Top tailors are disrupting the made-to-measure market in more creative ways!

For those who’ve already written an obituary for the suit, the bad news out here for them is it’s very much alive and kicking. And the made-to-measure market is here to stay and thrive in more novel ways than ever before! The weight that the suit still carries in a formal setting—personalized job interviews, luncheons, or the wedding day—cannot be simply ruled out altogether. Times have changed, and so do one’s preferences and perceptions, but the made-to-measure market has found a silver lining. A case in point is a bespoke tailor in New York’s West Village who sends a sample jacket to his clients in the correct size. The response was overwhelming as his clients tried on the sample outfits, following which he took a few basic measurements, and worked with his pattern maker to produce the required fit.

 

Just when we thought bespoke two-piece is difficult to locate, the leading tailoring houses in Manhattan throw trunk shows regularly, so that you don’t have to fly down to make a new purchase. And there are a few NY retailers that would host less well-known masters who aren’t otherwise possible to visit. Customers too prefer to take the made-to-measure clothing route which is no longer restricted to only suits. Tailored preferences have started to take precedence over off-the-rack clothing options. Brightly colored trousers in cotton twills and linen fabric and boldly patterned sport coats are doing well in terms of orders for bespoke tailors.

 

Sports Jacket
The likes of unstructured suits and outfit made of softer materials are gaining prominence in the marketplace. Professionals are looking to be more casual and laid back these days, but the suit will stand the test of times in terms of style and elegance. There has also been a growing need for unstructured clothing—an extremely lightweight, slimmer and breathable design. For example, unlined deconstructed sport jackets made of cotton and jerseys and more luxurious fabrics including cashmere—materials that people find comfortable while working from home and still feel organized.

 

The trend is gradually shifting towards dressing down for business, but more formally out of work—in the customer’s social and leisure time. This is apparently good news for the made-to-measure market as it offers a gamut of cloth and style & pattern details to choose from. Only a bespoke tailor can strike the right chord between casual and formal, so that you can wear it for almost any setting. If you think bespoke tailoring is behind the age, give it a rethought, as wearing a formal outfit is still the convention as a minimum entry point into any professional environment.

Classic Summer pieces that should be in every man’s wardrobe

Sometimes in life you don’t have to dress to kill to impress your guests or onlookers, or throw on everything under the sun like the floral Cuban collar shirt or trousers to make heads turn, you simply need to nail the basics with a properly fitted white T-shirt or sleek and dandy penny loafers. Here are some classic summer pieces that deserve a place in every man’s closet.

Grey Tailored Trousers:

Grey Tailored Trousers
Contrary to popular opinion, tailored trousers aren’t just constructed for the everyday office variety. Cut slim with a tapered fit, tailored trousers are casual wear that’s a step up from your typical weekend gear, which can also double as a great pick for summer wedding separates. Tailored trousers are a men’s wardrobe staple, and switching to a lighter shade is a great way to stock your wardrobe this summer. Choosing a light grey tone teams well with pastels or neutrals for a cool summer look.

White Long-Sleeved Shirt:

How many shirts do you think you can own, or rotate use on a daily basis? A functional shirt is a white long-sleeved version. It’s not just constructed for the doctors, bankers and lawyers and top-level professionals, but a solid choice that can easily transcend professional wear demands, and turn to an occasional casual outfit. For summer, I recommend going for a linen option for an extra layer of breathability pairing with a light colored chinos, accessorizing with loafers.
White Long-Sleeved Shirt

Printed Short-Sleeved Shirt:

Printed Short Sleeved Short
Fast Fashion knew no bounds, and that is evident from the way it makes selection a chore. Even crazy street fashion knows a souvenir jacket is chic and trendy. What about a printed shirt sporting the style of Harry Styles or Rami Malek? Infuse a bit of animation to a suit, or style solo alongside your favorite chinos or jeans. You can even go for Hawaiian shirt if it is a good fit. Pick bold, bright colors and distinct patterns and pair this with basic separates—the shirt will speak for itself.

