Difference Between Cheap $500 Custom Suit & $5,000 Tailor-Made Bespoke Suits

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Discover the differences between a $500 custom suit and $5000 tailor-made bespoke suits and we share secrets, quality hallmarks so you get nothing but the best that meets your budget.
Going to the tailors is certainly ideal because unlike a factory suit, a tailor can accommodate all of your imperfections. Of course, proper tailoring is not something you can find at every corner and many who claim to offer bespoke suits actually don't. In this guide, we show you how to spot the difference in the making by looking at the details of suits.
00:00 Introduction
Difference
01:27 Order process - $5000 bespoke
03:35 $500 custom suit
05:12 fit and pattern
06:26 construction and details
08:40 choice of fabric
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[@IronFan8]

Well I'd imagine the difference is $4,500

[@kristofersens7918]

I kept waiting for you to raise both arms in the expensive suit as you did in the inexpensive suit to illustrate the supposed massive difference between the two.

[@GeretSmith]

Exactly! He didn't do it because the expensive one does it too.

[@ryanwilson6877]

Kristofer Sens he did at 5:12

[@RonsonDalby]

Ha .. exactly the comment I was going to make.

[@RonsonDalby]

Nowhere near the same demonstration, Ryan.

[@knguyen1421]

except, he used a buttoned up double-breasted suit for the cheap example, which is by definition or rigid and allows less range of motion than an unbuttoned single breasted suit that he used as an example for the $5000. It was an unfair comparison.

[@HotelCharliHill]

Oh jeez, it's a no-brainer then! From now on, only $5000 suits for me!

[@emperorscotty]

for 5k i might as well just make it myself, because im sure when i click on their website there not going to have everything i want even for 5k, like 65% wool 30% lotus silk and 5%cotton fabric.

[@snusmumriken232]

I have about 40 $5,000 suits and thinking of getting several more

[@HotelCharliHill]

@@snusmumriken232 I knooowwww!!!! Every time I see an email of a starving child who needs the gospel and food I just remember "I need bespoke..."

[@user-bo3mp8un6c]

@@HotelCharliHill Children do not need the gospel

[@HotelCharliHill]

@@user-bo3mp8un6c We ALL need the Gospel. It's just that prior to some "age of accountability," by God's grace they don't need it for the salvation by grace.

[@mohammadrajput9550]

my dads been a tailor for 25+ years I got him to make me a suit once I asked how much he'd charge for something like it and he said over $2000! Glad he's my father 😂!

[@HassanAli-wn1il]

abba g america me darzi lgy hain?

[@bpaige12]

Very labor-intensive and requires an expertise that very few people have

[@blakemcnamara9105]

You are a lucky man.

[@cccpredarmy]

Can I give you my measurments, you tell your dad your body shape changed a little so you now need another suit, and I pay you 100$? :D

[@ivanbro1208]

@@cccpredarmy 😂😂😂😂

[@alessiman]

So i have sat through a 10 minute video and not once did he answer the question The difference between and $500 and $5000 suite is $4500

[@johnciombras5683]

Hahahahaha !!

[@azzatazizi8338]

Henry Louey no you're wrong..its $-4500

[@kenkwekunimo9117]

Exactly! I feel so let down. :(

[@nirajverma8926]

Henry Louey

[@kingedward5928]

Hahaha, so fking brilliant

[@roychefets6961]

A bespoke suit can take as many as 80 hours of work. When I was very young I went to the New York branch of Bernard Weatherill, a London tailor who was very popular in NYC at the time. I ordered a suit with a vest and the tailor asked me if I wanted lapels on the vest. I blurted out "No, I hate that look". Then I noticed his waistcoat had lapels. He looked at me right in the eye and turned to his assistant and said "put down no hips and bowed legs".

[@anthonylemkendorf3114]

Great point

[@idofps9709]

He might've been a tool bag. I dislike lapels on vests for myself but im sure others like it and look good in it. BUT... shouldnt dictate how you treat a customer.

[@survivalSC]

@@idofps9709I think the point is some tailors do have a style and they want to do that style if you seek them out. Also a great tailor is to be respected. If they are making your suit by hand they have enough business. They are willing to make you a suit.

[@JoeOberster]

I noticed that you kept raising your arms to show how an ill-fitted suit reacts to movement, but you never did so while wearing the $5,000 suit. How differently does the jacket react to movement?

