Lessons from a Tailor

Entrepreneur Martin Greenfield's infectious passion and hopeful perspective bring his community and his employees more than just jobs.
More about Lessons from a Tailor from filmmaker Galen Summer
The inspiration for this film came directly from the man himself. When I first met Martin Greenfield at his factory, with the intention of interviewing him for a lifetime achievement award he was receiving for his efforts as an employer and business owner in Bushwick, Brooklyn, it became clear that there was more to his story than mere success in business.
Here was a man who had pulled himself up from tragedy and hardship, who had survived one of the most horrific events of the 20th century, the Nazi holocaust, and yet still possessed a lightness of spirit.
Here was a man who had mastered the art of the perfectly tailored, hand-made suit, and now that art was slowly being forgotten by the rest of the world.
Here was a man who at 80 years of age still seemed to be at the height of his powers, who possessed the confidence to dictate the style and fashions of the power elite, just as he had been doing for the past half a century.
It struck me as a unique opportunity to create a portrait of a person who had overcome great challenges in life, who had accumulated wisdom about clothes and about people, and who had become a humanitarian in the process.
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[@mattkevlarlarock5469]

this deserves an oscar. excellent short film.

[@ElderPinkerton]

When I was 14 a man was a master tailor and wanted to apprentice me. I wanted nothing to do with it because I didn't think it was something I would care about. He was in his eighties in the mid 1980's and is long gone now. I regret not taking the time to learn from him because he was very skilled.

[@marshalcraft]

yes sad indeed. I remember similar things happen to me. I think now how sad.

[@steventrosiek2623]

I , fortunately, did accept an offer from a master. Have been a tailor now for 40 years. I love it.

[@skyler5981]

no disrespect but as an amateur seamstress you're a damn fool lmaooo. thats priceless knowledge.

[@whatistime5768]

Skyler Contrado “no disrespect” yet you called him a damn fool... logic folks

[@myknittingblog]

You can go and learn it now, it's never too late.

[@Jaychra]

"everybody is a perfect person"

[@EFChartley]

Perspective of a conservative 🇬🇧 FAITH in the people

[@MarkSmith-gp7ie]

What a lovely guy.

[@EFChartley]

Wearing my suit makes me feel 10ft tall with the aura of a articulate gentleman 🇬🇧 That's what a society needs

[@dcking9964]

I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Greenfield on a couple of occasions from when I worked with a custom tailoring company years ago, talking to him you can't help but to feel inspired

[@christinah.1884]

His whole aura is amazing. That smile

[@matthewncharlenedickinsonj3293]

For me this is a private and personal interview, and I thank you for sharing your life with me. I really can feel you and your achievements and appreciate how your love for people and the tailoring industry has helped so many. What love you have shared, what a big heart you must have, Bless you and Thank you so very very much.

[@christophernejman]

This is one of the most uplifting stories. When large corporations say it cannot be made in the USA, we have a man like Mr. Greenfield who has done more to help his community with jobs and structure, and have done it successfully with morals and ethics. Large corporations need men like Mr. Greenfield for their CEO's.

[@edwardkvietkus389]

Mr. Greenfield is a hero of the industry and a hero of a man!

[@houseandthensome]

A hard working, passionate, determined, man. I wish there were more like him in the world today. I would love to be his apprentice.

[@eliosanchez216]

this was such a beautiful story! enjoyed iy all the way. reminded me of the real reason as to why i love to wear suits and be a gentleman. when i grow old, i want to be like this guy.

[@lovesaxy]

This is extremely well made.

[@yasarozcan999]

I was a tailor once before i started to study and become an engineer. it was amazing adventure when i decided to become a tailor and i have no idea just a passion and some old books about pattern cutting skills.i started to read the books and try to apply the lessons and to make a women garments then after tow years id made my fırst men suit . still make my suits and over coats by my self at home my machine and my tools still with me. and carry on as an engineer. every body have its own story about his experience.and im so proude about my experience. thanks to this video and to you.

[@monicacook8537]

I admire people who have passion in things like this. In Hong Kong, bespoke/custom tailoring is one of the oldest profession. They are known for the best bespoke/custom suits, maybe because they have passion in what they do and it reflects on the quality and service they offer to the people who patronize they work.

