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Living in Bangkok 8 years. Had many suits made. Here's what I learned. I can only truly recommend one tailor out of perhaps 10 that I tried. Most aren't interested in style. They are fabric salesmen who ship the goods to a factory. The ones that were better had in-house tailors who were old school. Ask for a full canvas suit and most will say it's the old way of doing things. It helps greatly if the customer knows what he wants. Otherwise it's up to the tailor to do what he's accustomed to doing. I've seen that most customers have no idea what they want and the demanding customer isn't a favorite of the tailor shops that specialize in knocking out a suit in 3 days. Most fabrics sold here are wool and polyester blends regardless of what the selvage says. There are simple ways to test for natural fabrics and I would always recommend a natural wool with cashmere, silk or mohair blend. Usually 110 - 120 weave is the most durable. If you don't have several weeks for fittings buy a ready made suit. Bring pictures of what you want and make a list after researching how the high end custom tailors detail their suits. (full canvas, high gorge, high arm hole, tapered suit jacket sleeve, working button holes, button fly, daks elastic waist band, ticket pockets etc). I also recommend slacks with a short break, 2 inch cuffs pegged to a 15 - 16 inch diameter pants bottom otherwise your pants leg looks like a flag flapping in the breeze. I think ALL suits demand cuffs, whether they have pleats or a plain front. When the suit jacket is buttoned no one knows if the trousers are pleated or not. And custom is custom i.e. the way you want it to be. Also decide if you want the trouser waist to fall on the hips or natural waist. I prefer the Daks waist band instead of using a belt for a suit. It's more comfortable and no issue matching belts to shoes etc. One less thing to pack. As the above video states, simple is best. A two button suit, high gorge, 3 inch lapel, double rear vents, slightly suppressed waist will look good many years from now. Charcoal, navy blue, medium grey, either solids or chalk stripes with a glen paid thrown in is a good start. Solid white and blue dress cotton shirts with french cuffs, no pockets, wide or cutaway collar, french front (plain placket) is a great dress look. Again check fabric to make sure it's not a poly blend. Shirts should be fitted like a second skin. Buy expensive, tasteful ties on sale. Most women see the tie first, then the cut of the suit. Cost varies depending on shop, fabric and quantity. I'd estimate from a high quality shop using a good Italian wool such as Vitale Barbaris 110 - 120 weave you can expect to pay $600 - 800 US and up. Not what you were expecting? The fantasy of having a Savile Row bespoke suit made in South East Asia for $150 US is just that, a fantasy. The more expensive fabrics from Great Britain or France and the E. Zegna fabrics are beautiful. But very costly and not necessary to build a great wardrobe. I'd never get more than one suit at a time because while most shops make trousers very well, it's the jacket that is the deal maker or breaker. If they can't get the jacket right you'll know and that's why I would demand several jacket fittings. Also use fabric from the shop. If they mess up they should have enough fabric to start over again. I would also have the final jacket fitting made BEFORE they sew the working button holes. That way the exact sleeve length can be measure allowing about 1/4 - 1/2 inch shirt sleeve. Good luck.
+Bill D Hi Bill, good information so thank you for sharing. When I was in Bangkok 3 years ago I got hustled in to paying to much for a custom suit $700 AUD I am thinking of heading back soon to get maybe another 1 or 2 suits made< where would you recommend in Bangkok?
Bill D I agree with you. China are the same thing. There are people who are old fashion tailor and man they get it on point from a fraction of the price compare to Italy.
Myself, don't like the wastefulness of a cuff and the thought it is catching dirt and dust kicked up by the shoes. Really enjoyed the post and learned a couple things, thank you.
I spent just over $3 know in suits today and I found many of these tips to be true. I scaled back, took away several of the 'tricks' and chose the exact colors you showed as your classic favorites too. It will be about 6 weeks+/- for delivery.
I must be honest and say that the suit that you are wearing in this video is highly inferior. The lapels are rippled. The shoulder cap in the canvassing (if there is any real canvassing) was done improperly as it puckers right below the shoulder cap. The "canvassed" chest plate puckers. This can be seen right above your handkerchief. My intent is not to be mean but this jacket is tailored horribly.
+Steve Frietch Agree, watched the whole clip just to try and deduce if you wore an ill fitting jacket on purpose to make a point. Besides not being pressed, and fitting questionably over the shoulders, to me the whole look is bulky and square. Saw what you want about the suit at 5:03 but IMO it has a superior silhouette. But hey, fashion is personal and I lean more towards slim than contemporary fits.
I have to agree- I don't know anything about suits, except that rippled lapels are not good. Now I am learning about shoulder caps and canvassing, and you can clearly see the puckers. A surprising choice of suits to wear. He could have been a model but really, it was a bit laughable.
That's cause his suits are made cheaply in Bangkok. Cutting corners for someone who knows better. Buy made in US, Canada, Italy, England, Switzerland or Spain. It's cheap stuff honestly, custom or not it's cheap. A REAL custom suit should be at least 2 grand and up
Antonio, like your video, I go to Bangkok at least 2-3 times a year and there are fantastic legit tailors. for straight up speed, accuracy and classical suiting the top choice IMO is Rajawongse!!! guys with extra style and go the extra mile with high end fabrics and speed of getting a suit done are Tailor On Ten. visited Narin and he is very much the peculiar type, bit snobbish but his reputation is as a tailor second to none...he DOES not rush anything. no 72 hour suits with him.hong kong don't know ill be going this February so let me know who you like if you can. nice program....bravo
I would add that it is often more important to have suit of different fabric weights than it is to have suit of different colors and styles, especially if you live in places with freezing winters and hot summers. In that case, your first two suits should both be navy single-breasted suits, one in a heavier flannel and one in a light tropical wool.
