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Sartorious, despite all the constructive feedback from LL I opted against the Caraceni experience - solely for logistical reasons. Going to Milan three or more times for a suit just did not make sense to me. Instead, Thomas Mahon made me four suits, he had done a few for me before. He came to see me...

I, too, ordered through Tom Mahon. The first shirt was ok (collar was perfect, body was too wide despite my asking for a snug fit) and delivery only took 4 weeks. However, this was in May 2006. Tried ordering a few more shirts though Mahon in March 2007 and have been waiting ever since! Tom admits h...

Thomas has cut five or six suits for me and I highly recommend him. He knows his work and has been around for many years. He also has very good coat- and trouser makers working for him and he nicely involves the customer in the bespoke process. After the initial cloth selection I required two fittin...

Thanks a lot, uppercase.

Everything you describe sounds wonderful and I will share the process of getting my bespoke A. Caraceni suit with the London Lounge.

Gentlemen, many thanks for your insightful answers! I will, then, head to A. Caraceni on my next trip to Milan. Would it be appropriate to ask for a meeting with Sig. Andreacchio a few weeks in advance? I trust not being able to speak Italian is not an issue?! How many fittings can I expect? (on Sav...

Indeed, as far as I have been able to research, Brioni does real bespoke in Rome and Milan. They have created a separate establishment for this purpose right next to their Via Gesu store in Milan. A. Caraceni is a great name, but the boss (related to the founder Domenico Caraceni) must be 75 years o...

Gentlemen: I own a few Savile Row suits made by a former A&S cutter and quite like how they fit and wear over time. However, every once in a while, I wonder if an expertly cut Italian suit may not be tad more stylish and yet classic. I therefore consider taking a trip to Milan and have a bespoke sui...