Prince of Paisley
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I thought you were calling him a Moran as some kind of obscure Melbourne underbelly reference. For mine, moran is a worse payout than moron!
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Agree with the above. No doubt your future items will improve. That should be the case with all tailors. However, keep in mind the relationship you're building is with the person measuring you/selling you the item/s. The actual tailors are the people making your suits/jackets/trousers etc., and they're in Holland. That's the difference between MTM (in this case offshore MTM) and bespoke. With the latter, you're building a relationship with the cutter and often the person actually putting your suit together. That's why I personally prefer bespoke, but naturally the cost of such can be a downside for many. I, too, have gone MTM on occasions, and have done so again recently (with a tailor in the UK and the USA). But in doing so, I'm quite aware I'm building a relationship with the shopfront people, not the actual tailors cutting and/or making my suits.
But in doing so, I'm quite aware I'm building a relationship with the shopfront people, not the actual tailors cutting and/or making my suits.f.
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That's the biggest problem I see with the suit - too much with the wait suppression.
if you're gonna call someone a moron better spell it correctly
I don't know that you always get to deal directly with the cutter when dealing with a bespoke operation. I have no idea who cut my WW Chan pattern, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't Patrick (the person who I dealt with directly). I think the benefit of bespoke is more so in the multiple fittings available (to iron out details such as buttoning stance, jacket length, the fit of the shoulders, the fit of the collar), and the endless customisation available. I think this applies even with the high-end operations. Mariano Rubinacci certainly doesn't personally cut mafoofan or whnay's coats, but he certainly is the person overseeing the ordering and fitting process. I do take your point though, as it would be easier for the fitter to communicate with the cutter when they work under the same roof.
That's very true. However, as with many things, sadly, we have to choose the level of cost and service we're happy with - as you mention. Most on these fora are happy to pay more for something beyond OTR, but fewer are able (or willing) to pay for true bespoke. P. Johnson, like all MTM operations, is limited in what they're able to customize, but while I can't talk to the cutter, a person like Tom brings more than just a measuring tape. Their knowledge of cut, fabric, colour and proportion are valuable even if they don't work in the same building as the cutter.Originally Posted by stateless
However, I've also gone full bespoke, and I can tell you, if you can afford it, it's a whole new experience, and those who haven't experienced it can't really comment on the differences between the two. And yes, there are some bespoke outfits where you don't deal directly with the cutter (especially if you're utilising their travelling tailor service), but you'll find with most you do. And there are huge benefits to that, believe me. But naturally, the expense of such is prohibitive for many, and I well understand that.
There's nothing wrong with high-end MTM. I've used such services before, and I no doubt will again. However, I've also gone full bespoke, and I can tell you, if you can afford it, it's a whole new experience, and those who haven't experienced it can't really comment on the differences between the two.
Yes I read what you said, and I responded to what you said. I never said your view isn't valid, but that doesn't mean I agree with you. The benefits of full bespoke are more than just relating to multiple fittings and customisation (I've always gotten the same amount of customisation on my MTM suits as I have on my bespoke commissions). Communicating with your cutter is of huge importance (and many bespoke tailors will readily agree with me on that), and you'd only appreciate that if you've properly experienced that level of bespoke. That's my opinion, and it's as valid as yours. But like I said, that level of bespoke is cost prohibitive for many, and I well understand that. A high-end MTM operation is a good alternative, and one I've used several times myself.
There's nothing wrong with high-end MTM. I've used such services before, and I no doubt will again. However, I've also gone full bespoke, and I can tell you, if you can afford it, it's a whole new experience, and those who haven't experienced it can't really comment on the differences between the two. And yes, there are some bespoke outfits where you don't deal directly with the cutter (especially if you're utilising their travelling tailor service), but you'll find with most you do. And there are huge benefits to that, believe me. But naturally, the expense of such is prohibitive for many, and I well understand that.
^^So who do you use and recommend for bespoke? Can you let us in on the secret?