Cotton Polo Shirt:

There are several classics in the range of men’s wear, but the polo shirt is definitely a cut above the rest. The grand old style, under the brand name of Lacoste and Fred Perry, has literally remained unfazed ever since it was first introduced in the early 20th century. This timeless sporting piece can still challenge the newer roll-outs, and can be paired with anything from tailored trousers to swim shorts. What I recommend: Pick a polo shirt in blue and pink, and pair with matching navy shorts and accessorize with some white trainers.
Cotton Polo Shirt

Lightweight Blazer:

Light Weight Blazer
Needless to say, a lightweight, slightly deconstructed blazer not only keeps you smart in warmer months, but with the use of fabrics like seersucker, linen and cotton, you’ll also look chic and not too formal this summer. Experiment with a printed revere collar and make a strong style statement throughout the season.

 

That isn’t everything we have for you in this blog. Do feel free to tag along more classic summer pieces this summer.

Pros & Cons of Measurement Apps Versus getting measured by a Professional

Technological background:

Technology has taken rapid strides ever since the first online store for clothing emerged on the web in 1995. Back then it was only shopping convenience—a click of the button at the comfort of the home or office. Still nothing could sway the gentlemen who wanted the best of the best, be it custom tailored shirts, pants, jackets or bespoke suits. Beginning in the 2010’s, the rise of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) technology transformed the way tailoring was done. AR and VR apps provided an intuitive way to measure the correct fitting for any outfit, whether ‘off-the-shelf’ or bespoke, right from the customer’s smartphone…easier done than said!

Measuring app
Virtual fitting measurement apps capture a user’s tailoring measurement in a matter of a few seconds. Fully customizable, they allow the user to choose the fabric used, collar, length, button placement, pattern and length. The customization aspects including key measurement data apply for men and women of any weight, height or silhouette-type. The highlight of most measurement apps is the integration of an intuitive User Interface (UI) which enables you to choose any style feature you want such as Collars, Cuffs, Lapels, Plackets, Fits and more.

Pros & Cons of Measurement Apps:

# During the measurement process, selecting the fabric with a measurement app is a breeze. One can select the fabric variation, in addition to structures, checks and stripes. The fabric selected and the final visualization of the tailored construction can be instantly viewed on the app. All said and done, when it comes to the selection of the fabric, experience will tell you that bespoke tailors, due to their direct connection with fabric manufacturers and suppliers, can readily understand the finesse and utility of the fabric material, and recommend the optimal solution.

# Measurement apps are built to provide a tailored fit just with the click of a button. You can pick between regular, slim, relaxed or even loose fitting, as well as select your shirt length, depending on whether you tuck or untuck your shirts—all these and more. A tailoring professional, on the other hand, may rely on 100% perfect fit from every angle and crevice, agreed, the process is a tad time-consuming. By definition, a bespoke fit is tailored to exact the measurement specifications.

# Customization is another key feature of most measurement apps. It ensures custom fit without getting yourself measured every time. And also the margin for error is very small, considering its automation capabilities. A tailoring professional is again your best friend when it comes to customization. Fine and minute tailoring adjustments can be easily identified by traditional methods. With a bespoke tailor, you’ll feel more confident than ever!

Though the pros of using a measurement app may outweigh its cons, remember that many a measurement processes are automated, based on historical trends and already available data fed into the system, which also explains why a measurement app cannot alternate professional measurement process.

Rules For Summer Wedding Outfit Style For Men

If your summer is becoming a seemingly endless run of other people’s nuptials, then the summer wedding season is on. It is also the time when we consciously deliberate over wedding attire. What is a stricter dress code? What isn’t? There of course is a right answer. If the wedding invitation doesn’t tell you everything, there are other things that can give you a headstart in choosing the right wedding style. This blog, though not necessarily a precept, has few factors to tick to steer you in the right direction.

Read (& heed) the wedding invite:

If you think the invitation is just a little piece of paper, think again. It is the first clue which puts you in command over what to wear for the occasion. The details should be scanned, and checked for specifics if they point towards a particular style, when attending a wedding. The most important point here is the adherence to the prescribed dress code.

The venue:

It is worthwhile to review the venue considering where it’s taking place. If it’s a swanky beach ceremony, then you should be ideally better off with a light-colored suit and white short-sleeved shirt on. Loafers worn sockless can be the right accessory. If it’s a summer wedding, a darker look may provide more coverage serving you better.
Wedding Venue

Keep it personal:

Wedding dress codes are mostly strict in nature, but that doesn’t mean you cannot get personal. Whether formal or informal, you need to ensure what you wear is the best fit for the occasion, yet remain true to your personality. Adding a nicely folded printed pocket square, or a brogue with a contrast-sole can personalize your look in a subtle way.

