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A good question! And, actually, no... because it's not better/worse, it's just different stylistically, and the process by which we arrived at the finished coat was quite different too (e.g. the interaction and the suggestions that were put forward), so I genuinely think that this is unique. I could...

As an update to this thread, I received my first sports coat from "A" about a month ago. An interesting experience and I'm very happy with the end result, though there were a few issues along the way. The positives: "A" was very easy to work with, came up with some excellent suggestions, which I too...

There's plenty of opportunities to wear a suit and tie in Cambridge, I'd suggest focusing your efforts here. A dinner jacket should definitely be on your shopping list, especially if you plan on being more actively involved in student life (e.g. annual dinners of many student societies will be black...

Thanks again to everyone who contributed, it's certainly helped to clarify my thoughts. I'm minded to take a "risk" (not that it's a risk as such, in that I'll end up with a unique item of clothing!) with A and see how this goes; I'm very persuaded by the argument that young talent should be support...

Thanks for all the responses, I wasn't quite expecting such a flurry! I'll try and answer the points raised all together. "If it ain't broke..." No, you're right, it ain't broke and I'll probably carry on using my existing tailor in some capacity. But, there are some specific reasons for trying some...

Hello, I wonder if you can help me with some advice? I've had a number of suits made for me over the past few years by a London-based off-Row tailor. These have been excellent (considering the price) and have served me very well as business wear; the tailors I use are a "City" tailor with e.g. lots ...