What is the cost of a bespoke suit? 2022 Bespoke Suit Pricing Roundup!

[@ARlELATOM]

This is absolutely fantastic! It’s so refreshing to hear prices. Very very few people are so rich they don’t even have to consider price. I’m much more likely to buy something if the price is clear. Thanks very much Kirby!

[@kirbyallison]

I was actually surprised in putting this together how much more reasonable a lot of these houses are than I had expected.

[@ARlELATOM]

@@kirbyallison Exactly my thoughts! They’re not quite as intimidating as I thought.

[@danielaramburo7648]

@@kirbyallison 2,100? In my current situation it’s pushing my budget limit, but within range. Thanks for the info. Good information for us economically challenged.

[@michaelhannah5376]

I had always assumed bespoke Taylor’s were in the category. If you need to ask , you can’t afford.

[@chedelirio6984]

Indeed. I know there is some sort of established attitude in many "high end" marketplaces of not talking prices but really that can come across as condescending and for virtually every other thing we buy, price is advertised openly or there's a reasonably easy to understand price tag/sticker. Most of us need to be able to plan and meet a budget in order to get this anyway, so it helps to know up front.

[@michaelcollins9210]

Great video! This is a story that you may enjoy. About twenty years ago I visited a local thrift store in search of file cabinet. I glimpsed a suit in my periphery as I walked through the suit section on my way to the furniture. I stopped and said to my wife, “I can tell this is a nice suit just by the way it looks”. The label was No. 1 Saville Row - Gieves and Hawkes. It fit me like a glove and was on sale for only $16.35.

[@Oldman808]

My best dressed friend buys his dress clothes from vintage clothing shops. He showed me some khaki pants he bought that were made in the 1930s, the quality was amazing.

[@check4v]

There's a lot of bespoke Savile Row suits that end up on eBay for a couple hundred dollars. I've always been tempted to pick one up, but nervous because it was specially cut for someone else and I wonder how badly I'd fit into it.

[@taimuramin8534]

Hello Mr. Allison, This is merely the 2nd or 3rd time in my life that I have logged into KZbin to drop a comment. I have done so in order to tell you two things: 1) I absolutely love your channel and the content you put out. The videos of your visits to London are just stellar viewing. Thank you so much for shining the light on these purveyors of true, old-world craftsmanship that new-world, brand-oriented crap cannot hold a candle to. 2) I do not know if you have chosen to do so consciously or not, but your ignoring of Andrew Ramroop of Maurice Sedwell and Davide Taub at Gieves and Hawkes is just borderline criminal! These badass trailblazers are amongst the giants of The Row in their own right and deserve some of that Kirby Allison light to be shone upon them. They too have amazing stories that deserve to be told through your voice to your viewers. This situation needs to be rectified Mr. Alisson! I am thoroughly looking forward to being pleasantly surprised soon. Warm regards, Taimur

[@richardpeters4086]

He did a video on G/H and M/S.

[@cdemike7517]

I can vouch for Redmayne’s suit copying service. They made me a three piece tuxedo for my wedding. It’s my favorite piece in my wardrobe by a wide margin.

[@heathwasson7811]

Glad to hear this. I was just made aware of this offering, and it's almost too good to be true. That $1360 price per their site is incredible. My tailor's great (a full bespoke tailor himself), and I have one of those bodies that works really well with a few OTR brands to begin with. Canali for example just fits me great OTR. I have an inch smaller waist than the normal drop, but that's about it. Hem the pants, take in waist 1", shorten sleeves 1/4", and it fits like a glove. So I've done all my bespoke suits more for flexibility in fabric and detail options than for fit. This is a perfect option for me. I can grab one of my suits, send it over, and go crazy on fabric choices and smaller details (I checked, you can change up things like lapel width, peaks, etc... ), get bespoke build quality, but save a massive amount off of going with another full bespoke garment. Hell, many of my OTR suits MSRP for significantly more than their price. I'm sending a suit off to them. If everything comes out like I hope, this may very well become my go-to suiting option.

[@sackwhacker]

I'm considering their service and had second thoughts with respect to the price and whether it'll fit as well without any fittings. Glad theres someone who's been there.

[@35i_Hearse_Driver]

Would've never thought Kent&Haste would be that affordable 😳 I think I'm going to have a suit made there for my brother's wedding 2024. Just love the chemistry between the two blokes.

[@CPTkeyes317]

I really enjoyed that series as well. Certainly they are exceptional tailors, and i would go to them for a bespoke suit for sure! I hope they make something beautiful for you

[@gabrielm.942]

Let’s be honest. Their attractive assistant really makes them an even easier choice.

[@SkyOrchard]

I completely agree! They are so charming, and their work is incredibly beautiful.

