Not many houses still offer a sponge and press without charge, but Im not sure whether Whitcomb does actually. Hi Simon. The measurements will be precise and the fit will be impeccable.Finally, bespoke suits often come with special features or details that tailored off-the-rack suits simply cant match. I havent Im afraid apart from Luxire part of the problem is theres a lot of them so its hard to say anything comprehensive. Alex N. Even in fittings when there are no buttons and buttonholes, there will be rows of stitching or chalk marks where the buttons are planned to go, and these will line up. Hi Ethan, Thats really interesting to hear. The reality seems to be that you must thoroughly educate yourself regarding manufacture and design points, and have a clear sense for what you want, in order to get the most out of the process. In other words, when you order a bespoke suit, youre effectively speaking for that piece of clothing telling the tailor exactly what you want it to look like and how you want it to fit.Bespoke suits are usually made from higher-quality materials than ready-to-wear or off-the rack suits, and theyre designed to last longer. Its a nice process but one that can take years as any full wardrobe upgrade would effectively do. Yes, a small change in lapel width is fine. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The blue suitseems to be a popular choice for people in sales professions at the moment. As there are no buttons and buttonholes on the fittings, I couldnt detect this issue. The same business model doesnt quite exist, no. Great post Simon, really enjoyed. Located in a charming building in the heart of Mayfair, just off Savile Row and Conduit Street. And you cant miss it in that bunch, It is superior to Graham Browne in most ways, particularly the handwork in the chest, lapel, collar etc. Gone for a nice navy classic worsted. The quality of his work surpasses anything I have had from the Row, or any of the big name French or Italian tailors often named here. I specifically dont want to blame either as certainly most clients are quite satisfied. Programs were set up in a number of different vocations, from metalwork to embroidery. Subscribe now and get up to 61% off the cover price. Thanks Simon. It looks a bit like Anderson & Sheppard and Dege & Skinner. Can you confirm the exact fabric for reference if it is navy rather than the mid blue the photographer has managed to make it look like? If not Grahame Browne has changed his pricing? Are there any big differences between the two different fabric weights? I wouldnt worry as regards experience John and Bob (coatmaker) have plenty of experience there. Simon, Permanent Style is the UK authority on classic and luxury menswear. With a business suit I can see the clear value add with the handpadding of canvas and shoulders, but for softer tailoring of less canvassing and natural shoulders, (overall less structure) the compromise should not be as drastic? I am a doctor trust and confidence is my core value. Great width and shape of the lapels with a nice roll, and well balanced gorge (dont you think the modern gorge placement is too high?). What are your thoughts on Huntsman 100 (I think thats what its called right) anyway? Drakes MTM program is priced only slightly above its RTW, so its something Ive wondered about a lot as I try and build my own tailoring wardrobe, especially of softer styles. In terms of an every day style for work, would you so this would be more suitable than Edward Sexton? ), Thanks for the recommendation of the neapolitan tailors. Advice on prospective colour would be welcome! Is there an equivalent for this type of value with other articles (i.e. Shoe and boot reviews, mostly of the high-end, British, Goodyear welted variety . It almost feels like cheating. Subscribe to RR1 Live+ for exclusive virtual events all year long (at least 1 per month), conversations with Robb Report editors, special perks, and more. There are a few things you can look for to tell if a suit is bespoke:Firstly, bespoke suits will always be made from premium materials. I guess this is relevant to the greatest number of people in the context of a bespoke suit, and it would great to know what are the key points that should be thought about (choice of cloth etc.). Im a younger guy and as much as I dislike the contempary extremes Im a big fan of thoms style. And to be honest, that suggests to me you might be overanalysing this a bit but again, raise it with the tailor and see what they say. However, am i expecting too much? I will take your advice and go with Whitcomb then. At this stage of your life, I wouldnt stretch to one of the others. Can anything be done to rectify the situation. One of the things you commonly say is not to change house style too much as there is a risk it might not turn out as expected, based on cutter