Semi-Bespoke

Semi-bespoke is an efficient and practical way of crafting tailored clothing without sacrificing any hand work in its construction. 

Every garment we make features over 90% hand-construction. Jackets are always made with a full-floating horse hair full canvas piece. The following are areas in which we feature hand-work:

  • Hand-padded lapels (takes over 4 hours of sewing to complete just this one step)

  • All buttonholes

  • Interior/exterior pick stitching

  • Button shanking/wrapping

  • Armhole/sleeve attachment

  • Collar attachment

  • Lining placement

  • Trouser interior waistband

  • Hand-attached side tab adjusters

We produce our semi-bespoke garments off-site in an atelier that specializes in handwork. Clients should expect them to arrive in a finished state, but ready for minor adjustments.

The whole process takes roughly 2 months. We’ve described the process for you below:

OPTIONAL CONSULTATION (PHONE):

If you have initial questions, or would like to learn more about our process, we recommend scheduling a 15-minute phone consultation appointment.

OPTIONAL CONSULTATION (IN-PERSON):

If you would like to gather more information, see fabrics and and meet our team, we recommend booking an on-site 30-minute consultation appointment. You can learn about our process and options in detail.

FIRST FITTING:

If you’re ready to work with us on commissioning a custom suit or tuxedo, we’ll spend 90 minutes guiding you through an initial fitting. During this appointment, we’ll take measurements, help you choose cloth, and advise on garment style details. We start with our proprietary house-pattern and will build your personalized fit profile based on 60+ raw measurements and postural observations.

Styling of the garment is also done during this appointment and while we have a preferred house style that epitomizes our brand's aesthetic, we understand that each client has their own vision. So, we treat each project as a collaboration to ensure that your suit not only embodies our signature style but also incorporates personal touches that reflect your individuality.

SECOND FITTING:

When your piece arrives—we quote a minimum of 2 months—you’ll try it on so we can dial in the fit. We have a tailoring team and a workshop above the showroom. Together, we’ll make any needed adjustments to perfect the fit. Generally this happens in 1-2 rounds of alterations.

FINAL FITTING AND DELIVERY:

You’ll try on the piece one last time when you pick it up. And, assuming it meets our standards, then it’s yours.

 

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Timing: While we can normally quote timeframes with near-perfect accuracy, sometimes things happen that are out of our control. We always try our best, but cannot guarantee on-time delivery nor assume liability for delays. We will of course best advise you with your timeline in mind to further make sure we can be ahead of your schedule. If you’re buying a suit for an event and not sure about timing, email us first and let’s chat.

Reordering: Easy! Once we complete the fitting process and together we’re happy with the fit, we’ll save your measurements on-file. For future orders, you’ll only need to choose fabric and style details to create additional custom garments. We are happy to ship the garment to you after its complete with applicable shipping rates and fees.