[@MsTugg]

When I was in Jordan in 2017 I had a bespoke suit in a wide pinstripe navy blue made by a well regarded and british trained Tailor. cost was 500 Jordanian Dinar or roughly 650 bucks. Suit is impeccable and fits like a glove. I should have bought more

[@paulortiz2035]

And now you can have it copied for not a whole lot more!

[@strictlyyoutube6881]

What;s the name of the place

[@allentharp4901]

I’m so glad to see Leonard Loggsdale included here. He is an exceptionally talented Taylor and was rated best in the world by WSJ previously. I’ve had several suits and jackets made by him and all are exquisite.

[@spurs541]

Unreal Taylor the only one I now use

[@spurs541]

@Chip Belori ha ha see why your called chip

[@am9120]

@@spurs541 Back to elementary school for you: it's "you're", not "your".

[@spurs541]

@@am9120 thank you I am learning English only been 6 months all helps 🙏

[@JTD472]

@@am9120 and you must have missed the day they taught that periods go inside quotations

[@the.dirty.pigeon]

Just as Kirby was about to discuss the $9500+ Huntsman suit, I got an ad for a hoodie.

[@thomassaywut]

If you don’t have KZbin premium, this is not for you 😂

[@thomasbrown9402]

Was it a Tactical one?

[@EchoTangoSuitcase]

This was an interesting video, made so in large part due to the pricing. It can be difficult to get that sort of insight much of the time. Not long ago I had decided to reenter the work force and I knew I would need some new suits for the office. This was prior to Covid, so the sartorial customs were more traditional, and I wanted to step away from the OTR suits I had bought in the past. I did quite a bit of research and ended up deciding that I wasn't going to go the bespoke route. This was partially due to cost, but even more importantly an issue of time. Bespoke suits, by their very nature, are a longer process and I did not want to wait that long. Therefore, I decided to go with MTM, which I thought would provide most of the benefits of bespoke, on a shorter timeline and with a lower cost. I live near Columbus in Ohio, so I didn't have as many choices open to me as I would in NY, but I was able to find 3 shops to look at that I thought would be suitable, pun slightly intended. One of the things I figured out in the process of interviewing each of them, was that they all had a slightly different style. One was oriented towards more current fashion trends, another was more traditional, and the the last was somewhere in the middle. All three had me look at a wide selection of fabrics and buttons, and discussed their process at some length. The one I chose was the more traditional of the three, and part of the reason I went that way is because I'm in my late 50's and felt that it would better suit the sort of statement I was trying to make. I ended up purchasing a couple of suits and a sport coat, all of which were made with a 140 or 150 fabric and were priced in the $1,500 to $1,600 range. I also ordered several French cuff shirts, for a bit under $300 each, and a number of silk ties. I forget the cost on those. There was an extensive measuring process, an initial fitting when the suits came in, and a final fitting after a local tailor had made some minor adjustments. In the past, buying OTR suits that were then tailored, I was surprised by much of a step up the MTM suits were. I had expected them to be better of course, but not by so wide a margin. I am effectively spoiled now, and I'll never be able to buy OTR again, having experienced the difference. I don't know whether I will buy a bespoke suit at some point in the future, and I suspect that would depend on a number of factors, the main one being whether I felt I had a sufficient justification for that. In my area, bespoke suits are around $5,000 as a starting point, which is a lot of money to have hanging in a closet most of the time.

[@flyingface]

pro arbitrage tip: get a bespoke suit made in a developing country. You get some world class tailors in countries like India. Some of whom even received training on Savile Row. You can a very high quality suit for about 500-800 pounds. Even if you factor in flight costs, that's less than a bespoke suit of an equivalent quality tailored in the west

[@altoticket]

I was actually surprised by the somewhat accessible (entry level) prices of such fine craftsmanship... Anyone doing business should know the value of cementing a "well-groomed" personal and professional brand, and it all starts with how you present yourself. So, what would be the VALUE for a fitting garment that enhances your person and probably outlasts you throughout decades of use? We are talking about jewels made of cloth. Great roundup!

[@InventiveReality]

Jewels made of cloth. Great wording.

[@british021]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@iliketoast-q9b]

A bespoke suit probably won't last you even a decade, unless your weight stays the same, which for many people it doesn't. I wouldn't call 2,100$ per suit accessible either when it comes to building a professional wardrobe. You're much better off with made-to-measure options or even better no suits at all. You can look very professional in less formal attire which is much more affordable and not as pretentious.

[@matthewpasqua4804]

Thank you for helping to keep the bespoke industry made aware to others . I’m near NY now and although a born and raised NYer I was not aware of these suitmakers.