[@corporallozano9585]

Yes sir, he did. Look for him in his blue suit "asking for a cab"

[@FireCracker3240]

Yes, he did, at 5:09.

[@johnciombras5683]

Honestly though, he didn't give it the same attention as when he showed the cheap suit. Would have been nice. Those who have bespoke suits, already know the diff. This video is supposed to be for those who don't really know the detailed difference. A sceptical person or an unknowledgeable one might think he did it that way on purpose because it still moved a lot more than one would expect after he talked about the difference between the two.

[@MDonovan]

that was only one arm, hardly a side by side comparison to make his point

[@nevergivup0001]

FireCracker3240 p

[@juliuscaesar5005]

I wouldn't call a $500 suit a cheap suit. Most of my suits cost $500 and it is what most middle class people can afford (a $100 suit is too cheap unless you really can't afford it). I think that a $500 suit is the best option for most middle class people.

[@juliuscaesar5005]

+Herman Lucero I mentioned in my comment that I wouldn't call a $500 suit cheap. $500 is standard for halfway decent quality. A $100 dollar suit is a cheap suit, I don't think it is even possible to buy a suit cheaper than $100 unless is it used.

[@ketherga]

Correction, 500$ is what middle class people can afford to go out and throw money away on. There's a saying among engineers. Buy best, cry once.

[@nutyyyy]

@Griffith Williams There isn't much of a point getting a suit that cheap, unless its vintage or second hand good quality and fits.

[@Jessie_Helms]

Bold words from the richest man in Rome

[@lancejackson3524]

Yes mine range from 600 to 1,000.

[@MikeJones__Who]

99.9% of people will never know the difference between a high quality made to measure suit and a $5000 bespoke suit. It really boils down to the amount of handwork in the suit. I've even seen fully canvassed MTM suits, with various linings, horned buttons, picked stitching, surgeon cuffs, contrasting button hole threads and various other options, teamed with Loro Piana super 180s in any fabric pattern your heart desires for about $1000 bucks. Sure the button holes aren't hand finished but that's not worth $4000 imho.

[@ronsingh1090]

Honesty many can see the difference. Still one should wear what one can afford and loves

[@etamlous]

I only wish you showed us the tailoring results of a $5000 suit so we can actually see the points you tried to prove. I saw a $900 fit to measure suit next to a Bespoke suit and differences become too subtle. There was no magical fit you describe. You raise your arms in any suit and it will be boxy and stiff, unless your Bespoke suits are made of spandex.

[@corporallozano9585]

True bespoke suits are handmade so they don't have at all any of the restrictions on movement as the off-the-rack suits do. What he didn't say is that bespoke is an indicator that the suit is handmade and no machine touches it.

[@jeannemarie9466]

I ‘get it.’ Few do however.

[@ThisIsNotWhatItLooksLik]

At 5:12 he raises his arms in the expensive suit but has buttons open unlike with the cheaper one. I don't know if that makes a difference but I am not sold.

[@MichaelMoore1968]

Almost every suit I own cost between $700 - $800, with a few less expensive ones purchased when I was first building my wardrobe. All of them have been extensively tailored to fit extremely well. I have seen a number of suits in the $1200 - $1500 range that are very nice, and my tailor has told me that he can build me a very nice suit for about the same price. I'm not sure just what makes a suit worth $5000, but I feel like there has to be a point of diminishing returns. I'd have to be very wealthy to ever feel right dropping that kind of money on a suit.

[@cbernier3]

Umm, the board of directors? Investors? Of course you don't need to impress the average guy. You need to impress people one or two levels above you.

[@royceloi676]

Fabric

[@lexiisalicea7726]

@@cbernier3 wouldn't the guy 2 levels above you have a much better suit than you and thus would not be impressed by your comparably peasant like suit.

[@m4inline]

The guy 2 levels above is wearing silk beach shorts and a bib full of coke

[@herebyhereby2874]

Well done you fell for the hype beast mentality over spending on a suit that 99% of people don't and can't tell the difference between a couple hundred pound suit and a £3000 suit

[@Chris-ng6kn]

I appreciate what he was trying to say but it solves a question that very few can seriously ask. I am sure the moon looks way better from a NASA rocket but for the rest of us non astronauts a telescope will have to do.

[@David-dg9os]

Can you show movement of the bespoke jacket when you move ? You made it as a disadvantage of the cheap jacket but there was no direct comparision from the bespoke

[@MrCrazy-vs8kn]

I would love to see you showing us some items from your closet and how you put together an outfit.

