I'm still waiting for Raphael's bespoke shoes video! When I first came to this channel, I thought that this was more of a suit channel which neglected the shoes, but I've been pleasant surprised.
I was married in a custom made lightweight linen suit from a Miami-based tailor that crafted made to order suits. It required a bewildering total of measurements and dimensions to be taken repeatedly, then provided to them and it was well worth it, and I still marvel at the quality of the suit today. Since this experience proved to be a positive one, I've been less reluctant than others might be to utilize an online or via mail manufacturer. Its a little time consuming but the outcome is worth it if you select a tailor that has a proven reputation for producing a quality garment.
Those kind of testimony are really insightful. Thank you ! And obviously, I think everyonr would love to see the same video from every member of the team.
I currently have 5 suits by Indochino. I took advantage of their “fit guarantee” until they pretty much nailed the fit. I live very close to one of their stores. I would recommend them. However, I do not feel like I could have got the fit dialed in on my own online. It took going to one of their stores. After that, the fit has been good. Actually really good. As a larger guy, I’m actually spending less than buying off the rack plus tailoring.
I have three and counting. My personal tailor nailed all my measurements. I am very pleased with the fit and style of the suits. My pants length was off the first time I ordered from Indochino (my fault). Corrected that and the process has been painless since. Black Friday is around the corner and I’m praying I don’t go overboard with ordering more suits, haha!
It took me three remakes to get my shirt measurments correct and one remake for an overcoat. I am near a store as well and this was key. My personal view is that Indochino goes VERY tight on their fits probably due to their target audience of young skinny men and women. Proper Cloth is the opposite way - which I prefer - as a tailor can take in a shirt or suit very easily. Also Proper Cloth allows you full access to your measurements to make adjustments. Indochino hides them.
Great idea for a video. My only experience with MTM suits was in 2014. I got a suit from Martin de Tours through a Kickstarter. They helped me take my measurements digitally and then they absolutely butchered the suit. A couple hundred in alterations later it’s wearable but still not great. The company has since folded. I’ve been scared to get MTM ever since but I saved my pennies and now have an appointment this fall to get fitted for a bespoke Savile Row suit from Henry Poole. And we definitely need to see Raphael and Preston’s first custom suits!
The proper types of terms to use are bespoke or fitted. A fitted suit is one that is an existing suit that is altered to the customer a bespoke suit is one that hand made by the tailor. Custom is more of an american term because there is not real bespoke industry in America.
My question is how often do you wear a suit and what occasion do you bring one out. If it were not for testifying in court a few times a year, I would never wear one. And I rarely rare a tie.
I’m so glad I found this channel! Probably the best for style, etiquette and class. Much better than other channels specifically designed towards men (not naming any specifics). Thanks!
For your next suit, for the trousers, consider button-on suspenders. Get the waist cut a tad larger than you would normally consider. The fit will be outstanding and the comfort level is far above a belt.
My first custom suit was a blue western wool suit, double breasted,made over 20 years ago in ghana .I have made a few alterations on it ,and I still have it in my wardrobe. Kyle, I like watching you because I have a similar built like you.
Ok here we go. I was on my first business trip to Shanghai and was quite surprised by a huge taylors' shop in the middle of the city. I asked one of the local students (because I work for a school as a career guidance counselor) and he arranged me a meeting with one of the local taylors. I went with a Italian-style three piece suit made out of silk and they made it in two days! The very next day after recieving it I was wondering around the city and one of the local night club owners invited me to his club and even paid just for partying there for three days in a row =)
I went to a friends wedding last summer with my fiancé. It was early in the morning so after the church ceremony we had some time before the reception so we went out for brunch. I was wearing a tailored fit suit from suit supply. Everywhere I went I got looks. I walked in the brunch place the people working we’re like, “ oh wow you guys are dressed up.” I walked in a bank and one guy in the line up said, “ all of a sudden I don’t feel dressed up enough. “ definitely is nice wearing a suit haha
I purchased a pair of MTM chinos from Indochino to look better then my colleagues in Dockers. They are not dry clean only and have been washed regularly over their life. After 4 years as office trousers, they are now very casual utility trousers. Still in good function, just obviously well worn. The fit was perfect, after they remade them with a note not to "correct" any of the measurements.
