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+Real Men Real Style Antonio, If I may request, While time is precious - would you perhaps take the time in taking conversions from the inches to centimeters when talking about them to your viewers? The metric system is more widely used and I feel it would become more comprehensive to those others out there who aren't used to the inches measurement. 1 inch equates to 2.54 centimeters, While it's an easy concept to convert as is miles to kilometers, not many are used to the exact conversions. It would help a ton!
NZ -- I totally agree with you, which is why I would often search for and buy $2000+ pre-owned designer suits (e.g., Canali, Armani, Zegna) in pristine condition on ebay for around $200-300. It takes some patience, but it's worth it. Sure, I would usually need some minor tailoring for an additional cost, but overall it was a great deal, and I would get tons of compliments when I wore those suits, often being told that I looked like some movie star. Antonio did not specifically mention "the drape" of a high-end suit, which is what really makes it stand out. Corollary -- I would never buy a suit from an ebay vendor who did not take returns, because as good as the item might look in the online ad, it might not be as good in person, or feel as good, or have the same color, etc., so you always need the option to return it. Ebay vendors who say, "Seller does not take returns" never got my business.
you could buy one from a consignment store. they always have clothing that are two or three seasons old but no one will be able to tell because it's a suit.
Every man should be able to afford a $2000 suit. If they cannot then that means they are not working to anywhere near their full potential. The average salary is $50,000 and it is not hard to actually earn 25% to 50% higher than this.
bighands69 What an absurd statement. The average salary (US, I'm assuming) is irrelevant. The average salary is measured across ALL jobs, which means that to say that EVERY man should be able to afford a $2,000 suit is demonstrably untrue. A person's salary depends on how much their job pays, not on what the National average is. It also depends on location. Not only does location influence how much a person is paid, but because cost of living varies from location to location, it also has an impact on how much money a person has left after expenses. The National average that's measured across all jobs means nothing to me. I don't make $50,000 a year (which incidentally isn't the National average in my country anyway), so it means nothing to me what the average is, and my city is an expensive city in which to live. I have a multitude of expenses that must take priority before I could even entertain the thought of spending a couple of grand on an item of clothing. So no. I personally can't afford a $2,000 suit, and neither can EVERY man.
I travel to Hong Kong and Thailand at least once a year and update my wardrobe with tailored suits, jackets, slacks and shirts every year. A suit tailored and cut to your measurements and then fitted twice is like an armor upgrade in the boardroom. On an average, I spent $250 for a suit with 2 pairs of pants and 3 shirts, all custom tailored, with my name embroidered in the suit coat and my initials on the sleeves of my shirts. It is worth the trip!
+leecooper9911 who the fuck give a shit about animals. in 50 years we can just genetic modify these animals and put them on earth for the human to enjoy.
Yep. Same applies to workers. In 100 years we will be able to produce children that love to work and stay small. And no, artificial children are no real children, freaking liberals.
Dude you obviously understand what you are talking about.I like how you try to explain the differences, but I want to ask you if you have a video about how to pick a tie and match it with the suit and how to choose a knot, if the knot makes the difference. If you dont have a video like that can you please make one.Thank you in advance.
Jared Fontaine would I pay 3k for a suit? Not likely, no. Under the perfect circumstances, and if I made the money to do it, maybe. I did, however, pay roughly $1,000 for my suit, and you can tell the difference in how it looks, how it fits and feels. Custom fit clothing isn't cheap, but if you can afford it it's worth it. Besides, why would you watch a video comparing a $200 suit to a $2,000 suit if you're going into it with preconceived notions that a 2k suit is never worth it anyways? Sounds just like a waste of time to me.
Matt Johnston I always want to keep an open mind. Also technology has changed so maybe the $3k would wick away sweat and keep you dryer or actually do something. I am not against spending a lot of money but you have to justify it rationally and this video doesn't. Am I going to get a good job if I have a $3K suit? Just like the majority of luxury goods they are just puffery. No difference between a luxury car and a cheap one. Even if there differences are they really worth 100 times the price? I don't think so...
+Jared Fontaine I have a $5k suit and 3 $1k tweed jackets a few 3-$500 suits and many 1-$200 suits. The $5k suit and $1k jackets material is thick and the patterns are very intricate and something you don't see on a daily basis. And the woman take notice. the others depending on the material are not that much different. But if buying something is going to hit your pockets deep. Take it from someone that has a variety of suits it wouldn't be worth the price. I'd rather had several $200 suits then 1 $2k suit.
