First Fitting For My Double Bespoke Commission | John Kent & Terry Haste

[@inglese2996]

Speaking as a Londoner, John and terry are great ambassadors for the city. They’re honest, highly skilled, warm with a easy manner and a good dash of humour. Well spoken and articulate, but not posh, and clearly strive to provide a top-notch service. This is a great mini-series.

[@Gman671]

As an American I can absolutely say these gentlemen and Suyamba give the impression of quality people. Absolutely come away as great ambassadors.

[@RichardEnglander]

They are the sort of Londoners who are being replaced. They almost don't exist now.

[@georgios.marinoudis]

So true. Real gentlemen are never posh

[@mikewinston8709]

Next Monday, 5th Feb 2024, I’m off for my first fitting with Terry…..yay!

[@mikewinston8709]

@fifi_198 Excellent. I had a second fitting on 27th Feb and then collected on the Tues 12th March just gone. The entire team is exactly as they are on KZbin; great banter in the shop (banter is British for laughing and knockabout humour) and hugely professional. The beauty is the invisible stuff; hand sewn button holes, beautiful hand work inside the trousers that only the customer will ever see. They have seen every body shape so one must follow their advice; they know exactly what is correct for your body. I recommend them 100%. Worth every penny.

[@LilosLittleLegs]

How was it?

[@mikewinston8709]

@fifi_198 It was excellent. Obviously at the first fitting they only fit approximately. At the second fitting two weeks later those problems have been sorted out. Two weeks after that was the third fitting/collection. That is obviously what you’re paying for with bespoke. I collected them at the third fitting; although I could have had another fitting if desired/needed. Apologies for not answering sooner. Btw…£1350 and worth every penny. I had a 13/14 ounce plain dark grey wool worsted, button fly, side pockets, two pleats and standard 1 3/4 “ turn-ups. The hand work is incredible; mostly invisible to the public; hand sewn button holes as an instance; only you know it’s there. The team there are fantastic; utterly professional, the repartee is biting, ironic; tinged with good humoured sarcasm…..exactly as you see with Kirby…..🇬🇧

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

The interactions between these two is something you don't see very often nowadays. A genuine, wholesome friendship.

[@mrwhitespaleking5190]

These gentleman are treasures. If nothing else, these videos will be a wonderful archive of the trade.

[@TransSappho]

John and Terry are so consistently kind and friendly, it’s impossible not to love them

[@petermaag9622]

Actually beginning to be shocked this hasn't blown up into some larger TV/streaming/whatnot deal. Don't even need to change a thing. Production gold. Kudos, KA

[@mythslayer1579]

Im glad it hasnt honestly though. I love the genuine conversation and current production. However they are doing it now is wonderful.

[@heyabusa1]

@@mythslayer1579 Yes, agreed. My thoughts exactly.

[@SimplyTakuma]

I hope Kirby don't do that. I had so much channels lose it because they go making their own streaming platform.

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

Could listen to these two all day: true London craftsmen with a wicked sense of humour.

[@BullyBoxer]

It’s always good to watch channels where you actually learn something, and watching two of the finest suit makers ply their craft is such an eye opener. This channel is an absolute gem .👌🏻

[@Bishx43]

I could watch these fittings all day. John Terry and Suyamba are masters of their craft

[@motey99]

It's so satisfying to watch experts work their craft like this

[@kiely4561]

Can’t beat that old school London banter

[@rayflynn162]

Sayumba is becoming the star of the show ⭐

[@jhorne10005]

Agreed! I would like to see some videos of just her with customers and what she does, she is an amazing tailor.

[@finmason8339]

Seriously she is a gem of a woman

[@salatalar8343]

Simp

[@bensmiling]

Watching expert craftspeople at work is mesmerising. Wonderful stuff.

[@shellzshoots578]

Finally! Love the Kent and haste series. My favorite by far.

[@ARlELATOM]

I can’t put into words how much I love this channel. It’s brought me so much joy.

[@derekalbracht7572]

I’ve been waiting for this series to continue! Great job again!

[@Stuff_that_Flies]

Been looking forward to this for a while. Can’t wait for the next one. John, Terry, Suyamba are my new favorite trio.

[@WhoDeyDad]

Letting the waist out 2 meters was hilarious 😂😂

[@gemmi1]

I love hearing John calling Terry Tel'. My uncle Terry recently passed away and we called him Tel'.

[@indianasquatchunters]

I wonder where that nickname or shortening comes from. It’s not as intuitive as Greg from Gregory or John from Johnathan. Terry is short for Theodoric or Theodor.

[@Fourrings80]

@@indianasquatchunters Terrence

[@newinspiration2108]

Kirby: "Is there a difference between how you'd prepare your fittings?" Terry: "oh yeah, mine will fit" I did not see that coming!! 🤣 Another golden non-chalant moment by Terry

[@doby_p]

Tel's got dad jokes for days.