experience, etc. I have received and worn the suit, and can highly recommend it. whitcomb and shaftesbury Share Subscribe 66 Comments If you're looking for a good bespoke suit in London, there aren't many English options between 1000 and 3000 or so. No, the style is different in other ways too. 1. And looking at her site, I have my fears she certainly seems to be a stylist rather than a cutter. This is slightly out of my budget. Maybe this blog will help change that. Watch. Firstly, the armhole is quite low and it is restrictive (I compare this to a subsequent bespoke suit I had made by Ciardi). Im always hesitant to suggest anything might be wrong with the jackets, without seeing them in person. When he died, his son, also named George, inherited the property and began to lease out parcels of land to tailors. I question, upon reflection, if you can go to Spain and Italy (and India via W & S) might we see a time when you take into consideration the many fine UK tailors at points outside of London. But yes, you can certainly request a little less. Whitcomb & Shaftesbury Bespoke Navy Wool Savile Row Classic Fishtail Trousers LNWOT BIG GUYS Paolo Martorano Bespoke Mid Grey Fresco Hopsack Explorer Pants #1 LNWOT BIG GUYS Paolo Martorano Bespoke S110s Italian Wool Draped Gabardine Pants + 69.35 Postage + 2.22 VAT will apply Shop with confidence eBay Premium Service Yes, I would recommend them for a first suit. Thank you, As a general rule Id want to see the cutter, but in this case Id make an exception, given Bob and everyone else have worked so closely together for a long time. If I request a little less drape, is the W&S suit then comparable to a Henry Poole or G&H suit? Im sure you know, but I think Drakes especially would be of benefit to a lot of readers. Whitcomb also recruited a third, younger cutter, Sian Walton, formerly of Thom Sweeney, Alexander McQueen and Kilgour. Its unlikely theyll be able to do it in much of a rush though, given it has to go back to Naples each time to be made. I also havent asked about those kind of changes, so Im not sure. And great work on the site, a unique and reliable resource! Graham Browne is GBP 1050 INCLUDING VAT, ie the difference in price is GBP 500, not 300 as stated in the comments. Is that a consequence of your intentions or is it more John McCabes style of cutting? You could also look at Kent Haste & Lachter, who would be more similar to that style. Also is it fair to have comparisons with A&S style here? Since you praise John McCabe for his cutting, I was wondering whether needs to be involved in the measurement process and therefore needs to be present during the first appointment? In my case, a long body and short legs! The idea was to empower women and make them the primary wage earners in their families. Touch device users can explore by touch or with swipe gestures. So basically I will be sad 4 days a week for a while! Looking forward to know your thoughts. These Tailors Are Doing It Anyway. Trousers are made entirely by hand, with hand-sewn curtained waistbands. Thanks Simon, Thank you. Accepting your assurances that it is navy, I think it looks great and would do well in my eyes for my perception of business which may differ from those in the financial sector, I didnt Im afraid no, so I dont have the cost. I wonder if you could tell me, from your experience, about the rough timeframe of this process. Thanks as always, In London, just them and city tailors like Graham Browne. Or are they at a much higher price point than W&S? Solito, Dalcuore, Caliendo and Rubinacci (in ascending order of price! Looking at the second photo the silhouette appears to show a wider hip then shoulder and quite large flaps. From what Ive read on your blog and others, I think W&S are the superior tailor and Id rather compromise my style and get a better quality suit. Just a suggestion! People even complain when they find out some of the work is being done just off Carnaby Street, rather than in a basement off Savile Row. This is one thing that has kept me reading your blog youre not a snob (in that way). 2. I noticed that the Saman Emel jacket (22 January 2018) gives more prominence to your shoulders and to my eyes, a more balanced presentation. I tried them at home but was not convinced, so i went back in and saw a third fitter (not sure where they get people from when John is not available) who agreed they were too baggy, and alterations were appropriately made. and lovely to talk to. She corrected my trousers and identified there was an issue straight away. My advice would be, as with any bespoke, to start simple and classic. We specialise in handcrafted bespoke suits that are constructed from the finest natural materials and express a timeless elegance. Any unique creation is possible from designing your own fabric to printing a customized lining, you can play designer, or