Hey! I am working on putting my own custom clothing brand together right now and have been doing extensive research. I find your content to be very helpful. Thanks a bunch!
You are totally right, if I have the opportunity to afford one bespoke suit I’ll Wouldn’t doubt to get it cause I been through spending weeks trying to find the best fit an measuring suit and sor far I still looking for it.
Thanks for the video Antonio. This is solid advise for those that are wanting to not only look good (for years) but also save money doing so. Great work!
The advice thing is a kicker. You always need to go in knowing what you want already before the salesperson can get a chance to tell you that you need something else.
The suit in this video looks like off the rack from a thrift shop. Don't tell me it was custom made too? I have seen custom suits from Indochino a highly reviewed brand, but the suits were shockingly worse than Macy's off the rack CK suits that cost 4x less.
Saying ''notice I didn't ask you to do something but if you do I would appreciate it'' is the same as just asking. Be a man and own up to it rite from the start, "hey I would appreciate it if you guys could like and subscribe to my videos, it would help out a lot, thank you'' just ask for the support, there is no shame in it. Nobody that ever made it somewhere in the world ever did it without support of some kind from something or another, that is a fact. Those are just my opinions. I really do like your videos more then most other men putting videos like this on youtube. You aren't fake and it comes out in your videos and you do know what your talking about we can tell that by how fluid you are in your presentation. Plus you have good communication skills and know how to get your points across quickly and efficiently.
When I first found your channel I spent hours watching all the videos back to back. I became accustomed to hearing the plea to like and subscribe. I vote you keep saying it each video.
I have been going through my Satorial journey you have been a huge inspiration. In hon kong did you try Sam’s Tailor? I have ordered from them a number of times this year since Sam’s son took over the shop and he is a diamond in the rough sure. I am going to check out your recommendations too. Thanks for the tips. ❤️
The quality of the newer videos is truly amazing!! The editing, the sound, the video quality is all perfected! I also learned a lot from this video (even as a college student with a college budget) :) One question: I don't have a fitting suit at the moment but I do have the money to buy one MTM suit (not full-canvas). However, I almost never wear a suit. Should I wait until I expect to wear it more often? Could someone link me to a article/video so I can do my own research to answer my question?
The Killer His Vanilla thank you for the kind words - regarding your question, I think it's better if you have a suit ready in your closet rather than wait for the last minute because you need to wear it to a special occasion or a job interview. You can prepare more and you do more research on what you need to buy. this article should help: www.realmenrealstyle.com/mens-suits/
I recently bought myself a tailored suit, because I work out a lot because of my occupation, plus I am tall (6"2'), and I cannot find a suit that perfectly fits me. So I found a tailor with 25 year experience, who even though he is "old" he is up to date with fashion/trends and what's classic. I asked for a simple suit that is not flashy, but at the same time looks great, so he made one out of really good quality fabrics and the measurements/cuts/fit was perfect. So; I paid a decent amount more than a store bought suit, but you know what, a tailored suit is often of much higher quality, will last longer and often is made so that you can adjust it if you gain or lose weight. I think in the end you still "lose" more money from a tailored suit, but I don't think you lose as much as many people think. Plus you treat it more carefully. And seriously, I was amazed with how the quality felt and how it fit me. I actually said "wow" when I put it on. And that's worth a lot in my opinion.
DonQuixotec wow - thanks for sharing your experience. I definitely agree that a tailored suit does wonders especially if you tend to have a weight fluctuation.
Here in India i have made 5 suits in search of canvas construction as i had a lack if knowledge as i was a totally amaeture about the suits now i start to understand things little bit in which tailor shop i go the tailor either not understand canvas construction or speak it is an old method of tailoring amd suits were very heavy and overweight and not having good finishing and time consuming now better technically methods come in the market which are called glued or fused construction
I work as an Image Consultant at a bespoken tailord suit company called Morera Grosso. My job actually consists in finding clients, going to them to show our fabrics and design options, image consultancy and meassurments. However... I find myself in a lot of trouble reaching clients. Morera Grosso avoids the use of any kind of advertisement due to the exclusivity they want to mantain. What do you recomend? How can I reach more clients to achieve my monthly goals?
One way of looking for new customers is asking your current customer for a referral, another way is attending formal events and networking with other professionals, good luck.
I just bought my first two custom-made suits and I confess I did perhaps overdo the detail on one of them. But what I didn't realize (or was not prepared to believe) is that the tailor doesn't necessarily know about style. For example, I was going to go with peak lapels and I was swiftly talked out of it because according to my tailor, "they went out ages ago". And another thing I was going to get was a solid navy - according to the tailor, it's "too plain". So I got a pin-striped navy instead.
Great video Antonio, I'm from Hong Kong and I am a big fan of your channel. Should you visit Hong Kong again for future, there are now many more great tailors in the Central district who speak English. I have had two suits made recently, everytime there were more foreign customers at the tailor shop.
I love that you wore a poorly made and ill-tailored suit to illustrate how custom doesn't always equal quality. Bravo! * Yes, he really did this on purpose. * +1, if you noticed this as well.
Hi Antonio Great tips on the suits I do have some requests and I'm not sure about the rest of the gentlemen here but I'd really like it if you would show us how to fold the hanker chief and how to tie our ties in the Windsor knot in the tie Thank you For every thing Antonio also can you tell us the best shoe polish for our dress shoes and boots...
