts (which I’ve posted pictures of in this thread). I am happy with the cut and quality of the work. This year, I’ve accomplished a significant milestone (law school) in my life, and I feel that it would be both nice and practical to gift myself a suit.


For those who have gotten a suit from Divij, what is the process generally like? Any recommendations on conversations I should have with him during measurements, fabric selection, and fittings?


As a side note, I know there’s been a long and sometimes contentious debate about what color a first suit should be. Grey or blue tend to be good options. I am leaning toward a gorgeous blue, however, because it is more appropriate for a sport coat, which would pair nicely with more outfits. Any thoughts?


Thanks in advance.
In my experience and opinion I wouldn’t do a first suit as a blazer suit or trying to break it apart. The only ones I really have where breaking the suit apart actually works are more niche fabrics and use cases - A summer wool/silk/linen and linen, then a couple fall/winter suits in tweeds. A basic worsted suiting will just look orphaned if you break it apart or won’t look quite right if you add the casual details and wouldn’t satisfy the serious occasions your first suit should be able to carry.

So go with whatever color you want. If you want a sport coat do a sport coat.
 

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In my experience and opinion I wouldn’t do a first suit as a blazer suit or trying to break it apart. The only ones I really have where breaking the suit apart actually works are more niche fabrics and use cases - A summer wool/silk/linen and linen, then a couple fall/winter suits in tweeds. A basic worsted suiting will just look orphaned if you break it apart or won’t look quite right if you add the casual details and wouldn’t satisfy the serious occasions your first suit should be able to carry.

So go with whatever color you want. If you want a sport coat do a sport coat.
I agree with this. The only suits I have that look okay broken apart are corduroys (which sometimes actually look better broken apart)
 

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