Jim Chapman on How to Buy a Suit | Episode 1 | The Luxury of Less | British GQ

[@JimChapmansplus]

So happy this is finally unleashed!

[@Alkhaja58]

+Jim Chapman Great job man!

[@ItsJustJoanna]

+Jim Chapman Brilliant work Jim, so very proud of you.

[@aadamsheikh6935]

Yay!!!! Would you ever dive more into this stuff on your own channel ? I would love to see it

[@wilsonviera7195]

+Jim Chapman you're amazing I'm so proud of your success, here's a viewer since 2012 :)

[@Cora_Moon]

+Jim Chapman you really nailed this one! I'm so excited for you. I'm gonna have to have my boyfriend watch these one's I think he'll really love them.

[@Valefolken]

Jesus, I had no idea you'd climbed so high Jim. I remember watching your little home videos years and years ago. You always had that GQ look but it's strange to see it's come to fruition.

[@FrankEdavidson]

1:54 Wow that brings back memories. My late dad had a suit made for him in a very similar fabric way back (sometime between the 1940s and 1960s). He only had two suits which lasted him decades and they never dated. Unfortunately he was much shorter than I am.

[@thefool3883]

What is the name of that fabric/style

[@FrankEdavidson]

@@thefool3883 I have no idea.

[@PuentesRE]

I really learned something. They are the best for a reason, and their expert advice, so freely given, is much appreciated. I have to say, this was well made and interesting. You certainly got the right host for it. I felt like I was being elevated, rather than being talked down to, which can so easily happen when it comes to fashion.

[@davurbine7766]

British GQ is much better than the regular GQ

[@ItsJustJoanna]

Incredibly proud of you, Jim. You've done so many things to make us proud over the years, and it seems you just keep on rising and rising doing more brilliant things. I'm glad amazing people like British GQ can see your sheer talent and skill. Wonderful stuff Jim, can't wait to see what you have coming in the future. All the love ❤️

[@njrivetelite]

I live in the states.. and watched an episode that compared different suits and the last was a bespoke suit. While it is way out of my current price budget. They are excellently crafted suits and one day I hope that I will be in a wealth range where a bespoke suit makes sense to me. They truly are beautiful. I wouldn't go into their high range where they go to $20-30k and more. I could never justify that.

[@thatxonexguy5438]

Most bespoke suits are like 5k-ish

[@JessToLetYouKnow]

I'd love to see a full on BBC documentary series on this... so interesting! I want to wear fancy suits :(

[@leojohnwayne1422]

JessToLetYouKnow yes!!

[@David-ud9ju]

Unfortunately, television nowadays panders to the working class who wouldn't be interested in something as "posh" as this.

[@TheGeektrick]

@@David-ud9ju tell me more

[@markrichmond4796]

There was a great current affairs show in the 1970s that sent a reporter to be totally fitted out with bespoke suit, shirts and shoes. It ran for a number of weeks....it was absolutely fascinating. Unfortunately I cannot remember the name of the show. To counteract that one, the same reporter did another series where he lived as a homeless person in London. Brilliant stuff, that unfortunately isn’t done nowadays.

[@TheCrystalEssence]

@@David-ud9ju this is posh? ha! this is normal wear my friend if you think its posh your in the wrong place good sir.

[@TachoNacho]

This was both educational and entertaining. Love Jim! And his jokes :D

[@uiiiiop3003]

Please do another season of this! Shoes and hats would be perfect.

[@MsChouchou18]

loved this episode even if i'm a girl and i'm not gonna buy a suit! can't wait to see the next one :-) love you Jim

[@hanshearth7745]

at 03:45 he was talking about Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who had the most expensive suit

[@alina2441]

I was so curious to know who he was, thanks!

[@vershilpatel3813]

I am Killin' it your wrong

[@dayaaaaam]

Nice see where his money is going 😂

[@kingcuckoo]

Sure he’s not that great a person but that suit in particular was sold of charity.