[@justagerman140]

yes!

[@flight_of_phoenix]

You can get great half-canvassed suit at $1000 from Italian tailors with hand rolled lapels with great pattern and hand-stitching. I don't think you should spend $5000 on suit even if you have money

[@ayebarberfuckmeup4689]

Which places would you recommend?

[@BadMannerKorea]

@@ayebarberfuckmeup4689 Pini Parma.

[@BadMannerKorea]

@@ayebarberfuckmeup4689 They’re handmade in Italy.

[@Bigwave2003]

At some point "surgeon's cuffs" became a status symbol. While the buttons may be functional, they serve no practical purpose. Has there been even one situation in your life over the past 30 years when it was more desirable to unbutton and roll up your sleeves instead of just taking off the jacket?

[@Trevorl-fo7vr]

Bigwave2003 certain 500$ custom suit makers offer function buttons.

[@whiskeygrunt772]

You are spot on. They are a way a bragging without saying anything. Problem is 99 out of 100 people have no idea what the symbol is or means

[@jean-lucdefreynes7745]

To wash your hands.

[@frankieboyo1969]

Cuffs start to stink with accumulated handwash splashes. There often isn't a hook in washrooms to hang one's suit coat.

[@krisztinakessel6869]

Bigwave2003 if you are a surgeon and need to do an emergency operation outdoors:)

[@davidcattin7006]

Couldn't afford a 5K suit even before I retired. This will kill you but I actually have a $50 suit. No kidding! Most people I encounter don't have a clue. I put it together with a beautiful David Donahue shirt and great tie and look like a million bucks. I'm actually more comfortable in it for the very reason that I spent so little; I don't worry about snags or spills.

[@ernestbrown9660]

Was it $50 new or used vintage? He doesn't have any problem with folks buying inexpensive good quality used suits and even has a video where his entire outfit cost him less that $300. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmPUpHyLmKaBfZY

[@majdurakovic8431]

Same! I love classic menswear, but will never afford to buy a 500€ suit because I also do fencing which is a quite expensive sport. I also pull off great outfits with cheap suits.

[@XiaNingTian]

Hey, I got the Tennant suit in custom cotton brown/blue pinstripes from Magnoli Clothiers. Honestly, best $575 I've ever spent. It was a birthday gift to myself and the suit is quite comfortable even to this day. Everything fits perfectly. After owning for half a year, I can see where I could improve certain measurements, but I'm still very happy with the suit I have right now. Allons-y!

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

Always get extra slacks. Slacks wear out 2-3 pairs per jacket

[@roychefets1671]

Very fancy tailors sometimes make you an extra pair of pants, such as Cifonelli in Paris. Sounds like an old-fashioned mass market American suit maker like Bond in the 30s and 40s

[@MobileMood]

This information is good. You know what I like about it? It is practical and clear. I think that every father should pass this onto their sons. You know, have the 'talk' about clothes and fill them in on what they need to know about suits, shoes, shirts, colognes, hair. I floundered about for years making mistakes only because I didn't just get told this upfront.

[@joshuabernie1701]

I never understood how people could be so mindful of their appearance in regards to clothing and yet never go to the gym to stay in shape

[@olivermj69]

agreed. take care of yourself

[@PrincipalSkinner3190]

Thank you I always thought this. There is a fashion designer rick owens that straight out says to get in shape before worrying about buying fancy clothes lol

[@vincentrizzi]

although this is old....... I have been boxing since I was 10 yo I now am 52 yo and I look good while sparring but I look awesome wearing my Armani

[@wilhanbidge449]

I work for a menswear store and our custom program is pretty much just one of our "higher end" suits with your choice of material and we adjust a couple of measurements to your size. Essentially it is an off the rack suit with the alterations already done

[@blitzkriegbruce5307]

Lol Men’s Wearhouse worker here are you speaking to the Joseph Abboud? 😂 Now MW also provides JOE and Michael Strahan options for custom, plus all alterations are free. Worth it for $400.

[@JamesS777]

This guy is different, he's really different. If I was to buy a $5000.00 suit, I would most certainly buy it from his store and only have this guy tailor my suit. No one else. He's a different breed of tailor for sure. Levels to the game

[@somebodyelse7451]

im not rich. a $500 suit is better than good to me.

[@loarbmhs1]

Yes, for most it definitely is.

