buy a bespoke suit

I would to afford to buy a bespoke suit from Saville Row.A classy, suit as at 5’7’’ I find it hard to find suits with the correct leg length.

I tried on the suit for the final time yesterday, with the shoes, and I’m totally in love with it, so much as someone can be in love with an inanimate object.

The bespokeness continues, though, because Scott Kuhlman is also making my shirt and bowtie, and they too are going to be totally awesome.

The whole process has been truly delightful, and I recommend Kuhlman for anyone in Seattle who needs a perfectly tailored suit.

I don’t have the ‘standard’ body type. I just know that getting a suit custom made to my body will look fantastic. I plan on doing this on my trip to Asia next year.

I’m starting to get a little skeptical about looking online for advice though. It looks like someone is flooding boards like this with ads for certain tailors.

I love this process! Today I got to try on the first layer of materials that will eventually become my suit. We made the pant legs a little longer, a little slimmer. We’re gonna put a seam on the lapel, tuxedo-style, but without the satin. Very subtle. I’ve chosen the lining (a beautiful garnet), and got measurements taken for a shirt as well.

The first fitting went really well. I like how it is fitting together. I like how my preferences for fit are all being taken seriously, and that Scott’s expertise and style is also playing a role in making the vision for a modern take on an old-fashioned suit come to life. No vents, a single working button on the sleeve, peaked lapel, two big buttons, a boutonnière strap, no chest pocket, highly tapered. It’s gonna be beautiful!

Hi all.
I’ve just come back from Bangkok and used Savile row fashion.
I agree that their work is excellent. I bought two suits (each with an extra pair of pants), four shirts and two ties for S$ 1000, which I thought was a great deal.
I went for Super130 cashmere wool/silk mix and the suits feel great and look amazing. They also put a little label inside that says ‘especially custom tailored made for BLAH BLAH’ which is a nice touch.
The guy to speak to there is Aron
Contact savilerowfashion@gmail.com
catherine

Met up and talked with Scott Kuhlman about my suit, and finally got to the part that I’ve been really excited about… details.

After talking about the bigger vision (rock and roll speakeasy) we brainstormed about ways to merge some old school details with a more modern aesthetic. Specifically:

• Narrow peaked lapel. A peaked lapel is traditionally used exclusively on double-breasted suits, but in more modern times has come to single-breasted suits.
• No breast pocket. I’m going tuxedo-style which doesn’t have a pocket square. Instead, I’m gonna have a little loop for a boutonnière.
• Crazy lining.
• One functional button on each sleeve
• No vents (tuxedo-style)
• On seem front pockets on the pants
• One back right pocket on the pants
• Shiny buttons, or some other cool buttons that he’s gonna look for in NYC and LA
• Slim fit, tapered pants
• Garnet bow tie and cummerbund for me, matching bow ties for all of my groomsmen

It was a lot of fun talking about these details while finishing off a bottle of wine he had for such occasions. Eventually, Frank came and took all of my measurements.

Next step: first fitting, where I think I’m gonna get to try on the first version of the suit.

Scott and I ended up choosing a slightly fancier fabric, with a bit more texture. He says I’m gonna have to sip fancier cocktails in that suit than I would have had to in the other.

We talked a bit about the style… a wider lapel to go with a bigger bow tie. He’s gonna make the bow ties and cummerbunds for me and my groomsmen as well. It’s all gonna be awesome.

Next step is a first fitting. Maybe sometime in the next week or so.

His label may not be as well-known as Versace or Paul Smith, but with over two million customers across the world, Arunroj Singh alias Aron has lots of reasons to smile. From Thai PMs to Norwegian parliamentarians, Sri Lankan cabinet ministers to Russian astronauts, star golfers to top bankers, this Bangkok-based tailor has quite an assorted clientele.

This ‘pravasi’ Indian’s competitive prices and prompt delivery make him one of the most sought-after tailors. He has offices in Milan, London, Zurich, Oslo, New York, et al. He takes orders online and delivers them within 12 to 24 hours, no matter where. Interestingly, he also offers free transportation
The prices are going to be about the same with some fluctuation but not a lot.
contact savilerowfashion@gmail.com

118 rose hotel, suriwong road,patpong street,bangkok 105000.Thailand
contact 022354427,0858441307

I chose a fabric, which unfortunately Kuhlman doesn’t stock enough of to make a full suit. So Scott’s gonna call the maker in New York and see if they can get more of it, or something close to it.

Still, exciting!

I talked to Scott Kuhlman this weekend and he introduced me to the process of making a bespoke suit. It takes approximately 8 weeks, and has the following steps:

1. Choose a fabric
2. Get sized
3. Come in for the first fitting
4. Talk about the style and details
5. Come in for a second fitting
6. Walk out with a new suit tailored exactly to me!

I’m super excited about this. I found a couple fabrics that I really liked and got little samples of them to consider. I’m gonna go back this Sunday to tell him my final selection and to get this party started.