Bespoke suit in 5 weeks?

[scientist]

Finally I have a job paying well enough so that I may experience a bespoke suit. Unfortunately it is based in Sydney Australia. I have 5 weeks before I leave London, is there any chance of anywhere being able to make a bespoke suit (or at least get all of the fittings done) in London in this timescale and will there be a reduction in quality due to the rush?

[andreyb]

I managed to get two fittings in ten days. Finished jacket then sent by mail.

Many tailors might agree to do something similar -- provided you will warn them some time in advance.

As for reduction in quality, I would say that lack of subsequent visits (to let your tailor look at the finished suit and make notes on possible improvements in subsequent comissions) is much worse.

Andrey

[Cooked]

If the worst comes to the worst, Guido of the Most Exerent Brog seems to do alright downunder with P Johnson http://www.pjohnson.com.au.

[tchoy]

We still have a very few excellent bespoke tailors left in Sydney if things don't work out for you in London.

[scientist]

I didn't expect anybody reading this to have experience of Sydney tailors but if they can be recommended of course that would be preferable based on the short time that I have here. I suppose the row will survive another few years until I'm back. I expect I will benefit from the Sydney tailor's knowledge of what sort of weights are desirable given the local climate too.

Any advice on Sydney tailors much appreciated, I'm looking for 2 button SB suits with a softer shoulder.

[Costi]

The beauty of bespoke tailoring is that tailors are everywhere! We shouldn't forget that. London, Milano, Napoli - these are just bastions, capitals, but the "sartorial province" is no less valuable or capable.
For best results, use a tailor close to your home.

[tchoy]

If the worst comes to the worst, Guido of the Most Exerent Brog seems to do alright downunder with P Johnson http://www.pjohnson.com.au.

Patrick Johnson is a great option, essentially it's a mtm service but it offers excellent value for money at a different price point to Sydney bespoke tailors. The suits a make in Europe with a reasonably quick turn around time.

[tchoy]

I didn't expect anybody reading this to have experience of Sydney tailors but if they can be recommended of course that would be preferable based on the short time that I have here. I suppose the row will survive another few years until I'm back. I expect I will benefit from the Sydney tailor's knowledge of what sort of weights are desirable given the local climate too.

Any advice on Sydney tailors much appreciated, I'm looking for 2 button SB suits with a softer shoulder.

At least two of the tailors I have listed have experiences at the Row. Bijan was a working at H Huntsman at his younger years and J H Cutler have trained at the Row at some stage of his career. I have personally worked with all three tailors below they are all very different in terms of styling. If you are after something with a softer shoulder I would suggest you take a visit to see Bijan or Adamo both will cut a coat with very soft shoulders. J H Cutler cuts more of a structural coat with a heavier canvass.

If you need more information about these tailors just send me a PM and I'll be happy to make an introduction for you once you are settle in Sydney.

http://www.bespokebijan.com.au
http://www.cutlerbespoke.com.au
http://www.casaadamo.com

[Robin Milford]

Hey you can check this. At least this may be helpful.

http://www.mayfair-london.co.uk/tailors.html