The expression "Buy right, buy once" comes to mind. That navy double breasted suits you well. I've just ordered my first bespoke suit from Antich in Huddersfield. It's due in June. There are some similarities to your suit and some differences. Like you I went for the different coloured stitching on the button holes. Not a big deal, but a nice little detail to have. I went for a single breasted, full canvas, 3 piece, in navy solid colour medium-weight twill wool with traditional lapels, a paisley lining and grey rear to the waistcoat. Later this month I have an appointment to get the ball rolling on my first bespoke shirt(s) from James Michelsberg in Leeds. I'm thinking that I'll start with a plain white cotton shirt and then from there possibly get a linen shirt and a pale pink or blue cotton shirt...
Your suit still looks good after 5 years and guess what? My first MTM suit was a blue, double breasted pinstripe, too! Like you, I'm a big fan of double breasted and MTM or custom is definitely the way to go!
I would've liked to hear more about how well it fit you, as fit is the most important aspect of a garment and one of the hardest to get right, especially for suits.
I would absolutely love to get a first custom suit (and being a skinny 6ft tall guy guarantees finding something that fits OTR would be challenging), but since I'm only 19 I question the practicality of it.
Indeed, your shoulders will probably mature beyond the bounds of a current custom suit. But perhaps a good secondhand suit, from someone built like yourself, would fit the bill?
@@gentlemansgazette Egyptian cotton with a club collar and matching cuff edges, done by the South African bespoke tailors and shoemakers at Frank Bespoke. The best part of it: longer sleeve length and smaller armholes! I'm tempted to build up a small shirt collection before I actually go for my first suit after this experience since it is more affordable. Our exchange rates makes a 2000ZAR shirt = 130USD if you're interested in visiting and would like to sample the local wares :P
For Kyle's enjoyment and likely most viewers of this channel, please Raphael and Preston reveal your first suit (or at least one you have had for quite a few years). Thanks in advance and great video.
My first custom suit was a 3 piece medium grey plaid with light blue window pane. I purchased it at Men's Wearhouse where I worked at the time. I liked it a lot, I'd definitely get it made again but maybe higher quality fabric. I chose the lining to be bright red paisley so I felt like I had limited palette choices as I often took off the jacket on hot days. I'd change that to something easier to hide or to match my ties with. I ended up ruining the pants on it by ripping the crotch out.. :(
As a kind of paring to the morning wear episode, could Raphael make a video about his wedding outfit? We saw a photo of it, and there was a more current model outfit in the video, too, but a closer look at a used morning coat ensemble would be much appreciated. :)
I really like this suit Kyle! Quite a unique choife going with a double-breasted 3-piece, you really don't see that too often. Probably makes the suit more of a cold weather garment, I'd imagine you overheat quickly if it's warm outside. And the price seems like a bargain for how good it looks. Hope you wear it for many years to come!
My first MTM suit was a navy pinstripe double breasted suit with dark blue classic buttons and a navy jacquard lining by Peter Millar I got when I worked at Nordstrom last year. Despite having had more MTM garments since then, my double breasted pinstripe suit still fits me the best and has remained my favorite.
When I married 45 years ago I made my husband an Oxford grey pinstripe 3 piece suit for the wedding. It took almost a month to make and tailor just right. I came to fully appreciate the labor and dedication involved in men's tailoring. A year later he had gained 40 pounds and the suit went to the back of the closet for good. He's now my ex by the way.
Great review! Great suit, too! Agree with your comments and perspective on the DB suit jacket. Always a visual of substance for those of us with the substantial dimensions to pull it off in the first place. Curious for the choice of loops rather than brace buttons (or both!). Are braces not to your liking, in general?