This was a fantastic video! Very informative. Years ago, I bought an expensive Ralph Lauren suit, didn't wear it for years, and then got it fitted and updated because I lost weight. It's like I have a brand new suit. I have a couple of mid-price range suits I did the same thing to, and they actually look and wear better than when I bought them. However, my next move will be to have a suit made for me. I'm thinking Brooks Brothers.
This is so true! After looking for the right suit and fit, I ended up getting a $2000 Canali suit from Saks. The service was great and the suit looks great and it fits me perfectly. I love the suit and every time I put it on it feels like I am seeing it for the first time. Definitely no regrets.
I paid $110 after sales and coupons for a slim fit suit at JC penney. The suit is from JF J. Ferrar, I tried on maybe 15 suits jackets to find one that fit perfectly. I'm very happy and could never pay 2,000 for a suit. I love suits but i'm also an elementary teacher, it doesn't fit the pay grade. I'll stick to the $100-250 range and just have it tailored if needed.
@@abcertweld I have to have baggier arms but still like a suit that hugs my sides below the lats... When I had tight fitting suits they were almost impossible to put on and I wouldn't dare lift my arms too high 😂
I was lucky enough to have a suit hand made for me by SCABAL. You surely know them Antonio. For those who don't. They are the manufacturer of the best and finest fabrics in the world used by most tailors and luxury brands. I would also like to add that you can definitely feel the difference between made-to-measure and hand-made suits. Love the video!
Thanks for the video. Brings to mind my late grandfather who was a tailor. I think he was more of a bespoke tailor than made to measure. I recall customers in his shop getting fitted with the fabrics laid on them while he'd mark the fabric with chalk lines. He always did the hem on the trousers a certain way and that was his signature. He made a good living serving his upscale clientele.
Lanieri is a great italian start up which offers made in italy made to measure clothing at affordable prices. You have a huge range of options for personalisations while being able to choose also between some of the best italian fabrics.
Brutal. I read the comments hoping viewers would do what he asked, list new suit makers that offer exceptional value. Go fish. (Thanks for the video though)
Very professional presentation, thanks! I 100% agree about the fabric. I recently was in the market for a British made-to-measure tweed jacket. I worked directly with Marton Mills, who graciously sent me fabric samples. The tailor was a regular MM customer so you can order a jacket in any of the 50 or so MM tweeds. The luxurious feel of British-woven 100% new wool cannot be overstated, and the jacket looked and felt fantastic when it arrived. (I went with a Gun Club Check.)
For 2000$ you don't buy a normal suit from a famous designer brand but a custom tailored suit. And i would say that it could be even better to travel in Asia, take 2 weeks trip to enjoy your life, and buy a 1000$ custom tailored suit that is one of the best in the world. I would recommand Thailand/Singapor/Hong Kong... go your research on google.
+Mattia Bedin You can look for 1/ Raja Fashions Cameron Road, Hong Kong 2/ Ascot Chang Shop 131, Landmark Prince's, Central, Hong Kong Google for the website or a phone number.
Most cars at $2,000 require another $3,000 to get it up to scratch I’ll let that sink in to you for a moment a $5,000 car expect to pay $4,000 to get it up to scratch , I know this how I’m a mechanic and have bought many cheap cars only to find out they need a bulk load of work after most people run them into the ground , people don’t look after their cars and if $2,000 is a decent car then you are clearly dreaming
I am 22 year old east european citizen, and I like to buy suits from Tween, nice craftmanship and great prices, they put alot of attention into theyr hardware (buttons, pockets, the inside of the vest) so i recommend you look them up!
Nice informative video Antonio. I myself have been interested in classic menswear quite a lot for last two/three years. The difference and main factor for me is always the material/fabric out of which item is made. Learning about materials/fabrics really helped me to focus on quality items (for not necessarily much higher price). I don't know if you have made a video about it but video focusing on a way how individual can identify/distinguish the materials/fabrics (and their respective varieties) in person while visiting the store would be great. The tags are not telling the whole story unfortunately (i. e. long vs short cashmere fibers) or information on them might even be false.
I have 5000 dollar Tom Ford suits in my huge suit collection. My suits are 25% luxury brands, 25 % high street or what Americans would call mainstream brands and 50% are bespoke or what American' call tailor made. Any off the rack suit I buy high street or luxury is altered by my tailor or in-store no matter how well I think it fitsadjustments make it look much better.