you can sit back and let us create a masterpiece for you, enjoying the elegance and style that has come to represent British tailoring. I like the house styles of Henry Poole and G&H, but I hoped to get the first bespoke suits a little bit cheaper. That means the clothes have been designed specifically for you and no one else. Interesting point. I am still a student but want to get my first bespoke suit made; would you still recommend Whitcomb and Shaftesburys classic bespoke and have you any experience with Huntsmans 3,500 classic bespoke? Some of us surely do not desire to try out lots of tailors but love and romantically hatch the idea of naturally having your tailor where you get many different things from over the years and build a trusting relationship. In this article, Linus will be reviewing the final product of the trousers. Following on from my previous questions, I would just like to say that I commissioned a Classic Bespoke Suit from W&S for my wedding day, cut by Sian in a dark navy Holland and Sherry 9 1/2oz Mohair. If the later, have you seen any examples? Therefore, I will not be going back as I see it as a bit of a risk. We wanted to do things the right way, Suresh continues. And often they vary in service depending on who does the outfitting. Youll find a few reviewed here, most obviously W&S, Graham Browne, Choppin & Lodge, and Manning & Manning. Apologies if this is an obvious question. Hi Lewis, So, the duo determined that theyd fulfill the role of giving clients good, honest guidance, before recruiting a team of Savile Row trained cutters and tailors, including John McCabe and Bob Bigg, highly experienced stalwarts of the Row with close to 120 years combined experience. possibly a slightly unusual choice Id like you to ask about, purely subjective of course: for a first bespoke commission, if your budget was a tad higher then W&S classic say 2000-3000 would you still choose them (and add an extra trouser to get to 2k+) or go with one of the cheaper Italian tailors, say Vergallo or Solito, (at around 2200 2500) or give a young / next generation Saville Row cutter a chance (e.g. Thansk, Yes, although they are differences, such as less drape, leds of an extended shoulder. Someone asked that recently on the post announcing their US tour. I have gone for a three piece with extra trousers in the classic bespoke and this makes me feel happy! A.) As they are roughly in the same price range, I consider both of them for my first bespoke suit. Dear Simon, I was able to travel to London to meet Sian for the basted fitting. I will do something longer on his system though, so I can give as many details as possible. There isnt necessarily a third fitting, but there will usually be one or two small things that its worth refining if its your first suit. Indeed, the tailor will usually line up the waist button marks when pinning the jacket during a fitting. I understand this instinct, but it really depends on the house itself and how it works. After giving myself a headache of what tailor to try next after a poor experience from a new(ish) city tailoring firm (that shall remain nameless), I commissioned a new suit from GB in Dec. As far as London-based bespoke tailors go, the house has gained an impressive reputation for quality in recent years, with rave reviews from the likes of Permanent Style. No, its a good question. Do you see this as suitable for business, or not so much? This makes Whitcomb & Shaftesburys classic bespoke service most likely, though Sextons offshore bespoke service might also be an option. By the way, do you know whats the price at W&S for a Classic Bespoke tweed jacket? I cant afford full Savile Row or top Neapolitan prices for my bespoke fetish, so I first read this review with great interest. Have a look at our Suit style series for other advice too, Sorry if im asking something youve already been asked, but are there any other comparable offerings in this price range/overseas production for a first foray in to bespoke, or are W&S out there on their own in this regard. Some advice if you would; Im looking to get a suit (tan cord) garment dyed thinking blue, dark green or dark grey (not to be worn for work). Whilst acknowledging that the intent of any bespoke tailoring is to enhance and flatter the wearer, I would be interested to read more about the tricks of the trade used to mitigate different physical challenges. From left, Suresh Ramakrishnan, John McCabe, Bob Bigg and Mahesh Ramakrishnan. So the variation in style is house to house, rather than cutter to cutter. vergallo e.2200 for suit, e1750 for jacket Is it possible to request a little bit less drape from W&S? I also expect that you may receive favorable treatment in many instances, possibly skewing the actual standard of service. I wouldnt ask any non-Neapolitan tailor to do Neapolitan to be honest. Hey