[@pim1234]

Great guy, a real gentleman, stylish and a great asset to the people around him !

[@eddiecarlcalhoun]

God Bless this man. He went through hell and came out a was successful... That's an American story.....

[@TheSandman0893]

This man is a true class act. So much respect.

[@27POP27]

1:37 now that's one of the most assuring smiles i've seen in a while

[@weddinglady38]

Love your story and I think you are a rare breed of men! Wish I could sew like a Tailor!

[@StarskiPL]

What a wonderful man.

[@dennissmith4009]

The tailors of the past they are a lost group, they were proud of thier trade and the suits they made they wouldn't allow a person to wear a "bad look". Pride and expertise thats the story. Tailors love to see thier works on people and are proud to say they made a great product.Bless them.

[@jojoturano1]

Great job at reviving a whole community. He's worked very hard and is a great tailor, what a heart warming story/life..

[@insidexistance]

What a sweet man and inspiring story.

[@VictorsDown]

tailoring never even crossed my mind .. but this gentleman's passion about it, made me interested in it .

[@Debbyiamme]

My first job was in a sewing factory because that was what I was good at. The people there seemed somewhat like this man and his story. There were a little of each and every part of the world, speaking all different languages but being able to communicate with all with a smile or the little words like good or Bonito or Magnifico. It was a great time but it was a hard time. I saw the factories closing and didn't know of them opening up again. Gosh, how many times this man started over. And the one story in my life that pulled at my heart the most was the concentration camps. How unfortunate that life would have such inhuman things in it. A movie that comes to my mind everytime I hear that word, concentration camp is "The Emperor of the Sun". What is the most remarkable to me are these men that had gone through it and kept their heads high and worked their way through that. God Bless this Man. I'd love to work for him.

[@123dogone]

Thank you for sharing your life story , and for all you done for the commmunity

[@PhilVerryChannel]

Thank you for the beautifully produced film. And thank you for telling their story you did a great job.

[@Morna777]

I wish I lived closer to New York, I'd buy a suit from him.

[@dasedrot]

one of the most melancholy and beauteous videos on yt, its rly giant motivation, describe what man should be, how involve in work and lives of people around

[@lisaguerra7214]

has anyone read his book? I love to read and I've read alot of books, but his book ( measure of a man) is one of the best books I've ever read. his love for his family and friends and especially his love for America is so genuine, this book just had me in tears many times.

[@kiran02109]

this man is a legend , looks and sounds like my grandfather so cool

[@AGTsakumis]

What an absolutely wonderful and inspiring man. God bless.

[@swissgator6312]

Need more guys like this around

[@3pigsmama]

I really enjoyed watching this mans' story. If every business saw adopted his work ethic we would definitely see better neighborhoods across the US. I would love to work for him.

[@greenophotography]

Fantastic. The right message well told. Thank you.

[@georgiaskelton1583]

Thank you for sharing this. I loved it.

[@moalisiddiqui]

Respect to this fine gentleman.

[@raff32]

Absolutely inspiring. I am in the process of getting back into tailoring and from now on whenever I get frustrated I am going to watch this film to lift my spirits.

[@LazBeats]

I love the old time feel with the music, sounds vintage and yet...overcoming. With the message its great

[@jfoxlim1966]

Inspiring story. Never met him but he seems a respectable person

[@jeffminton6454]

That was great!!!!!

[@23Brettski]

I love this guy!!!

[@rohlatramsbottom2751]

I love love your story. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

What a lovely man, has known difficulties from the camp god bless him 🙏❣️

[@Fabricjunkie424]

This was a beautiful story and a well made short film. I searched "Master Seamstress" and this was one of the videos that came up. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful

[@trizamonte1542]

What an inspiration. Admirable. God bless

[@pepxxx]

"I hire" ...love it

[@mrmocisse]

Wow! I love this :-)! Beautiful and inspiring content

[@alexanderchiara5351]

wow.... im speechless what a great story hes a surviver from nazi concentration camps during WW2 in Europe...lost his entire family come to america with nothing struggle for a quite time and now making a finest clothes ...........

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Alexander Chiara yes I agree, that is a worthy man, he had faith, hope and strength, integrity ❣️💕❤️🙏

[@MohdShami]

god made a man and tailor made a gentrlman

[@mariacabral8271]

As a seamstress, I respect your input. You have passion for what you do!

