The Black Lapel tagline is "A Flawless Fit Awaits." Let's see if they walk the walk. Online made-to-measure (MTM) custom suiting companies are similar in many ways, so if you're interested in learning more about the overall process from start to finish, this article is for you. In this Black Lapel review, I'll cover everything from the showroom experience in NYC, to the … [Read more...]
My Alan David Custom Suit Experience (It’s All in the Details)
Alan David Custom is a family-owned, full custom suiting company based in NYC. This article is a deep dive into my experience with them last summer. In this Alan David Custom review, I'll touch on everything from the company background, showroom experience, style analysis, fabric selection process to getting measured, first fitting, my initial impressions and the … [Read more...]
Canali Suits: Fall/Winter Preview
There's no doubt that when sartorial-minded men think of luxury suits, Canali comes to mind. A BIT ABOUT CANALI Canali has been producing tailor-made Italian suits since 1934. The Canali Tailoring Principle is simple; "[using] innovation to achieve aesthetic perfection, continuously renewing its styles with a meticulous attention to detail and the use of premium … [Read more...]
Vulture Suits Review: An In-Depth Custom Suit Breakdown
If you were to ask me about buying a suit, whether it's your first or your fifth, I'd more than likely recommend made-to-measure. Of course going made-to-measure is far from perfect. I've had some nightmare experiences (won't name names) and I've had spectacular ones. Many factors determine whether it will be a positive or negative experience. Were you measured … [Read more...]