[@robertlear2735]

In the 90's I worked for a uniform manufacture which used local tailor shops to make some of the things. Most things were manufactured in China. But if there something they couldn't make or they were out of stock of a few items, they would get them made at the local tailor shop. For Christmas one year, I got to have a bespoke suit made for me for being an employee. It wasn't the most expensive fabric but it was a very nice wool fabric that I got to pick out. In the end it was fabulous. It felt and looked amazing! There is just noting like putting on a custom-tailored suit. Every man should have a least on customer tailored suit in his life.

[@tobyix1569]

Much as I like these videos, I'm bound to disagree on several points, chiefly when it comes to cost.There's simply no need to go for a 5000$ to get a first quality bespoke item, and I know this for a fact. My last costume was barely on the 1000$ edge, and I received not less attention from my tailor or enlightened advice about fabrics, color, trimmings and fashionable details than our king ( I'm belgian, BTW). Of course, the final cost depends heavily on materials, as they vary wildly in price. Granted, if you choose a horribly expensive, albeit exceedingly beautiful fabric, the sky's the limit, but superior quality ones are available at reasonable prices. Don't ruin yourselves unnecessarily.

[@ivanbro1208]

I think he said 5 thousand because its america and they have big salary compared to belgium...thus certain things can be cheaper in belgium or portugal, spain, korea...etc

[@YD-uq5fi]

In India/Vietnam/Thailand, this '$5000 bespoke suit' can be had for $700. There are many KZbin videos about this.

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

The most expensive suit I have is a $2,000 Versace which does have a different drape, but the truth that I have learned is that a great tailor can make my off the rack $200 suit look better than a poorly tailored $2,000 suit. Your build also makes a huge difference because I have an easy to fit off the rack body which fits the standard cuts pretty much the way it is without much tailoring needed, compared to my friends who are fat or misproportioned with too much muscles up top with skinny legs.

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

Versace after all is a off the rack overpriced garbage, bespoke suits are on the league of its own. What you can go for are made to measure suits, they are considerably cheaper than those bespoke suits but far better than all those high fashions brands like Gucci, chanel, Versace etc

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

@@neerajnongmaithem392 Where do you go for your MTM suits?

[@arvid575]

I invested about 800€ in the Suitsupply in store made to mesure program. The tailor who mesured me was extremely professional. I had a second fitting and some small alterations where made for free. I am incredibly happy with the suit and I think it is a million times better than if i would have ordered it online. In store made to mesure is definitely a great option to Bespoke in my opinion as it comes really close at a third of the price.

[@DerpyDackles42]

Would you recommend getting something that's preowned (provided it has similar measurements so it can further tailored) for someone who wants a quality suit, but doesn't necessarily want to drop $1k or more for something brand new? If so, what do you need to look for to make sure you're getting what you paid for? Thanks.

[@leaferyvine8986]

I may not look too "dapper", but when you see me you will notice I am clearly man of culture. With my teal coloured Crooks and Castle shirt, complemented by a picture of medusa wearing a bandana, accompanied by my knee low Reasons tiger swim shorts, up sized to fit like basketball shorts, splashed with baby blue and pink all over it, followed by random kanji writing, a tiger, and palm tree silhouettes. Plus being that these ones are special edition, they have baby blue instead of the normal teal that the shorts come in and also have lightning on them. A true Gentleman...

[@mandeepbaweja3021]

Lol i never worn a suit or tux that cost more than $150 but m happy to know this info about the things which make a suit luxurious and so expensive....!!

[@mike89812]

what company made your m2m suits in your closet? I'm curious who you think is a good vendor.

[@matts1521]

love the videos, its interesting to see some of the differences, i enjoy the content! and for those that are on a budget you can find expensive suits cheap. i have suits that are $1500- $3700 and have never paid the actual price, used and clearance will save you a lot, i have purchase $1000 and $2000 suits for $70-$100 and so on. yes you have to look around but it pays off, i have 1 $400 suit, its ok, but will never compare to the more expensive ones i own. if you put enough time in you will find one and you will not regret it.

[@arda9437]

In my country, bespoke suits that would cost $6000+ if you made it in savile row will cost around $400-600 in my country. Bespoke tailors in my country include: Laxmi Tailors Brillington & Brothers Hariom's And much more...

[@chancimoore4865]

What country is this? I need to visit to have some suits made! 👔

[@michaelhuey6756]

Had many $500 that fit AND wore perfect!

