The Tuxedo

A tuxedo trumps any other outfit any night, any occasion, any decade. It has yet to appear out of date


The point of a tuxedo is not just to dress up and look nice.  That is part of it, but only a part. The point is to commemorate a special occasion by wearing something special that you would not wear anywhere else. In this blog we will inform you on everything you need to know about tuxedos.

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Altering and adjusting Made-to-Measure suits

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Fit of MTM Suits vs Bespoke Suits


Naturally, a bespoke tailored suit represents the pinnacle of fit for the serious sartorial enthusiast and suit wearer. This is because all factors influencing the garment are perfectly tailored to your wishes and are in balance with each other. Between off-the-rack suits and bespoke suits lies the made-to-measure suit, which in the Netherlands is often sold as 'real tailor-made'. The moment you start critically examining it with an expert eye, you quickly see through this and find quite a few points for improvement in the fit.

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What is a Neapolitan jacket style with a shirring Spalla Camicia?

Neapolitan style jackets

This is a double breasted jacket I tailored for myself to show some style options referred to as 'Italian'. And how to match patterns. Basically a Neapolitan style jacket with some personal style preferences. I like to use the classics but then add some personal spice to give my dress style a personal pinch.

Spalla Camicia shoulder style with shirring

A Spalla Camicia. A style option I love and hate😀 why? Regarding the creation of a clean shoulder line I prefer a more English cut. Regarding my Fuck You attitude I pose for the Spalla Camicia + shirring. SHIRRING, the small pleats, folds where the shoulder connects to the sleeve. When you have straight or athletic shoulders this style tends to raise up. All nice for a Pitti theater but you look like you have been hung on a washing line to dry before. Not very elegant. Spalla Camicia, says your sleeve has been put under-in the armhole instead of attached to it. Just like a dress shirt, it says shirt shoulder.

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