[@Turder]

There were couple other quick daggers flying too. Sneaky and surprising.

[@3StarLogo]

He wasn't wrong 😂

[@gregoiremercier5906]

35:52

[@MattyBEightyThree]

I enjoy the time spent with the gentlemen as much as the clothing. And these two are the best. To be fair, the Sahakians are also the best. I look forward to these episodes for weeks.

[@constancebaldwin8667]

The skill required to create one of these suits is so impressive. Thank you for these excellently produced podcasts. Kudos. 👍👍👍

[@stevenplayford5803]

I love seeing the development in these videos of relationships changing from formal politeness, to a bit of polite banter. That jacket from Terry is absolutely crisp looking.

[@biblybims9868]

You don’t often hear a true London accent these days,so for me personally this was golden

[@williammonaghan3724]

I've actually (along with another viewer below) have been waiting for this, such a relaxing thing to watch, all 3 make you relaxed and that's how it's supposed to be, brilliant how your put at ease. I'd love a series with just John, Terry & Suyamba, brilliant people, brilliant environment.

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it! Rest should be coming out soon!

[@jgarzo]

I’ve been waiting too!

[@brentdavis9895]

@@kirbyallison It would be a pretty neat juxtaposition if you somehow did an episode with the guy from Dirty Jobs.

[@anandmorris]

Same here mate!

[@jankindling3001]

One of my favourite episodes, great chemistry between you chaps! Lovely to see such experienced craftsmen👍

[@charliejsanders]

I look forward to every video, Kirby. Thank you for everything you do! The quality of your videos is unmatched.

[@kirbyallison]

Wow, thank you Jon!

[@khsmith6242]

Love this, I still appreciate these old school British traditions and skilled tradesmen and woman. I think there’s a huge swell in Britain to go back to simpler times where skills were paramount not technology

[@katharinec6216]

Been waiting for this video since the first one came out months back. Love these two characters, could listen to them all day!

[@bongrenaysisyen6898]

The tailors were warm and charming. Says a lot about Kirby as well since he was enveloped in their love and affection. The good relationship between client and tailors in this case is showing in Kirby’s unfinished suit that is coming together very well. Enjoyed the show.

[@rcbpiccolo]

Kent and Haste!!!! Yay! I keep checking back waiting for another video of them. I've watched all the pattern-making videos over and over because they're so lovely to watch! (And I learned quite a bit from them!)

[@SimonLant]

When he detaches that sleeve at 22:00 my mind was just blown... this series has just been the absolute best. Its got interest, skill, ASMR, entertainment and intrigued all in one. Thanks Kirby and Team.

[@DaveSP196]

So glad to see the continuation of this series, these two are the best people you have collaborated with along with the lovely gentlemen from Davidoff (broadly said as to include the Folkes')

[@eddieday-reilly5144]

I really like these guys. I'm teaching myself Bespoke Tailoring at home. These guys and the absolutely stunning Suyamba are a mine of useful information....I like the banter too, they're really down to earth

[@THEPAKIRAMBO1]

John and Terry are so wholesome- a great duo!

[@moniquewilson4179]

Yessssss! So glad the wait is over! These guys are golden. Lol.

[@chocolatejellybean2820]

John and Terry remind me of the characters I met in london in the 1980s, skillful, honest and straight up. What I based my view of the world on, why have things changed so much. People seem fake. Do such people exist?

[@omeninodocachecol]

I was so anxious to see these two gentlemen again

[@echofourmike85]

These master craftsmen and the traditional care to produce a truly exceptional product are fading from our cultures. The loss cannot be overstated.

[@bighock2886]

"We're going to let this out about two meters." Lol. She is fantastic

[@8topboy]

Suyamba is absolutely beautiful!!

[@edarr85]

facts

[@marc3981]

Thirsty

[@ajabee2957]

As well as professional, talented, and efficient. She also had a great sense of humour!

[@mmath2188]

Why are you obsessed with how she looks as she's designing a suit. T he definition of harassment

[@lboy5736]

@@mmath2188stfu. Skill issue

[@mohammedalmukhtar5428]

John’s back is adjusted itself through years of looking after the finest details for his personal customers..what an amazing gentleman.

[@Jim58223]

I love these two, they're hilarious.

[@liamkeating1883]

Being waiting for what seems like ages for this.These two gentlemen are great characters and make you feel at ease and welcome. Whilst I will never have the opportunity to wear any of their suits,it is great to see the work and precision that goes into a bespoke suit.Well done Kirby,top class as usual 👏 👍.