Upstaging the Groom:

That’s a strict no no. While you may look to win quick style points, don’t intend to hog the limelight by upstaging the groom. Now, that’s almost a gentleman’s agreement! Avoid full morning dress for somewhat informal weddings and of course reserve that neon pink suite for another bash, or may be more fittingly, a fancy-dress outing.

Choosing the right fabric:

Choosing the right fabric
Selecting the right suit fabric is a major consideration particularly during the dry and humid summers when rising temperatures and profuse sweating can undo your bespoke tailoring efforts.
Breathable materials including cotton, linen and a combo of both go well with weddings in hotter climes, while cotton-wool blend and merino wool styles are the best pick if the marriage is hosted in areas with relatively moderate temperatures.

Absolutely Safe For Work Summer Outfits For Men

As the weather heats up, and the summers get warmer and dryer, we bring you six cool outfits to enhance men’s professional business image. Nevertheless, it wasn’t that easy a task for us as every office has its own dress codes. Also, only a thin line separates a casual outfit from a workplace one, and it was important for us to thread the line carefully. Here is what we’ve come up for you in this blog:

Tropic Business Casual:

If you want to look business casual on a Friday, put on a short sleeve button down sporting a tropic print. Pair it with stretch chinos and suede chukkas for a bit of fun. You can keep the shirt untucked for a more casual office environment, or tucked in for a more buttoned-up setting.
Tropic Business Casual

Dressed-up Denim:

Dressed up Denim
If you think it’s a blooper, think again: go daring by going denim on denim. Put on a pair of black jeans or dark wash to make it sync with a stonewash denim jacket. Do a bit of layering over a printed shirt with suede Chelsea boots for a piercing look with a little something extra.

Casual Button-Down & Jeans:

This is a staple of casual workplace outfit. Wear a light button-down pairing with dark jeans and a suitable pair of shoes for all day long comfort. This mellowed down look will go along well in the office as it will at cocktail hour.
Casual Button-Down & Jeans

Short Sleeves & Chinos:

Short Sleeves & Chinos
Wearing a short sleeved polo almost guarantees you a cool look during the workday. Team it with light chinos and accessorize with a pair of wingtip shoes for a spiffy tone and sophisticated feel.

Casual, lightweight Blazer:

Don’t shy away from situations from where you need to dress up a bit: put on a blazer with an oxford shirt and chinos. Go for blazers that are made of lightweight fabric such as cotton, and are unstructured or unlined for more ventilation.
Casual, lightweight Blazer

Linen suit & Suede Sneakers:

Linen suit & Suede Sneakers
With some confidence comes great comfort and serious style; here is one such hack that can pull off a stunning look: wear a linen shirt and dress it down with a polo shirt underneath a pair of canvas sneakers or suede.
Whether you prefer wearing lightweight fabrics, short sleeves or a little casual outfit, the choice is entirely yours to stay cool and comfy, while still sporting a regular office-appropriate look.

Men’s Summer Fashion Pants – A Quick Hack

There is nothing like the perfect summer pants that do not sync with the fabric, and that which disperses without restricting movement. Looser fitting trousers made from cotton or linen call the shots this summer, while thicker fabrics and skinnier fits can afford to take a welcome break. The rising heat not withstanding, a few pairs of weather-friendly pants are for keeps for colder days and nights out on the town.

Chino Pants:

Chino Pants
The chino pants are a fit for all seasons and often alternate jeans as a go-to pair of trousers. They come with a twill weave and alternate for a neutral look. A free loose style (classic fit, certain slim fits) with the bottom cuffed once in a while. Though khaki and navy are ubiquitous in terms of color, don’t say no to expressive tones. Off-white chinos may come trump this summer season.

Linen Pants:

Linen pants have always been in vogue, and turn talk of the town during summer, almost doubling the prospects of pants fitting into the wardrobe. Roomier, looser linen trousers spell supreme comfort and classic style. The wrinkle-free properties of linen parts blend well with that of cotton with some even featuring an equal proposition of linen and cotton.
Linen Pants

Lightweight Jeans:

Light Weight Jeans
The warm weather is no deterrent to guys looking to hang around with their favorite pair of jeans. I am not indifferent to this attitude. Thinner denim content and light washes can result in light weight denim that’ll keep you cool even if you’re sweating profusely. With a range of light colors to choose for men this summer, reserve the dark wash indigo denim for the cold and chilly days. This year men’s summer style will shift towards a more laid back style comprising thicker jean cuffs, usually teamed with cool chunk sneakers or minimalist white shoes.