David Hamm thank you for the kind words - I will make sure to include your suggestion in my queue list. Here's the article: www.realmenrealstyle.com/necktie-windsor-knot/
Hello Antonio, hope you are well. Love what you are doing and really appreciate your input towards men's style, health and mindset. I would be grateful if you could guide me a little on tailors in Hong Kong. You mentioned W.W. Chan, do you know about Ascot Chang and are they complete in terms of all three parts you mentioned in this video? Also, can you name one or two more tailors in Hong Kong in your opinion that fit this litmus test? Thank you so much Antonio and God Bless you.
Hey Antonio, I have to say that this video really came right in time for me. I am visiting Pattaya next month and planning to get a couple of suits tailored. One of them will be a light brown prince of wales check suit out of lightweight wool for summer use. I like this pattern as it is classic and not so bold. Is it recommend?
Okay. My .02. You have a very nice suit there. Sleeves, however, are a bit seasick, rolling too much. Overall A- The shirt: Ouch! Is that a button down? If not, that's worse. The collar's too high giving the passé Queen Elizabeth look. Fitted Kiton might sit lower and improve everything. Shirt: C- Totally agree with the too many cooks spoil the soup. Keep up the good work.
TerierBull great to hear from you - I would say consider your contrast (skin, hair color) before putting colors together Read more here: www.realmenrealstyle.com/introduction-color-guide/
I am sorry for my stupid question i was going to ask , if i dress to much professional will it affect my clients on a way that they become nervous and cant relax . My skin and hair color is same as your i am just a little taller . Sorry for my bad English.
Hey Antonio, love your videos. I recently bought a navy blazer by Chester and Barrie, and the material is linen. From the get go the arms were wrinkled but it didn't bother me since I think it adds to the style of it. My question is what should I do to straighten out wrinkles in this jacket, and I'm pretty sure ironing isn't the answer. By the way, this is the first piece in my wardrobe that cost more than £100 and I absolutely love it, if say your advice helped me pick it out
Hi Antonio. Yet another great video! I actually live in Bangkok and was planning on getting my wedding suit made at Narin Couture. When we called in he seemed really on the ball. Is there anyone else you'd recommend seeing in BKK? Is it worth name-dropping you at Narin? Thanks again, JB.
my question to you, Sir, is " who were your final choices ? " i am located in Toronto , Canada, and was quoted 3,750 as a baseline price by a tailor named Marcello Tarantino and he seems to have a good rep. I am wondering, since I am planning a Euro cycling tour this summer if I shouldn't wait and see what they have to say over there. Then again, being of Irish/British and Scottish heritage, I am also drawn back to the classics. I think of Italian and French designers as more flashy and current design I am new to all this Sartorial stuff ! Help !
Love your channel! Thanks for your great advice! I agree with you that the power of presentation can be powerful. I am interested in purchasing a high quality custom made suit. I looked up WW Chans & Sons to try and get an idea of the price range but no luck. Could you possibly give me a price range? I understand that some suits can be pretty expensive but having an idea can help save the money and avoid getting ripped of. I completely understand that prices very but an idea would go a long way. Thank you for your time.
Hi Antonio...Thank you for this fantastic site and thank you so much for your service as a Marine. Since I left the Air Force, I have not invested in a lifetime great suit. I have had a big commission and I want to go with your advice to "work with the best". Can you recommend a great tailor in Atlanta Georgia?
Hi Antonio, I am currently living in HK and looking to start building my wardrobe. I am looking to buy a few suits and just wondering do you have a tailor you recommend in HK.
Hey Antonio, these Q's might be a little late in the day but, I have two questions if I may. For me, London is normally my first choice, as I am from the region, however, I would be interested to know what your choice is from the great city. Also, I am currently and expat in Vietnam but have not been overly impressed from what I have seen in the way of tailors and really do want to be proved wrong, do you have any experience from this part of the world that you can share? Regards.
Paul Murphy I wouldn't trust anything made there. I doubt the wool is wool or even from the uk. I'm about to launch in a few weeks ;niventailors. co.uk. As for this bloke. Judging by his suits I wouldn't listen to his advice at all.
You should make a video for us young lads that want to be entrepreneurs . About starting business, getting into that world, meeting the right type of people .
Antonio, are the larger chain stores that deal with men's fashion somthing to avoid? I'm not really in the thrift shop market but I also can not justify spending 2-3k on a suit.
Heard good things about any of the tailors in S. Korea, particularly the Seoul area? I'll be traveling there shortly and would like to start my collection.
Hi Antonio, I have a question. I landed my first real job out of college 6 months ago and purchased 2 cheap $200 suits just to start me off with. Now I have been saving money and want to purchase a custom suit and I have seen places that sell custom suits as low as $500. My question would a $500 custom suit not be worth it? Should I be going for custom suits at least at the $1000 price point? Thanks.
I found that you followed my advice, I think. Thank you! But y'know what? I thought that it probably wasn't as effective as I thought it would be. I think it would be more effective if you expressed in detail how the videos will come to you when you subscribe, and that you have a 47-page eBook that you give us, and all the stuff you said before, but near the end. But like the other guy said, I got used to the plea being the first thing I hear, and that I find it weird that it is not where it has always been.
Hey Antonio thank you for doing what you do. But I do have a question. As a college student on a budget, how do I look well for interviews and other things without spending a lot of money? Thank you for your help.
Over christmas I will go to sri lanka and look for a tailor there to get a bespoke suit, do you have any special tips or experiences with that? Thanks for the video!
Xozzen great to hear from you! This article should help: www.realmenrealstyle.com/how-to-find-a-local-tailor-7-tips-to-choose-a-seamstress-locate-tailors-seamstresses/
there's a famous tailor shop in Taipei, it's called Din Jian. many celebrities and businessmen get their suits done there, i bought from them too. arguably the best tailored suit in Taiwan. their info here facebook.com/pages/頂尖西服店/199267886749956?sk=info
if you'll be buying a suit in Taipei, by all means avoid shops around Ximen district. most shops there provide cheap but poor quality fabric and tailoring.
