So as I posted before, Canali is launching a new MTM program in the US beginning with the Beverly Hills Canali store. They claim that the Beverly Hills location is the first and only company owned Canali store in the U.S. as of now.
I went to the MTM event last weekend and then went back again this weekend. They waived the MTM upcharge (15%) at the event. I was somewhat worried that the Canali MTM program would be little more than ordering separates with alterations like some programs, but I found that there was more substance to it than I initially thought. I ordered several suits and blazers. I picked out the fabrics from a large selection, the cut (two button side vent with one of their less slim pairs of pants), whether I wanted a vest and what style, an extra pair of pants with each suit, etc. I know one guy even ordered his pants without back pockets! They will also do unlined suits with additional visual handiwork and a number of other items.
Maybe Canali was out to impress me, since I was blunt with them in my initial skepticism with their program. We started out with a 62L jacket (US 52L) and pants from a 60L suit. They altered my pants width at different amounts at different parts, changed my jacket length 1.5 cm longer, and made a range of other adjustments that impressed me. Now this may not be custom, but I was convinced that there was a lot of merit and value to the program.
For me, MTM Canali represents tremendous value. With a waived surcharge, it is the only thing that will get me to pay full price for a Canali and feel good about it. I think it represents the same kind of value in many ways that WW Chan does down in a slightly lower price range. If you are willing to spend 30-40% more than Chan and like the idea of a great fitting 100% Italian name brand suit like I do, I would recommend them. Having looked at various other MTM programs on Rodeo from a number of other designers like Ralph Lauren, etc., I think Canali had one of the lowest price points.
As an added bonus, I got to meet Giorgio Canali (one of the owners and grandson of the founder). He was at the store on a special trip that day. I talked with him for a little while about clothes and various other things. He even took a look at the fit of my garments that I was trying on.
I received excellent customer service at the store from Sheldon (my sales rep) and Steve (the director of Canali US sales). Steve appears to reside out of this location and was the one who took my measurements a second time around to verify everything was correct. Yes, I was putting in a large order with them, but they did whatever it took to make things right and address everyone of my concerns.
I will follow up with a review once I get my garments as that is the ultimate test. Also, I wanted to mention that I call them like I see them. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to report a negative experience.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I went to the MTM event last weekend and then went back again this weekend. They waived the MTM upcharge (15%) at the event. I was somewhat worried that the Canali MTM program would be little more than ordering separates with alterations like some programs, but I found that there was more substance to it than I initially thought. I ordered several suits and blazers. I picked out the fabrics from a large selection, the cut (two button side vent with one of their less slim pairs of pants), whether I wanted a vest and what style, an extra pair of pants with each suit, etc. I know one guy even ordered his pants without back pockets! They will also do unlined suits with additional visual handiwork and a number of other items.
Maybe Canali was out to impress me, since I was blunt with them in my initial skepticism with their program. We started out with a 62L jacket (US 52L) and pants from a 60L suit. They altered my pants width at different amounts at different parts, changed my jacket length 1.5 cm longer, and made a range of other adjustments that impressed me. Now this may not be custom, but I was convinced that there was a lot of merit and value to the program.
For me, MTM Canali represents tremendous value. With a waived surcharge, it is the only thing that will get me to pay full price for a Canali and feel good about it. I think it represents the same kind of value in many ways that WW Chan does down in a slightly lower price range. If you are willing to spend 30-40% more than Chan and like the idea of a great fitting 100% Italian name brand suit like I do, I would recommend them. Having looked at various other MTM programs on Rodeo from a number of other designers like Ralph Lauren, etc., I think Canali had one of the lowest price points.
As an added bonus, I got to meet Giorgio Canali (one of the owners and grandson of the founder). He was at the store on a special trip that day. I talked with him for a little while about clothes and various other things. He even took a look at the fit of my garments that I was trying on.
I received excellent customer service at the store from Sheldon (my sales rep) and Steve (the director of Canali US sales). Steve appears to reside out of this location and was the one who took my measurements a second time around to verify everything was correct. Yes, I was putting in a large order with them, but they did whatever it took to make things right and address everyone of my concerns.
I will follow up with a review once I get my garments as that is the ultimate test. Also, I wanted to mention that I call them like I see them. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to report a negative experience.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