[@swicheroo1]

There's no such thing as an "investment piece" in the garment industry. Your rags will go out of fashion, deteriorate and get ruined with stains and wear. Here's some rules of thumb: 1) Determine your budget. 2) Try to purchase a suit that will last. 3) If your budget is small, think outside of the brick and mortar retail establishment and go to a Sample Sale, a Clearance in a major Garment Capital, a Consignment Shop or a Thrift Store. 4) Always figure into the cost a hundred dollars for basic alterations. There. You've got your first suit. It should last 5-7 years. It will not be your last suit...if you are doing life right.

[@astaradzeviciute8625]

Really interesting video. I didn't know the shoulders were one of the most important factors when buying a well-fitted suit.

[@quachhengtony7651]

Can somebody tell me the name of this soundtrack 0:55? I've heard it before and it has been stuck in my head since

[@scottbrandon9390]

All the tailors on the row are good. I like Maurice Sedwell for a truly bespoke experience. Richard Anderson is good if you want a class styled bespoke suit. Of course the inventor of the tuxedo, Henry Poole is worth the trip.

[@asdasd635]

Very Informative! Thanks Jim and GQ :)

[@user-pg5eo1nv5w]

No dislikes Lets keep it that way Awesome video jim ❤️

[@kb9847]

+Ahmad Fawaz has 3 now at 6:48 pm on Wednesday. Too bad I just don't get some people!! :)

[@victoriamcgill7198]

Yes Jim! Proud of you for pursuing your passions :) This made a lot of sense and I am looking forward to striking up conversation with a few guys about this sometime.

[@callumwells]

Straight off the bat - love that rollneck sweater. Anyone know the brand?

[@altair1983]

i would agree with fit over label thing. in fact i think fit is the most important.

[@woelfli93]

Guys the song is: Otis McDonald - Not For Nothing

[@giovanirodriguez6005]

im looking foward to see more

[@leonardomartinslm]

I need more, please upload a few more videos like this one.

[@djjones2723]

guess i need some custom suits cause off the rack they don't fit right

[@jjayguy23]

DJ JONES no, you need a tailored suit.

[@GENTLEMEN1STFr]

We are huge fan of the british style culture so this video was really helpful!

[@YOLOLIVER]

The narration and music at the beginning seemed like an Inbetweeners episode

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

Great JOB Jim. Very good series. WE your followers would love to see you do a More EXTENSIVE rage of Suits (business, fancy dress, etc..), Shirts, & watches (from around the world) Good Luck!

[@TheCrystalEssence]

Do a guide on those jackets of yours I love them sir brands please

[@samgeurdi6351]

Note to self, never go anywhere near that place even thinking about buying a tailored suit.

[@albert7721]

Brilliant in depth vidio,of what you get for your £££'s in bespoke,or high street,well done Jim.....

[@lkproductionbkk]

Great vid!

[@KrystyneY]

Very interesting. I am an amateur seamstress...so it was interesting how they cut and marked the patterns. Plus Jim is so personable! Loved all the inside info.

[@JonathanBrandonBissoo]

If you're the "best dressed man" then I'm fucking King George.

[@buckmasters85]

Awesome Video!

[@PeterComedy17]

Where’d you get the background music @2:20?

[@saradin7883]

Go Jim💪🏼

[@tobybrown1194]

How am I only seeing this now

[@Pippi-rippi]

Love him

[@ashulivechess]

3:45 his shoulder line too high

[@RajSingh-wy7vx]

What is the blue coat he is wearing I cant find it anywhere!

[@joelsookram4485]

Love your videos

[@VoltMX57]

I love my tailored suits, but 5000£ for a suit is insane. I normally pay around 1000-1500,- for a fully tailored suit.

[@gnomebolt123]

This is a bespoke suit. Completely different.

[@Ccccc-mi3tr]

it takes 3 months they are hardly going to throw them away, think about the salaries and overheads that they cover over this period

[@FrankEdavidson]

@@gnomebolt123 Most of Savile Row suit money goes on being in Savile Row. There are bespoke tailors around the country who don't have to pay exorbitant rent and rates.

[@Jacqueline-hi4np]

Love this video wish you did more fashion ones on your main channel.

[@alexcowie5701]

Great Vid

[@grellsutcliff2974]

really interesting!

[@dpc4548]

This was quite good, thanks, but... Don't own a tripod?

[@MrPiper77]

I remember when you went to topman store on your first channels... Keep up the good work!!!