I'd never want to have 18-20 odd-looking suits in my wardrobe. The danger would be that some day I'd be going to a wedding or something and then decide "Ah sure maybe I'll wear this one! It's quirky but kinda cool" - Then I'd realize later that I look like a clown.
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What actually "good" advise do you think you are giving men here? To only buy classic fabrics and to get them from either Savil Row or top Hong Kong tailors - really?? There is no middleground? Fact of the matter is that unless you understand style yourself you should stay away from bespoke tailoring and stick to Made to Measure. Here you can if you pay decent money get a decent suit (as good as a bespoke I would argue) and it would be more versatile and if you stick with styles you find in fashion magazines and off the rack models (that you then order as M2M suits you are sure what what you are getting represents that latest style. If you want to wear a suit you bought 7 years after and expect it still to be top of the hip of good style because you went for a classic - forget it. Fashion throws a stick in you whole program because it changes the style in which we wear suits every 5 years or and design changes and time WILL catch up even with the most classic of suits. My best advise you be - get some a few basic suits in blue and grey and make sure you get two pairs of pants. BUT - do NOT be afraid to go in the direction of checks and stripes once in a while - Many men are afraid of this and for no good reason what so ever. But when you have bought an exciting pattern - WEAR IT and make sure you ride the juice out of the suit within one or two seasons so it does not suddenly end up in your closet looking like a carnival costume when you take it out after 5 years. Besides the suit you are wearing in this video looks awful. The lapels are sloping away from your chest and its puckering and the color in anything but classic.
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Living in Bangkok 8 years. Had many suits made. Here's what I learned. I can only truly recommend one tailor out of perhaps 10 that I tried. Most aren't interested in style. They are fabric salesmen who ship the goods to a factory. The ones that were better had in-house tailors who were old school. Ask for a full canvas suit and most will say it's the old way of doing things. It helps greatly if the customer knows what he wants. Otherwise it's up to the tailor to do what he's accustomed to doing. I've seen that most customers have no idea what they want and the demanding customer isn't a favorite of the tailor shops that specialize in knocking out a suit in 3 days.
Most fabrics sold here are wool and polyester blends regardless of what the selvage says. There are simple ways to test for natural fabrics and I would always recommend a natural wool with cashmere, silk or mohair blend. Usually 110 - 120 weave is the most durable.
If you don't have several weeks for fittings buy a ready made suit.
Bring pictures of what you want and make a list after researching how the high end custom tailors detail their suits.
(full canvas, high gorge, high arm hole, tapered suit jacket sleeve, working button holes, button fly, daks elastic waist band, ticket pockets etc). I also recommend slacks with a short break, 2 inch cuffs pegged to a 15 - 16 inch diameter pants bottom otherwise your pants leg looks like a flag flapping in the breeze. I think ALL suits demand cuffs, whether they have pleats or a plain front. When the suit jacket is buttoned no one knows if the trousers are pleated or not. And custom is custom i.e. the way you want it to be. Also decide if you want the trouser waist to fall on the hips or natural waist. I prefer the Daks waist band instead of using a belt for a suit. It's more comfortable and no issue matching belts to shoes etc. One less thing to pack.
As the above video states, simple is best. A two button suit, high gorge, 3 inch lapel, double rear vents, slightly suppressed waist will look good many years from now. Charcoal, navy blue, medium grey, either solids or chalk stripes with a glen paid thrown in is a good start.
Solid white and blue dress cotton shirts with french cuffs, no pockets, wide or cutaway collar, french front (plain placket) is a great dress look. Again check fabric to make sure it's not a poly blend. Shirts should be fitted like a second skin.
Buy expensive, tasteful ties on sale. Most women see the tie first, then the cut of the suit.
Cost varies depending on shop, fabric and quantity. I'd estimate from a high quality shop using a good Italian wool such as Vitale Barbaris 110 - 120 weave you can expect to pay $600 - 800 US and up. Not what you were expecting? The fantasy of having a Savile Row bespoke suit made in South East Asia for $150 US is just that, a fantasy. The more expensive fabrics from Great Britain or France and the E. Zegna fabrics are beautiful. But very costly and not necessary to build a great wardrobe.
I'd never get more than one suit at a time because while most shops make trousers very well, it's the jacket that is the deal maker or breaker. If they can't get the jacket right you'll know and that's why I would demand several jacket fittings. Also use fabric from the shop. If they mess up they should have enough fabric to start over again. I would also have the final jacket fitting made BEFORE they sew the working button holes. That way the exact sleeve length can be measure allowing about 1/4 - 1/2 inch shirt sleeve.
Good luck.
+Bill D Hi Bill, good information so thank you for sharing. When I was in Bangkok 3 years ago I got hustled in to paying to much for a custom suit $700 AUD I am thinking of heading back soon to get maybe another 1 or 2 suits made< where would you recommend in Bangkok?
Bill is uneducated? He said one thing that might not work for little midgies like you, out of a dozen points, and he's "uneducated"?
+Bill D, who do you recommend in Bangkok?
Bill D I agree with you. China are the same thing. There are people who are old fashion tailor and man they get it on point from a fraction of the price compare to Italy.
Myself, don't like the wastefulness of a cuff and the thought it is catching dirt and dust kicked up by the shoes. Really enjoyed the post and learned a couple things, thank you.