Yet he addressed the video concerning tailoring a suit: "Any off the rack suit I buy high street or luxury is altered by my tailor or in-store no matter how well I think it fitsadjustments make it look much better."
It was 1982, and I was getting ready to get married. I had been in this country for only a handful of years. I was green as green could be. No friends, no immediate family, no RUclips to ask questions. I searched in a few stores, and finally walked into Sears. I bumped into this three piece brown suit. It fitted well, so I bought it and got married in it. After all the festivities we took a plane from Boston to West Palm Beach. Waiting for the bags at the carrousel, this well dressed guy say hi, and complimented my suit. Good taste he said. I have a Pierre Cardine suit just like that one. I smiled on the inside, and replied. Good thing you're not wearing now. Yes, he said. From that day on I haven't paid attention to labels, or paid ton of money for my clothing. Thanks for the video.
Talent, skill, productivity, and efficiency are critical to success. But image and projection often times pay even greater dividends in your career. I would wager that the expense of several top end suits will be returned to you ten fold by the time you retire from your chosen field. The best investment you can make is in yourself.
Good points. I've seen folks sport a $200 suit with really nice shoes, shirt, and tie, and it looked like a pricy setup. I've also seen the 1k Zanetti suits and would not be able to tell the difference unless I asked. I think most people wouldn't either.
Hi Antonio! Great video! Have you ever tried italian bespoke suits like A.Caraceni or Rubinacci which cost between 4000-6000$? If you have experience with such high end sartorial suits I would be very interested in your experiences and if the extremely high prices are "worth it".
I have a 7.5k cucinelli and to be honest, I don’t see much of a difference from say canaglia and so on. In my opinion, it is mostly about branding such as Loro Piana. Why is it that a Mongolian turtleneck made with the finest cashmere you can find costs 10 times less than a Loro Piana with similar style and material?? It’s because of branding
I have found that my favourite places to get a suit are Suitsupply MTM and Cad and the Dandy for bespoke. Unfortunately I''m too short to get a suit from Suitsupply even made to measure, but their coats and shirts are perfect for me. For suits, I go to Cad and the Dandy on Savile Row in London. I paid about £1500 but when you take into consideration it's a fully bespoke suit made on Savile Row, I think it's an amazing price. Not to mention it only cost that much because of my choice of fabric. Their fully hand made range starts from £1000 I believe, and I would highly recommend them.
Not well. I'm not saying that SuitSupply is bad, i actually like them a lot. Understand that Savile Row has been doing the suiting game for A LONG TIME. To become a tailor there you have to go through decades of training. SuitSupply may be a better construction than your average suit, but it's still geared to the masses. Savile Row is Bespoke, with multiple fitting to get it right. It fits you and only you. I work for a luxury suiting company, not a designer company that slaps a label on there to hike up the price, but an Italian company with a well established reputation. Being in the business, i have met people that have been willing to let me see some of the items they have had made on Savile, and it's a league of it's own. Meticulous attention to detail.
You've hit the mark once again Antonio, bravo! Quality remains around far longer than the initial sting of price! However for younger men who may not be as affluent it takes time to build a proper wardrobe and understand why it is worth it.
+Walter White very funny, i would argue the total opposite, VN tailors are generally terrible. This has more to do with the "school" they come from. Believe me i have a couple on the payroll.
In my opinion : You don't have to pay 2000 usf for little details. You may find about 500 usd Armani, Hugo Boss suits. Critical point is, suit should be %100 wool. If you don't look for prestige 200 usd suits also work good with little touches. (An old Ermenegildo Zegna s.advisor)
It's about the fabric quality on lower end suits as well as the small hand crafted details, as he stated, higher end quality suits (usually) are made of higher grade longer lasting fabrics.
Some people don't understand value. 1) money is not a real entity. It is only a representation of value. There is no factual "right price" for anything. 2) value does exist beyond functionality. Life isn't just about getting from point A to point B. People find value beyond the basic necessities.