[@edwardaldridge2640]

I'm turning 30 in July and have decided it's time for a complete overhaul of my style and wardrobe. This sort of fashion is something I'm very much interested in, and am going to buy my first tailored suits for myself as a birthday present. Any advice for a first timer visiting a tailor? I live in Amsterdam and have found some good places which even offer orientation sessions, but any advice would be much appreciated!

[@TartarianTopG]

Hi! What do you think of the quality of places like suit supply?

[@michaelangelo6947]

I'm only a public school teacher, but a $5000 suit would be wonderful to own someday.

[@stephen4347]

I got an of the rack suit for over $500 and I love it.

[@richardroman2625]

Few problems here: 500 dollars is not "cheap" to a regular american. Some of us make that in two weeks of work. Also, I think the regular viewer on this channel does not have extra change in their montly budget for a 5000 suit.

[@MrRyuTko]

Actually there are no problems here. A person making 500$ in two weeks probably does not need a 500$ suit let alone a suit at all. They could get by with a suit from Macy's. In the corporate world, 500$ suits are extremely cheap and very noticeable. When you have to wear a suit everyday, the quality really does count. Also, he's aware that his average viewer is not wearing 5k bespokes. He is simply educating.

[@ArcDevErik]

Obviously this content is not meant for impoverished people who make $500 every 2 weeks. If you don't have the money then don't buy the suit. Whats the problem? Just had to comment something, huh?

[@MrRyuTko]

I don't really care what people "consider" me. And men wearing high quality suits is not the main problem with today's society. Thanks for coming out though.

[@whiskeygrunt772]

Heartily agree. I am no where near $100K salary. My best suit is a $1,300 Samualsohn that I got for $650 on sale. It is FAR above what the average guy wears at my office.

[@UnleashedTyrant45]

MrRyuTko you're the problem with today's society

[@KayvanAbbasi]

Hi Sven, thanks for your informative video. I have a question: Can you please mention an example name for a vintage store? I live close to Minneapolis MN, however, I could not find one. Did you mean stores such as Good Will or Salvation Army? I took a quick look in those stores; however, there was no chance for something that could even pass basic standards there! Can you please give an example of the vintage stores that you mention in this video? Thank you, Kayvan

[@stylishoversixty9459]

I would love to experience having a bespoke suit made for me any recommendations on where to find a quality tailor here in the USA thanks for a excellent video on this subject

[@corporallozano9585]

Minas, best tailor in the world in 2011 is in Phoenix and will help you with any garment and alteration. You can look up Brothers Tailors and Clothing co.

[@mohamedtoson]

What is your tie knot type in this video?

[@kgatelyjr]

Another good video. However, I noticed a little bit of collar gap on the navy blue suit. Is this normal?

[@falldog9]

Thanks for your videos - such a great channel!

[@hacheurdepoulet]

I *need* that houndstooth tie! where is it from ?

[@luisortiz6568]

@Gentleman's Gazette what kind of blue is that, fabric, &, who made that?

[@MrHouta]

What you think of Suit-supply and their half-canvas, full floating canvas suits? Are they any good?

[@e39lwd]

I have become a huge fan of made to measure shirts over the past few months and while I had to experiment and tweak 2-3 shirts the end result is really awesome. I am expecting a similar process with online made to measure suits as well so I haven't pulled the trigger on that. Would you have any tips on how to make sure the measurements are correct? Maybe go to a local tailor to help with that (probably not free but still seems like a good idea)?

[@corporallozano9585]

you wouldn't be able to get the proper measurements without having someone that knows how to take measurements for a suit.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Interesting information , thanks . Honestly , Most gents cant fly over to England to be fit several times for a suit or a Falcon sports car .

[@mark7seven]

There MUST be an acceptable middle of the road option. The number of men who can afford $5000 suit is exceptionally limited.

[@droidsURlooking4]

I am about to have my first bespoke suit made. Probably a grey 2 button/2 piece single breasted / notch lapel. Something for everything. I am wondering about the fit of a 2 piece. Is it different than how it would fit if I had a 3 piece made? I would like the option of a waistcoat, but not if it's going to make the suit look loose without it. Separately, if I were to wear the jacket by itself, will it look like a sports jacket, or look odd like I'm just wearing the top of a suit?

[@griftersix151]

Are there any good tailors in say thailand or some other destination where the economy lends itself that you might recommend as a place that makes a quality suit at a great value?