Justin. Because theyre made specifically for each customer, they also tend to fit better than store-bought suits. Im sure you have more ideas for content than you can possibly cover, so just a couple of suggestions! My experience not so good. Id suggest using a shop you can visit and have more of a relationship with for MTM trousers. I dont think W&S has any different margins to other bespoke tailors. Yes, it would be just as acceptable (and in the same way, a little showy). Worth stating again perhaps that no judgments on fit should be made from photos. Wow, I think this looks fabulous! So be prepared that its a risk. As a more extreme example how does it compare to your C&M and Cifonelli suits: if you say its nearly as good that may change everything!! Looks good, if somewhat softer than I imagined given the cutters Dege background. Could you also compare the house styles of both tailors? The shoulder fit looks (to me) the best of your suits on here. My worry for a business like W&S is that theyre underselling themselves the price seems too much of a bargain. I particularly like the drama of Edward Sexton cuts in subtle fabrics, similar to your grey flannel suit. I have to say at the first fitting was impressed at the quality / value. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. Apr 11, 2018 - Whitcomb & Shaftesbury final suit - great value bespoke. Alex N. OK, good Alex. The jacket theyve made me has jumped immediately into top place as both my best fitting AND most casually comfortable piece of clothing: the shoulders are just what I wanted, even softer (much softer) than in the suit jacket; there remains, despite the soft structure, a bit of English drape that I love in the chest; and really its the waist that is absolutely sublime a perfect pinch, fitting me so well between the arm holes and waist; most of all, the skirt is truly the most beautiful Ive worn in a jacket, with even the snifter-shaped patch pockets perfectly proportioned for its exquisite lines. It is just one mans opinion but going in I was definitely expecting more. Is sufficient to have the master coatmaker in the fittings or you absolutely need to see the cutter? Youre really in the market for made to measure, not bespoke. Im going to order my first bespoke suit and I know your not supposed to wear it two days in a row and ideally once a week But then what do you wear for the rest of the week whilst your building your bespoke suit collection to the point you have 5 bespoke suits in rotation? how many weeks from measuring to first fitting, from first fitting to second fitting, etc. Hi, From what Ive seen of the Huntsman service its good, but it is expensive for what it is. They are very different prices, qualities and styles. I ask because our access to Neapolitan tailors in Los Angeles is limited but I wanted something I could wear in summer similar to the way youve been wearing your charcoal G+H linen suit. It is not bespoke as with Floris and leads customers to the existing range via a Q and A. The program helped to rehabilitate families whod had been affected by the tsunami, giving them new ways to earn a living, Suresh explains. The strange thing is that this occurs in three different suits from 2 different makers with 3 fittings each. Have been considering a Drakes MTM recently Simon, as a soft option. Do you mind me asking what make your glasses are? The term bespoke comes from the verb bespeak, which means to speak for something. Buttonholes are sewn with silk thread by hand. This is definitely navy rather than blue Photography, light, white balance etc can change colours, particularly blues. And quality is quality, no matter where its sourced. I dont know her which says something. They opened first in Brunswick Square, in 1806, originally specialising in military tailoring, with particular merit at the time of the Battle of Waterloo. No worries Ravi. It seems to have a bit of drape, and the shoulders arent too military? Thats where John worked until 2010, and it is still his style. The result may be due to specifics in my case. They certainly could, and Id say you should expect at least two fittings ideally three (with the last one being with a finished suit, but something small needs to be tweaked always a good idea to get that tweak, painful as it may be! Hi Richard Quite affordable at $500/600 trousers. thanks! Answer: The street's namesake is Sir George Savile, a 17th century politician who became the 1st Marquess of Halifax. Thanks The style is slightly different, in that W&S tend to cut with a little less drape, less of a wide shoulder. Im a student , Look up Graham Browne and Whitcomb on this site. For sewing the shirt you can choose the following fabrics: poplin, jacquard, oxford, twill, pinpoint or herringbone. Perhaps a little collection of posts around the issue would be good. They seem stylistically similar (soft w some drape), and affordable. