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#PTOman Highlights

February 12, 2017

#PTOman Highlights

Our Instagram followers are some stylish people, so once a week, we like to bring you some highlights from our…

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“Bespoke”: Semantically Adrift

August 9, 2016

“Bespoke”: Semantically Adrift

For The New York Times, Jim Farber explores the watering down of one of menswear’s favorite words: For much of…

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The Mechanics Behind Bespoke Tailoring: Straightening & Crookening a Jacket with Steed

February 1, 2016

The Mechanics Behind Bespoke Tailoring: Straightening & Crookening A Jacket With Steed

When we spoke to Edwin DeBoise last week about how he creates double-breasted jackets, he touched on a technique called “straightening a…

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How to Cut a Double-Breasted Jacket

January 25, 2016

How To Cut A Double-Breasted Jacket

I don’t really have a need for a double-breasted suit. In California’s casual culture, wearing a single-breasted is already hard…

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Japanese Ivy tailor Tailor Caid

September 22, 2015

Japanese Ivy Tailor Tailor Caid

I’m in love with Japanese Ivy tailor Tailor Caid’s slightly stilted and astonishingly charming slogan.

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Steed Dinner Suit

July 27, 2015

Steed Dinner Suit

An absolute knockout dinner suit by Steed. Made from a midnight blue mohair fabric from Harrisons of Edinburgh and trimmed…

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Timelessness and Bespoke

March 11, 2014

Timelessness And Bespoke

Réginald-Jérôme de Mans, one of my favorite menswear writers, has been moved to a Tuesday column at A Suitable Wardrobe….

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Things You Should Never Say To Your Tailor

March 2, 2014

Things You Should Never Say To Your Tailor

IvoryTowerStyle lists twenty things you should never say to your bespoke tailor. A selection: It’s ok, I’m going to lose…

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The Overuse of the Word Bespoke

November 4, 2013

The Overuse Of The Word Bespoke

Many words are injured in the process of selling clothes to the public. Think of the words “timeless,” “classic,” and…

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Q & Answer: When <em>Shouldn’t</em> You Go Bespoke?

June 25, 2013

Q & Answer: When Shouldn’t You Go Bespoke?

Philip asks: I’m considering how I should spend $400 to buy a suit. I can either purchase one from a…

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Steed Bespoke Tailors Coming to San Francisco, April 13th

January 31, 2013

Steed Bespoke Tailors Coming To San Francisco, April 13th

As some readers may know, I’ve been trying to persuade Steed Bespoke Tailors to come out to San Francisco for…

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Michael Anton

August 30, 2012

Michael Anton

A tremendously well cut suit elegantly worn by Michael Anton. Note the classic proportions, such as the width of the lapels and…

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My Visit to Naples

February 13, 2012

My Visit To Naples

I’ve been traveling a bit, but sometime at the end of last month, I was able to spend a week…

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The London Lounge’s Cloth Club in the Financial Times

August 20, 2011

The London Lounge’s Cloth Club In The Financial Times

The Financial Times just published a story about the the London Lounge’s Cloth Club. An excerpt: What happens when bespoke is not…

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Put This On L.A. Meetup: Don Ville Launch Party!

July 21, 2011

Put This On L.A. Meetup: Don Ville Launch Party!

Remember Raul Ojeda, from episode two of Put This On? Ten years ago, Raul walked into Willie’s Shoe Service in…

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