Shorts:

When it comes to the selection of men’s short, try to strike a middle ground between too long and too short. There are a plethora of men’s shorts to choose from including Cotton/Chino Shorts, Jean Shorts and lightweight Sweat Shorts
Shorts

Men’s Summer Fashion Shirts – A Quick Hack

The summers are back; a good rule-of-thumb as for the selection of shirt fabrics is natural fibers (compared to synthetic materials). This is because synthetics entrap moisture rather than releasing it freely. This means they are not breathable and perspiration-resistant. Lighter fabrics also fair well in terms of weight, fabric weave and cut helping you stay cooler during summer. Though cotton is the dominant fabric for men’s summer style, I’ve presented a few on-trend pieces that will turn heads this summer season:

Chambray Shirt:

Chambray Shirt
Chambray is an extremely lightweight plainly woven fabric. Though similar to denim in aesthetic sense, it retains the moisture-wicking and breathable properties of lighter fabrics—just the thing you need for the hot summers. Chambray comes in a range of colors, though it is always woven using a white thread that produces a pastel sheen. I recommend your picking a light blue, light red or white this summer.

Linen Shirt:

Linen shirts are absolutely stylish and simplistic making it a staple summer wear. As Linen comes from fibers of the flax plant, the material is strong, quick drying and absorbent. Linen, being wrinkle-free, gives a more comfy and casual feel among all summer outfits. Linen is highly breathable; therefore, I prefer long sleeve button downs over short sleeves. Recommended colors include off-white, white, olive and light blue.
Linen shirt

Seersucker Shirt:

Seersucker Shirt
Another fabric that is quite popular like Linen is seersucker, puckered cotton that sits next to skin. The rippling in the material helps you to stay away from the torrid heat and humidity. Usually, a thin pattern of stripes, “railway stripes” are woven into the cloth, but you can also check out seersucker in fun patterns and solids as well. Seersucker is the fancy side of men’s summer fashion; therefore, it’s a perfect fit for your wardrobe.

Slim T-shirt & Short Sleeve Henley:

Any versatile summer wear for men than the comfy, good-fitting and lightweight tees? Stripes are definitely fun without being too dour. You can even pick solid light colors such as Persimmon or burnt orange and light green or sage. You can even add characters without distorting too dark for the rays of the sun.
While long-sleeved equivalents are mainstream for any winter and fall wardrobe, a short-sleeve Henley adds a lot of oomph to the regular line-up of tees. Henleys elicit their design inspiration from a regular tee, with 3-4 buttons added for a bold outfit.
Henly T shirt

Men’s Spring-Summer Fashion – A quick Guide – Part 2

We’ll begin from where we left in the previous blog. Fashion always gets better with a dose of unusualness. A case in point is the simplistic black and white sneakers with shoes of irregular colors that are delicately decorated with several accessories.

 

Every brand ensures sneakers come with unusual ornaments. Therefore, every gentleman will be able to renew his current suite of shoe collection with chic sneakers. Such shoes can rival even the best in the ranks with its characteristic comfort and style.

Toon characters:

Jackets With Toon Characters
In a few collections, you can find cartoon images used to craft a unique style including prints of your favorite toon characters decorated with jackets, T-shirts and sweatshirts for everyday style. Don’t think such styles go only with today’s teenagers, but even an adult can prefer to throw in an interesting theme to produce an image of “urban madman”. You can also experiment these designs not just with clothes but also shoes and other accessories. Printed watches sporting the same animated look can appear dashing, and keep up with the style game.

Androgyny:

Brewing the fashion storm Clothes with a dose of androgynousness is not the fit for every fashionista. As this is merely a subject of choice for the most provocative and creative male who plays around with chic and trendy flagrantness.

Therefore, designers in this spring-summer season provide classic men’s suits to go with their light shirts, perhaps something that may display semblance of women’s clothing. Moreover, stylists also provide silk or lace as the primary material for bespoke suits. We all know skirt is a sheer female attribute. But make no mistake, designers have come out with an unusual piece of clothing trouser suits.

Androgyny Fashionista

Accessories call the shot this season!

The right form of accessories can transform even an ordinary outfit into one that will turn heads. The secret however is to select the right accessories styled for the occasion. Remember sunglasses are the key to producing a stunning look for the spring-summer season. You can also pick colored lenses with a frame to complement the palette of options.