I spent just over $3 know in suits today and I found many of these tips to be true. I scaled back, took away several of the 'tricks' and chose the exact colors you showed as your classic favorites too. It will be about 6 weeks+/- for delivery.
He said, "I was gonna be the front end; they were gonna be the back; we were gonna come together."
Hahahahahaha
I must be honest and say that the suit that you are wearing in this video is highly inferior. The lapels are rippled. The shoulder cap in the canvassing (if there is any real canvassing) was done improperly as it puckers right below the shoulder cap. The "canvassed" chest plate puckers. This can be seen right above your handkerchief. My intent is not to be mean but this jacket is tailored horribly.
+Steve Frietch Agree, watched the whole clip just to try and deduce if you wore an ill fitting jacket on purpose to make a point. Besides not being pressed, and fitting questionably over the shoulders, to me the whole look is bulky and square. Saw what you want about the suit at 5:03 but IMO it has a superior silhouette. But hey, fashion is personal and I lean more towards slim than contemporary fits.
+Steve Frietch What the fuck are you talking about he's fine
+Elias Lindqvist that is also being worn by a model.
I have to agree- I don't know anything about suits, except that rippled lapels are not good. Now I am learning about shoulder caps and canvassing, and you can clearly see the puckers. A surprising choice of suits to wear. He could have been a model but really, it was a bit laughable.
That's cause his suits are made cheaply in Bangkok. Cutting corners for someone who knows better. Buy made in US, Canada, Italy, England, Switzerland or Spain. It's cheap stuff honestly, custom or not it's cheap. A REAL custom suit should be at least 2 grand and up
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Jonathan Vasquez haha!
Antonio, like your video, I go to Bangkok at least 2-3 times a year and there are fantastic legit tailors. for straight up speed, accuracy and classical suiting the top choice IMO is Rajawongse!!! guys with extra style and go the extra mile with high end fabrics and speed of getting a suit done are Tailor On Ten. visited Narin and he is very much the peculiar type, bit snobbish but his reputation is as a tailor second to none...he DOES not rush anything. no 72 hour suits with him.hong kong don't know ill be going this February so let me know who you like if you can. nice program....bravo
I've found all of these have come up for me since I started seriously building my wardrobe.
aperson22222 glad to know that :)
I would add that it is often more important to have suit of different fabric weights than it is to have suit of different colors and styles, especially if you live in places with freezing winters and hot summers. In that case, your first two suits should both be navy single-breasted suits, one in a heavier flannel and one in a light tropical wool.
Long time subscriber, most relatable and applicable video of yours i have seen. Nice work, more like this one please
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I get Antonio's point about receiving bad advice from tailors who don't understand style.
Hey! I am working on putting my own custom clothing brand together right now and have been doing extensive research. I find your content to be very helpful. Thanks a bunch!
Great video Antonio 👌
Did a search on the tailors mentioned.
BKK - Narin Couture
HKG - W W Chan & Sons
rewtrash2 great to hear
Impressed with your video, you did a great job of communicating complicated ideas in a very short/condensed period. Thanks for sharing.
drockred thanks for the feedback
You are totally right, if I have the opportunity to afford one bespoke suit I’ll Wouldn’t doubt to get it cause I been through spending weeks trying to find the best fit an measuring suit and sor far I still looking for it.
Thanks for the video Antonio. This is solid advise for those that are wanting to not only look good (for years) but also save money doing so. Great work!
+Matt S You're welcome!
Another stellar job Antonio!
ammer1010 thank you!
The advice thing is a kicker. You always need to go in knowing what you want already before the salesperson can get a chance to tell you that you need something else.
You are very good at storytelling and mixing your information with it.
H&D Tailor in Vietnam and Tailor on Ten in Bangkok are really good tailors.
The suit in this video looks like off the rack from a thrift shop. Don't tell me it was custom made too? I have seen custom suits from Indochino a highly reviewed brand, but the suits were shockingly worse than Macy's off the rack CK suits that cost 4x less.
Saying ''notice I didn't ask you to do something but if you do I would appreciate it'' is the same as just asking. Be a man and own up to it rite from the start, "hey I would appreciate it if you guys could like and subscribe to my videos, it would help out a lot, thank you'' just ask for the support, there is no shame in it.
Nobody that ever made it somewhere in the world ever did it without support of some kind from something or another, that is a fact.
Those are just my opinions. I really do like your videos more then most other men putting videos like this on youtube. You aren't fake and it comes out in your videos and you do know what your talking about we can tell that by how fluid you are in your presentation. Plus you have good communication skills and know how to get your points across quickly and efficiently.
When I first found your channel I spent hours watching all the videos back to back. I became accustomed to hearing the plea to like and subscribe. I vote you keep saying it each video.
Jose Lopez Thanks - that's why we have 200,000 subs now. I find the asking part increases action by 66% on average!
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I have been going through my Satorial journey you have been a huge inspiration. In hon kong did you try Sam’s Tailor? I have ordered from them a number of times this year since Sam’s son took over the shop and he is a diamond in the rough sure. I am going to check out your recommendations too. Thanks for the tips. ❤️
The quality of the newer videos is truly amazing!! The editing, the sound, the video quality is all perfected! I also learned a lot from this video (even as a college student with a college budget) :)
One question: I don't have a fitting suit at the moment but I do have the money to buy one MTM suit (not full-canvas). However, I almost never wear a suit. Should I wait until I expect to wear it more often? Could someone link me to a article/video so I can do my own research to answer my question?