[@MuzikJunky]

Any recommendations for a kente-cloth suit or a grand boubou? Peace.

[@justathought5984]

It's true, you do feel different with a bespoke suit. It feels like a second skin, and I feels snug and like you're being hugged. Won't go back to off the rack, or even MTM.

[@waltersickinger263]

The sleeveheads on Taube's suit are ridiculous...looks more like a costume than a suit that can be worn everyday.

[@FrankEdavidson]

If it was a hat it would have a comedically high peak.

[@LittleMissHarri]

Please send a bunch of men in suits to my house 🙏🏻😂

[@pebblessmudgef1578]

when the next one out jim

[@poppyoates8664]

How come more people havnt seen this ? Xx

[@KaterinaMat]

There are 8.888 subscribers and I don't want to subscribe so I don't ruin it xD Btw, loved this Jim!!

[@aaron___6014]

Overpriced! You use to be able to get a bespoke wool suit in the UK for under a $500. There's a documentary on KZbin about the family.

[@FrankEdavidson]

My dad's suits never cost a huge amount but he had them made at a regional tailor. The prestige of Savile row and consequential rent and rates are a threat to the survival of Savile Row.

[@sheldonmckinlay881]

God bless the British

[@BIGxClutch]

what coat is he wearing at the very beginning? 0:06

[@gavinmacbride5642]

I'd love to know this, been searching for a new navy peacoat for weeks!

[@harpreetaujla1876]

Blake Foster I'm pretty sure it's a Burberry peacoat.

[@Ccccc-mi3tr]

MORE OF THIS

[@jagga309]

Never bought a suit and now need to buy one and don't know anything about suits

[@ag-bk5wf]

Whats up with that suits shoulders tips?!

[@michaelenns8872]

5000 pounds .... holy smoke. That is the price I am willing to pay on a classical guitar but I am a music student and the guitar is my main instrument

[@Holanderos]

What is the background track?

[@woelfli93]

Otis McDonald - Not For Nothing

[@schnoodledoozlebricks9514]

A £100 suit scares me, this had me violently knocking my chair over.

[@ratner6138]

I just want to know how that lady got her necklace on, it's clearly solid

[@abhishekparmar6702]

The guy the were talking about around 3.30- 4.00 was by my guess prime Minister of India, just Google the specifics of the suit with the prime Minister of India and you'll probably get it but only a guess.

[@wildreed21]

You could talk to those tailors about how some make potential customers (esp. those on a budget) feel when they go in to see them. They have always made me feel like an inferior member of the lower class. As one example, I came into Crane Brothers in Wellington NZ with an older suit jacket I got from a thrift store (all I could afford) to be tailored. I have never been able to afford a suit of any price point - and yes I have tried very hard to be in a position to. The rep gave service but def left me feeling miserable and downtrodden - out of my league. I saw on the owner's blog that they gift suits to ppl, which I think is very uplifting and an awesome idea kinda similar to programs offered to young women around the world who have suffered domestic abuse or some other setbacks and are returning to the workforce. Problem is Crane Brothers required an involved (probably invasive) interview process where you had to prove extremely worthy of the gifted suit. While I get that they don't want to gift it to an idiot, the wording of the contingency struck me as potentially another demeaning experience. I really respected Crane Brothers for having their finger on the pulse of high end men's fashion, but I now have to wonder if tailoring/tailors of today have retained the same arrogance, stuffy, rigid, intimidating, hostile, unapproachable culture of excluding exclusivity. And whether their wares are still made for limited accessibility, reserved for the elite old boys in secret circles rather than all those with exquisite tastes. The present attitudes and customer interaction seem to be of an era and generation long gone by. Maybe Jim's infiltration could be the start of changing that.