[@AnoushBotanical]

I love this man!

[@missbettysstuff]

Such an inspiring story,what heart he has.

[@Whitehorze]

This is what REAL Capitalism looks like. Not the Corporatism that we have today...

[@lukebruce5234]

its all real capitalism, it has its bright and its dark sides

[@000MrJwright]

Whitehorze I see your point, but a corporation is a legal fiction. An identity created and enforced by the state. Being "incorporated" is anti-capitalistic by definition. To pile it on, subsidies, preferential legislation, and Government contracts, welfare, etc. (crony capitalism) don't support Americas capitalist paradise claim. I could be thrown in jail for cutting hair without a license for Christ sake. America is just crappy socialism. I wish more people would admit it. The monster that millennials are protesting is already the thing that they are rooting for. A government for the people. And corporations are people. Legally speaking.

[@marshalcraft]

I think it's all the laws and regulatiosn which prevent persons from starting their own company/corperation. Lack of economic mobility. In real capitalism, if you willing to work harder than next guy you have a company.

[@NaNa-wj8tw]

The US hasn’t had capitalism for decades. It’s cronyism today pure and simple.

[@EFChartley]

I agree @Whitehorze, This is the epitome of local capitalism that raises the standards for the local community. 🇬🇧 Conservatism

[@DarleneYoungartist]

Inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@MarineChaps]

Beautiful!

[@brittonnick]

Lovely film. Lovely guy.

[@ananda231]

Just awesome...I would love to meet you one day...so inspiring!

[@conhoolio]

wow! very touching.

[@robnewhampshire1481]

I very much like this man.

[@lucyqi]

so much respect for people like this

[@TigreMixteco]

I want to be like him. I have been blown away....

[@alindastar]

Loved the story and the tailor I had expected to see another DIY video was refreshingly surprised. Inspiring video beautifully directed along with the music and sound editing. Why aren’t you guys making blockbuster films the talent is here, obviously.

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Interesting and unusual video. Thanks.

[@myevilangelofdeath]

this was so great

[@luiscals]

God bless you. A perfect gentleman.

[@testimony-]

I love this

[@dmwcany]

Love this guy!

[@mohdusman9230]

Respect you from bottom of heart GOD blees you. .give you health and strength so that you helped the poor people. .i m also a master tailor my dream is wish is same. .❤🙏🎩

[@cpoole5298]

Very lovely... How you have to take chances in life.

[@WaxxyRC]

good lessons.

[@jle20chapin]

Great guy! Great video!

[@fancynancy2870]

Great video! What a cool guy.

[@polonomichopodcast8206]

well said you can only learn from the best when you decided to be the best period.

[@LadyTee622]

Inspiring indeed, God Bless You. What a privilege it would seem be to your apprentice.

[@AJW1084]

As a up and coming fashion designer this is sooo helpful

[@andygarciaphoto]

Bravo!

[@AlenMoshkovich]

Such a great video

[@bluntman8107]

Man with character..Respect

[@locNguyen-jb1vt]

such a great person

[@JoshBoisTV]

Great message! Love your passion for tailoring and making great clothes. Inspires me even further on my mission to make super awesome custom clothing for my niche and fans. Let's rock!

[@BrisLaRara]

I like this guy...

[@MrForrest1991]

Awesome vid

[@jfultz100]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@TheRASL2011]

this is great!

[@mr.logician1915]

Awesome ❤️

[@hlat9318]

What an amazing man

[@primoxxl71]

inspiring!!!

[@luniverselive]

Beautiful

[@fadengift6689]

Very educative

[@Educologne]

What a Great Man

[@MrAnthony1a]

This was inspiring

[@maycatyuiop]

Amazing

[@Kyle12076]

I don't have a clue how to sew but this guy is awesome! I want to work for him!!!

[@kevingreen757]

Right there is a really good man.

[@itsmeashishdhakal]

perfecto!!

[@codycross7063]

where can i submit my application? lol, but really what a fantastic story

[@GalvatronTypeR]

They don't make gentlemen like this anymore. I would love to have a custom made suit from him. #RESPECT

[@locNguyen-jb1vt]

great person

[@blakemcnamara9105]

It's good to know that they have become a part of the neighbourhood in which they operate.