The Killer His Vanilla thank you for the kind words - regarding your question, I think it's better if you have a suit ready in your closet rather than wait for the last minute because you need to wear it to a special occasion or a job interview. You can prepare more and you do more research on what you need to buy. this article should help: www.realmenrealstyle.com/mens-suits/
I recently bought myself a tailored suit, because I work out a lot because of my occupation, plus I am tall (6"2'), and I cannot find a suit that perfectly fits me. So I found a tailor with 25 year experience, who even though he is "old" he is up to date with fashion/trends and what's classic. I asked for a simple suit that is not flashy, but at the same time looks great, so he made one out of really good quality fabrics and the measurements/cuts/fit was perfect.
So; I paid a decent amount more than a store bought suit, but you know what, a tailored suit is often of much higher quality, will last longer and often is made so that you can adjust it if you gain or lose weight. I think in the end you still "lose" more money from a tailored suit, but I don't think you lose as much as many people think.
Plus you treat it more carefully. And seriously, I was amazed with how the quality felt and how it fit me. I actually said "wow" when I put it on. And that's worth a lot in my opinion.
DonQuixotec wow - thanks for sharing your experience. I definitely agree that a tailored suit does wonders especially if you tend to have a weight fluctuation.
Here in India i have made 5 suits in search of canvas construction as i had a lack if knowledge as i was a totally amaeture about the suits now i start to understand things little bit in which tailor shop i go the tailor either not understand canvas construction or speak it is an old method of tailoring amd suits were very heavy and overweight and not having good finishing and time consuming now better technically methods come in the market which are called glued or fused construction
This is the best video. Awesome advice!!!!
I work as an Image Consultant at a bespoken tailord suit company called Morera Grosso. My job actually consists in finding clients, going to them to show our fabrics and design options, image consultancy and meassurments. However... I find myself in a lot of trouble reaching clients. Morera Grosso avoids the use of any kind of advertisement due to the exclusivity they want to mantain. What do you recomend? How can I reach more clients to achieve my monthly goals?
One way of looking for new customers is asking your current customer for a referral, another way is attending formal events and networking with other professionals, good luck.
I just bought my first two custom-made suits and I confess I did perhaps overdo the detail on one of them. But what I didn't realize (or was not prepared to believe) is that the tailor doesn't necessarily know about style. For example, I was going to go with peak lapels and I was swiftly talked out of it because according to my tailor, "they went out ages ago". And another thing I was going to get was a solid navy - according to the tailor, it's "too plain". So I got a pin-striped navy instead.
+Erhu Player you have to be clear as to what you really want - www.realmenrealstyle.com/communicate-tailor-custom-clothing/
great video!thanks
alanigustiguirre You're welcome!
This is great advice to look for 3 things in the same person and a classic look for custom suits.
I love your channel and content.
Hello, any recommendations for a good custom suit tailor in Los Angeles?
Great video Antonio, I'm from Hong Kong and I am a big fan of your channel.
Should you visit Hong Kong again for future, there are now many more great tailors in the Central district who speak English. I have had two suits made recently, everytime there were more foreign customers at the tailor shop.
Matthew Lau thank you Matthew! Hopefully, next year as I have a lot on my plate right now and my wife is also expecting another baby this month.
I love that you wore a poorly made and ill-tailored suit to illustrate how custom doesn't always equal quality. Bravo!
* Yes, he really did this on purpose. * +1, if you noticed this as well.
+1
pfft he never mentioned it so i think you're making it up.
I always like a suit with slight stripes, wider or thinner depends on the design. Also that it's a 3 piece...
Hi Antonio, when and how to maintainence a suit? Thx
Hi Antonio Great tips on the suits I do have some requests and I'm not sure about the rest of the gentlemen here but I'd really like it if you would show us how to fold the hanker chief and how to tie our ties in the Windsor knot in the tie Thank you For every thing Antonio also can you tell us the best shoe polish for our dress shoes and boots...
David Hamm thank you for the kind words - I will make sure to include your suggestion in my queue list. Here's the article: www.realmenrealstyle.com/necktie-windsor-knot/
Hello Antonio, hope you are well. Love what you are doing and really appreciate your input towards men's style, health and mindset. I would be grateful if you could guide me a little on tailors in Hong Kong. You mentioned W.W. Chan, do you know about Ascot Chang and are they complete in terms of all three parts you mentioned in this video? Also, can you name one or two more tailors in Hong Kong in your opinion that fit this litmus test? Thank you so much Antonio and God Bless you.
Awesome info!
Your sleeves are way too wide
Grant Ruffinengo that was bothering the f$&@ outta me
You make a lot of sense. I like the cut of your jib. I just turned 50, and I would wear the Hardy Amies suit I bought in 1986 if it still fit.
Denis Lee thanks!
Hey Antonio, I have to say that this video really came right in time for me. I am visiting Pattaya next month and planning to get a couple of suits tailored. One of them will be a light brown prince of wales check suit out of lightweight wool for summer use. I like this pattern as it is classic and not so bold. Is it recommend?
SilentMover95 yes - it's very classy
Ever checked out Raymond's in India ? Pretty cheap for bespoke suits. Starts at approx 180 $.
You should do a video on Stowers bespoke.
Okay. My .02. You have a very nice suit there. Sleeves, however, are a bit seasick, rolling too much. Overall A- The shirt: Ouch! Is that a button down? If not, that's worse. The collar's too high giving the passé Queen Elizabeth look. Fitted Kiton might sit lower and improve everything. Shirt: C-
Totally agree with the too many cooks spoil the soup. Keep up the good work.
Icriedtoday thanks for the feedback
What is your advice , i will start working soon as a life coach , what kind of a colors do i put together ?