[@MikeB071]

Fantastic guide! Hopefully you can follow up with one for French and Italian houses as well. Just one question: the bottom line price in USD for Dege & Skinner and Henry Poole are the exact same ($6500), while the price is different in British pounds. I presume that this is because one includes the VAT and another doesn't? Do firms in the UK have the discretion to charge or waive the VAT for their non-UK clients?

[@russ9921]

They have to charge the VAT and the customer cannot reclaim it unless he has the right customs papers and the goods are delivered straight to the USA. Then you are supposed to pay US import duties on entry to the USA. See here: www.gov.uk/tax-on-shopping/taxfree-shopping

[@MikeB071]

@@russ9921 Thanks!

[@MartinDorantes]

Great video Mr. Kirby it has opened my eyes. Yesterday I bought 3.5 mts. of gray Super 150 San Ildefonso wool to craft me a new suit. It was $1,050.- MXN ($50 - $51 USD more or less) per meter. The same colour but Super 180 of Dormeuil Fabric (If I recall the brand correctly) was $1,900 - $2,000.- MXN (around $98 - 100.- USD) per meter. I guess I could earn more money if I stop being a lawyer and become a Savile Row Tailor or at least start to sell what I make.

[@DecemberNames]

I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few KZbinrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"

[@JTIrons]

As an aspiring gentleman attempting raise my station in life your videos have been invaluable. Thank you Kirby.

[@alextamman3503]

Kirby, can you do a video on Yosel Tiefenbrun? He’s known as the Rabbi Tailor as he’s also a Hasidic rabbi but was trained by Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row. His bespoke offerings are reasonably priced and he’s based in Brooklyn.

[@kirbyallison]

Haven’t met him…

[@brucer6239]

He is the real deal…look him up Kirby; tons of stuff about Tiefenbrun on the internet.

[@SteelHex]

This makes me happy to have access to some Indonesian bespoke tailors. It may not be at the level of Savile Row, but for a fifth of the cost, the suit is still tailored to my exact measurements. It’s also available in the finest Italian fabrics. Speaking of tradition, the company has been in business since 1933.

[@TrevorOFarrell]

Could you share the name please?

[@SteelHex]

@@TrevorOFarrell Wong Hang Tailor

[@bryancheron6902]

I want to know too. I may never find myself in Indonesia, but if I do...

[@josechacon2446]

I’m planning on visiting Indonesia. What tailors have you had the best experience with?

[@djfx549]

Hi Kirby, I have had really bad experiences with made-to-measure and bespoke. I really enjoyed your "bespoke suit 2022 pricing roundup", very informative. I definitely will try out one or two on the list. Thanks for putting the list together. Keep up the great work.

[@bunnishi5573]

I am so sorry about that!!! This is a fantastic list for sure

[@Konsaliki]

While there are reasons for this (cost of labour, rents etc.), Savile Row tailoring is clearly on the upper end in terms of pricing compared to other european tailors of equal quality, except for french superstars like Cifonelli, who's equally expensive (while being an excellent choice, of course). Thanks for the roundup, Kirby!

[@sebastianflynn1746]

@@piccalillipit9211 it is worth noting that, Northern Italian tailoring will carry a steeper cost (brioni and canali to name 2) due to the increased use of canvassing. The lack of canvassing seen in southern Italian suits and jackets probably has the historical basis from the warmer climate as well as southern Italy traditionally being less wealthy than Northern Italy.

[@charlesjay8818]

everything Italian... is for show, no substance

[@jonnylons1]

What would be great would be some reviews of the lowest priced proper bespoke services, explaining what they do to make them that bit cheaper. I’m thinking graham browne, Macangus and wainwright, McCann etc

[@darinblass]

I really like this, and I'd love to see a video on French suiting and Italian suiting as well. It seems like it's not just a different perspective on how to make the garments, but also how to wear them. Great video!

[@martinwatson4659]

Loved the passion you express for a handmade suit.

[@jonnylons1]

Thank you so much. It’s suck bullshit that they won’t advertise prices, thank you for doing this.

[@supersonique001]

As much as I would like to go full bespoke and can afford to my past experiences with MTM have been a disaster even after choosing very high quality fabrics . High quality off the rack suiting has always worked exceptionally well for me with very little adjustments given my stature and measurements however now that pricing has been made clear by you I think, as a gift to myself, I may go ahead and take the plunge, my choice: Anderson and Shepard , love their house style.

[@kirbyallison]

If RTW fits, go for it!

[@MyBinaryLife]

Did you get measured by the tailor for your MTM experience or did they just ask for your measutements?

[@supersonique001]

@@MyBinaryLife Yes, unfortunately he claimed to be a 'tailor' but I found out later that he was just a 'fraud' with an Italian name who claimed to be the real thing!

[@MyBinaryLife]

@@supersonique001 sorry to hear it. sure sucks when youre expecting a great product and get let down, even beyond the cost.

