The white thread is called basting and is found on many OTR garments. Over a grand is a heck of a lot to spend on your first suit, I'd shop around and find a fit that you really like. I'd rather have a less expensive first suit that looked great over one that had expensive fabric but was sloppy.
Also, use the search function to look through old threads and there's a ton of info on this topic. You'll find most here favor quality over the designer label.
-spence
Also, use the search function to look through old threads and there's a ton of info on this topic. You'll find most here favor quality over the designer label.
-spence