[@wildreed21]

+wild reed Mens apparel at all price points is already exponentially more expensive than womens. Generally speaking - actually, by-and-large, men who dont have the typical body and shoe size are totally under-served in all shops, online and otherwise. Being a man who doesnt wear a size 36 inch or less, especially if he has a bum and/or thighs, is just miserable and expensive. You wind up treating 3 shirts and 3 trousers that were hard to come by and expensive as prized possessions that you dread any damage to. And good luck finding a belt (even a sliding clasp styled one) even if you live in the US, where there is more of everything. If womens fashion caters to the the typical women (who isn't so typical at all), mens fashion bastardizes and shuns any guy with a body that isnt typical. God forbid you wear a shoe bigger than 11US or have a bum that isnt 2 dimensional. Mens style/fashion not only glorifies, but only acknowledges the lean guy with a swimmers body or the fit guy with big arms/chest and narrow waist who can afford & has time for a gym. Im getting angry now so its time for me stop typing.

[@wildreed21]

+wild reed Actually I have more to say. The "big men's" stores are a joke that has never been funny. They are awash with overpriced clothing that is the most basic of basic, and any creative flair begins with a large flared square collar and a floral Hawaiian pattern. I can feel my blood starting to boil now. Thing Is I am not even a big guy, I have just always had a bum and thighs, so pants do not exist anywhere in the world for me. I must buy 8 sizes too big and it's a struggle to find a belt that's, including the one I end up with which is just as over-sized so I have to put my own holes in it. This circumstance is funny to most people, even into adulthood...

[@HammaOmarMovies]

can someone fucking tell me what the song at 0:43 is called? i can always find it in videos, but never find it's name..

[@woelfli93]

Otis McDonald - Not For Nothing

[@yangsenjyj]

wait a second...GQ rated best dressed man in 2015?

[@waltersickinger263]

Fashion is not style....millenials seem to follow the fashion imposed on them by designers rather than develop a personal style that suits them.

[@LalosSaw]

yesterday I was telling to a friend who's getting married in june these three points. but everyone on the group made fun of me. he made all those three mistakes and is going to make another one with his shoes, the retailer told him to buy some blue black shoes to match the suit. I mean are there blue black shoes anyway? well its his suit, perhaps I will be fancier than him on his wedding day, he should have listened

[@idontknowsomethingcatchy8313]

what is the outro song?

[@timotheusn.h.nakashona1001]

That's an eye-watering amount, £60,000 for a suit is a bit too sharp.

[@ponnokutir3436]

I liked the video mostly because of your attitude. You are not one of these talk to me in my standard kind of guy. You are more of very comfortable talker and such attitude goes longer than a suit.

[@mzamorski8508]

anyone notice the ferrari he walks by in the opening shot 👀

[@bathtubjen]

Wait, when did Jim start drinking alcohol? I thought he didn't drink at all... Or am I mistaken, was he not drinking a beer in a pub at the end?

[@john-vs9wv]

Looks just like the dude from Lean Machibes

[@graniphh]

Disliked because you said you are better looking than david gandy

[@RovexHD]

Cocky douchebag haha.

[@manuelalvarez25]

Justin Chan , In South America and Italy we are all better looking that David Gandy!

[@Wakingonadream]

he was being sarcastic... british humor

[@wizardjks]

the dude at 3:11 if THAT'S the way he dresses himself I'm sorry I have little faith in that store The shoulders on his suit look like someone pulled out a barbie's arm and fixed it back

[@wizardjks]

+gnomebolt123 of course he knows what he's doing but it looks pathetic

[@wizardjks]

Zara? ick!~ can't believe you even know that brand (0=

[@wizardjks]

*ignore internet style troll*

[@Ccccc-mi3tr]

he looks great

[@sandroleandro2493]

My thoughts exactly... Shoulders look absurd, fabric is bunched up, lapels are not crisp (wavy), the back is full of wrinkles... A complete mess, IMHO.

[@vanshookme6531]

Geives and Hawkes a bankrupt tailors at that

[@holocene9953]

yo it’s UK Tom ford

[@johnwallbestpgever5156]

Illuminati on the laptop

[@CrazyStupidGamers]

Am I really watching a British guy giving me fashion tips?!?! A British guy?!!?

[@RovexHD]

English guys dress like crap. Can't believe how we made a name for ourselves with tailoring.

[@gandaruvu]

CrazyStupidGamers if we're talking about the classic suits look, there's no one that beats the Brits. the average Brits might be the worst dresser out there, but they're extremely serious with their suits.