[@supersonique001]

@@MyBinaryLife Yeah, very disappointing! The only thing he got right were the trousers! So, buyer beware always.

[@SilverbackG-wq1cn]

From 2000 to 6000 dollars. There i saved you 15mins

[@TeslaRules1856]

Honestly this is better than I might have guessed. A nice made to measure suit is around 1000-1200.

[@vahim1932]

God bless you with all wealth and happiness 💕

[@daveg9000]

Mr. Ned in NYC is fairly priced and offers many different levels of fabric options.

[@amitsavilerow]

Out of curiosity why have you not mentioned Gives and Hawkes? Paul Jheeta and Davide are probably also one of the finest cutters on Savile Row ? Why have you also left out Maurice Sedwell? Andrew Ramroop is a true master tailor. You also left out Ede and Ravenscroft. The oldest bespoke tailor on Savile Row. Technically they are just off Savile Row but they are the oldest. In early 17th Century.

[@stephanesurprenant60]

I'm a bit surprised. Don't get me wrong as everything here is very expensive -- I'm a mere PhD student, so everything is way out of my budget 😂 -- but I was seriously expecting at least >7-8K USD at the lower end. Frankly, when you think about what people buy as toys for their own pleasure -- gaming computers, ATVs, boats, etc. -- it's not that bad. It makes me think that maybe one day I'll have the pleasure of having some custom garments made. If anyone out there finds these are within budget, please do enjoy on all our behalf. I'm always happy to see someone find a great piece that they like and enjoy wearing -- it reminds me of things like subtling over a great suit in a thrift store or winning awards and it makes me smile knowing someone else gets that excitment too. Cheers gentlemen! Back to my study -- it needs to be done if I want to buy stuff later. 😂

[@ImmaculadoEncanto]

if you are becoming a doctor, you'll have no troubles obtaining pure bespoke clothing.

[@GeorgeRuiz1]

Thanks for this video as I was determined to finally get a bespoke suit from Savile Row. I went with Edward Sexton and couldn't be happier after 2 fittings. One more fitting left and I should be getting my finished suit by May.

[@JT-dk3mw]

Hi Kirby, love your content....seeing as you have quite a few pair of black cap toe oxfords, It would be cool to see all of them in one video and see how each shoemakers style differs from each pair

[@freakyflow]

My father use to fly into London to Henry Poole & Co in the '80s Had his fittings and returned 3 months later And when trying on the suit for any trim He started to tear up The one man started to smile And said are you ok? Dad said You know really i thought it was a lot of BS hammed up about the material And how it fits And looks I teared up in the mirror when i saw a different man standing in it The man said The suit sir only projects the man And thank you sir You fit it well...............I have 3 Bespoke suits tailored to my father His money clip Cuff links And wallet The only thing of his i use is his straight razor

[@tcn0199]

Kirby, I love your videos and I'm a long time customer of the Hanger Project. My constructive criticism is that you put too much into the supposed prestige of not only being on Savile Row, but having on site work rooms. Longtime members of the SRBA like Anderson & Sheppard, Meyer & Mortimer, Welsh & Jeffries, Malcolm Plews, and Kent, Haste & Lachter are still "Savile Row Tailors" even though their showrooms are located on streets surrounding the Row. I would argue that the term "Savile Row" in relation to tailoring, historically means the general Savile Row area between Conduit and Piccadilly, and not literally on the street itself. I would also argue that you are probably getting a more experienced coat or trouser maker when you go to a tailor who uses seasoned out-workers rather than using their own in-house teams. These outworkers make more money per garment, but usually aren't on the track at a house to move up and become a cutter. Keep up the good work.

[@MisterChris1978]

Thank you Kirby! I have been wanting a video like this for a while.

[@newinspiration2108]

You missed out on another exceptional talented bespoke tailor from New York - Frank Shattuck, he has been in the trade for a long time - highly experienced and skillful, also very humble man. 100% handmade, hand drafting the paper pattern, true bespoke.

[@trajansmarket]

You mention divij starts at $2100 but when I checked out their website there are suits as low as $1200. Is the $1200 just the fabric and you add $2100 on top of that? Can you clarify? Thanks.

[@G0ingN0va]

Although you pronounced his surname incorrectly it was good to see a tailor who had exactly the same name as my late father, Thomas Mahon, who was also a tailor. You pronounced his surname as 'MaHone'. The correct pronunciation is 'Ma-Hun' with a hard 'H' at the beginning of 'Hun'. Mere trivialities though, another great video.

[@massaman90]

Dear Kirby, Your channel and it’s content is so unique and valuable. It is part of the words heritage. I think it’s importance will increase into the far future. Please continue what you do, it’s precious. Cheers 😊

[@cckmanofsteel2393]

Awesome to see price points. Interesting to see the jump. Also timestamps are always appreciated.