That's still a really good-looking suit, with clean lines and the ability to be snazzy or subdued. Agreed the double-breasted look fits you best. I don't even own a suit; why am I here? :)
Where do you wear this suits? Outside of very rare ceremonial occasions such as weddings, I only wear suits when I testify in court a few times per year as an expert witness. Even the best restaurants do not require a suit now so where do you wear suits? My dad ordered custom tailored suits, and I sat through a trip to the tailor when I was 4. But he used suits for work every day. I rarely do thinking that nice chinos or a pair of good wool trouser plus a jacket is good enough for almost every occasion. I rarely wear a tie though I have a couple of Dior, Hermes, Charvet, Armani ties at the ready. I have one suit which is enough.
Thank you for making this video! I haven't yet made the leap into custom that you mentioned, but I have been eyeing Indochino as an option to make that leap with. I appreciate you making a video that shows how their product holds up after years of use. It seems that Indochino uses a half canvas construction. Is this the case with your suit and have you noticed any issues as a result? I think similar videos from the rest of the Gazette's presenters are a great idea!
Honestly, Indochino is a pretty good option to start with now. They're mid-grade quality for low-grade prices, which is pretty impressive, and even if it takes a few tries, they're willing to remake a suit several times until it fits the way you want. The only major problem I've had was with them trying "luxury" fabrics. I had a suit made form them of a wool, silk, and cashmere blend, but the result was so thin that you can see the seams underneath the arms. This, I think, is the worst case scenario, but the other 5 suits I've had them make turned out quite well, and are a few steps above anything I'd be able to buy in most brick and mortar places in my area (barring the higher-end brooks brothers stuff)
My first suit was relatively expensive for me at the time. Something like 500-600. Bought it for graduation and prom. I saw my friend wearing a suit from the same place and had to have that brand. Years later after not wearing it in a long time I learned it was 100% polyester. That infuriated me. It’s basically the cheapest of the cheap. I would’ve gotten better quality buying a suit from target. That’s sad. I’ve bought other suits from that brand before and they were never made out of polyester. Always wool or cotton. Sometimes a little elastane or other stretchy material to give some stretch. But if I truly had to go get affordable suits I would probably go with suit supply or studio suits. Studio suits has a massive 40+ Harris tweed fabric selection. I like a good 30 of them. I want them all! And the donegal fabrics as well. I just can’t get enough tweed. I’d probably even go with a lightweight linen and wool/silk/cotton tweed blend for the warmer months.
There are many main street or high street suit shops that will help people to find a suit that is more in line with what they want. I would say you could have got a better suit for half that price through a good shop that knows what it is doing.
Really cool!! I really dig it! Unique and small features like that is just amazing. Anyways, are there any good stores like that in europe/scandinavia?
A double breasted suit and waistcoat is going to run hot, as you have alot of extra fabric over your chest. Good for cold weather though, I wouldn't want it in the summer. With a waistcoat it needs suspenders, it would look lumpy with a belt underneath. I'm pretty sure indochino makes that same fabric still. I just ordered a suit that looks just like it in a medium grey also double breasted. I skipped the waistcoat, as the jacket is always supposed to be buttoned and you can't see a waistcoat under a double breasted anyway, unless you take it off like you said. Double breasted jackets are supposed to be slimming in the waist and I wouldn't want extra bulk underneath from a waistcoat either. I think you could still order some pants from Indochino in that same fabric if you want and have your measurements updated. Have the pants made loose, and use suspenders.
That's a sharp-looking double-breasted suit brother. My first custom suit was actually customized for someone else. I picked it up at a thrift store and it fit me perfectly. The only thing I changed was the pant length but, other than that it fit perfectly and I look like a million bucks
Constructive criticism 1.Jacket is too short 2. Buttoning stance is too high Fastening button should be at narrowest point of waist 3. Double breasted is more formal and should not have slanted pockets which are normally found on sports/hacking jackets. 4. Chest is too tight. Lapels break 5. Your boots have a side zipper and therefore are not strictly Chelsea. Also brown shoes with a navy suit may be trendy but it’s not elegant. 6. Skip the vest with DB..too much bulk 7. Suspenders buttons on trousers
The prime requirement of a vlog presenter is that he such speak clearly and not mumble.Kindly let a more professionally trained person present such good vlogs.