[@iknowjewjitsu]

I love your red houndstooth tie, I've seen it in a couple of your videos. where is it from? I'd love to pick one up for myself. Thanks for another great video!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Those are diamond patterns, not houndstooth. You can get one here: www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/accessories/ties/madder-printed-silk-tie-yellow-red-blue-diamond-fort-belvedere

[@iknowjewjitsu]

+Gentleman's Gazette Thank you for the response, but I'm referring to the red and white one you are wearing with the blue suit.

[@iknowjewjitsu]

+Joe Brava and the gray one at 7:55.

[@nonesta13]

Is a fresco considered to be one of the super wool suits such as 150 and 120 wool suits?

[@chuckyd850]

Thank you for an excellent video, showing the problems with made to measure suits in comparison to a bespoke garment made on a personal, one to one manner. Showing the $500 dollar suit and then directly comparing to the bespoke shows some of the compromises you'll make when ordering a custom suit over the internet. I believe however, that many people are hung up on the term "cheap" when discussing a suit, as for many people, myself included, $500 is not an insignificant amount of money. However, "cheapness" is not always a comment about the actual price, but rather the price to performance ratio. For example, any suit at say, a Mens Warehouse, would be deemed "cheap"; even the ones they sell for $1000. The materials, construction, and details are all subpar; especially considering that price. Unfortunately, and perhaps more importantly for gentlemen such as myself with more limited funding, and a size which is not available from most decent off the rack options; $500 made to measure suits are really the only option for something that will be "decent". And yes, I thrift, but again my size puts me in a place where finding ANYTHING is a very rare thing indeed. For a quality made to measure suit from a reputable vendor, you should be working closely with their customer service (especially on the first suit) to make sure the adjustments are compensated by the vendor, and then incorporated into the next garment. In this case, with appropriate care and a good vendor, the suit may be "inexpensive" but not "cheap". And I suppose that really leads me to my point: perhaps rather than show a cheap made to measure suit, perhaps comparing to an "inexpensive" made to measure suit to a bespoke suit may be more interesting. Especially if you utilize a tailor, or the M2Ms own brick and mortar stores for measurements. While I know the quality will not compare to a $5000 bespoke from Savile Row, you may get a product that looks good and is considerably more comfortable to wear. It would also be interesting to see how this "cheap" suit compares to one of the terrible of the rack options at say a JC Penny's, a Macy's, or a Mens Warehouse. (I have already seen the $100 vs $1000 video, which tho helpful; doesn't directly compare these options.) As always, thank you for these excellent videos; I enjoy them immensely.

[@maduran31]

I wear a suit everyday to work, and never heard of the term bespoke. Good information on the differences in quality. Your channel is teaching me how to raise my game. Before I got to the point where I can lay down $5K on a suit, I'm guessing I would have to be in the $250K annual salary for it to make sense. Until then, the $500 suit is about right for the working man.

[@whiskeygrunt772]

Focus on the quality not the cost. Look for Hart Schaffner Mark, Hickey Freeman or Ted Baker on sale for half canvas suits. For full canvas, you can't beat Samuelsohn for value. I got one at Nordstrom for 50% off, $650. Most full canvas OTR suits are going to run over $1500 so it's best to find them at places like Saks off 5th or Nordstrom Rack. Hickey, Samuelsohn, Canali, Corneliani can all be found there for cheap (meaning under $1,000).

[@edwardbishop9487]

C C Get a Kiton Napoli suit.

[@scottlewis775]

Mr. Schneider, what is your opinion of Magnoli Clothiers? I'm rather tempted by their double breasted "Washington suit" that has a wider wrap, wider lapels and fuller drape cut that's pretty well straight out of the Golden Age. Would you think the suit would be a good investment quality wise?

[@sueiverson258]

The difference is very much in the armscythe AND in the way the pad stitching is done to conform to your body. I have had a great deal of success altering cheaper suits to fit nearly as well but there really is no substitution for custom. Its like kitchen cabinets. Sure you can buy stock sizes from the big box store for a lot less but the difference between that and a cabinet built to fit your taste as well as your space is obviously much more gorgeous.

[@ezraparkins1838]

Thanks for your professional Advice expertise on bespoke suit Iam low end middle class, Not a very high end person My suit fordabilities Price range 250 350 500 max My bespoke is 1500/2500 max Done by not known designers I value your wisdom knowledge Explanation of details on The bespoke suit details Why would it cost that much My experience is that you have A tailor that you know & trust That is personal to eye to detail My tailor gives me affordable Tailoring to my suit & taste And I am not disappointed With the results Thanks for your video

[@minshullj]

I'm getting fitted for some custom bespoke pajama pants. They cost a little more but is very much worth it.