[@silvermediastudio]

Kirby, would love for you to visit Christopher Schafer in Baltimore. Bespoke and entirely crafted in his shop.

[@LightemupWMH]

Why did you leave out Charles Bennett in Chicago? They are actually bespoke in the US. The cutter, tailor, and everyone else involved in making the suit is in house, on site, in Chicago.

[@amyx231]

I live near Boston. I’ve actually asked after suiting for a woman, and…at least the one place I asked didn’t really do female cuts. They offered to try, but I mean, for the price I want someone a bit more practiced in female fashion. This was not one of the top tier shops though, definitely not in the 5 figures range.

[@jeffhreid]

Redmayne travels to Boston regularly. I expect they could work up something beautiful for you. Reach out to them and ask

[@yasromaestro]

Absolutely superb and very informative 👍🏽 Would have been better if we could take a closer look at the suit you’re currently wearing ⚡️👏🏽

[@vegetables1593]

A bespoke suit is the ultimate goal for me, but at 19 years old it would be rather impractical. That being said, I'm looking forward to the day when I do get a bespoke suit, whenever that may be!

[@michaelt312]

Make it an actual goal. Write it down and set a deadline. Then work towards that deadline. Every aspect of life goes from a dream to a goal when you write it down and add a deadline. Goals come completion much more often than dreams coming true.

[@vegetables1593]

@@michaelt312 That is a fine idea, but getting a bespoke suit is not quite high on my priority list, and I don't imagine it's not something I can even think about of doing within the next 5 years.

[@desertknights5003]

And if your weight changed after couple months what would you do?

[@josephheinecke1992]

@@desertknights5003 either start eating or get your ass on a treadmill. One of the two.

[@tomwareham7944]

The easiest way for you to get a bespoke suit is go for a holiday to Hong Kong , Saigon , Kuala Lumpur , Phukett ,Penong etc , take a suit or a sport coat and trousers which you consider a terrific fit and you will find a tailor who will be able to copy the garment to your satisfaction , know what a good fabric is before you commit make sure you have at least two fittings and don't be afraid to ask for changes . I was a journeyman Tailor for fifty years and was a top suit salesman for a prestigious firm , who sold suits upwards of$2 ,000 dollars was considered one of the best dressed men in my city and never paid more than $500 for a tailored suit . My last trip to Penang Malaysia i had made a pure Australian merino wool suit a pure wool blazer and sports trousers along with 3 hand made pure Egyptian cotton business shirts all for under $1 ,900 and I had a great holiday to boot . Of course Savile Row is the perceived pinnacle in bespoke garments but I'll stack up my wardrobe against them any day .

[@jonbeargenx]

I got a tailor made two piece pin stripe wool suit 20 years ago and it's still very nice. Granted it should be refitted due to shrinking while in storage.... You guys know that's how it works 😂

[@michaelkores6860]

Most underrated comment. Yes, shrinking during storage is the most believable explanation.

[@mocky126]

Thanks. I would love to see an update in 2024 .

[@NR-jx1fk]

Could you do a video about Italian suits? Personally, I prefer them since I am young and live in Germany. The british style is for me way too conservative. (if these style patterns are correct) I'd like to get to know tailors who make custom tailored suits but also want to know much more about the best suits you can buy (not custom) from around 800 to 1.000€+ in Italy. I have sth from Pal Zileri for example, their coat was only 900€ (5 years ago) and it is still my favorite coat. But I want to get to know more about Italion suit 'brands'. My personal opinion is that in the US they charge more for "made in Italy" because it is "made in Italy". Here in Europe it is a sign of quality also, but usually we go shopping in the country (Italy) directly if we find the time. So when in the US they charge around 2k$ to 2.5k$, the suits cost here "only" around 800€ to 1.000€. Also, when I was in Korea, I really did like their style too. Maybe you can dig into Korean / Japanese suits in the future. Since I'm learning Korean and plan to work there in the future, this would be also really interesting and sth new compared to all the other youtuber talking about suits. All in all, great videos. Greetings from Germany. I have way more ideas but for now, I keep it with that.

[@Lasciatemi_Guidare]

If you’re into Italian tailoring, check out Hugo Jacomet’s channel (Sartorial Talks) and blog (Parisian Gentleman).

