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Couple of basted fittings over the weekend in NYC. I'm pleased with my tailor's first execution of a SB peak lapel; it has character yet isn't overly dramatic. I'm also enthusiastic about this fabric she recommended to me. Others have cautioned about the "scratchiness" of mohair, but at least in thi...

Gentlemen - many thanks for the thoughtful feedback. I must admit that my knowledge of the art of tailoring and the interplay of its various components is very rudimentary. Your comments will certainly contribute to my ability to have more fruitful discussions for future commissions. I would add a b...

This was the final fitting of my most recent acquisition in Naples a few weeks ago. The shoulder is completely unpadded, and the shoulder line was extended slightly from earlier commissions. The sleeves have since been shortened a touch, but overall I've been rather pleased with the fit and silhouet...

I currently have the Dormeuil Tonik in navy being made up as a 3-piece with peak lapels. This is my first commission with a wool/mohair mix, although my tailor has recommended this cloth to me since we began working together. My initial impressions of the color and hand of the fabric are positive: i...

Can you please post some pics? Was in Vienna all last week but couldn't make it to Balint...

In Naples last weekend and was able to secure an appointment to visit with Paolo Scafora. Naples being Naples, the network of personal relationships run far and wide, so it came as only a mild surprise to discover that my fitter knows Paolo and she kindly offered to accompany me. The Scafora operati...

Hello Matt- It sounds from your description that your MTM projects thus far have been far off the mark. In my own experience, unless the RTW coat of any particular house fits you reasonably well, escalating to MTM is unlikely to yield appreciably better results. I would suggest that bespoke is your ...

This was certainly a very productive 6 days! Congratulations in particular on the 2 pairs of Anthony Cleverley. Your post has also inspired me to pop into Fosters for my very first time when in London next week.

Cheers,
Eddie