When it comes to
men’s clothing, handmade suits are in a class of their own. They completely
outshine and outclass off-the-peg suits and made-to-measure suits in terms of
style, comfort, fit, and personalization. This is why custom tailored suits are
considered a fashion and style statement by many and have always been
associated with luxury, elegance, and class.
What
Makes Handmade Suits Special?
When you live in
a big city like London, you know that almost all the high street stores sell
the same kind of suits. Off-the-peg suits, no matter where you buy them from,
look similar to each other in terms of cut, fit, and even the material used in
many cases. They are mass produced by machines and there is absolutely no
element of personalization at all.
Even
made-to-measure suits, which are considered a better choice than off-the-peg
suits by many, are not made from individually cut patterns. A standard sized
pattern is usually cut and altered to suit your needs. So, while they are
definitely more comfortable to wear and fit you better than off-the-peg suits,
made-to-measure suits are still nowhere near handmade suits in
terms of customization and comfort.
Handmade suits,
also referred to as bespoke suits, are made from individually cut patterns. The
suit is made for you and you alone and is tailored to fit you perfectly. The
team work that goes into making a handmade suit is something that deserves a
mention here. From the cutter who comes up with a unique, individual pattern
based on your measurements to the tailor who sews the pieces together and the
seamstress and embroiderers who add button holes and other embellishments, a
number of people work on the suit to make sure it looks spectacular, fits you
just right, and looks great on you.
Why
Handmade Suits are the Right Choice for You
They
Fit You Better
This is one of
the main reasons why many people choose custom-tailored suits over off-the-peg
suits. In an off-the-peg suit, the different layers are generally glued
together. In a handmade suit, the layers are stitched together. When you wear
it regularly, the threads usually shift and mould to your body type. It is the
very definition of a perfect fit.
To ensure a
precise fit, the tailor often takes a lot of measurements – more than 20 in
many cases. It is not the same case with made-to-measure suits, as they are not
made from individually cut patterns. As a result, they do not fit you
perfectly, especially if you have excessively wide or narrow shoulders, short
or long neck, or any other physical attributes that make it harder for you to
fit into regular, machine-made clothes.
They
are of Higher Quality
Handmade suits
are known for their quality of construction. The number of man hours that go
into making a custom-tailored suit, the sheer amount of attention to detail,
and the fact that the entire process is done and overseen by actual people,
rather than machines ensure that the quality of a bespoke suit simply cannot be
matched by off-the-peg or made-to-measure suits.
Bespoke suitsLondon have what they call a ‘canvas’ – a layer of cotton or horsehair that is
traditionally sewn between the lining and the jacket cloth. It allows the suit
to drape over your body properly. It gives your suit a proper shape and keeps
it wrinkle free. Moreover, the different layers of the suit are stitched
together. When you wear it regularly, the threads shift and mould to your body
shape, fitting you perfectly. In an off-the-peg suit, the layers are simply
glued together, often without a canvas. So, they do not fit you properly and
the solidity and crispness of a custom suit.
They
Last Longer
