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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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Songs of Tailors

July 25, 2013

Songs Of Tailors

I mentioned yesterday how I’m working my way through Thomas Girtin’s Nothing but the Best, a book about the history…

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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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Eddie Cantor in his famous vaudeville sketch “Moe the Tailor,”

June 12, 2013

Eddie Cantor In His Famous Vaudeville Sketch “Moe The Tailor,”

Comedian and actor Eddie Cantor in his famous vaudeville sketch “Moe the Tailor,” as seen on Broadway in the Ziegfeld Follies. 

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The only man who behaved sensibly was my tailor

December 29, 2012

The Only Man Who Behaved Sensibly Was My Tailor

The only man who behaved sensibly was my tailor; he took my measurement anew every time he saw me, while…

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Q and Answer: Should I Get A Suit in Hong Kong? Bangkok?

September 6, 2012

Q And Answer: Should I Get A Suit In Hong Kong? Bangkok?

Jake writes: My wife and I are looking to take a trip to Asia in the new few months and…

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Savile Row’s New Tradition

July 15, 2012

Savile Row’s New Tradition

Excerpted from S2E3 of Put This On: “(New) Traditions” We learn the history of London’s Savile Row, and talk about…

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Un-Lining A Jacket

June 12, 2012

Un-Lining A Jacket

A week or so ago, I picked up this jacket at a thrift store. It didn’t need too much adjustment…

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Boys Becoming Men, Men Becoming Wolves, Pants Becoming Shorts

June 4, 2012

Boys Becoming Men, Men Becoming Wolves, Pants Becoming Shorts

If you’re having a hard time finding just the right shorts for this summer’s hottest days, remember: shorts are generally…

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Put This On Season Two, Episode 2: Eclecticism

April 11, 2012

Put This On Season Two, Episode 2: Eclecticism

Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits New York City, where eclectic style is a…

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Put This On Season 2, Episode 2: How It’s Made: Jacket

April 11, 2012

Put This On Season 2, Episode 2: How It’s Made: Jacket

Put This On visits tailor Leonard Logsdail in New York City to see what’s inside a men’s suit jacket, and…

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A Word of Warning About Online Made-to-Measure

December 12, 2011

A Word Of Warning About Online Made-to-Measure

I get a lot of questions about online made-to-measure services. There’s been a proliferation of these outfits in the past…

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Japan's Mod Tailor

November 6, 2011

Japan’s Mod Tailor

Japan’s Mod Tailor

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What Should Suit Alterations Cost?

October 24, 2011

What Should Suit Alterations Cost?

People often ask me what a reasonable price is for basic menswear alterations. This varies, of course, depending on the…

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Lapel rolls

August 16, 2011

Lapel Rolls

A beautiful lapel roll is a sight to behold, one of the touchstones of a high-quality jacket. Unfortunately, some dry…

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