i knew my tailors name and she knew me, i called her mum, now sadly she died the other day, but i can recall sitting for days on end watching her lay out fabrics and pin tracing paper masks to it chalking this line having to stand and get measured, as a child i just accepted thats what all mums did, no, she was exceptional, she could have run her own clothing brand my first wife was disabled she bespoke designed her wedding dress no less, she had spinal curving and so one shoulder was lower than the other, not her dress, the shoulder was built up by hand, in fact when she had to buy clothes off the peg she would pull them apart cut them down and re sew them, now i have not her ability but it has instilled in me the knowledge of what a good tailor does, and know what now i know instinctively what is right and how it is right, small details when a seam will last when a cut is in line with the weave and will stretch or resist stretch even, all of these things i never knew i knew, i do miss my mum a lot, i dont think we went to many clothes shops just fabric shops and her sewing machines she had several digital ones and the old basic singer cast iron ones that she loved,
I love my expensive suits. Don't always buy brandname though, Antonio is right as usual. I would say the fit is 70% " artisan work" as he says. But I'm sure he like myself always wheres expensive fabric. Check out Zegna, Brioni, and Canaille; my favorites. If I see a good deal on them I always buy. Your the best Antonio, Semper Fi
I get customs suits. However, this video is true. Why the hell did i try Burlington Coat Factory?? I wore the suit once, and i Tossed it. I never wore it again in public. However, i wen't to Men's Warehouse, and i have three custom suits, and they fit me perfectly lol. About 3000 for three suits.
I got a $2-300 Suit from Macy's and a $3-400 from MWH, and the pants pretty much gets destroyed after daily subway rides and office use... mean while my $40 amazon pants are tough as nails and fit great, lol...
Honestly, if you need a suit for few occasions, an off the rack $100-200 suit and an extra $80 for alterations will do just fine and you'll look fine in the picture. Most of the guys can't tell, don't know and don't care what material the suit is made of. If you use a suit everyday, then it makes sense to invest and pay more on something of better quality.
the fabric would still be shit and not last very long, so you spent 800 USD and it will last less than 6 months, if you buy the 2000USD suit it could last you a life time
When I used to wear suits on a daily basis, I always bought decent suits. Not the very best, but nevertheless excellent quality. Especially since I had a very non-regular body and cheaper suits never seemed to fit. But nowadays, I wear a suit once every two years. I buy the cheapest one I can find. But as is often the case, you get what you pay for.
***** Not for a russian. We are way more primitive than you may think of us. We love to talk about our soul and so on, but what we do in reality - we make judgements simply by your clothes and just by your look.
that shit gonna rip the next day... look cheap asf not going to fit at all. It's gonna feel uncomfortable since they would have to use the cheapest material possible and yes. That would be a waste of 20 bucks. Some people don't get why such brands are expensive cuz they broke... smh some brands are overpriced and some are actually luxuries.
Since younger people are here, and kids are graduating this month: Get a $200-300 suit as you are finishing college so that you have something to wear for job interviews. Then when you start your new job, start saving for a new suit. You are going to want to look like a million bucks when you look for your second job, which will hopefully be a move up in your career.
Given that the fit is perfect for both, the $2000 suit fabric makes all the difference. The feel, the softness, the drape, multi seasons, weird wrinkles free, the look.... Now, if you can get the $2000 suit for a bargain and tailored for a few bucks, that's the best.
I wear a 399 suit from Perry Ellis that I got from mens wear house.....Fit's VERY well. Then again, I have the typical "model" build. Broad shoulders, slimmer waist. It's not tailor made to fit, but to buy 3-4 suits and spend 1,500-2,000 each? LOL, no. We're not all executives or CEO's. If you're decently in shape, every single suit will fit you well.
first off a 5'9" that weighs 150lbs will not wear the same suit as a 5'9" that weighs 250lbs. the 150 pounder will wear a 38R while the 250pounder will wear a 52R and the cut will make a difference. an american cut has natural shoulders and relaxed fit, european cut will have military shoulders and boxy athletic, british cut will be in-between. the sizes also differs as quoted from above, a size 38R can be just regular meaning it has a 6" difference from the chest size to the waist size meaning the waist from the 38R will be 32", there's also an athletic fit which will mean an 8" difference or more depending on the maker, and then there's a portly, meaning the chest and waist difference will be 2" or even 0" difference chest to waist. the regular signifies the height, so an R or regular suit can be worn by mostly 5'9" to 6', a long(L) will be for 6'1" to 6'3", XL from 6'4" above, then theres the short(S) for 5'8" or less, now these are just general guidelines, rule of thumb is that the coat should cover your seat part properly. all ready made suits have to be altered for individual fit, but one should start with the proper size first. now if you are oddly shaped or need something bespoked, then you will require a custom made suit or a made to measure suit. hong kong tailors roam the united states and normally have trunk shows in hotels and their custom suits are not expensive and will normally take 1 week to deliver. or go to China were you can buy italian suits with high quality italian wools from the best fabric houses of italy(ie Lora Piana etc) for less than $200 for the most part probably even a $100.