[@GraphicDesigned]

Urm, hes not exactly best dressed man, its more like 'most teenage girl fans who vote for him even if he dressed in a bin bag every day' award.

[@ToniCarrington]

Callum McHugh lol exactly he's still a youtuber

[@SankofaNYC]

Why did he touch the shears... THENNNN ask if it was ok? wtf

[@MrMaddieisawesome]

Just make stuff yourself or go to charity shops

[@t.vanhaaren1899]

casey neistat uses the same music... hmmmm

[@TheActiveAssault]

Phones tell time. I pass on watches

[@fraac]

imagine how insecure you have to be to buy a watch for image when you already own a phone

[@Rmon_34]

j.kenneth fraac It’s more for style than actual using it

[@lifeofane-boy635]

Some people have class and buy watches for the look of it,.

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

I play too much for expensive

[@bobbrawley9439]

50 or 60 thousand whatever? Wow

[@gandaruvu]

Bob Brawley it's full Cashmere. But depending on the style of suit, it might not be worth it. If it's a dinner jacket or evening dress, then it's fine. If it's a regular lounge jacket or, god forbid, an overcoat, it's pointless to use Cashmere.

[@JoiskiMe]

A bit disappointed as I was expecting him to actually order a bespoke suit :(

[@danmast9791]

Definitely better looking than D.G😍

[@messundo490]

Well, when the voice comes out, doom... Every image is ruined.

[@230mps]

"best dressed man" ....well...all I have to say to that is eye of the beholder....

[@issyroylance5900]

i thought you didn't drink?

[@asambi69]

Funny how the guy talking about suit fit, doesn;t have a suit that fits very well.

[@TheRealBubfield405]

If you're talking about the bespoke tailor that Jim was talking to, or Mr. David Taub, then you're incorrect. 1. His suit and shirt sleeve length fit well. He's showing about 1/2 inch of shirt cuff which is what's usually recommended. His shirt sleeve's length ends just right after his wrist bone, and also doesn't start covering up the palm of his hand, which is how it should be. The suit sleeve is 1/2 inch shorter than the shirt sleeve, and ends just before the wrist bone, or almost right on top of it. 2. His suit and shirt width also fit well. The shirt sleeve width is in proportion with the suit sleeve width, which is another common mistake most beginners make. The shirt and suit sleeve width looks to have very likely been tailored judging by how well it conforms to the bespoke tailor's arm width. It isn't too wide or too tight at all. 3. The suit fits his shoulders well, despite what some people seem to think. The shoulders stick out and look unusual, but that is completely intentional. It is a part of the design, not a mistake in the fit. Notice how there are not shoulder divots - the shoulder isn't collapsing/dragging down from being big, and it doesn't look tight at all around his bicep and tricep area when his arms are resting. Also, you can tell the shoulders aren't super tight by looking at how there are no stress marks in the fabric on his upper back at around 3:30. 4. His suit collar isn't showing any gaps from his shirt collar also shown around 3:30. 5. His suit is tapered around the waist, but it also doesn't look tight around the waist, either, as you can see there aren't very noticeable stress marks on the front of the suit. Look at 2:36. And again, at 3:30 if you look at the lower back you can see the suit is tapered around the waist. 6. His shirt's collar fits snugly but provides about 1/2 inch of space for comfort, which is the general recommendation by fit experts. 7. The suit's armholes are cut quite high, which helps to emphasize one's waist and chest, and make the suit look more tapered and slim. It's not like some "off-the-rack" suits that have sort of a boxy cut to them from large armholes. 8. The lapels of the suit lie flat and are accommodated by Mr. David Taub's chest very nicely. All in all, I know your comment is 6 months old and you're probably going to be like "I don't care anymore about this topic," but it really bothered me to read your comment. Don't be one of those comment section "experts," please. I used to be sort of like that so it's a little hypocritical of me to criticize you, but I accept the hypocrisy in exchange for informing and correcting you.

[@stockloc]

@@TheRealBubfield405 I learned more off this comment than I did from the video. Thanks

[@ece5925]

This guy is the best dressed? Wow, they must be bad dressed

[@pavijan]

Luxury of less is not luxury.

[@Honesty001]

So sorry Tailor or designer suit not good