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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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How to Measure Garments

May 3, 2013

How To Measure Garments

Professional tailor and patternmaker Jeffery Diduch created a nice little guide on how to properly measure garments. This is useful…

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CottonWork Deal

December 1, 2011

CottonWork Deal

If you’re a college student* and have a job interview coming up, CottonWork is running a promotion where they’ll make…

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J. Hilburn: A Potential Revolution in the Custom Tailoring

June 9, 2011

J. Hilburn: A Potential Revolution In The Custom Tailoring

It’s probably be a bit too early for me to say, but I think J. Hilburn could revolutionize custom clothing….

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Gilt City is offering a made-to-measure suit by master tailor Martin Greenfield for $1,199

June 7, 2011

Gilt City Is Offering a Made-to-measure Suit By Master Tailor Martin Greenfield For $1,199

A heads up for New York readers, Gilt City is offering a made-to-measure suit by master tailor Martin Greenfield for $1,199….

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Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions

April 29, 2011

Modern Tailor: First (and Second) Impressions

A month or two ago, the Chinese made-to-measure operation Modern Tailor offered a special introductory offer: a basic oxford shirt…

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My mother is a part-time antiques dealer

March 7, 2011

My Mother Is A Part-time Antiques Dealer

My mother is a part-time antiques dealer, and one of her specialties is textiles. That usually means dress fabric, but…

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$19.95 introductory offer off Modern Tailor

March 5, 2011

$19.95 Introductory Offer Off Modern Tailor

The online made-to-measure shirt tailor Modern Tailor is offering a $19.95 introductory offer for shirts in their simplest blue oxford…

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Southwick Made-to-Measure at Costco?

November 30, 2010

Southwick Made-to-Measure At Costco?

A StyleForum member named rezzo posted this interesting story recently… While at Costco I checked out the Southwick display they…

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Time Out New York

July 27, 2010

Time Out New York

Time Out New York is a wonderful publication (I’m particularly a fan of the beautiful and charming Jane Borden’s comedy…

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Q and Answer: Indochino Suits - Worth Buying?

March 23, 2010

Q And Answer: Indochino Suits – Worth Buying?

Michael writes:  Have you heard of Indochino? The prices are tempting, as is the customization. Any thoughts? There’s been a…

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Q and Answer: What is Bespoke?

January 11, 2010

Q And Answer: What Is Bespoke?

Ryan asks us: In your blog today you mentioned bespoke clothing.  What does this refer to? Bespoke clothing is made…

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my Arrow Moccasins

November 10, 2009

My Arrow Moccasins

If you asked me what my favorite shoes were, I’d have to say my Arrow Moccasins.  Arrow is a family…

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