[@johnnychin]

These videos are an amazing endorsement of not just the concept of bespoke and tailored clothing, but the great people behind the art and craft. After learning of Kent Haste & Lachter through your videos, I now wish that I have the opportunity to meet them and perhaps even of having the privilege to have a suit made by them. They seem such great people to work with

[@bartell1307]

How does one text you?

[@HouseofClassTailors]

I look forward to every series. Many thanks for showcasing true bespoke tailoring by charming master tailors.

[@Brandon-du2bp]

One thing I will definitely do once I save up enough is get a bespoke suit made for myself. Absolutely love suits and the confidence they provide the wearer.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Savile Row tailors come to the U.S. on regular basis (in fact I am seeing Henry Poole representatives tomorrow for my first fitting on my Blue Plaid suit). Go top shelf my friend its worth every cent, trust me!

[@Brandon-du2bp]

@@chuckbuckbobuck thanks for the advice. I live around 20 minutes from the heart of NYC. New York is definitely gonna be the place I go to for my suit. By the way great idea on the blue plaid suit. Blue suits just look so luxurious especially when they have that nice sheen to them that's why their my favorite color for suits.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

@@Brandon-du2bp Thanks, Btandon. What you saw Kirby going through is the same procedure I will be doing in about 6 hours a today (I an a late appointment for Simon @ Henry Poole). Simon has become a "Rock Star" pn You Tube as his atelier was the one who made Kirby"s three piece hunting suit. With the British pound way down against rhe dollar Simon and company can make a beautiful Super 130 suit for you for just over $5000. Yes, irs a little money but they are a lot less expensive then other Savile Row tailors and they come to New York three times a year. Their next visit is in February and I plan to see them than as well to move my suit fabrication along. Maybe you should strive to see them then. You don't pay for all of rhe suit at the start but pur down 50% and the pay the balance upon satisfactory completion of the commission. Good luck to you.

[@Brandon-du2bp]

@@chuckbuckbobuck good luck with your suit fitting today. Thank you also for the recommendation and I’ll try to get an appointment for February then and good luck to you also Charles.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

@@Brandon-du2bp Thanks Brandon. It went quite well and the cloth being used to make the suit and trousers was absolutely gorgeous. I mentioned to Simon about are e-mail exchange and he was flattered that I recommended Henry Poole to you. They are coming between February 21-23 to NYC. I will be commissioning a second suit in a chestnut plaid that is very autumn looking- I like those colors of that season. I probably going to go with trousers, waistcoat and suit jacket this time. I hope you will do forward with having a suit commissioned as it is a great experience for a man to have and you look like a million bucks when they finally complete it. Good luck to you.

[@ianwalls4976]

I just love the banta between them is great the way they feed off each other thankyou kirby for an amazing episode 👏

[@albriseno2428]

Love the choices. The birdseye is wonderful and the tweed looks excellent as well.

[@is305fl]

Maybe it’s time to mention that even the comments, the viewers of this video and show are people of bespoke matters. Love to see and read the comments as the video plays along. Even grammar is good! 😅 Hugs to you all.

[@Jayfreesh99]

John and Terry seems like the best gents, would love to have them make a bespoke suit or just hangout with them

[@JTNMax]

“Agreeing with each other is boring and you’re giving in”….. Very important words and more people need to understand healthy disagreement is good and drives a better outcome. We all don’t have to agree to respect each other. Or my dad used to say, any old dead fish can float down river. Swim against the current and be heard.

[@anthonyv7187]

Been looking forward to this video for months!

[@pedrom1619]

Kent & Haste never disappoint!

[@keithgoodson9697]

Thoroughly enjoyed this again with these 3. Was waiting on it and already watched it 5 times ⏲️

[@alastairmulholland-cox345]

Fantastic. How great to meet real people with genuine talent and personality. It’s just a pleasure to learn something.

[@gavindadds4414]

Better lay off the fish and chips Kirby. The camaraderie and humour between John and Terry is amazing. They seem more like brothers than colleagues, then again they have known and worked together on and off for over 40 years. Can we appreciate how beautiful Terry's suit is, I would love to have seen it with the jacket on.

[@yidarmy123]

Of course the most replayed part is when Suyamba appears 🤗.

[@zhongyiwo9738]

terry’s outfit is crazy. Great colour combo

[@AresGodOfWar007]

Love these two, so funny a guy with a 30 inch waste is “heavy” 😊

[@DeanRussellHickey]

Our friend John is obviously very talented, and he took pains to tell you... "We aim to get the first fitting...how we've communicated." and went on to say, "We get our first fittings pretty well on the money." Based on the next 30 minutes, I couldn't help but wonder as to the effectiveness of your first communication. It must have been easier to draft the plans for the Eiffel Tower.

