What one is paying for is the cachet of the label - and the mystique of the shirred back, the green tweed with purple overpane, and other things nobody else is doing these days.DOUGLAS said:Not what one would expect from a $2000+ suit but the label is sewn in well.
I know you have hats to go with any color and pattern combination.DOUGLAS said:I have many hats that will go perfectly with the colors of the suit.
What's wrong with the tweeds offered by W.Bill or Holland&Sherry ?Fletch said:I would think no custom tailor could source cloth like that at any price.
Oxxford has an end bolt program where they offer substantial reductions off their standard MTM prices, one flat fee regardless of the price of the material. Oxxford caries a lot of H&S as they are in the same stable of companies controlled by IAG. AFAIK, this program is available only at their flagship store (NYC) and SFA(Chicago-Mich.Ave.).vonwotan said:I have to second that recommendation for Holland & Sherry. My old tailor used to call me when they came for their annual visits so I could buy at reduced rates, or buy the ends of bolts
How much of this low-waisted, tight-thigh'd look is driven by what men will actually wear, vs how much of it comes from fashionista peer pressure on the designers to follow some imaginary male ideal? Inquiring minds wanna know...Matt Deckard said:The waist is still too low though they are getting wider.