[@ztezmaxim2683]

+Gentleman's Gazette As far a suit construction, what features help beat the heat in tropical environments. You mentioned full canvas to make it stiffer, does that make it hotter? Are there any very professional looking fabrics you recommend for heat dissipation? Any extras you can request such as vents under the arms? And what about care and maintenance? With the amount of sweating, daily dry cleaning seems prudent, but any other tips? What can one do to prevent appearing as a damp rag?

[@gentlemansgazette]

This may help you out: www.gentlemansgazette.com/summer-suits-cool-hot/

[@ztezmaxim2683]

Thanks

[@roshan081990]

A lot of numbers thrown around in the comments sections regarding the cost of a bespoke suit. Some idiot also said "a true bespoke suit in London would cost you EUR 27,000" which is absolute bullshit. From what I've seen online a 2 piece bespoke suit costs between £3,500 - £4500 and 3 piece falls between £4,500 - £5,500 in Sevile Row, London, all made from high quality cloth. Obviously there are over-the-top fabrics which are super expensive which will sky rocket the prices, and that is something that is made to cater the super rich people. If you want to stitch a bespoke suit don't be afraid to save some money and get that dapper look.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Good advice. People forget about selling and saving.

[@jean-lucdefreynes7745]

Thank you for the video. The question here is do you want and can you afford to pay for a piece of art or not.

[@elisechivonne5149]

Does bespoke tailor women's suits as well? I'm finding for work it's really difficult to find well tailored jackets because I'm an odd size.

[@agntsmth77]

What do you think about suitsupply jackets?

[@yifanzheng1999]

I wouldn't call a $500 suit "bad" or "cheap" because that's probably the best most middle-class Americans can afford and usually a $500 suit should fit pretty well. I mean if you make a lot of money then definitely go bespoke but made to measure should be fine for most people

[@parzival1234]

what are your thoughts about Suitsupply?

[@im20year]

I have been working in a tailor store for 12 years in Thailand but most of your answer are good but some are funny

[@patrickpang2911]

I've a Kiton suit and it's great.

[@Knottykid]

what tie knot is that one , 4 hands or half windsor ?? and I've another question should I keep my ties with a knot or store them flat and make a new knot whenever I use them

[@gentlemansgazette]

Untie the knot it in the opposite way you tied it; never store your ties knotted! Roll it up for a day to allow the wrinkles to relax, and then hang it on a tie rack in your closet. For more on tie knots, you can check our guides on www.gentlemansgazette.com - just utilize the search button to look for "tie knots". Relevant guides/articles should come up.

[@kevinjackson2711]

Will you tell me where I may buy dress spats......

[@benslor2258]

What about the $300-$500 bespoke suit from Thailand from reputable suit makers

[@OllihuAkbar]

Hahaha, good one.

[@ahmetmehmet5690]

They are cheap because the labour power is cheap in Thailand and such countries.

[@WilliamJohnson-jk4ew]

lol at how he took off that first uncomfortable jacket

[@DouglasKYoung]

What about concealed handguns? Should I go to Naples for my bespoke tailor? I just ask because the hair pomade makes you look 'mobby'.

[@BlackAcesBlackEights]

$500 custom suits have become very popular because of online supply chain management? Um, they've probably become popular because who the hell can afford a $5,000 suit?

[@nicolaspablo4616]

BlackAcesBlackEights Exactly!

[@LeFatalpotato]

Even if you can afford, with so many good options at sub 1k, if you're not a suit connoisseur, why spend that much money for a single suit? Not that some people love cars, and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for them, but just an honest to god Honda civic is a fine car, a 500$ suit does not need to be bad, because a 5k suit exists.

[@nicolaspablo4616]

LeFatalpotato exactly!

[@KELLENKASH]

I've read your blogs for years and very happy with this KZbin channel and your cheeky responses. Very Smart and Posh.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you.

[@KELLENKASH]

Gentleman's Gazette de Nada

[@blakemcnamara9105]

I don't really mind low armholes myself as I don't often raise my arms in the jacket and if I do, I unbutton it.

[@brickstunram9391]

I understand there is a negligible difference in material and other minor options but how does the 5k suit not tighten up when raising up your arms ? Does $5,000 fabric magically increase in length from under your armpits?