I don’t agree with the lapel choice of yours I’m I was and will forever be a wide sweepy peaky lapels that sweet 5” width is where the heart pops ❤️❤️ People at Albert Clothing and Daniele Re do it so effortlessly neither the less to say many Spanish and Italian designers who loves the old school approach speaks for it ❤️❤️❤️
Pleats and cuffs on pants is an interesting topic, you can check out our guide for more info! www.gentlemansgazette.com/should-men-wear-pleated-pants/?
Looking costumy, cheap and the details are just terrible... we've all made mistakes with our first suits but one should be able to recognize those errors 5 years later. I Hate to see this wonderfull media normalizing poorly made suits and sloppy details.
I realise that my word are very hard and I feel sorry about it. I don't want to be insulting but I feel like it's a message that must be shared clearly. I've nothing against people dressing the way they like, if you think that this looks good, well that's good for you. My problem is that "modernity" is just an excuse to avoid any aesthetics criticism. There should be spaces for every taste but the gentleman's gazette used to be all about vintage, classic and elegant dressing, now you don't know if you're going to end up hearing about skinny jeans worn with skinny leather jackets, indochino suits with contrasting buttonholes or real classic and aesthetic menswear. I understand the marketing behind it but I feel like it's become very hard for people who were interested in what this media was a few years ago to take it seriously when you see such a video... it's even getting hard to think of Raphael as an authority in his domain when you imagine that he must have approved all this.
Your jacket fits too tight around the waist which is an issue with double breasted jackets. Big guys, such as myself, have a hard time making this type of suit look good.
I despise Indochino. I can by a brand new Zegna/Zegna made for 500. The tailoring sometimes cost more than the suit, but it's a way better value than Indochino.
I'm still waiting for Raphael's bespoke shoes video! When I first came to this channel, I thought that this was more of a suit channel which neglected the shoes, but I've been pleasant surprised.
minecraft!
We've got lots of shoe content on the channel and our website - stay tuned to see the bespoke shoe project!
I was married in a custom made lightweight linen suit from a Miami-based tailor that crafted made to order suits. It required a bewildering total of measurements and dimensions to be taken repeatedly, then provided to them and it was well worth it, and I still marvel at the quality of the suit today. Since this experience proved to be a positive one, I've been less reluctant than others might be to utilize an online or via mail manufacturer. Its a little time consuming but the outcome is worth it if you select a tailor that has a proven reputation for producing a quality garment.
And that's why I'm thinkin' interviews with custom tailors would be interesting.
Those kind of testimony are really insightful. Thank you !
And obviously, I think everyonr would love to see the same video from every member of the team.
You wear it well. Kyle! Fabric looks quite nice for the price. Thanks, look forward to the other guys doing their videos.
Tony
Looks great! Love the slimmer profile - very sharp all around. Kyle has the best taste on the channel - modern but still timeless.
Really well done video, Kyle. Thank you. We will need to see Preston do a video on his first “ custom” suit. Thanks again.
I currently have 5 suits by Indochino. I took advantage of their “fit guarantee” until they pretty much nailed the fit. I live very close to one of their stores. I would recommend them. However, I do not feel like I could have got the fit dialed in on my own online. It took going to one of their stores. After that, the fit has been good. Actually really good. As a larger guy, I’m actually spending less than buying off the rack plus tailoring.
I have three and counting. My personal tailor nailed all my measurements. I am very pleased with the fit and style of the suits. My pants length was off the first time I ordered from
Indochino (my fault). Corrected that and the process has been painless since. Black Friday is around the corner and I’m praying I don’t go overboard with ordering more suits, haha!
It took me three remakes to get my shirt measurments correct and one remake for an overcoat. I am near a store as well and this was key. My personal view is that Indochino goes VERY tight on their fits probably due to their target audience of young skinny men and women. Proper Cloth is the opposite way - which I prefer - as a tailor can take in a shirt or suit very easily. Also Proper Cloth allows you full access to your measurements to make adjustments. Indochino hides them.
Kyle - that suit looks fantastic on you!