Bottom Line

We believe the above-mentioned points will enable you to cull out your preferred men’s fashion for the spring-summer season. Do remember that these fashion styles are here to stay. So, what are you waiting for? Start adding these items to your wardrobe for the super-perfect look.

The Ultimate Spring Style For Men – Part 1

“The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.”— S. Brown
When it comes to spring, it is important that you don’t commit the same mistakes as some of my clients used to do by wearing their full wardrobe in spring. I’ve compiled a brief style guide on how men should style this spring in a two–part blog post series.

1. In spring, do as Romans do…

Spring Clothing
There are chilly nights, but not many. Alternate cable knit sweaters, bulky wool blazers and thick cottons with spring fabrics. Preferred fabrics include cotton, silk and linen. Check for fabrics that display summer weight, partially lined/unlined (lightening up on lining enables coats and jackets to be more breathable in hot and humid weather conditions), Tech (a term synonymous for synthetic breathable fabric garments) and moisture wicking.

2. Go light on your skin, and not bright:

My clients throw this question more often at me: Is going brighter in spring desirable? I recommend them to go lighter, not brighter. It isn’t advisable to wear a bright yellow or leprechaun green in spring to look dainty. Try out a lighter shade or two in your neutral to look flattering. For example, alternate dark indigo and dark grey with washed blue or lighter grey respectively; you’re ready to go.

3. The effect of layering:

Spring weather can be pretty much unpredictable; therefore, I recommend layering to keep yourself warm when you get outside on piercingly chilly days.

Besides warmth, layering offers the much needed depth helping you to look unique from the regular t-shirt and jeans look. Kindly check all posts on our Facebook page on the art of layering for style and staying warm.

While many think that layering is meant only for the winter, you can follow the same techniques for spring too. The key is to get playful and creative with how you layer your outfit, and you’re ready to go! There’s more to follow on the ultimate spring guide for men in the subsequent blog post.

Spring Layering

Men’s Spring-Summer Fashion – A quick Guide – Part 1

Is men’s fashion any less extraordinary and delightful than women’s? With the summer season round the corner, here’s a quick round up of what men’s fashion would look like this Spring-Summer. It is important for men not to rush into a fashion store, but rather understand how fashion is shaping up for the season.

White Pants:

White Trousers Read-To-Go

A ready-to-go combo of Classic and Bohemian. Summer can bring in some real fashion surprises. White clothes, not surprisingly, is a matter of sophistication and elegance. Skinny white linen trousers turned out to be everybody’s favorite last year, and will continue to do so this year.

You can alternate snow white trousers with navy blue, extra ivory or delicate cream light colors as stylish as it could get! As a rule, fashionable costumes constitute light cropped trousers paired with a chic, simple jacket or waistcoat.

The changing scenario would see denim jackets and t-shirts going mainstream, replacing jackets and shirts to establish urban style. Don’t forget to accessorize it with loafers.

Neutral Suits:

Here is something just for the sake of grace and sophistication. Designers, more often than not, pick color themes from the impeccable English lords. The choice of colors ranges from tin, granite, coffee, slate grey with dark grey, milk and milk chocolate.

But if you are someone who loves bright colors like me, you can care to prefer outfits of neutral cream, pearl color and sky-blue. Check if you can add shoes and accessories in the same format.

Neutral Suits

Hats for a complete look:

Spring Hats

Hats occupy a prominent place in fashion history, and so will they this summer-spring season. A meticulously planned outfit without decent headdress is a no no, as it continues to rule the roost.

Felt hats are great for the spring and cool season. You can create new models by varying their characters using bold and vibrant colors. Therefore, you can easily capture this style for the approaching summer vacations.

‘Casual’ and ‘Classic’ twist hats are preferred for more relevant hats. Panama’s is another “bucket hat’ style. Non-informal baseball caps can afford to wait for the next season. Therefore, fashion designers aren’t afraid to experiment the theme of informal Panama, retaining the elegant themes and elements of “classic” style.

What Is Made To Measure?

Have you ever put the question ‘what is Made to Measure’ to your tailor? Now let’s assume your bespoke tailor provides a Made to Measure (MTM) option, but how does it differ from a full bespoke? Are you getting a significantly lesser quality if you prefer MTM? Not actually, MTM retains almost all the essentials of a full bespoke suit, the summary of which we will deal in this blog:

Both Bespoke & MTM:

# Select the weight, colour and pattern of cloth from the many high quality fabric swatches on a tailor’s shelves.
# The tailor takes the customer’s measurement.
# You can pick your own choice of vents, pockets, buttons, button holes, lapels, linings, pleats.
# A second fitting where you can try out on the finished suit.

