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A Custom Suiting Experience That Won’t Break Your WalletAlterationsCustom FittingsCustom PantsCustom ShirtsCustom SuitsFashionHand MadeLocal

A Custom Suiting Experience That Won’t Break Your Wallet

There's a common assumption that stops most men from ever walking through the door of…
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Groom in a dark brown custom suit embracing his bride in the aisle of an ornate church
What a Groom’s Suit Should Look Like: Lessons from a Real WeddingBespoke TuxedosChicagoClient StoriesCustom Suits

What a Groom’s Suit Should Look Like: Lessons from a Real Wedding

Taven Locke got married a few weeks ago. Church ceremony, the kind of light coming…
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Beyond Tailoring: Why Bespoke Expertise Includes Styling, Fabrics, Shoes, and MoreAlterationsCustom BlazersCustom FittingsCustom SuitsHand Made

Beyond Tailoring: Why Bespoke Expertise Includes Styling, Fabrics, Shoes, and More

When most people think of a tailor, they imagine someone who hemmed their pants or…
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Groom in a black tuxedo with white rose boutonniere beside his bride and parents under a garden pavilion
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North Shore Wedding Venues: A Groom’s Suiting Guide

The North Shore has some of the most distinctive wedding venues in the Chicago area,…
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Client in a custom white double-breasted jacket and burgundy trousers with his wife on a boat on a mountain lake
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Built for Lake Como: A Custom Suit Client’s Story

A few months ago, a longtime client came to us with a specific occasion in…
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Groom and three groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties posing together in a barbershop
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What to Wear to a Black-Tie Chicago Holiday Party

An invitation that says "black tie" is not a suggestion, and an invitation that says…
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Groom in a navy shawl lapel tuxedo smiling at his reflection in a gilded mirror
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Blazer vs. Suit Jacket Fit: What Actually Changes

A blazer is not just a suit jacket that lost its matching trousers. It is…
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What to Wear to Ravinia: A Highland Park Suiting Guide

Ravinia doesn't have a dress code. Ask the festival directly and they'll tell you the…
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Close-up of a man in a charcoal suit adjusting his bow tie, wearing a wedding band and black wristwatch
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What Are Tailored Suits? Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

You have probably heard it said that a well-tailored suit changes everything. But what does…
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How to Know If a Suit Fits Well: 7 Signs to Look For

A suit fits well when the shoulder seam sits at the edge of your shoulder,…
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Man in navy pinstripe custom suit with orange tie standing in a stylish living room with a blue sofa and wall clock
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A Custom Suit Experience That Delivered Comfort, Style, and Compliments

If you have been searching for a custom suit tailor who listens, pays attention to…
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Custom Suits in Chicago: Why More Men Are Choosing Bespoke Over Off the RackAlterationsChicagoCustom FittingsCustom ShirtsCustom SuitsWeddings

Custom Suits in Chicago: Why More Men Are Choosing Bespoke Over Off the Rack

Chicago is a city where presentation matters. From professional settings in the Loop to weddings…
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Close-up of a groom in a dark teal custom tuxedo adjusting a gold leaf boutonniere on his lapel, illustrating bespoke suit craftsmanship for weddings
How to Find the Right Suit Tailor Near YouAlterationsCustom FittingsCustom ShirtsCustom SuitsLocalMilwaukeeWeddings

How to Find the Right Suit Tailor Near You

Finding a suit tailor near you is easy. Finding the right one takes a little…
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Custom Suits for Weight Lifters: Why Off-the-Rack Will Never Work

If you're a serious lifter, you already know the struggle. You spend hours in the…
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Where Should a Shoulder Seam Sit? A Tailor’s Fit GuideAlterationsBespoke TuxedosCustom BlazersCustom SuitsHand Made

Where Should a Shoulder Seam Sit? A Tailor’s Fit Guide

The shoulder seam on a suit jacket should sit at the edge of your shoulder,…
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