Forthcoming mini-project: Bespoke watch strap (just one, maybe two holes) made from (genuine) "Frau Metta Catherina" Russian reindeer leather. I haven't decided on the watch yet: either Nomos "Tangente" or a vintage Ullysee Nardin chronometer.
Thank you to everyone. With some time over the holidays, I wanted to give back by sharing my bespoke experiences. I have spent in the range of $100K on bespoke over the past five years or so to build my wardrobe, and hopefully whatever I end up sharing in this thread can help others navigate the experience better and not waste money.
Spent ~$100K on bespoke over the past five years. Happy to share my ...
I've sometimes seen mention of the Japanese tailors on this forum, but it seems people have not had much experience with them – understandably so. Let's use this thread as a discussion for Japanese bespoke tailoring. I'll post a few tailors I've seen, my experience dealing with my tailor...
I haven’t personally used Tailor’s Keep, but I did explore the semi-bespoke / made-to-measure route for my wedding suit last year. From what I found, the biggest difference compared to off-the-rack is how the jacket sits around the shoulders and chest — the overall drape just looks much cleaner when it's properly fitted.
Going bespoke is a great choice for a perfect fit and unique style. Divij Bespoke seems to have a solid reputation, and if you’re willing to stretch your budget slightly, it might be worth exploring their options.
Bespoke means multiple fittings and essentially total freedom for you and the tailor to design your suit, which isn't what SuSu does. Rather, AFAIK, their 2 non RTW options are made-to-order and MTM.