All I have to say is thank you 😊 🙏 this channel was a gold mine for me I didn't know anything about suits and styles now I have 10 suits 😊
Great idea for a video. My only experience with MTM suits was in 2014. I got a suit from Martin de Tours through a Kickstarter. They helped me take my measurements digitally and then they absolutely butchered the suit. A couple hundred in alterations later it’s wearable but still not great. The company has since folded. I’ve been scared to get MTM ever since but I saved my pennies and now have an appointment this fall to get fitted for a bespoke Savile Row suit from Henry Poole. And we definitely need to see Raphael and Preston’s first custom suits!
The proper types of terms to use are bespoke or fitted.
A fitted suit is one that is an existing suit that is altered to the customer a bespoke suit is one that hand made by the tailor.
Custom is more of an american term because there is not real bespoke industry in America.
My question is how often do you wear a suit and what occasion do you bring one out. If it were not for testifying in court a few times a year, I would never wear one. And I rarely rare a tie.
I’m so glad I found this channel!
Probably the best for style, etiquette and class. Much better than other channels specifically designed towards men (not naming any specifics).
Thanks!
Great suit choices. Love to see the suits from the rest of the crew. Thanks for sharing this.
For your next suit, for the trousers, consider button-on suspenders. Get the waist cut a tad larger than you would normally consider. The fit will be outstanding and the comfort level is far above a belt.
i would think that would not look quite right.
My first custom suit was a blue western wool suit, double breasted,made over 20 years ago in ghana .I have made a few alterations on it ,and I still have it in my wardrobe. Kyle, I like watching you because I have a similar built like you.
Thanks for this, Kyle! I’ve been wondering about Indochino as an option. It looks like it may be a good option for my next step.
Ok here we go. I was on my first business trip to Shanghai and was quite surprised by a huge taylors' shop in the middle of the city. I asked one of the local students (because I work for a school as a career guidance counselor) and he arranged me a meeting with one of the local taylors. I went with a Italian-style three piece suit made out of silk and they made it in two days! The very next day after recieving it I was wondering around the city and one of the local night club owners invited me to his club and even paid just for partying there for three days in a row =)
That is quite the story my friend, a suit can really change the way people perceive you.
Ahahahaha no way
I went to a friends wedding last summer with my fiancé. It was early in the morning so after the church ceremony we had some time before the reception so we went out for brunch. I was wearing a tailored fit suit from suit supply. Everywhere I went I got looks. I walked in the brunch place the people working we’re like, “ oh wow you guys are dressed up.” I walked in a bank and one guy in the line up said, “ all of a sudden I don’t feel dressed up enough. “ definitely is nice wearing a suit haha
@@ivanbro1208 if you already look like a 24 year old Brad Pitt, possible.
I purchased a pair of MTM chinos from Indochino to look better then my colleagues in Dockers. They are not dry clean only and have been washed regularly over their life. After 4 years as office trousers, they are now very casual utility trousers. Still in good function, just obviously well worn. The fit was perfect, after they remade them with a note not to "correct" any of the measurements.
Great video Kyle and the Suit still looks great on you from the first day you got it
The expression "Buy right, buy once" comes to mind. That navy double breasted suits you well.
I've just ordered my first bespoke suit from Antich in Huddersfield. It's due in June. There are some similarities to your suit and some differences. Like you I went for the different coloured stitching on the button holes. Not a big deal, but a nice little detail to have. I went for a single breasted, full canvas, 3 piece, in navy solid colour medium-weight twill wool with traditional lapels, a paisley lining and grey rear to the waistcoat.
Later this month I have an appointment to get the ball rolling on my first bespoke shirt(s) from James Michelsberg in Leeds. I'm thinking that I'll start with a plain white cotton shirt and then from there possibly get a linen shirt and a pale pink or blue cotton shirt...
This could get addicting. :D
Your suit still looks good after 5 years and guess what? My first MTM suit was a blue, double breasted pinstripe, too! Like you, I'm a big fan of double breasted and MTM or custom is definitely the way to go!
I would've liked to hear more about how well it fit you, as fit is the most important aspect of a garment and one of the hardest to get right, especially for suits.
This was one of the better Kyle videos. Well done.
Went in for my first custom suit today. With Balani in Dallas.
