TonyThe Tailor
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...ions_lifestyle
I make them in the USA for around the same price
I make them in the USA for around the same price
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WSJ: Why suits are getting more expensive
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alliswell
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...ions_lifestyleOriginally Posted by TonyThe Tailor
I make them in the USA for around the same price
Link goes to "Maker of Foot Measurer Tries to Stop Other Shoe From Dropping"”On It"
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That story is about Brannock.
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TonyThe Tailor
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whoops!
http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2011/01/1...-costing-more/
still a great story about the Brannoch!
http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2011/01/1...-costing-more/
still a great story about the Brannoch!
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I wonder how much the price of "raw" wool influences the price of the final cloth.
I also observe that the wool price reached a "14-year high". Thus, in spite of inflation, it seems that wool cost about the same 14 years ago. So it is actually cheaper today. I wonder if suit prices fell in the period following the maximum 14 years ago.
On the other hand, I am glad to hear that prices are rising because of the demand and because the tailors demand a better salary. This means that in spite of the economic crisis in many western countries, skilled Asian workers have a lot of work and may get better paid. I am glad for them.
I also observe that the wool price reached a "14-year high". Thus, in spite of inflation, it seems that wool cost about the same 14 years ago. So it is actually cheaper today. I wonder if suit prices fell in the period following the maximum 14 years ago.
On the other hand, I am glad to hear that prices are rising because of the demand and because the tailors demand a better salary. This means that in spite of the economic crisis in many western countries, skilled Asian workers have a lot of work and may get better paid. I am glad for them.
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Just a thought - I have heard of fabric agents charging a 300% markup, and have witnessed first hand a 250% markup.Originally Posted by apropos
Just how much are they getting the fabrics for to charge that sort of markup?
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