Made-to-measure

Custom men's suits made to your measurements

In this section we publish articles about the advantages of made-to-measure suits. Made to measure refers to clothing that is sewn from a standard-sized base pattern, however made-to-measure garments are constructed to fit each customer individually. A tailored suit is a common example of a made-to-measure garment. The fit of a made-to-measure garment is superior to that of a ready-to-wear garment, because ready-to-wear garments are constructed to fit the manufacturer's definition of an average customer.

What are the benefits of a custom suit?

The primary benefits to the customer of made-to-measure clothing are that the garments will be well-fitted to the customer’s body and the customer may have the opportunity to customize the fabric and detailing. We want to hear your opinion! We are keen supporters of made-to-measure and if you have any thoughts on that, please email us at: mto@bgfashion.net

The suit isn`t done yet - COVID-19 could spark tailored fashion`s revival according to 3DLOOK

The suit isn`t done yet - COVID-19 could spark tailored fashion`s revival according to 3DLOOK

With consumers expecting better fit, better quality, and greater sustainability, this could be the start of an explosion in demand for made-to-order garments. New remote working practices have prompted dire predictions regarding the fate of the tailor-made suit.

Can made-to-measure survive in the age of social distancing?

Can made-to-measure survive in the age of social distancing?

The pandemic has had a drastic impact on all parts of the fashion supply chain - manufacturers have been forced to halt production, retailers have had to shutter their stores, and consumers have been forced online. According to a report by the Business of Fashion and McKinsey, the industry faces a decline in global revenues of up to 30% in 2020 as a result of Covid-19.

How advances in technology are driving the future of made-to-measure fashion and body measuring

How advances in technology are driving the future of made-to-measure fashion and body measuring

This article is devoted to one of the first stages – taking measurements with the spotlight on technological advances to replace the manual and costly process of hand measurements.

Beat the odds: 3 secrets for MTM businesses to thrive amid challenging 2020

Beat the odds: 3 secrets for MTM businesses to thrive amid challenging 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for change in the made-to-measure world. In the short term, bespoke apparel businesses will face new challenges in catering to consumers that have been forced online by widespread quarantines. In the long term, they will have to find new ways to appease lingering fears over health and safety. It is apparent that the person-to-person process of manual measuring will no longer suffice.

Responding to Fashion Market Changes With On-Demand Technology

Responding to Fashion Market Changes With On-Demand Technology

Fashion On Demand by Lectra gives manufacturer a competitive edge

Sumissura presents a customized approach to fashion

Sumissura presents a customized approach to fashion

Since first being opened in 2013, Sumissura has managed to become an e-commerce leader for tailored clothing. The brand's approach to fashion is one that pursues a variety of customization options, aiming to provide women with garment pieces that fit them perfectly.

Made to Measure, The Finest Tailors Around The World

Made to Measure, The Finest Tailors Around The World

When it comes to tailoring, the hardest thing to master is the suit. A well fitted suit can make any man look in good shape and should leave them free to move however they wish. It's an incredible skill allowing this level of flexibility, whilst creating a form flattering silhouette. Very few designers have truly mastered the art of the suit, but these three are true craftsmen.

Meet Sartorio at Pitti Immagine Uomo

Meet Sartorio at Pitti Immagine Uomo

The Sartorio brand, with its strong sartorial imprint that is modern and casual, tells the story of a Neapolitan in the World, while the Kired brand is characterized by the combination of artisanal excellence and innovation. The two present their novelties for the first time in a new space at the Cavedio of the Lower Floor (Main Pavilion). Timeless collections that do not fall victim to fleeting trends, but which are in constant evolution, reinterpreting the codes of elegance and good taste.

Paul Smith Made-to-measure service

Paul Smith Made-to-measure service

Create a custom fit and add a personal touch to your next suit with the new Made to Measure tailoring service.

5 Benefits of a Custom Made Suit

5 Benefits of a Custom Made Suit

A well-tailored suit has a unique, empowering feel as it sits snugly against your body. It makes a statement about who you are and what you value in your appearance. The style of suits changes like mens hair styles but you will always be dressed in style as long as you have access to a tailor with his finger on the pulse of the latest fashion. Here are five benefits of ordering a custom made suit for your wardrobe.

Customizable Augmented Reality (AR) clothing by Surmesur

Customizable Augmented Reality (AR) clothing by Surmesur

As part of our ongoing mission to become the North American reference in made-to-measure menswear, Surmesur has revolutionized the retail experience by taking augmented reality further than any retailer has gone before.This week Canadian menswear company Surmesur (trans. Made-to-Measure) is launching customizable Augmented Reality (AR) clothing at all of its North American retail stores – including two locations in the GTA. This new Google Tango technology is a retail “first” and gives customers a customized shopping experience that appeals to millennial men and tech fans alike.