[@MisterRorschach90]

It makes me mad that most houses do not list their prices for bespoke clothing, nor do they even list the fabrics you can choose from. They don’t necessarily need some crazy online 3D configurator tool, even though that should be standard for all designers and brands that offer bespoke or made to measure, but they could at least have pages dedicated to the fabric selections along with what each of them adds to the price of a suit. Sure some places do have prices listed vaguely, but that probably only includes their base fabrics. Nice suits are all about the fabrics once you have a decent fit and make. Some fabrics are insanely expensive. Like crazy Vicuna, chinchilla, or guanaco blends. I can imagine fabrics like those would increase the price of a bespoke suit by anywhere from 10-50k dollars. Sure I cannot afford that. But I like to dream.

[@dominicksans7204]

I understand what you’re saying because for years I have had it on my list to do a bespoke suit and recently did but after watching this video come to realize I did a custom made suit. Still a lot of details but no where near a bespoke. I got measure picked out fabric and other details and then about 6 weeks later the suit came in and I did one fitting and went back a week later and picked it up which was last week. After watching this I now understand. I did two pairs of trousers and two waistcoats. When talking to the owner he gave me a range based on fabric. 130 or 150 the starting point and all depends obviously on my selections

[@joshuaashton856]

Another great video Kirby. Keep it up. So insightful!

[@caporegime1862]

Mr. Allison, I don’t think I have ever heard you talk about Maurice Sedwell

[@timcorrell9863]

As I told Pablo Morales (who mentioned Maurice Sedwell farther down in the comments section), Andrew Ramroop and his wife (whose name I don’t know, unfortunately ☹️) are each half the owner of Maurice Sedwell since January 2nd, 1989. They don’t allow anybody other than themselves and each other to promote their product. Andrew Ramroop and his wife will retire on New Year’s Eve in 2027. Their daughter in-law and son (whose names I also, don’t know, sorry ☹️) will buy the firm on August 9th, 2027. They will take over on the firm’s 90th anniversary (January 3rd, 2028). They, too won’t allow anybody other than themselves and each other to promote their product. Maurice Sedwell’s suits currently start at £6,300/$7,938. £1.00 is $1.26 during the typing of this message. It was $1.35 when this video was filmed. For what it’s worth, other than being 84 years old, Maurice Sedwell (including their cufflinks) is Pure Savile Row Bespoke, as Kirby Allison described.

[@midnighttutor]

Great presentation! Can you please comment on whether different houses offer different fabrics or do they all have the same kind of Dormeuil swatches etc? One of the unique things about off the rack Kiton or Ford is that they have fabrics that you presumably could not find anywhere else. Some but not all of which are available for made to measure. Thank you.

[@norbertelliott6908]

Hello Kirby, I somehow stumbled on your site. Let me say that I’ve enjoyed watching several of your videos. A nice refreshing and relaxing alternative. Educational as well!

[@petesmitt]

My favourite suit is RTW.. fits like a glove, so you can get an exceptional suit that isn't bespoke.

[@dominicksans7204]

I thought I understood what bespoke was and I say was because after watching this evidently I did not. I just recently purchase what I thought was my first bespoke suit but it custom. Have not even worn it yet. Did a lot of measurements and picking out exactly how I want the suit but it was only 1 fitting and only ulteration needed was the waist on the trousers. I was so happy I ordered two more. Now taking a step back in understanding there are levels to this and I have more learning to do and will be seeking a true Bespoke. Would you say Michael Andrews Bespoke located in NYC is a true bespoke or customs.

[@e.a.sullivan4930]

Excellent video Kirby! I would like to get a bespoke suit at some point in the near future, but I am curious if there's a protocol in "interviewing" these tailors. Given that the relationship with one's tailor is as the product, is it typical to meet with a tailor without commissioning them at the same time? I wouldn't want to be disrespectful of their time.

[@russ9921]

It’s like everything else expensive that you buy: go on recommendation and then see, when you go into the shop, whether the tailor makes you feel comfortable and that your business is valued. And they should have patience as you choose, but be able gently and firmly to guide you. Remember this is something that should last ten years or more if you look after it well. But be polite in return as that develops a relationship.

[@Lord_Pender]

Why is Savile Row London the standard? Do LA, NY, Chicago, Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, or Tokyo offer quality just as good?

[@yoyachrisYTYT]

Great video. Explanatory, not beating around the bush. Obviouslly took a lot of hassle to compile all that information. Spot on.

[@patricklyons7021]

Kirby, you should check out William Field in Washington, D.C. One of the few American bespoke tailors. Will was trained on Saville Row, and his father started the business in Washington after moving from London (also having Saville Row training).

[@kirbyallison]

He has a MTM business. Great guy.

[@patricklyons7021]

@@kirbyallison I believe Will offers both a MTM and bespoke service. I commissioned a bespoke suit from him last year. I had 3 fittings and Will did all the work on his own. I think he used to have assistant seamstresses, but had to let them go after the pandemic.

