Shirt collars and cuffs, ensure a proper fit

Lees dit artikel in het Nederlands

Have you ever noticed when you see a man who has dressed completely to impress, according to the latest fashion, wearing an 'Italian' suit, jacket with a striking fabric, an oversized pocket square, or shirt without a collar, that something is wrong?

Something you can't quite put your finger on and almost certainly has nothing to do with the colour, patterns or combinations in his outfit?

Read more

How does measuring your measurements for a tailor-made suit work?

Lees dit artikel in het Nederlands

Taking measurements is one of the most important steps when you want to have a tailor-made suit made

The measurements you have taken for your tailor-made suit form the basis for drawing your pattern and further assembling your suit.

The measurements are used to define your personal measurements and fit. So, important.

Measuring is done with a centimeter on the body when you have your suit made bespoke, and that is the correct traditional way of making a suit.

I need to have a new suit fitted myself, so we have put this measuring process on the video so that you know what to expect when you want to have a tailor-made suit made yourself.

Read more

Shoulders too big in your jacket: This is how the tailor ensures the perfect fit

Lees dit artikel in het Nederlands

The most important points in a well-fitting jacket


The basis of your jacket comes down to 4 points that are most important for a well-fitting jacket:

1. Whether the collar of the jacket fits properly on the neck or not.
2. That the shoulder of the jacket fits properly on your shoulder.
3. That the jacket follows the curve of the back well.
4. The sleeve length of the jacket falls at the right point, this is classically at the wrist bone for men.

In addition to these 4 points, how tight or roomy you want the jacket to be in the side seams or the sleeve width is a matter of taste.

Read more