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Forum: Bespoke Clothing

From the renowned shirts of Charvet, Matuozzo, and Kabbaz to the rare bespoke suits of Oxxford, Rubinacci, and Zegna, bespoke tailoring enjoys a minuscule, but worldwide, presence. Bespoke clothing is by far the smallest segment of the clothing business yet, without question, offers the greatest diversity and highest quality available on the planet. This forum exists for wearers of bespoke clothing. Although all are welcome to browse, posting here is restricted to those who have completed a special application and been approved by the Bespoke Forum Administrator.

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    Started by Alexander Kabbaz, May 21st, 2010 14:18
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    Started by BCF Admin, June 29th, 2009 05:11
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Welcome and Membership Application

    Welcome to the Bespoke Clothing Forum. This forum, with the kind consent of Andy Gilchrist, was created by, for, and about ladies and gentlemen...

    Started by BCF Admin, June 24th, 2009 12:39
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    July 2nd, 2009 17:49 Go to last post
  4. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Hall of Fame Quick Reference Threads:Wardrobe Basics, Tailors & Tailoring, Shirts & Shirtmakers, Shoes & Socks, Shoe Size Calculator, City Shopping Guides, How To Post Pictures

    In order to provide easy access to some classic and particularly helpful discussions -- without the clutter of numerous sticky threads -- we are...

    Started by medwards, January 29th, 2007 17:20
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  1. How do I talk to T & A....

    I've ordered over a dozen new shirts from Turnbull & Asser. The fit is exceptional, EXCEPT for the back of the collar...across the shoulders. I...

    Started by donk93953, August 30th, 2010 08:13
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  2. Recommendations for Bangkok bespoke shirtmaker?

    I'll be in Bangkok for one week in November and would like to know if anybody has had any shirts made for them that they are happy with. I had...

    Started by phr33dom, May 11th, 2010 11:41
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    June 7th, 2010 03:09 Go to last post
  3. Bespoke Shoemakers: Experiences, Reviews & Observations

    The following is jcusey's classic bespoke shoemaker post from the AAAC Fashion Forum. It is reposted here as a reference point for members to post...

    Started by medwards, July 4th, 2009 07:31
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    April 30th, 2010 10:32 Go to last post
  4. What % Of Your Closet Is Bespoked?

    This area needs more traffic! Maybe a new thread... My first bespoke jacket was a blazer I bought a few years ago. Since, I have made some OTR...

    Started by rgrossicone, March 6th, 2010 04:57
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    April 30th, 2010 10:08 Go to last post
  5. Is it OK to return to a Bangkok tailor a year after collecting bespoke suit to request free alteration?

    I had two bespoke suits made at Raja's Fashion in Bankok last December and when I got home to the UK I realised that there is excess material in the...

    Started by phr33dom, April 26th, 2010 15:59
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    April 28th, 2010 17:20 Go to last post
  6. How much extra would you expect to pay...

    for a bespoke pair of braces. Am working on a new improved website with a bespoke section, idea being you can select the construction style, fabric,...

    Started by Bracemaker, July 13th, 2009 07:49
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    April 27th, 2010 05:32 Go to last post
  7. My large foray into the bespoke world

    I'm currently in Korea for several weeks on a business trip. As one would expect, there are a lot of merchants here hocking various wares. Although I...

    Started by Wildblue, March 19th, 2010 01:07
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    April 22nd, 2010 18:33 Go to last post
  8. Bespoke Trends

    I do believe although Bespoke is about (theoretically) timeless style there are trends. I am noticing a lot of my clients going for White linings...

    Started by David Reeves, June 29th, 2009 10:33
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    April 17th, 2010 00:50 Go to last post
  9. Question Sartoriani in New York?

    An English-sounding Firm of this name has opened on Madison Avenue, with multi-repeated advertisements in The New York Times offering the first...

    Started by CharlieChannel, April 7th, 2010 17:55
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    April 8th, 2010 01:31 Go to last post
  10. What Are You "Bespoking" Today?

    Figure every other forum has one, why not here? What is in the process of being made for you now? I have a navy seersucker sport jacket being...

