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I'd have though that tweed should be, at least, half lined. Well, unless you can bear the scratchiness of it!

Please do post pictures. I'm actually rather curious how a MTM suit from a respectable tailor will look like.

I ever only used a MTM service once back in university, and given that I had requested for a rather fashionable cut, I'm afraid it isn't a good benchmark for the skill of the tailor.

Here's why I'm a little skeptical about why solely 'altering down' from a larger block size is a sufficient reason to distinguish MTM and bespoke: In an excerpt of the article below, Mahon talks about how certain bespoke tailors also work with block patterns, manipulations, and revise it downwards t...

It suddenly struck me after I read David's reply and I think other differences would be that in most cases, on a MTM garment, you typically won't find the handwork that usually also sets a bespoke garment apart from the MTM. Things like hand padded lapels and canvass etc that are crucial to imbuing ...

That'd, indeed, be interesting to know -- whether a block pattern can be cut down to fit one's size appropriately. After all, I'm guessing that with MTM, one also has a couple of fittings.

I have heard from acquaintances that the very best Japanese tailors are fastidious in their fittings, their workmanship, faultless, and the suit, on a technical note, far surpass that of Italian tailors and suits produced on the Row. I have also heard they are within the price range -- or slightly p...

I would not ask the tailor to remake the coat just because he added an additional button on the cuffs, but would if he added a fourth button on the front. I think that whether you ask for a re-make -- because you detest the ticket pocket -- depends on your r/s with the tailor (and the prospects of n...

Like has been mentioned by a couple of posters -- I've found that the smaller houses that are off-row, but employ ex-SR cutters, and where the coats are put together by tailors within a certain radius of the Row to be considered a Row-made garment, to be more fastidious, and offer a better product. ...

I think a one button coat tends to help visually lengthen a shorter man's torso, instead of truncating him into sections the way a three button does. I found that to be my experience since I'm 5'3. Thus I wear them almost exclusively and not because it's uncommon. This below is Patrick Murphy, head ...

Right. Unvented it is, unless my tailor advised otherwise though I'd doubt that, since you've assuaged my doubts about being able to sit comfortably. I hope this doesn't mean a generous waist.

I would think that it'd be easier to sit when one wears a SB DJ since you can unbutton it (as there's a waistcoat). Not the same for a DB!

I've always thought that covered buttons are the sole and only choice, but recently read somewhere that uncovered buttons were used back then -- see picture. Appropriate or not? Since we're on the picture, is the belly of this collar tasteful and well-done? Dear MVM, the uncovered buttons (plus the...

To piggy back off on this, is there a consensus as to whether side vents are tasteful for a DB DJ? Am aware it's not traditional, but will it be considered a faux pas ? Should the besom pockets be jetted with grosgrain, or self-fabric? I've always thought that covered buttons are the sole and only c...

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The original idea of drape was very subtle with just a bit more "chest emphasis" a wee bit more shoulder and a trim sleeve. A softer more fluent over all look.. Much of the drape effect came from the construction of the canvas. Soft and supple. Later drapes became more voluminous and "drapey" and i...