Hello,
I am in search of a tuxedo for my wedding in June 2024. Having done extensive research, I am turning to this forum for advice in choosing a MTM or bespoke tailor. I currently own a navy suit from Sid Mashburn RTW, which I recently bought since I no longer fit into the few Suit Supply suits I bought in my early 20s. I am 6'4" and ~175 lbs, which makes it rather difficult to find something that fits well off the rack -- usually, I fit into a 50L with the sleeves basically taken out all the way.
This will be the first custom article of clothing I purchase, for two reasons: 1) practically, MTM or bespoke will fit better than RTW given my proportions and 2) emotionally, I want a custom tuxedo to commemorate my wedding. I am based in LA, but frequently travel to NY and can do so somewhat easily for fittings.
Having started my research on Permanent Style, I’ve contacted and received pricing on the following, in descending order of price:
Anderson & Sheppard
Huntsman
Sartoria Solito
Does any have a recommendation or steer between any of these tailors, or MTM / Bespoke more broadly? Anyone else I am not thinking of? I would ideally like to spend no more than $5,000. I am not yet fluent in the specifics of gorge height, lapel width, and the like — but I know that I gravitate towards a shawl lapel, minimal or no padding in the shoulders — though I do like a bit of roping — and a somewhat exaggerated X shape in the body — though nowhere near as slim cut as Suit Supply, for example.
Open to any and all expertise, advice, and opinions.
Thank you.
I am in search of a tuxedo for my wedding in June 2024. Having done extensive research, I am turning to this forum for advice in choosing a MTM or bespoke tailor. I currently own a navy suit from Sid Mashburn RTW, which I recently bought since I no longer fit into the few Suit Supply suits I bought in my early 20s. I am 6'4" and ~175 lbs, which makes it rather difficult to find something that fits well off the rack -- usually, I fit into a 50L with the sleeves basically taken out all the way.
This will be the first custom article of clothing I purchase, for two reasons: 1) practically, MTM or bespoke will fit better than RTW given my proportions and 2) emotionally, I want a custom tuxedo to commemorate my wedding. I am based in LA, but frequently travel to NY and can do so somewhat easily for fittings.
Having started my research on Permanent Style, I’ve contacted and received pricing on the following, in descending order of price:
- Camps de Luca ~$10,000
- *Cifonelli ~$8,000
- My ideal tailor, but the price is out of reach
- Rubinacci ~$8,000
- Travels to LA, but does not do MTM on trunk shows
- Charvet ~$7,500
- No travel to the US — must go to Paris 3x
- Henry Poole ~$7,200
- Gieves & Hawkes ~$7,000
- *Dege & Skinner ~$7,000
- Stylistically my favorite of the Savile Row tailors, but still quite a high price
- Ozwald Boateng ~$4,700
- MTM, a bit loud for my taste, have not read many reviews on the quality
- *Saman Amel ~$4,300
- Currently the front-runner, love the house style, but seems quite expensive for MTM
- Whitcomb & Shaftesbury ~$3,800
- Great price for bespoke, travel to LA, like the house style but not quite as much as Saman Amel
Anderson & Sheppard
Huntsman
Sartoria Solito
Does any have a recommendation or steer between any of these tailors, or MTM / Bespoke more broadly? Anyone else I am not thinking of? I would ideally like to spend no more than $5,000. I am not yet fluent in the specifics of gorge height, lapel width, and the like — but I know that I gravitate towards a shawl lapel, minimal or no padding in the shoulders — though I do like a bit of roping — and a somewhat exaggerated X shape in the body — though nowhere near as slim cut as Suit Supply, for example.
Open to any and all expertise, advice, and opinions.
Thank you.