[@gow2ilove]

Is Maurice Sedwell considered to be particularly good? I hear very little about them, but they have a very good KZbin channel which got me interested in tailoring

[@brucer6239]

Check out Sedwell trained Tiefenbrun in Brooklyn.

[@petrolekh]

Thanks, good to actually see some numbers to go with all of the videos we've seen.

[@weslyyong5033]

I am a Malaysian. I got my first bespoke midnight blue tuxedo for about MYR1000++ (Tuxedo jacket and pants MYR 1300, Tuxedo white shirt MYR 200). I got it at Hello Bespoke KL.

[@ootown]

Amazing video as always, keep up the great work!

[@zipastewards1906]

This is great information I’m a young girl (studying fashion design) learning how to make bespoke suits by myself I would love to have people to practise with

[@deansnipah1392]

I see that Willets Bourbon ( geenie bottle looking one) its my absolute fave!!

[@cjtathome]

Great video ! With todays exchange rates , you could probably fly to huntsman in Kondon and have two fittings for the GBP price. Great time to buy a English bespoke

[@peterdirlis6461]

Geat work Kirby!!! You are a master at what you do.

[@Check.Your.Sources]

Holy smokes! Some expensive attire, but when you think about the amount of work that goes into creating it, it’s much better spent with a real tailor than buying something premade off a showroom floor. Gotta have a real bespoke suit made someday… I think I’ll have to keep it in the $2-3,000 range though 😁

[@YacDiesel]

Superb presentation! You should consider paying a visit to the exceptionally talented Michael Browne the next time you're in London.

[@gentlemanrated]

He was trained by Joe Morgan at Chittleborough&Morgan

[@kirbyallison]

Yes. Michael is very talented. But quite a niche oriented business. Would love to film with him sometime. Actually inherited a suit he made for a late friend.

[@jkwhitedog]

Cad and the Dandy bespoke starts from 1700 USD and it's cut by a Savile Row tailor.

[@gottfriedj1647]

👍

[@lloydaurion-gaming46]

Something I haven’t understood is how people find the time to go get a bespoke fitting done, especially in another country. Do people just take time off work using PTO or something to get these done? Something I want to do someday, but I just don’t quite understand the time commitment and finding when people go.

[@nomansland4811]

They are more expensive than I thought. When I wore business clothes I bought off the rack stuff that was made to be altered to fit (almost 20 years ago). I never spent more than about 400 US for a 2 piece suit. Can’t imagine spending this kind of money on a suit.

[@perhaps8250]

Kirby I have a question. As a student where money is my constraint, I've gotten used bespoke suits on eBay from 20 to 50 pounds the alterations 70 pounds. All in all I've spent around 400 pounds on used bespoke suits. The caveat being the jacket length often is long or a bit short, I know these suits will never fully compliment my natural body but I'd still like to know whether I should stop and save up for a fully bespoke suit or build up my wardrobe of used bespoke so I have the ability to change between different garments. Love your work and dedication to your Channel from Chris

[@ivanbro1208]

My advice is to have 1 perfect fit or nothing whatsoever

[@NeyDogg]

Better to buy better fitting ready to wear than the best quality Ill fitting suit made for someone else

[@doraymi7963]

Proportion wise and depending on your height, a jacket will either compliment you perfectly or look a bit of. Trousers can be a bit more forgiving. I have found some bargain vintage bespoke with intact silk lining but since you're looking at an online listing provided measurements can never be fully accurate unless you wear the garment and can see how it looks on you. I'd advise on getting a maybe mtm or full canvas off the rack

[@johnnychin]

Go for made to measure. There are some online brands that even offer MTM with full canvass so they're a very good option for a decent fit

[@gentlemanrated]

Try high end RTW brands. Some offer a MTM service if your prepared to spend a bit of money that’s tailored to your specific dimensions.

[@jackthomas6952]

Haste also had a hand in tailoring Jack Nicholson’s Joker Costumes for the 89 movie.

[@mrockperez]

Hey Kirby! Any reason why you didn’t mention Alan Flusser in your US based tailors?

[@Michael-4]

SR is like Harley Street for doctors. A good portion of your fee is to cover the rent.

[@paulm2467]

In a way, but you have to remember that they sell thousands of suits to people from all over the world, that means that rental cost is spread around between many customers and so isn’t as significant as it first appears.

[@pjyast]

Wait a second here. You're telling me I can send my huntsman suit to redmayne and they'll do their best knockoff of it? love it. Huntsman by Redmayne .

[@jeffhreid]

Keep in mind the huntsman house cut is fundamentally different from the Redmayne drape cut. Typically working with a tailor who’s house style matches your needs/ taste is the best place to start. I like the idea of huntsman , but like the Redmayne cut. Redmayne garments are a perfect match for what I want. My suggestion is to find a tailoring house that aligns with how you style yourself. I love the look of G&H and Sexton but don’t think they’d suit me

[@chrisramos2979]

Very impressive information on the Besopkes Tailors in Eengland . Was wondering about Rolph Lauren Suits and Blazers I have a Navy Pea Coat from him I also love the more expensive pea coat

[@alotl1kevegas860]

New to the channel. I am really enjoying your content. Keep up the good work!