    Started by rgrossicone, July 2nd, 2009 04:51
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  11. My large foray into the bespoke world

    Sorry, duplicate post due to network problems. Please refer to this other thread here in the Bespoke section, and delete this one!

    Started by Wildblue, March 19th, 2010 01:10
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    March 19th, 2010 01:10 Go to last post
  12. Thoughts on Shirts & Shirtmakers?

    No discussion of bespoke clothing can overlook shirts and shirtmakers. Indeed, past discussions on this Forum suggest that is the entry point for...

    Started by Alexander Kabbaz, February 18th, 2005 19:56
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    March 18th, 2010 23:19 Go to last post
  13. A Bespoke Prince of Wales Flannel

    Some time back, members of this Forum discussed the idea of having a special fabric woven -- a Prince of Wales check flannel with a distinctive...

    Started by medwards, October 10th, 2009 13:41
    bespoke, flannel, prince of wales fabric
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    January 21st, 2010 14:13 Go to last post
  14. My David Reeves 3pc. Bespoke Suit

    I realized that I hadn't put up the pictures to my finished suit, so without further adieu, here they are! I'm completely pleased about the...

    Started by betweenthebuttons, November 8th, 2009 08:44
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  15. Cool Help decide my next suits

    I've just had my second bespoke suit finished - a 3-piece navy with a wide-spaced white double pinstripe. I'll post pictures when I get a chance to...

    Started by Drogue, October 20th, 2009 11:38
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    November 4th, 2009 19:36 Go to last post
  16. Cleverley's in progress...

    Now that I can post here, cross-post from the Cleverley thread in the main forum: ----- My first bespoke pair in progress. GJ Cleverley....

    Started by Cary Grant, July 22nd, 2009 14:20
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    October 14th, 2009 18:42 Go to last post
  17. Bespoke / Savile Row Ripped and Smoothed

    As a long time client of Richard Anderson, I've eagerly awaited the arrival of Richard's new book, Bespoke; Savile Row Ripped and Smoothed. Well, it...

    Started by RSS, September 20th, 2009 13:34
    • Replies: 4
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    September 22nd, 2009 10:09 Go to last post
  18. Douglas Hayward Ltd in administration

    Kingston Smith & Partners are the administrators, if anyone is interested in buying the business... Very sad.

    Started by misterdonuts, July 3rd, 2009 06:01
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    July 29th, 2009 09:44 Go to last post
  19. How Did You Select a Bespoke Artisan? Lessons Learned?

    How did you select your bespoke tailor/shoemaker/shirtrmaker? What lessons did you learn in the process? What advice would you give an individual...

    Started by medwards, June 30th, 2009 10:53
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    July 24th, 2009 05:20 Go to last post
  20. Thumbs up Giovannini Shirt from Rome!

    I just got a bespoke shirt made by Rossella Giovannini of Rome! It’s fantastic. I got a light blue French cuff. It has a split yoke, eight mother of...

    Started by Andy, July 11th, 2009 08:07
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    July 21st, 2009 06:27 Go to last post
  21. Thoughts on my David Reeves Bespoke Suit Shell Fitting

    This is my David Reeves Bespoke suit that is being made for me. I'm in the stages of getting fitted right now but I had second thoughts about going...

    Started by betweenthebuttons, July 13th, 2009 18:33
    • Replies: 3
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    July 14th, 2009 19:27 Go to last post
  22. Savile Row Tailors: Experiences & Reviews

    The following is the text of the post that began the Savile Row Tailors thread on the Fashion Forum back in 2005. It was designed to provide a brief...

    Started by medwards, July 4th, 2009 07:25
    • Replies: 10
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    July 9th, 2009 11:37 Go to last post
  23. Bespoke: Motivation & Results

    Why did you choose to have bespoke garments made? Did the product/experience meet your expectations? What are the factrors you would suggest...

    Started by medwards, June 30th, 2009 10:56
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    July 3rd, 2009 02:49 Go to last post
  24. Technology and Bespoke

    My great grandfather's two brothers were custom tailors in the early 1900's. As an art, it seems that tailoring has not been too influenced by the...

    Started by rgrossicone, June 29th, 2009 16:47
    • Replies: 7
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    June 30th, 2009 19:13 Go to last post

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