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Its old Kilgour, closest to A&S probably. For Whitcomb & Shaftesbury i cant say that i feel they provided a great deal of guidance. From the H&S Classic Worsteds bunch do recall if this was the navy, dark navy or midnight? Just 30 Read More, Savile Row Savile Row is a street located in the center of London, United Kingdom. I am planning to order my first bespoke suit soon. I certainly couldnt see it in any of the fittings but its the exact same thing with both tailors. Im afraid its still some way off those at least in terms of finishing. I am new to London and to tailored suits and so have been reading your site obsessively. Is your W&S suit cuted with a similar amount of drape or more? Yes, shes been a cutter for about 10 years. I wear my suit 12 hours a day but tend to have the jacket hung up most of the time, so really its trousers that are as important to me. (Which one imagines is the standard 6-9 weeks. Very best. I am probably being naive, but my expectation prior to these two experiences was that i should be able to turn up and they do the hardwork for me. Looks like ink blue solid from H&S classic worsted? I have 2 W+S suits now and have been happy with both (both business suits). What am I missing? When buttoning I believe this creates a line along the right side of the jacket and most importantly pushes the collar up and it doesnt stay flush to my neck. The real benefits of bespoke are in the long term, for example when you have gone through it once or twice, and know exactly what you want and what to ask about during the sessions. Hi Simon Simon. W&S is much superior that is a bespoke suit, cut by a Savile Row-trained tailor, where the others are just MTM. But different to an A&S drape cut, and very different to anything French or Italian. 829 posts. Whitcomb Shaftesbury -Bespoke. If you want to be safe, try on something they already have and give your opinion on it. Full disclosure: I did weigh 6kg more when I ordered the suit than I did at the first fitting. The twist of thread is 40 - that is for mass-market shirts; the fabric with a double twist (two ply) from 80 to 160, is used for high-quality high-quality shirts. Moreover, thanks to the well-oiled workings of the Chennai workshop, New York customers who place orders during the first leg of the trunk show (November 16-19), will be able to have their pieces fitted when the brothers pass back through New York between November 29 and December 1, negating a long wait (most tailors wont return to fit clients till spring 2022). Hi Simon. Can you recommend me some affordable tailors in london? After all, people happily walk into Canali and hand over 1500 for factory made MTM suits from a block pattern I would expect to pay much closer to 2k for a bespoke product like this (which even then is still a cracking deal). Was this cloth amongst their offerings at their base price or was there a cost supplement? I had a strict deadline though. Purely on craft, yes Id choose someone like Jennie. If you are having custom-made clothes made for you, then they are bespoke. My first British bespoke suit was last year, and if I had known about them I might well have talked to W&S. No it would look good without a tie. Simon, have you tried a MTM service such as MyTailor in the United States? Really pleased although I think there might be some mistake I dont have a fitting in a toile. Before you raise an . I mean look how they photographed those models. Care to share your trick? Very happy with her. Looking forward to your thoughts. Really like the balance and proportions of this particular suit, perhaps it would be worthy of a style breakdown sometime? Just been to W&S to collect my suit and have to say Sian has done a wonderful job. Quite pleased with my first classic bespoke suit from W&S. However, how far does that extend to? Do you see any difference between Sian and John in terms of their eye and pattern and fitting quality (from what Ive read on the website, Sian seems to have a more modern style compared to John)? Thanks. They will often try to cater to different styles, but without a lot of experience of doing so. Thank you for your help and the great website. And in your opinion would a soft jacket from W&S be suitable to wear with relaxed chinos and jeans? The chest, lapel and collar are still hand-padded; the buttonholes are finely hand-stitched; every other area of finishing youd expect from Savile Row bespoke (eg hand-stitching the lining of the waistband) is there. I also appreciate your point about opening up the possibilities, rather than providing something concrete and narrow, which is not something i had considered, but fully makes sense. Whitcomb & Shaftesbury RAF-blue suit: Style . 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