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J.Crew Men's Shop
1040 Madison Ave., at 79th St.; 212-453-2677
The dapper shop offers a wide range of off-the-rack suits in a slew of fabrics: wool and herringbone, Italian chino, linen pique, Irish linen, seersucker, and fine-stripe cotton (from $400). The bemberg-lined suits come in two cuts, one a traditional fit, the other with a slimmer pant and higher arm holes. Alterations are done off-site, so wait times vary.
Alton Lane
11 W. 25th St., nr. Broadway; 646-896-1212
Custom suiting takes a more high-tech approach: Clients start at the 3-D body scanner, which records 300 measurements, including posture and shoulder slope. Differentiated by fabric choice (sourced from makers like Holland & Sherry, Scabal, and Dormeuil), Blue Label suits start at $485 and Black Label at $650. Over 25 linings are available, too, as well as accents from monogramming to contrasting button threads. All suits are tailored in Thailand and require four to five weeks.
Billy Reid
54 Bond St., nr. Bowery 212-598-9355
Though Billy Reid only produces three or four full styles per season, it's hard to go wrong with his off-the-rack suits, which are fairly priced ($995), considering the quality. Spring versions are made of lightweight cotton-linen-silk blends and pincord seersucker, while fall brings cashmere, moleskin, wool, and corduroy. Reid's slightly more fitted jackets ensure both two- and three-button suits appear extra-tailored.
Michael Andrews Bespoke
2 Great Jones Alley, nr. Great Jones St. 212-677-1755 by appointment only
After four years on the Lower East Side, Michael Andrews moved into his 4,200-square-foot, oak bar- and flat-screen-outfitted studio this past fall. Andrews and his crew specialize in slim-cut fits with statement details like colorful linings, contrast stitching, and monograms. Fully canvased bespoke suits come in over 5,000 fabric options from high-end mills like Zegna and Loro Piana, and at three price levels: Sterling, which are made in northern China (from $895); Platinum, in Shenzhen (from $1,195); and Signature, in New York (from $2,695).
Miller's Oath
10 Greenwich St., nr. Spring St. 212-219-9965 by appointment only
After honing his craft at Seize sur Vingt, Paul Stuart, and Thom Browne, Kirk Miller opened his own shop in June, focusing on traditional suits with a twist (from $3,200). Made of fabric sourced from family-run specialized mills, his suits are subtle in design ("You don't have to have a bright pink lining!"), but with elegant details, like a lower stance on the one-button jacket or a measured roll of the notch lapel. Because it's a one-man operation, a custom Miller suit takes up to eight weeks.
J.Crew Men's Shop
1040 Madison Ave., at 79th St.; 212-453-2677
The dapper shop offers a wide range of off-the-rack suits in a slew of fabrics: wool and herringbone, Italian chino, linen pique, Irish linen, seersucker, and fine-stripe cotton (from $400). The bemberg-lined suits come in two cuts, one a traditional fit, the other with a slimmer pant and higher arm holes. Alterations are done off-site, so wait times vary.
Alton Lane
11 W. 25th St., nr. Broadway; 646-896-1212
Custom suiting takes a more high-tech approach: Clients start at the 3-D body scanner, which records 300 measurements, including posture and shoulder slope. Differentiated by fabric choice (sourced from makers like Holland & Sherry, Scabal, and Dormeuil), Blue Label suits start at $485 and Black Label at $650. Over 25 linings are available, too, as well as accents from monogramming to contrasting button threads. All suits are tailored in Thailand and require four to five weeks.
Billy Reid
54 Bond St., nr. Bowery 212-598-9355
Though Billy Reid only produces three or four full styles per season, it's hard to go wrong with his off-the-rack suits, which are fairly priced ($995), considering the quality. Spring versions are made of lightweight cotton-linen-silk blends and pincord seersucker, while fall brings cashmere, moleskin, wool, and corduroy. Reid's slightly more fitted jackets ensure both two- and three-button suits appear extra-tailored.
Michael Andrews Bespoke
2 Great Jones Alley, nr. Great Jones St. 212-677-1755 by appointment only
After four years on the Lower East Side, Michael Andrews moved into his 4,200-square-foot, oak bar- and flat-screen-outfitted studio this past fall. Andrews and his crew specialize in slim-cut fits with statement details like colorful linings, contrast stitching, and monograms. Fully canvased bespoke suits come in over 5,000 fabric options from high-end mills like Zegna and Loro Piana, and at three price levels: Sterling, which are made in northern China (from $895); Platinum, in Shenzhen (from $1,195); and Signature, in New York (from $2,695).
Miller's Oath
10 Greenwich St., nr. Spring St. 212-219-9965 by appointment only
After honing his craft at Seize sur Vingt, Paul Stuart, and Thom Browne, Kirk Miller opened his own shop in June, focusing on traditional suits with a twist (from $3,200). Made of fabric sourced from family-run specialized mills, his suits are subtle in design ("You don't have to have a bright pink lining!"), but with elegant details, like a lower stance on the one-button jacket or a measured roll of the notch lapel. Because it's a one-man operation, a custom Miller suit takes up to eight weeks.
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