Breaking Down Bespoke Suits

BREAKING DowN BESPOKE SUITS BESPOKE 101 Bespoke = Custom tailored Made from scratch Tailor uses 25+ measurements Different from made-to-measure suits These are made from templates Made-to- measure ................. ................... Less precise fit than bespoke suits BENEFITS OF BESPOKE Choose color, style, and material Color Material Style Most comfortable fit possible Suit is draped and tapered in right spots Good fit = Increased confidence Longer-lasting suits • Higher-quality fabrics • Better stitching quality BESPOKE VS. READY-TO-WEAR READY-TO-WEAR SUITS DON’T FIT! Not cut for your proportions Can look and feel uncomfortable READY-TO-WEAR SUITS COST MORE THAN THE PRICE TAG $5 Most suits require additional tailoring These adjustments drive the price up READY-TO-WEAR SUITS ARE LOWER QUALITY Mass production =Lower-quality fabrics and assembly Need to be replaced more often than bespoke GOING BESPOKE? WHAT TO EXPECT Tailor will take series of measurements You select fabric, color, and style Tailor creates unique pattern to make suit You return for fittings to ensure best results Process takes 4-5 weeks Infographic provided by: MOHAN'S Mohan's Custom Tailors Custom tailors• new york www.mohancustomtailors.com Sources: http://www.mohancustomtailors.com/bespoke.aspx http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/14/bespoke-budget-fashion-forbeslife-cx_nr_0314bespoke.html http://tailoredsuit2013.wordpress.com/2013/07/22/benefits-of-custom-made-suits/ http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-buying-a-bespoke-suit.htm http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/magazine/whats-a-1000-suit-worth.html?pagewanted-all&_r-0 %24