The key difference between Bespoke and MTM is that with the later, the tailor cuts the suit cloth to a particular style or block and then makes some adjustment for size and figuration.

 

On the other hand, a bespoke hand will always stick to an individual pattern—maintained in the classic brown paper for later use—and due to personalized measurement, will make short work of cutting, making and finishing the outfit.

Made To Measure Suit

Bespoke Only:

# The tailor takes a super-detailed measurement for a more precise fit.
# Then a customer pattern is created for later reference.
# Three fittings: skeleton /rough baste, pocket baste and then finally finished suit.
# The suit is hand-crafted.

Bespoke suit
Though the difference between MTM and Bespoke is subtle, it comes as no surprise that MTM is popular with few customers, while there are many that still prefer a Bespoke suit. MTM can cost a tad less than a bespoke suit (as tailoring time is considerably less), and it can be finished comparatively faster. This means the groom doesn’t have to worry if the wedding plans are running behindhand.

 

Whether you prefer MTM or Bespoke, it is up to you. But with Bucco, there is always a special, personalized suit that will hog the limelight on any occasion and be cherished for years to come.

Super 110’s super 150’s

Does “Super 150s Wool” Make For A Great Suit?

Any man feels especially suave and sophisticated when he’s buying a new suit. Even folks with modest financial means are willing to splurge on high-quality formal clothing.

Then it happens: The customer’s eye lights on the tags on a premium suit. It says “Super 180s” wool. And the price is incredibly high. The fabric’s amazingly smooth, it feels great on the hand – but does that mean the suit is something extra special?

The Amazing History of The Super Number 

In a world of high technology, the origin story of wool’s super number is laughably arcane. It goes back to the 18th century, when the production of wool became a global industry. Spinners needed a way to quantify the fineness and quality of different vendors’ wool. What they wound up with was counting the number of “hanks,” heavy-duty yarn spools that could be spun from a single pound of wool.

For centuries, the fineness of quality wool ran from 30s to 100s. That started to change in the mid-twentieth century, as refined weaving technology made it possible to break the 100s barrier. Fineness took a big jump, the measurement gained the prefix “Super,” and authorities started measuring with a microscope.

Today virtually all suit wool is over 100s, with numbers above 150s being common for extremely fine suits. Experts predict that 250s wool will enter the marketplace soon, indicating the upper limit of modern possibilities.

Clearing Up Confusion: Important Distinctions To Make

It’s important to understand the distinction between the different terms used to describe the fineness of wool before purchasing a good suit. “Super 110s” indicates fabric that’s fairly fine and spun entirely from wool. A number without the “super” prefix indicates a wool blend, although the fineness requirements are the same.

It should also be noted that because of its weight-to-fineness origins, this measurement is completely different from the “thread count” used to gauge the fineness of other fabrics, like cotton. The modern range of wool used in good suits ranges from Super 100s to Super 150s, with lower fineness grades being practically unheard of. Higher grades exist, though, and they command astronomical prices.

The Truth About Super Wools – Finer Fabric, Poorer Durability 

No one can deny that fine wool suits are far lighter and finer than they were just ten years ago. No refinement comes without price, though. As weavers produce lighter and lighter wool, they lose the incredible durability that made wool valuable in the past. Suits crafted from high Super number wool are closer to linen in the way they crease and wear. This means that the high end of the Super number scale is not just rare, it’s also incredibly fragile. Sports cars make for an apt analogy: Think of a Super 180s wool suit like a Ferrari. It’s best suited to wearers who can not only afford it but afford to lose it.

Tailoring Is Still King 

For ordinary men, it’s best not to worry too much about Super numbers. Excellent suits can be created (and are!) using wool in the Super 110s to Super 150s range. When he starred in the Thomas Crown Affair, Pierce Brosnan was clad exclusively in Super 150s. It cannot be stated often enough: A stylish, well-tailored wool suit will look great in fabric of almost any fineness.
In contrast, even the rarest Super 200s wool cannot save a man who’s wearing a poorly cut suit. It’s better to invest in a good fit and excellent adjustments before worrying about super premium wool.

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