Sydney, Australia (an unusual request!)

[Sator]

Does anyone know anything about the standards of shirts/ties by Shane Rochefort (http://www.rochefort.com.au) in Sydney?

Again Shane Rochefort has no training as a shirtmaker. His shirts are not made on the premises. He is mainly a maker of ties.

I would recommend Charles Nakhle over him any day.

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[Sammyo77]

The ties are incredibly unusual jacquard silk. They are spectacularly beautiful and very few of each pattern are made.

As for the shirts and suits, he uses other local tailors, whose personal reputation would need to be considered. I'm not quite sure who they are. As I think someone said earlier, the main advantage is that one can have one's suit jacket lined with his beautiful silks. Though that would most likely make the jacket pretty warm.

On Sator's advice, I have ordered some shirts from Nakhle. I received the first one on Thursday and am delighted with it.

[aus_md]

For the sake of objectivity, may I ask if any members of this forum have commissioned bespoke or MTM garments from John Cutler. If so , it may be helpful for them to post their respective views.

bluscuro

I have had many bespoke suits and jackets form John, and commision a a new item when the previous has been completed. The attack on his work and reputation, and the baseless innuendo are most unfortunate, and I do not wish to address the former member's comments.

The fit and finish of my suits is comparable with the best from Savile Row. I have had the opportunity to see many of John's other clients wearing his suits, and to examine his suits while being made up. I have not seen any that are anything but well-fitting and well-made.


Several comments have been made about comparison of John's work with that of his forebears. It should be pointed out that John is a cutter, and to my knowledge does not make the coats and trousers himself. He has a small team of coatmakers and trousermakers. I suggest that the comparisons arise from John himself, and reflect his modesty and self-deprecating manner.

[Tampan]

Is this Anson tailor the Anson Tailors in the basement of Hong Leong Building in Singapore, which was mentioned as a possible source for bespoke tailoring?

Indeed, that's the one! Hong Leong Finance Building specifically, as I believe that firm has more than one building. If you saw a double-breasted blue-grey suit, that was mine. I hope to be able to collect it next weekend. Sorry he doesn't do white tie, that sounds like a fun project.

[Mr JRM]

I would recommend Charles Nakhle over him any day.

Whose cloths does Charles Nakhle use?

[Sator]

I would recommend Charles Nakhle over him any day.

Whose cloths does Charles Nakhle use?

Charles has a mixture of fabrics mostly English eg Acron and Italian - especially Tessitura Monti Spa. You will also find Swiss or even one or two Japanese fabrics.

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