French made-to-measure suits by Atelier NA

French made-to-measure suits by Atelier NA

In order to buy made-to-measure clothing successfully you need to be guided through the different options, fabrics and traditional styling rules. The team of style advisors will assess you in stores and guide you. Through their selection of fabrics, including Italian fabrics from Loro Piana and British fabrics from Holland & Sherry and Thomas Mason. Atelier Na offers more than 15 different ranges and 1500 fabrics depending on style, season and occasion.

American tailored suits by Hive and Colony

American tailored suits by Hive and Colony

Welcome to the redefined world of made-to-measure men's clothing. A world where technology meets your individual style to transform suits, dress shirts, pants, and sports jackets into pieces as custom as you are. Stand out in a tailor-cut and sewn piece created from one of over 500 premium fabrics, and finished with distinct, customizable options. From lapel, to cuffs, to finishing touches – each detail is hand-picked to suit you.

Romanian tailor-made suits by Zenonni Su Misura

Romanian tailor-made suits by Zenonni Su Misura

Zenonni Su Misura is a luxury company producing fine bespoke and made-to-measure apparel, shoes and accessories for men. The company was founded in 2004 by two entrepreneurs: Simona Hulber, a well-known Romanian menswear designer and Ciprian Vlad, both with a rich background, with more than 15 years of experience in men’s fashion industry. Zenonni Su Misura was the first company in Romania to offer the true experience of an Italian sartoria or of a Savile Row tailor shop.

German made-to-measure suits by Eduard Dressler

German made-to-measure suits by Eduard Dressler

Eduard Dressler had a vision: each suit should be of excellent craftsmanship, highest quality and wearing comfort. With passion and creativity he revolutionised what at that time was traditional tailoring with innovative production methods. Based on our founder’s vision, our goal today is to refine every finished product to uncompromising hand-crafted perfection. Thanks to this philosophy the EDUARD DRESSLER brand stands more than ever for masculine, elegant sophistication – quite simply a style that’s timeless.

Swiss made-to-measure suits by Alferano

Swiss made-to-measure suits by Alferano

When it comes to the quality of their products and services, they do not make any compromises. Alferano stands for first-rate service with regard to the fulfillment of your wishes. In order to ensure this, they work only with the best partners in the industry. Sustainability, trustworthiness and fairness are the values they are committed to in all their relationships – with you and with their suppliers.

Swedish made-to-measure suits by Lund and Lund

Swedish made-to-measure suits by Lund and Lund

Lund and Lund's history begins in the late 1930?s when the two brother tailors Hans and Jesper Lund were sent abroad to learn the highest level of pattern cutting. Hans took off to America whilst Jesper underwent his education at the renowned tailors Anderson & Sheppard on Savile Row in London.

Made-to-measure suits by Marc Wallace

Made-to-measure suits by Marc Wallace

Marc has been offering immaculately tailored men’s wear and luxury accessories under the exclusive Marc Wallace label. Mail Order & Retail.

Tailored suits by James Palombo Bespoke

Tailored suits by James Palombo Bespoke

Welcome to the home of London’s foremost tailoring service, offering quality and style without equal, using traditional tailoring methods with a modern twist.

Made-to-measure suits by OGER Tailoring

Made-to-measure suits by OGER Tailoring

During the past twenty years, Oger has grasped every opportunity to enhance its expertise in the sphere of tailor made clothing with the knowledge of specialists, and to then immediately share this knowledge with the customer. The result is expressed in a number of high-profile premi?res and creative surprises. In a line-up that is unequalled. In terms of price, brands and the palette that is made up of suits, jackets, waistcoats, trousers and shirts.

British made-to-measure suits by Robert Old 1909

British made-to-measure suits by Robert Old 1909

Situated on Westover Road in the heart of Bournemouth's most prestigious shopping area you will find Robert Old & Co. Founded in 1909 the store has been providing gentlemen for miles around with world’s finest clothing ever since.

English made-to-measure suits by Medida

English made-to-measure suits by Medida

Medida make made to measure suits and shirts, using the very best materials and the most modern cutting and tailoring techniques to bring you top quality clothes at off-the-peg prices.

Italian Tailored Suits and Shirts by Enrico Monti - Your Best Made to Measure Experience

Italian Tailored Suits and Shirts by Enrico Monti - Your Best Made to Measure Experience

Enrico Monti specialises in creating Tailored Suits and Shirts, paying particular attention to the quality of entirely Italian craftmanship. In 1911 Bruno Monti (Enrico Monti’s grandfather) created Tessitura Monti, a historical fabric company for Shirts.

