bespoke
It takes a special kind of person to devote themselves to mastering the fine art of bespoke tailoring. There aren’t many true bespoke tailors in the world, and the profession is somewhat of a dying craft. In Montreal, Hungarian-born Rudolf Popradi is keeping it alive from his home workshop where … Read More
Whether it’s for your job, your cousin’s wedding, or evenings at fine dining establishments, a good suit is a staple of the dapper gentleman’s wardrobe. But when you wear a suit, it needs to fit properly. Take a close inspection in the mirror and look for the following things; you … Read More
Once upon a time, all men wore custom-fit clothing. Then some very clever people figured out how to make good average sizes, and men started wearing off the rack clothes. This made clothing much less expensive, but things didn’t fit quite as well as they used to; that’s pretty much … Read More
All things custom are buyer beware, so here’s how to keep your wits during your next trip to the tailor. [GQ]
A few months back, we asked our Calgary readers a question: Who is your town’s best tailor? We heard from a few of you, but we know that we’ve only begun to scratch the surface in our quest for sartorial excellence. Today, we’ll present three of the tailors we’ve learned … Read More
