What bespoke means
Bespoke : “ bespoken” means “made to order”. So price go from $300.00 Canadian to $15.000.00 according : first who make it, second material, fitting, how finished it.
Bespoke suit done by a Artisan Tailor price start Can. $ : Jacket $4000.00 ,Pant $ 1000.00 , including a Super 120 or S.150 – 100% wool, Horn button, ( price change for luxury material as Vicuna or……….
Manufacturing companies make a good product, and I believe 90% of people can wear ready made suits, but the other 10% cannot; partly due to their shape and personal taste, these people need an Suit Made by a Artisan Tailor.
What do I mean by “Artisanal Tailor”?- an artist who transforms a piece of fabric into a suit which best fits you, by sewing it just for you, so it will fit like a glove. When a tailor takes your measurements, he observes your body– almost like a doctor- he will take notice of every tiny detail of your body type, he will ask your preferences regarding sleeves’ and jacket’s length and other details. He will create your personal pattern. He will proceed to the first fitting- the jacket will have sides, shoulders, sleeves and collar basted( pockets will not be done at this point). During the first fitting, after he will have observed and noted any defects, he will ask your opinion regarding the length of the jacket and sleeves, position of the first button, width of lapels, and width of front opening.
Following the first fitting , the jacket will be ‘ quartered’, meaning: the back portion, sleeves and collar will be separated, and the tailor will make the necessary adjustment he noted.
In the second fitting will be done: pocket, front and lapel, lining, inside pocket .Baste : sides, shoulders, sleeves, and collar. A third fitting will be done to check sleeves balance.
The pattern will be updated after every fitting. Once the suit is finished ,the tailor will make note of the end product and measurement. In the future with the corrected pattern ,next suit can be done ith one fitting or non.
A bespoke suit stands apart from all other suits in its attention to detail and fine craftsmanship. In comparison to any good suit ,its characteristics, although subtle, makes a bespoke suit quite distinctive. For instance, the collar and breast pocket, in particular, differ from those of other suits. It’s in these features that one my clearly see the workmanship and overall quality of the jacket. The uniqueness of other features such as the shape of the lapel , the inside finish, side vents, and front shape are also apparent and create a personal and much more refined garment. In my opinion , a bespoke suit is for the person who wants to be unique and appreciates the workmanship of a hand made garment. It is also for the person who as difficulty in finding a suit that fits well, especially those who are stout. A manufactured suit can never fit as well as a bespoke suit simply because everyone has different proportions and ultimately, fails in comparison.