[@TheBoorkie]

Excellent video, very informative! Thank you for the good work guys

[@doraymi7963]

You're looking tired Kirby! I hope you can get a good rest this weekend

[@gottfriedj1647]

I’m stopping the video at 8:45 hopefully one day I can afford to wear some of these names. Well, maybe I won’t spend that money anyway. I’m wearing $50 suits I got at 50% discount that my local alterations lady fixed for me. It fits me so well that I’ve got people in my church asking me where I got these suits. Fit is king, if you have someone like that lady who can do totally professional alteration for $135. You’ll look like you’re wearing a 5K suit. Don’t ask me what material is made of, it just looks fascinating. Off course, if you can afford a Rolex or a $1K bottle of wine why wouldn’t you go to NY.

[@safpsy]

What about Gieves & Hawkes?

[@landonmarx4753]

Kirby...might I be so bold as to ask about your wardrobe. You did an excellent video on your watch collection, is there or might I suggest something similar with suits, and then shoes as well?

[@dugwthree]

off the rack with a custom fit.. i have purchased. around 700 hundred 10 years ago not sure how this compares now. a very nice pin stripe.

[@jaypeebage816]

Great job sir ! However are you familiar with DAVID LANCE ? And what do you think? Thanks

[@MI-kn3id]

Great video. Covered a good number of options. Do you have a video of Bespoke options in Italy ? Thank you

[@juanjosefermin3682]

Amazing video, as usual. Looking forward to see the list for France, Italy and Japan

[@pokahuntas6630]

🇯🇵🇰🇷🐅

[@Hassannajfi]

Do you plan okay commissioning a Huntsman suit? It would be so exciting to follow that journey

[@jeffhreid]

With a lot of the spring visits occurring soon, would love for Kirby to do a 2024 version of this roundup.

[@jamesthomson2734]

I have a question - in the 1980's I visited Italy several times while in the US Navy. Many of the local Italians wore these very interesting dress shoes that had a silver/chrome steel toe cap and the back side of the shoe usually had the same. I've been searching to find out a name for these shoes but no luck. Does this ring a bell?

[@doraymi7963]

brass toe plates?

[@darkdistroi]

Are you talking about toe taps perhaps? If they were on the soles of the shoes they are put there to protect the parts of the sole which are generally worn down the fastest.

[@dasdovian7785]

Ferragamo, possibly.

[@jamesthomson2734]

@@doraymi7963 no these were crazier looking... the entire toe portion was a shiny almost chrome look... and the back of the shoe looked the same

[@jamesthomson2734]

@@darkdistroi no these were weirder looking... the entire top part of the toe was metal/chrome looking and the back too.

[@CynicalManInBlack]

Great video, Kirby. Which one would you recommend for someone in mid-30's who wants a slim fit modern look suit, preferably a double-breasted suit?

[@jq2147]

JC Penney

[@TFM8]

Interesting to see Gieves & Hawkes out of the list, is it a more comercial shop?

[@gentlemanrated]

I was just about to mention them too! They recently went through some financial hardship following the pandemic!

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

Many of these prices seem quite off. I have seen both far higher and lower prices from many of these houses.

[@kirbyallison]

These are ex-VAT pricing for standard cloths and a two piece suit. Prices can certainly be higher. I verified them all via email prior to the piece. But, please do contact these houses directly if you have any questions. Pricing always subject to change.

[@deesee6009]

Watching this with $20 bank balance

[@ThadySenior]

Another accessible Saville Row option is Cad & The Dandy

[@asrarul12]

A very good introduction to bespoke suits. Excellent.

[@brucer6239]

One more NY area tailor that is great is Joseph Genuardi. His atelier is in Hoboken. He apprenticed with the famous Joseph Centofanti of Philadelphia and then led the bespoke division of Martin Greenfield. He was responsible for President Obama’s suits. Joseph’s suits are true bespoke and at a much more competitive price point than tailors in Manhattan.

[@SquareWheelMedia]

What’s your opinion on Norton & son? With Patrick Grant becoming a bit of a household name here the U.K., is he diluting the prestige of a Saville road product?

[@scsmith4604]

At the rate the USD is gaining against the Euro and Pound we could be at parity soon and the US offerings will be way over priced.

[@benkuchtaYT]

Hi Kirby, I hear you’ve got many suits. Could you share some suit care tips? I don’t think the dry cleaners is always the best course of action!