TerierBull great to hear from you - I would say consider your contrast (skin, hair color) before putting colors together
Read more here: www.realmenrealstyle.com/introduction-color-guide/
I am sorry for my stupid question i was going to ask , if i dress to much professional will it affect my clients on a way that they become nervous and cant relax . My skin and hair color is same as your i am just a little taller . Sorry for my bad English.
0:01 why does your fancy custom suit look so bad?
Exactly!
The jacket sleeves are wayyyyyy too wide.
Thanks in a million.
Just a minor point… the "a" in Savile Row is short, not long. So it should be "Savile" as in "travel".
LFCzeppelin8 thanks for the feedback
Hey Antonio, love your videos. I recently bought a navy blazer by Chester and Barrie, and the material is linen. From the get go the arms were wrinkled but it didn't bother me since I think it adds to the style of it. My question is what should I do to straighten out wrinkles in this jacket, and I'm pretty sure ironing isn't the answer. By the way, this is the first piece in my wardrobe that cost more than £100 and I absolutely love it, if say your advice helped me pick it out
Kamo7293Gaming Here you go: www.styleforum.net/t/18674/getting-wrinkles-out-of-suit-while-travelling
Real Men Real Style Thank you, Antonio. And again, i love your videos and how you present them
Hi Antonio. Yet another great video! I actually live in Bangkok and was planning on getting my wedding suit made at Narin Couture. When we called in he seemed really on the ball. Is there anyone else you'd recommend seeing in BKK? Is it worth name-dropping you at Narin? Thanks again, JB.
***** Sure - say hi to Bobby. He is the best in that part of the world!
Real Men Real Style Thanks Antonio! One last question, sorry - waistcoats + ties: should the tie get tucked inside the waistcoat or hang outside?
Any recommendations of who to go to in NYC to get a suit made, but who possesses the three qualities you mentioned?
Excellent. What are your thoughts on Korean tailors? Being former army many suits are purchased while on assignment. I have kept none.
my question to you, Sir, is " who were your final choices ? "
i am located in Toronto , Canada, and was quoted 3,750 as a baseline price by a tailor named Marcello Tarantino and he seems to have a good rep. I am wondering, since I am planning a Euro cycling tour this summer if I shouldn't wait and see what they have to say over there. Then again, being of Irish/British and Scottish heritage, I am also drawn back to the classics. I think of Italian and French designers as more flashy and current design
I am new to all this Sartorial stuff !
Help !
Is it the lighting... or are your lapels wrinkled?
Hey Antonio, what are the price ranges for tailored suits?
Marcellus Lam great hearing from you - good suits will usually starts about $2000 - $5000
Nice video.
Love your channel! Thanks for your great advice!
I agree with you that the power of presentation can be powerful. I am interested in purchasing a high quality custom made suit. I looked up WW Chans & Sons to try and get an idea of the price range but no luck. Could you possibly give me a price range? I understand that some suits can be pretty expensive but having an idea can help save the money and avoid getting ripped of.
I completely understand that prices very but an idea would go a long way.
Thank you for your time.
Pedro Napoleon thank you - regarding your question, this article should help: www.realmenrealstyle.com/20-custom-suits/
Thank you.
Hi Antonio,
What are the names of the Asian tailors you recommended.
Anthony Whitbread
BKK - Narin Couture
HKG - W W Chan & Sons
I live in Bangkok. Great tailors here.
Hi Antonio...Thank you for this fantastic site and thank you so much for your service as a Marine. Since I left the Air Force, I have not invested in a lifetime great suit. I have had a big commission and I want to go with your advice to "work with the best". Can you recommend a great tailor in Atlanta Georgia?
BernadetteVLE thank you - what I would recommend is this: www.realmenrealstyle.com/resources/image-consultants/
Hi Antonio, I am currently living in HK and looking to start building my wardrobe. I am looking to buy a few suits and just wondering do you have a tailor you recommend in HK.
What's your view on going with big brands like Hugo Boss for a custom tailored suit?
Hey Antonio, these Q's might be a little late in the day but, I have two questions if I may. For me, London is normally my first choice, as I am from the region, however, I would be interested to know what your choice is from the great city. Also, I am currently and expat in Vietnam but have not been overly impressed from what I have seen in the way of tailors and really do want to be proved wrong, do you have any experience from this part of the world that you can share?
Regards.
Paul Murphy I wouldn't trust anything made there. I doubt the wool is wool or even from the uk. I'm about to launch in a few weeks ;niventailors. co.uk. As for this bloke. Judging by his suits I wouldn't listen to his advice at all.
I love your suits it looks so nice.
Hey man K.F.C HAS 11 HERBS AND SPICES, AND IT TASTES GREAT!!!
Why didn't the tailors tell you that the finished product will not look like the one you have in your head?
You should make a video for us young lads that want to be entrepreneurs . About starting business, getting into that world, meeting the right type of people .
I'm personally thinking about starting a small town pawn shop, I'm 19 by the way...
I actually am creating a course for that - launched the first class earlier this year!
Antonio, are the larger chain stores that deal with men's fashion somthing to avoid? I'm not really in the thrift shop market but I also can not justify spending 2-3k on a suit.
Chuck Ferguson No, you can find some amazing deals. Work on being able to spot quality sir!
Heard good things about any of the tailors in S. Korea, particularly the Seoul area? I'll be traveling there shortly and would like to start my collection.
+sp10sn Here are the top tailors I can recommend: www.realmenrealstyle.com/10-recommended-mens-tailor/
Thanks!
Hi Antonio, I have a question. I landed my first real job out of college 6 months ago and purchased 2 cheap $200 suits just to start me off with. Now I have been saving money and want to purchase a custom suit and I have seen places that sell custom suits as low as $500. My question would a $500 custom suit not be worth it? Should I be going for custom suits at least at the $1000 price point? Thanks.