I will not receive it for a couple months but definitely looking forward to getting it!
Great suit Kyle. I like the vest and how combine. The fit is also perfect.
I would absolutely love to get a first custom suit (and being a skinny 6ft tall guy guarantees finding something that fits OTR would be challenging), but since I'm only 19 I question the practicality of it.
Indeed, your shoulders will probably mature beyond the bounds of a current custom suit. But perhaps a good secondhand suit, from someone built like yourself, would fit the bill?
FInd a shop that has a good reputation and they will help you match to a good suit. While it is not bespoke they can most certain guide you.
No custom suit experience yet, but I did just get my first bespoke shirt and my oh my, what a fantastic garment.
Nice! Tell us more about the shirt?
@@gentlemansgazette Egyptian cotton with a club collar and matching cuff edges, done by the South African bespoke tailors and shoemakers at Frank Bespoke. The best part of it: longer sleeve length and smaller armholes! I'm tempted to build up a small shirt collection before I actually go for my first suit after this experience since it is more affordable.
Our exchange rates makes a 2000ZAR shirt = 130USD if you're interested in visiting and would like to sample the local wares :P
For Kyle's enjoyment and likely most viewers of this channel, please Raphael and Preston reveal your first suit (or at least one you have had for quite a few years). Thanks in advance and great video.
Great job! Wonderful explanation and breakdown five years later!
Nice review Kyle
Amazing piece and awesome color 💪🙏
My first custom suit was a 3 piece medium grey plaid with light blue window pane. I purchased it at Men's Wearhouse where I worked at the time. I liked it a lot, I'd definitely get it made again but maybe higher quality fabric. I chose the lining to be bright red paisley so I felt like I had limited palette choices as I often took off the jacket on hot days. I'd change that to something easier to hide or to match my ties with. I ended up ruining the pants on it by ripping the crotch out.. :(
As a kind of paring to the morning wear episode, could Raphael make a video about his wedding outfit? We saw a photo of it, and there was a more current model outfit in the video, too, but a closer look at a used morning coat ensemble would be much appreciated. :)
A real review. Thank you!
I really like this suit Kyle!
Quite a unique choife going with a double-breasted 3-piece, you really don't see that too often. Probably makes the suit more of a cold weather garment, I'd imagine you overheat quickly if it's warm outside.
And the price seems like a bargain for how good it looks. Hope you wear it for many years to come!
I see Kyle, I upvote, simple as that
My first MTM suit was a navy pinstripe double breasted suit with dark blue classic buttons and a navy jacquard lining by Peter Millar I got when I worked at Nordstrom last year. Despite having had more MTM garments since then, my double breasted pinstripe suit still fits me the best and has remained my favorite.
This was great. I am eager for a video on Raphaels Suit collection
Great looking suit !
When I married 45 years ago I made my husband an Oxford grey pinstripe 3 piece suit for the wedding. It took almost a month to make and tailor just right. I came to fully appreciate the labor and dedication involved in men's tailoring.
A year later he had gained 40 pounds and the suit went to the back of the closet for good. He's now my ex by the way.
rough stuff
Absolutely love this suit...love the vest as well...with the jacket on or off you'd always be dressed smartly.
Great suit Kyle!! Love the personal details to set it apart from the crowd!! I’ve always leaned toward double breasted as well!!
I got a 3 piece suit from my suit that is a head turner and fits amazing! Still!!
Excellent review as always. Any thoughts on Express? So far I'm very pleased with their Chinos. Hope you all enjoy your weekend!
Thank you for the review, it was really good, realistic, and stylish.
Great review! Great suit, too!
Agree with your comments and perspective on the DB suit jacket. Always a visual of substance for those of us with the substantial dimensions to pull it off in the first place.
Curious for the choice of loops rather than brace buttons (or both!).
Are braces not to your liking, in general?
¿Es correcto usar saco cruzado con chaleco?
Nice Suit bro.
Whe it comes to suits and sport coats, what is the etiquette for sitting down; do you unbutton your coat or not? Does it depend on the coat itself?
