Seattle--shirts

[JMurphy]

Gentlemen,

Can anyone direct me to a custom shirtmaker in the Seattle area? I've not had bespoke shirts made before and would like to work with someone who is willing to help me 'learn' through the process; that is, someone who will entertain my questions. I am aware of Gian DeCaro but don't know his expertise with shirts

I have a number of MTM Talbott shirts and they've been fine, really, but I was hoping for something a tad more special. My specific concern is that I've unloaded about 50 pounds and off-the-rack/peg shirts are too voluminous.

Thank you. I should add that I would be more than willing to travel to Portland, Vancouver BC or even San Francisco.

Words never heard in Seattle: You can't come in here dressed like that, Sir.

[Leonard Logsdail]

Gian knows his stuff

Leonard

[mathew]

Renee Bessetti (or Bassetti?)

[JMurphy]

Gian knows his stuff

Leonard

Thank you, sir. I was afraid someone would say that. I have wanted to have Mr. DeCaro make a suit for a few years. May as well get on with it.

[JMurphy]

Renee Bessetti (or Bassetti?)

Her website does not offer much hope: www.reneebassetti.com/about.html. As luck would have it I'm at a function at the Fairmount (nee Four Seasons) this evening--I'll will see if she is still located there.

[AlexanderKabbaz]

Rene Bassetti can be a very good maker. I have seen her (women's) shirts. If you can't locate her, call Damien or Nicole at American Sember (212-889-6188). They'll know where she is.

[JMurphy]

Thank you, Mr. Kabbaz. She is, indeed, still on the 12th floor of the Fairmount, the old Four Seasons Olympic. I picked up one of her cards from the concierge the other evening but have not had an opportunity to call.

[AlexanderKabbaz]

JMurphy -
When you see Rene, I would be appreciative if you would give her my best regards.
Alex Kabbaz

[ceaton]

Further to this, if you wish to make the trip up to Vancouver, I've found Chevalier on Seymour does excellent work. Minimum order of 3 or 4 depending on his mood.

[SouthPender]

Ceaton, this is very interesting. I had the (obviously mistaken) impression that Chevalier Creations specialized in things like designing wedding dresses. Can you tell us a little of how they operate vis-a-vis shirts? Are they fully bespoke or more MTM a la Jantzen? Do they have their own house style or can one come in with a design idea? What fabric choices are available? What are the waiting times and prices?

[hpdoble]

I have several suits and shirts from Gian. He is a very nice guy to deal with and builds wonderful shirts. The shirts wears well and his fabric choices are superb.
The suits are very well made. He has a great eye and I enjoy his very presonal realtionship with his clients. The shop can be a nice place to lunch on a busy saturday. Often several of his clients drop in with sandwiches and visit with him and whom ever is there. Most relaxed.
I go out of my way to visit him several times a year and have him make me a suit three to four times a year, as well as shirts to match the suits.
Peter Doble