Australian made-to-measure suits by The Gwyn

Australian made-to-measure suits by The Gwyn

The Gwyn will provide you with a first class shopping experience and the pleasure of owning unique garments, customised by you. They are all about creating a perfect fit for your body, your personality and your pocket.

American made-to-measure suits by Paul Stuart

American made-to-measure suits by Paul Stuart

Paul Stuart's roots are in soft shoulder clothing, over the years the store and the brand have been influential in helping to redefine the American tailored look into the slimmer more international silhouettes of today. In fact, Paul Stuart has a long history of bringing innovations and new styles into American menswear. For example, Paul Stuart was the first U.S. retailer to introduce side vents and three-button suits.

Irish made-to-measure suits by Con Murphys Menswear

Irish made-to-measure suits by Con Murphys Menswear

Con Murphys are synonymous with quality clothing not just in Cork, but also across Ireland. With over 75 years experience, Con Murphy’s know tailoring and fabrics better than anyone. They use this experience to help our customers get the best wearing garments at the most affordable prices.

English made-to-measure suits by roomten

English made-to-measure suits by roomten

roomten are an exclusive British tailors creating elegant and fitted suits. They find more people are seeking out exclusivity and comfort through our Bespoke or Made-to-Measure suits, coats and more. They specifically tailor your garment to your body, your taste and your personality. The cornerstone of their success is their ‘West End’ and ‘Mayfair’ blocks that they have developed over years to create a flattering appearance whilst still adhering to the principles of Savile Row tailoring.

Irish made-to-measure suits by Louis Copeland

Irish made-to-measure suits by Louis Copeland

Louis Copeland & Sons is an Irish business, established in 1933. They provide their customers with the best quality garments & products, sourced from around the world. Copeland's mission is to provide Ireland's men with the highest quality garments and an unrivalled level of customer service that we believe every paying customer deserves.

Tips for your made-to-measure wedding suit

Tips for your made-to-measure wedding suit

Your wedding is a day that comes once in a lifetime. Whatever time of year it takes place, this day certainly merits your best effort in putting together your sharpest look. Here are a few tips in what to look for in your perfect suit, when to get it and a few more recommendations by the Savile Row's expert designers and tailors.

Dash of Old Town - Italian made-to-measure suits

Dash of Old Town - Italian made-to-measure suits

At Dash's, they are passionate about men's clothing, and strive to ensure their clients always feel satisfied with the quality, craftsmanship, value and service they offer. After over 30 years in the industry, Dash's of Old Townis established in response to the trends the owner saw in the market - clothiers and department stores were relying on labels to sell their stock and taking advantage of an uninformed public. In addition, many sales associates themselves were uninformed about the very garments they were selling.

English made-to-measure suits by Colmore Tailors

English made-to-measure suits by Colmore Tailors

Colmore Tailors are Birminghams first and only"out-of-hours" visiting tailors. They work around your busy lifestyle and provide a personal tailoring service at a time and location that suits you.

Made-to-measure suits by Richard Smith

Made-to-measure suits by Richard Smith

Seven years rising through the ranks of Giorgio Armani, from stockroom to men’s formalwear, progressing to the highest level in Manchester, Collezioni white label.

Made-to-measure suits and traditional tailoring by Monokel Berlin

Made-to-measure suits and traditional tailoring by Monokel Berlin

Monokel Berlin is the made-to-measure manufacturer for the new generation of men in suits. No matter if it’s for evening wear, for a business or a leisure suit, together with you, we will create your tailor-made suit, shirt or chino-trousers. We would be happy to also advise you on your wedding suit. We can supply you with made-to-measure clothing, including the matching accessories, such as ties, pocket squares and men’s shoes, available in always changing collections.

Made-to-measure suits by Canali - the Su Misura suits

Made-to-measure suits by Canali - the Su Misura suits

The well known suit brand Canali can take to another place - the place of the made-to-measure suits, a moment that every man should experience, the world of personalised tailoring.

Scabal Tailoring - Made-to-measure experience

Scabal Tailoring - Made-to-measure experience

Your sartorial adventure with Scabal comprises of selecting the finest luxury fabric, choosing the style of the cut crafted with Savile Row tailors techniques to suit your individual measurements, down to picking your unique personalised detailing both inside-and-out.

Made-to-measure suits by Rembrandt

Made-to-measure suits by Rembrandt

This year Rembrandt celebrates 70 years of sartorial excellence. Since our beginning in 1946 our goal has always been to create mens clothing that looks great, fits perfectly, made from the worlds best fabric mills and is good value for money. They continue to make suits in their factory in New Zealand plus have a few international suppliers working with us who share their commitment to quality.