Indochino, based on the fitters in Washington D.C., got my fit looking amazing
I love the suit Kyle
More of this kind of content please
This was a great video with some great information! Would love to see the same from Raphael and "Skinny Claw" as Paulo Costa says
That's still a really good-looking suit, with clean lines and the ability to be snazzy or subdued. Agreed the double-breasted look fits you best.
I don't even own a suit; why am I here? :)
You don't need to own a suit to be welcome here ;)
@@gentlemansgazette Indeed, this is a lovely community of style.
Where do you wear this suits? Outside of very rare ceremonial occasions such as weddings, I only wear suits when I testify in court a few times per year as an expert witness. Even the best restaurants do not require a suit now so where do you wear suits?
My dad ordered custom tailored suits, and I sat through a trip to the tailor when I was 4. But he used suits for work every day. I rarely do thinking that nice chinos or a pair of good wool trouser plus a jacket is good enough for almost every occasion. I rarely wear a tie though I have a couple of Dior, Hermes, Charvet, Armani ties at the ready.
I have one suit which is enough.
Thank you for making this video! I haven't yet made the leap into custom that you mentioned, but I have been eyeing Indochino as an option to make that leap with. I appreciate you making a video that shows how their product holds up after years of use. It seems that Indochino uses a half canvas construction. Is this the case with your suit and have you noticed any issues as a result? I think similar videos from the rest of the Gazette's presenters are a great idea!
Honestly, Indochino is a pretty good option to start with now. They're mid-grade quality for low-grade prices, which is pretty impressive, and even if it takes a few tries, they're willing to remake a suit several times until it fits the way you want. The only major problem I've had was with them trying "luxury" fabrics. I had a suit made form them of a wool, silk, and cashmere blend, but the result was so thin that you can see the seams underneath the arms. This, I think, is the worst case scenario, but the other 5 suits I've had them make turned out quite well, and are a few steps above anything I'd be able to buy in most brick and mortar places in my area (barring the higher-end brooks brothers stuff)
Ah yes, time to request a viewing of the fellow co-hosts' custom suits!
why have belt loops with a 3 piece suit? you shouldn't wear a belt with a waistcoat anyway, suspenders are the way to go
Great video!
I'd like to see Raphael do a comparative review of his mtm, bespoke and altered suits
My first suit was relatively expensive for me at the time. Something like 500-600. Bought it for graduation and prom. I saw my friend wearing a suit from the same place and had to have that brand. Years later after not wearing it in a long time I learned it was 100% polyester. That infuriated me. It’s basically the cheapest of the cheap. I would’ve gotten better quality buying a suit from target. That’s sad. I’ve bought other suits from that brand before and they were never made out of polyester. Always wool or cotton. Sometimes a little elastane or other stretchy material to give some stretch. But if I truly had to go get affordable suits I would probably go with suit supply or studio suits. Studio suits has a massive 40+ Harris tweed fabric selection. I like a good 30 of them. I want them all! And the donegal fabrics as well. I just can’t get enough tweed. I’d probably even go with a lightweight linen and wool/silk/cotton tweed blend for the warmer months.
There are many main street or high street suit shops that will help people to find a suit that is more in line with what they want.
I would say you could have got a better suit for half that price through a good shop that knows what it is doing.
Really cool!! I really dig it! Unique and small features like that is just amazing. Anyways, are there any good stores like that in europe/scandinavia?
Is it full canvas, 3/4, or ?
I'm just here to see Kyle cos he is just so gorgeous.
Can you guys do a video on classic workwear? We need some daily wear for our carpenters/electricians!
Overshirts are a great example of classic workwear: www.gentlemansgazette.com/overshirt-shacket-guide/?
A double breasted suit and waistcoat is going to run hot, as you have alot of extra fabric over your chest. Good for cold weather though, I wouldn't want it in the summer. With a waistcoat it needs suspenders, it would look lumpy with a belt underneath. I'm pretty sure indochino makes that same fabric still. I just ordered a suit that looks just like it in a medium grey also double breasted. I skipped the waistcoat, as the jacket is always supposed to be buttoned and you can't see a waistcoat under a double breasted anyway, unless you take it off like you said. Double breasted jackets are supposed to be slimming in the waist and I wouldn't want extra bulk underneath from a waistcoat either. I think you could still order some pants from Indochino in that same fabric if you want and have your measurements updated. Have the pants made loose, and use suspenders.