[@kirbyallison]

I gained a bit of weight after the initial measurements… which complicated the fitting! 😅

[@DeanRussellHickey]

@@kirbyallison Oh.....I'm tongue-in-cheek in my remarks anyway. This just illustrates the fact all that we see before us in these videos is being done by hand....not by a machine. Their attention to detail is admirable, and inspiring.

[@bheinatz1]

Those are coming along beautifully! You must be excited. Also, you are not alone, Kirby...I've also found many of my trousers have been shrinking in their waists. There must be something going around this past year...

[@haydensordini9183]

England-adopts the metric system. Tailor- I’m going take that in 3/8 of an inch. Mad lads

[@michaelmansini2307]

The sound at 15 seconds gives me asmr tingles

[@Scott-uo9jz]

Found this very interesting and relaxing to watch.

[@Ste2023]

What a important and brilliant watch . These Craftsman are lovely Funny and skilled .

[@izyadamson2815]

Been really looking forward to this one!

[@darrenclarke3677]

British irony and dryness lost on Kirby at times 😊

[@markbarter9717]

I have also have been looking forward to this team, keep it up Kirby

[@anandmorris]

This is absolutely fascinating. I have no idea what they are seeing or visualise the adjustments they are going to make, but the skill and visionary expertise is just fantastic. Amazing stuff.

[@taffdavies35]

Fantastic pair of old school gents.

[@skipgiblets]

I love seeing the skill that goes into these

[@tombarac8253]

So excited to watch a new video of yours

[@TL....]

Ne kupuj mačka u džaku.

[@logankowalyk2580]

The jacket fitting was such a joy to watch

[@ftfstko-hx7ch]

Terry casually rocking a Rolex Daytona.

[@alexmarcao7568]

I’ve been waiting a long time for this video 🤝🏼

[@JamyRyals]

Two meters, what a gem she is!

[@bobby9476]

What a treat for the weekend :)

[@kerder8660]

big thanks to all involved ...really informative, i do appreciate very much ..thx

[@chrisconnolly5173]

The video I’ve been waiting for!

[@jslevy2597]

Such great content, Kirby. Thank you. Love the birds eye cloth. I also tend to put on a few pounds on holiday and then just as quickly loose them, which throws the measurements. I've ended always asking for just a touch of an allowance on the cut of my suits to compensate.

[@dindocantor8888]

I think they have been in the business more than 5 decades.. I've discovered the easiest and convenient way to serve my clients better.. first fitting is the most important.. to impress them, it should take only one fitting.. keep the pattern for future Orders.

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Wunderschönes Kleidungsstücke & Eleganter....................................! Vielen Dank allen Mitarbeitern an Kompetenz Arbeitsplätzen Zufrieden haben bitteschön

[@gBORG69_]

I’ve been looking forward to this - Count Dooku

[@ryandariushwood225]

Kirby is ticking all the boxes in the "tall, dark, and handsome" archetype here 💝💖💗

[@taskmaster5437]

These videos soothe my brain

[@Bjartone]

Well done! The video is both entertaining and educational. Terry's jacket looks fantastic but it will be skin tight at the upper back. Hopefully, it will allow you to move your arms enough to be able to enjoy a cigar, drive a car, etc.

[@QwertyDFTBA]

All these people are so nice and friendly

[@jg8263]

I love Terry's waistcoat colors, and would love to see the whole suit.

[@professorpelotard7925]

At last! But soooo worth the wait.

[@damiancarroll5597]

i wish we had such craftsmanship in mens bespoke here in Australia we have great designers in womens fashion but are lacking in mens wear i feel

[@DamienDrake2940]

Watching John and Terry play off each other reminds me of the Tappet Brothers from the old Car Talk show. John has no internal monologue so he voices everything thought he has and Jerry is the straight laced guy that sits back until he needs to step in and get things back on track. If someone ever makes animated shorts showing traditional professions to kids these are the 2 for the tailor episode.

[@contentlemur5311]

Kirby has some serious ego problems, slapping power moves( handshakes) without any reason. 1:10 - 1:20 You can’t hide from the little person you are, no amount of money or cigars will make you.

[@thebomb363]

Great video Kirby, but I love how your shirt fits you so clean especially in the back.

[@richarddr1234]

Ive been waiting for this. Excellent!

[@sarichmond]

I love the banter.

[@programmerx8455]

Awesome been waiting for this

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

I very much prefer classic lengths except for one thing, shirts. I'm 6'2" and am constantly disappointed with shirt tails that are too short. I like them at least 3" longer than a normal 'tall' cut.

[@romangladiator1106]

This is classy af. I loved every second of it.

[@Lydirius]

As soon as I win the lottery, I'm going there to get some suits made. I want a complete bespoke "make up". Pants, shirts, jackets, shoes the works! Great job!!