3 Types of Suits -- RTW, MTM & Bespoke -- And All You Need to Know.

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@dancacciatore 3 ай бұрын

Great and concise explanation. I couldn’t afford MTM until I was fifty years old but was so glad I invested in properly tailored menswear. Even though I’m short (5’-8”), a London tailor found that slight modifications of a trial model would be a better value. A premium Harris tweed was still available in MTM from the tailor. Thanks to great tailoring I now wear suits, blazers and sport coats more often even as the world around becomes more casual.

@EcstaticTemporality 3 ай бұрын

Harris tweed is a good fabric. I am looking at a Herringbone worst wool for my MTM sportscoat.

@dancacciatore 3 ай бұрын

@@EcstaticTemporality You can’t go wrong with a herringbone pattern. Check with your tailor on the availability of small herringbones with an overcheck (these look like a windowpane in subtle colors) that can add interest to the fabric. I’m having London tailor Mason & Sons make a MTM Harris tweed herringbone hacking jacket and matching waistcoat. Nice hefty 16 ounce fabric. Enjoy your jacket!

@Justin_Kwan 3 ай бұрын

I'm really glad you share your experience here. I'm also happy to hear you now wear more suits and jackets thanks to good tailoring!

@EcstaticTemporality 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate the information and the value this video has for someone embarking on their menswear journey. I am getting my first MTM sportscoat soon. I did a lot of research to ensure I made a wise investment. The other thing about MTM and Bespoke over cheap RTW is that while one may save money upfront, the cost per wear over time is higher with cheaper RTW than high quality MTM or bespoke. It is something to consider when budgeting and planning for your wardrobe needs.

@Justin_Kwan 3 ай бұрын

I'm happy to hear, and thank you for sharing that important point about cost per wear, you are absolutely right that a cheap suit or jacket will have a much higher cost per wear.

@usmannoor161 3 ай бұрын

Amazing, I never knew the difference between MTM and Bespoke, I thought they were same thing, but this was great to know right before I've thought about investing into an expensive suit.

@Justin_Kwan 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad this video was helpful!

@cobbetlprogrammer1344 Ай бұрын

Great Job Justin. Question: Then What's the difference between "Bespoke" and "Haute Couture?" Aren't they both made from scratch? Cheers!

@Justin_Kwan Ай бұрын

Both are made from scratch. I feel like Bespoke is more commonly used in mens and womens suiting, where Haute Couture is more for high fashion lux brands and their garments and designs.

@dijks350 3 ай бұрын

Hi Justin! Great explanation you had there. Could you perhaps make a video on your menswear journey from your college days to now? I am currently starting university / college tomorrow and I want to improve my style. Problem is that i'm on a budget and like to know some input.

@Justin_Kwan 3 ай бұрын

That would be a looooong story, but something worth sharing. I'll consider making a video like this in the future.

@dijks350 2 ай бұрын

I'd like to hear that 'Loooong story'. Looking forward to it!

@berniel5933 3 ай бұрын

I would not generalize. I have several bespoke suits and jackets from various Italian and English tailors and many read to wear items. I skipped the MTM. I have some handmade ready to wear pieces which fit so well that they were considered to be bespoke. Also, bespoke tailors have their individual aesthetics. Even with the most famous tailors it is not guaranteed that bespoke gives always the best results. Especially, choosing the right fabrics may be tricky, because the fabric samples are small and it is difficult to predict the drape and the color of the finished suit.

@Justin_Kwan 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, it's important not to generalize. The most important thing is fit, regardless if you go for RTW, MTM or Bespoke. If it's a bad fit, it's not worth wearing. One little point of disagreement is RTW pieces that fit like a glove (machine or hand made) can be described as 'fitting like it was bespoke made' but I would never call that bespoke out of respect for the artisans that craft it and for the process to achieve a bespoke suit (relation between the makers and the client).