My first custom suit experience was amazing, but then unfortunately my alarm started ringing and I woke up 😩
Great video
Great video! Beautiful suit! KEEP YOUR HANDS MOISTURIZED for photography sake! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏿
How many suits should you have if you don't wear suits for work?
That's a sharp-looking double-breasted suit brother. My first custom suit was actually customized for someone else. I picked it up at a thrift store and it fit me perfectly. The only thing I changed was the pant length but, other than that it fit perfectly and I look like a million bucks
Constructive criticism
1.Jacket is too short
2. Buttoning stance is too high Fastening button should be at narrowest point of waist
3. Double breasted is more formal and should not have slanted pockets which are normally found on sports/hacking jackets.
4. Chest is too tight. Lapels break
5. Your boots have a side zipper and therefore are not strictly Chelsea. Also brown shoes with a navy suit may be trendy but it’s not elegant.
6. Skip the vest with DB..too much bulk
7. Suspenders buttons on trousers
Kyle, you wish you chose a lighter weight, but what was the original fabric weight? What weight would you prefer?
Insert *HARLEM KNIGHTS* for classic fashions
The prime requirement of a vlog presenter is that he such speak clearly and not mumble.Kindly let a more professionally trained person present such good vlogs.
I don’t agree with the lapel choice of yours I’m I was and will forever be a wide sweepy peaky lapels that sweet 5” width is where the heart pops ❤️❤️ People at Albert Clothing and Daniele Re do it so effortlessly neither the less to say many Spanish and Italian designers who loves the old school approach speaks for it ❤️❤️❤️
@6:07 the gentleman standing next to you really needs to either shorten his shirt sleeve or lengthen his jacket sleeve.....
Very nice....
I saw a rule online saying if you wear double breasted suits, the pants should be pleated and cuffed to balance the entire look
Pleats and cuffs on pants is an interesting topic, you can check out our guide for more info! www.gentlemansgazette.com/should-men-wear-pleated-pants/?
You know we gonna talk about that lack of lotion on those hands🎯👀😯😳 Otherwise I'm looking for the same suit, just not blue and white...
Walking downa street with my Nikies on....
Is this the guy from different strokes
Is there a good alternative to this channel?
Yeah, they are hard to stomach
The suit is way too tight！
Not a fan of double breasted suits but this does look good over all.
I want that custom suit ..its basically my dream custom suit save id do a single breasted vest
What's the average salary of a Gentleman's Gazette host?
I can’t say I like the look of a double-breasted waistcoat without lapels.
Looking costumy, cheap and the details are just terrible... we've all made mistakes with our first suits but one should be able to recognize those errors 5 years later. I Hate to see this wonderfull media normalizing poorly made suits and sloppy details.
I realise that my word are very hard and I feel sorry about it. I don't want to be insulting but I feel like it's a message that must be shared clearly. I've nothing against people dressing the way they like, if you think that this looks good, well that's good for you. My problem is that "modernity" is just an excuse to avoid any aesthetics criticism. There should be spaces for every taste but the gentleman's gazette used to be all about vintage, classic and elegant dressing, now you don't know if you're going to end up hearing about skinny jeans worn with skinny leather jackets, indochino suits with contrasting buttonholes or real classic and aesthetic menswear. I understand the marketing behind it but I feel like it's become very hard for people who were interested in what this media was a few years ago to take it seriously when you see such a video... it's even getting hard to think of Raphael as an authority in his domain when you imagine that he must have approved all this.
It looks like you outgrew that suit big time.
Your jacket fits too tight around the waist which is an issue with double breasted jackets. Big guys, such as myself, have a hard time making this type of suit look good.
I despise Indochino. I can by a brand new Zegna/Zegna made for 500. The tailoring sometimes cost more than the suit, but it's a way better value than Indochino.
next time, plis wear a suit, when you talk about suits
Taking a lot of these design ideas for my next indochino visit