[@gentlemansgazette]

+Brickstun Ram it's the cut that is based on your individual pattern

[@PONYBOYonline]

Gentleman's Gazette could've easily proven that by demonstrating it in the video. Missed your chance.

[@KlappKlo]

PONYBOYonline he did

[@KlappKlo]

PONYBOYonline about 5:09

[@PONYBOYonline]

+KlappKlo That was just one movement that took 2 seconds compared to the 30 seconds in the beginning he spent showing how the suit behaves in various positions from various angles. Could have simply done a side by side shot showing two clips of the two suits doing the same exact movements. That would have been an effective and precise way of clearly showing the differences between the functionality of two types of suits.

[@JayWalkerOnline]

What about a place like Tailor Cooperative? They have high-end custom suits but also their "core collection" custom suits, averaging around $500 - $600. There are fittings and whatnot, it's fully custom and all in person.

[@eifu9329]

what do you think of, hart Shaffner Marx commodity?

[@michal3506]

great vids! I would suggest a better mic though

[@cageybee777]

You can get an amazing suit that fits you extremely well and is extremely comfy at MW for about $1000.

[@woooweee]

Makes me wonder if cheap home body scanning would solve much of this and close the gap. Video game systems already have cameras which scan the body in motion, would only have to increase the resolution.

[@baronsamedi5224]

Whats your take on suitsupply?

[@AverageNiceGuy]

Thank you 👍

[@edwardbishop9487]

You should do a video on Kiton napoli suits

[@johnd3101]

Could the difference illustrated by raising your arms simply be because the 500 suit has the English-style structured shoulder with padding, while the 5000 suit has the Italian style soft unstructured shoulder?

[@GirlFightTalk]

Sven, can you do a review or an opinion piece on Conor Mcgregor's new suit line AugustMcGregor?

[@dramirezg70]

+Gentleman's Gazette Sven, do you have any custom tailors you would recommend?

[@sohailvij1370]

Most respected sir, Is it really worth it charging 10 times more for bespoke garments than custom garments? And is there a way in which MTM businesses can deliver 'bespoke level' suits for something more affordable to sartorial enthusiast. What would you recommend? Considering the products are made in Asia is there a cheaper alternative to deliver a more personal experience to the customer?

[@RonGoote]

I like the Goodwill customs

[@kayi8307]

$500-$1,500 = fair price, acceptable & affordable to most of us $5,000 = overpriced and simply not worth it period

[@marcinbbox]

At some level its simply wort it. Most of us are simply nit on that level.

[@timothyfreeman97]

i feel ya on that one. however, i do believe that the expensive purchases like these are lifelong investments. And ate somewhat saving you money in the long run if you're constantly buying new cheap $100 suits of lower quality.

[@timothyfreeman97]

but $5,000 on a garment, yes, it really does seem ridiculous when you're not made of money.

[@KenChiwo]

It is worth it.

[@corporallozano9585]

We're talking about suits not just one garment. if you lived in London or anywhere else in Europe $5k on one garment is average in the suit world. a true bespoke suit in London could cost you more than 27k Euros, they have garments that are 12k and that's Euros which is approximately $1.8 every Euro.

[@Forum4life07]

armani makes made to measure suits for like 3k, are those good?

[@Brassandmortar]

I would have cut down the video by 5 minutes and just say flat out that made-to-measure online coatmakers take the same shortcuts that ready-to-wear makers do because they're following set template patterns that aren't 100% customized to the individual. Larger armscyes, standard shoulder slopes, generic measurements. Factory-made suits aren't bespoke.

[@SLUGTHUG]

Mine costs $500.01, so it's not cheap! 👍👍👍

[@ledoc0614]

La différence entre 500 et 5000 est 4500 soit le pouvoir d'achat des gens qui voudraient bien s'offrir un très beau costume, et celui qu'ils achètent réellement, non en désespoir de cause, mais simplement aux vues de leur possibilités. Il n'en reste pas moins, que ces costumes sont d'une facture d'exception, qui justifie amplement leurs prix; De plus je suis en admiration devant un tel savoir faire, bravo messieurs les couturiers, vôtre savoir faire est un veritable patrimoine, qui je l'espère perdurera.

[@loreng257]

My suit only cost me around 300 usd for a full bespoke full canvas suit (exc.the garment), if you want to use an italian brand 100% wool fabric like Valentino, VBC, Zegna with a 100% silk interlining the total cost is around 600-1000 usd max.

[@GeekBoy03]

I had a tailor made medium weight wool suit made from Alexandre of London for $200.