Zachery Fender great to hear from you - this article should help: www.realmenrealstyle.com/20-custom-suits/
Your best video
First time i made a custom suit people were like it wont work or it wont be good but when it good made people were mind blown
I found that you followed my advice, I think. Thank you! But y'know what? I thought that it probably wasn't as effective as I thought it would be. I think it would be more effective if you expressed in detail how the videos will come to you when you subscribe, and that you have a 47-page eBook that you give us, and all the stuff you said before, but near the end. But like the other guy said, I got used to the plea being the first thing I hear, and that I find it weird that it is not where it has always been.
migencluz thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it
Real Men Real Style Not at all, Mr. Centeno! You're amazing!
Can you recommend a great tailor in Bangkok?
Are there any other tailors/stores in Hong Kong that you would recommend other than WW Chan?
Hey Antonio thank you for doing what you do. But I do have a question. As a college student on a budget, how do I look well for interviews and other things without spending a lot of money? Thank you for your help.
firehawkarcher1 thank you! This article should be helpful: www.realmenrealstyle.com/college-grads-wardrobe-essentials-budget/
Over christmas I will go to sri lanka and look for a tailor there to get a bespoke suit, do you have any special tips or experiences with that? Thanks for the video!
Xozzen great to hear from you! This article should help: www.realmenrealstyle.com/how-to-find-a-local-tailor-7-tips-to-choose-a-seamstress-locate-tailors-seamstresses/
Any recommendations for buying a suit if on a trip to Taiwan? I have some time, but I'm not sure where to start looking.
Stupid Flanders Sorry, no tailors I know there - but make sure to read this atailoredsuit.com/how-to-choose-tailor.html
there's a famous tailor shop in Taipei, it's called Din Jian. many celebrities and businessmen get their suits done there, i bought from them too. arguably the best tailored suit in Taiwan.
their info here facebook.com/pages/頂尖西服店/199267886749956?sk=info
if you'll be buying a suit in Taipei, by all means avoid shops around Ximen district. most shops there provide cheap but poor quality fabric and tailoring.
ericduan19 Thank you very much for the advice and recommendation, it's much appreciated!
Interesting watch.
Douglas Ray III thank you!
I'd never want to have 18-20 odd-looking suits in my wardrobe. The danger would be that some day I'd be going to a wedding or something and then decide "Ah sure maybe I'll wear this one! It's quirky but kinda cool" - Then I'd realize later that I look like a clown.
I discovered your channel today while looking for the Business Card Design Advice and I love your channel.
Subscribe: checked
Watched: 20+ videos and love them all. ---> Is that a little weird?... I'm a female
Nothing weird at all.
Any recommendations for a good tailor for custom made suits in Thailand?
georgegergi Recommending brands is difficult as they change their quality standards/sizing information every season, however this article should help:
www.realmenrealstyle.com/buying-custom-clothing-foreign-tailor-online/P.S. If you really want to learn more about men's style you should consider my courses, I offer them here -@products/
georgegergi www.narin-couture.com/
What do you think about a dark silk purple suit with peak lapels?
Sam-E G where are you going to wear it?
A friend's wedding, he told us to wear what we want. Other than that probably just for going out.
I would save that kind of look for the clubs of Las Vegas rather than a wedding event.
Hi , I love your channel and your work. I live in bangkok , can you recommend me a good tailor that you went here . Thank you so much.
Is mens fashion a good place to get suits?
YO NI it definitely helps with your knowledge on what to buy - check out my step-by-step guide: www.realmenrealstyle.com/how-to-buy-a-suit/
what is the name of the tailor in bangkok???
Who is the tailor in Bangkok?
What actually "good" advise do you think you are giving men here? To only buy classic fabrics and to get them from either Savil Row or top Hong Kong tailors - really?? There is no middleground? Fact of the matter is that unless you understand style yourself you should stay away from bespoke tailoring and stick to Made to Measure. Here you can if you pay decent money get a decent suit (as good as a bespoke I would argue) and it would be more versatile and if you stick with styles you find in fashion magazines and off the rack models (that you then order as M2M suits you are sure what what you are getting represents that latest style. If you want to wear a suit you bought 7 years after and expect it still to be top of the hip of good style because you went for a classic - forget it. Fashion throws a stick in you whole program because it changes the style in which we wear suits every 5 years or and design changes and time WILL catch up even with the most classic of suits. My best advise you be - get some a few basic suits in blue and grey and make sure you get two pairs of pants. BUT - do NOT be afraid to go in the direction of checks and stripes once in a while - Many men are afraid of this and for no good reason what so ever. But when you have bought an exciting pattern - WEAR IT and make sure you ride the juice out of the suit within one or two seasons so it does not suddenly end up in your closet looking like a carnival costume when you take it out after 5 years. Besides the suit you are wearing in this video looks awful. The lapels are sloping away from your chest and its puckering and the color in anything but classic.
Peter Jahns youre racist
If and when I get bespoke suit I’m going to savile row
May I get the name of the tailor in Kowlong HK who only speak Chinese? Will visit HK and would like to take a look!
I want to know too
+Viw from the Sky My guess is L & K.
Anyone, who ever try the custom suit on Amazon? such as the brand of Yeabarron?
I'm new to this whole thing, could someone please tell me what "bespoke" means?
First like ^^
Well technically I like it first :)
I'm curious to know if you've come across any women tailors
Chiwetelu Here you go: www.realmenrealstyle.com/resources/image-consultants/
Antonio, this is the second video that disappoints me today... That jacket is ill-fitting. What's happening? Have you lost weight?