Made-to-measure suits by BACHRACH

Made-to-measure suits by BACHRACH

Established in 1877, Bachrach is a tradition of fashionable clothing for the everyday man. They strive to be a customer first company, offering affordable prices on quality clothing and great customer service. With 32 retail locations nationwide and growing, their mentality is that of a neighborhood clothier: friendly and considerate.

Custom clothing from Washington by Kings Gentlemen

Custom clothing from Washington by Kings Gentlemen

Kings Gentlemen is a custom clothier, based in Washington, DC, USA. It offers many different custom clothing styles in suits, jackets, pants, shirts, and overcoats.

Made-to-measure suits by Sartoria Latorre

Made-to-measure suits by Sartoria Latorre

Michele Latorre founded Sartoria Latorre in 1965, initially as a little local company, to produce made-to-measure suits. During the years, Michele gains experience serving local customers in his small workshop at Locorotondo, a beautiful village, in the very heart of Valle d’Itria, Puglia.

6 reasons to choose a Jaeger made-to-measure suit

6 reasons to choose a Jaeger made-to-measure suit

To celebrate the launch of their new premium tailoring service at Regent Street store, Jaeger reveal what makes their Made to Measure suits a cut above.

Made-to-measure-suits in USA by Ace Custom Tailors

Made-to-measure-suits in USA by Ace Custom Tailors

The clothes make the man, so they say, and Ace's custom suits are made from the finest luxury materials available worldwide. Ace Custom Tailors personally selects the best silks, wools, cashmere, and cottons available from Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, and many more countries from around the world. With brands such as Loro Piana, Holland & Sherry, Vitale Barberis Canonico, and Gladson Ltd, you can be sure that your custom suit won’t just fit perfectly, but will make you feel like a million bucks ­ without costing it. The custom suits are hand sewn in­house at their store location and can be ready in as little as three weeks once they take your measurements. Once your garment is completed, if you are unhappy with any aspect of it, they will fix it right away at no additional cost.

Made-to-measure suits by Prada

Made-to-measure suits by Prada

The Prada “Made to Measure” service combines sartorial tradition with contemporary style, offering clients the possibility to create “made to measure” suits, coats, jackets, shirts and trousers.

Isaia - Italian made-to-measure suits

Isaia - Italian made-to-measure suits

ISAIA was founded in Naples in the 1920s thanks to the intuition of Enrico Isaia, forefather of the family, who opened a fabrics store for the most renowned tailors in town. In later years, Enrico set up a small workshop next to the store, where skilled craftsmen made tailor-made men's clothing.

Casely-Hayford made-to-measure suits

Casely-Hayford made-to-measure suits

A Casely-Hayford suit is expertly crafted by our team of highly skilled tailors to fit the unique measurements of each individual client and cut from the some of the world’s best fabrics.

Larusmiani Tailor Workshop

Larusmiani Tailor Workshop

Forty master tailors are engaged in the Larusmiani tailor's workshop to make every garment in the collections by hand. The experience of decades of work carried out using only needle and thread combine with the modernity of Larusmiani style to create collections that respect old-established sartorial traditions while exalting the creativity of the designers.

Suitopia - tailor made suits from Sweden

Suitopia - tailor made suits from Sweden

Suitopia Scandinavia AB is a company which aims to harness the benefits of globalisation and the Internet era and mold these two pillars of the modern business environment together, in order to offer superior products to their customers at good prices.

Bespoke and made-to-measure suits by Edward Sexton

Bespoke and made-to-measure suits by Edward Sexton

The notion of romance has a unique significance for Edward Sexton. Not only is our approach to bespoke clothing influenced primarily by a genuine love for the tailor’s art, but Edward’s influences are distinctly romantic and nostalgic; the Sexton aesthetic is has its origins in the understated and masculine gentleman’s dress of the Art Deco era

Made-to-measure suits by Timothy Everest

Made-to-measure suits by Timothy Everest

Timothy Everest’s eponymous tailoring company was established 25 years ago in the East End of London, catering to the bespoke needs, wants and desires of some of the worlds most stylish gentlemen and women – from artists to hedge fund managers to rock stars.

Savile Row tailors: The Savile Row company

Savile Row tailors: The Savile Row company

As a company, the Savile Row company has made it their mission to provide the customers with genuine luxury clothing at affordable prices. They also aim to extend these same high standards across all aspects of business, with particular focus being placed on a truly exceptional and personal level of customer service; to them, this isn’t considered a luxury, it is the fundamental foundation on which their business has been built.

Pal Zileri Made-to-measure service

Pal Zileri Made-to-measure service

A suit that is yours from the first stitch to the last, produced by tradesman with generations of experience and designed for today.