Here in the UK suits from Mens shops are dreadful i always travel up to Yorkshire to get custom suits for around £400-800 and they are always excellent i've got some that are 5+ years old and they still fit like a charm and the service is always fantastic i advise anyone to go custom.
Mines are arounds 500$ for many reasons, but the first is that my body is changing because i still grow (bodybuilding) and i dont use them everyday. I don't see the point to put more than 1000$ in a suit i don't wear often. But really informative. Thank you.
Thank you so much for these videos Antonio, they have helped me in understanding what dressing sharp is and now I am starting to put it into practice. Thank you for helping us guys in understanding what being a real gentleman is and helping us not to have an excuse not to dress sharp.
definitely the high end suits are the best . my husband has several suits but the one expensive high end looks the best on him . their is a big difference to me !!!!
wow, 1000+ comments, heh! ok, so, i came into a little bit of money, i used it to go back to school, get a very nice laptop, AND buy six custom-made shirts and three custom-made [aka bespoke] suits. what an experience it was. i showed up to a hotel room, and a guy there measured me from top to bottom and all around. at first i was a bit nervous as a girl alone in a hotel room with a strange guy, but he was incredibly professional. one interesting thing is that he didn't measure my inseam. i asked about that and he said it was unnecessary. the hotel room had a lot of tables, and all the surfaces were covered with pattern books of fabric. he asked me what i want to suits to be made of. i had no clue so he educated me on that. did you know that wool can be very light and not make you hot? i didn't. anyway, i chose fabric for my suits and for my shirts. one thing i will say is that i am not 100% happy with my pants. they are nice and well-made, but they are a little more 'girl' than i would like. i'm going to take them to a tailor here and have them made a little more 'boy' like. more of a slim fit. a really cool thing is that they embroidered my name into my jackets.
my 2 best Blazers are from Dior & Yves St Laurent, the quality is unmatchable.. around 2000$ just for each Jacket ! Iconic fashion houses like Dior & Yves St Laurent, use fabrics that are a 100% virgin wool/mohair/silk blends.. truely, it just feels & looks so incredible.. you might be able to find a really good custom tailor, that can get his hands on the same type of fabrics, but they are pretty rare..
+Real Men Real Style Hi Antonio, well Dior & Yves St Laurent are the pioneers of the industry, they dont fool around, so of course i would rate a 10.. i have purchased garments from various fashion houses, Armani, Burberry, D&G, Hugo Boss & i have had things custom made.. personally i prefer custom made over anything retail.. but compared to Dior & YSL .. you just cant find garments like there's anywhere else.. thats it, thats all..
I own a 3 piece J. Ferrar suit that cost me $350 or so, and fits quite well. The material quality is as high as any $2000 dollar suit would be. And I love the way it looks
I think a more important question to ask is at what point the difference starts to become hard to spot. When shopping for stuff in general there is almost always a "sweet spot" at which point you will get a noticeable upgrade from the cheap competitors without spending money on an increase in quality you'll barely even notice. For instance I think most people will notice a difference if they go out and buy two pairs of headphones at 20 dollars and 150 dollars respectively. The 150 dollar ones will almost always feel much more comfortable, more robustly built, sound better in terms of frequency balance and "open-ness" and might come with better warranties and possibility of getting spare parts. Now, tell the avarage consumer to test a pair of headphones at 150 dollars and another pair at 500 dollars. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the avarage consumer either wouldn't spot the difference or would find it to be very subtle. The first upgrade makes sense, the second one seems a bit unnecessary. So let's say I want to be a well-informed customer who wants to pay enough to be fairly sure to get the quality but not so much that I spend over that point. Which price range should I be checking out? I'm curious.
+damillionmalania Good question. Start at $400-$500 range. Also, read reviews about a certain brand you want to buy. E.g. Suit supply, Modern Tailor...
Cerutti... bought it when I was over weight, still looks fantastic... and as for fabric and attention to detail, you'd have to buy it to believe it. No I'm not a show off millionaire, I only a cook.
Best not too expensive Italian brands for suits are: Boggi (around 500 €), Libero (250 €) and Gutteridge (200 €). Boggi and Libero are based in Milano, Gutteridge in Naples.
I managed to purchase a couple of Brioni and Loro Piana suits at a discount price and got few as a gift and now I really can't go back to cheaper suits because the difference is so significant when compared to mid-range Hugo Boss suits etc..
some of the nicest upcoming brands i know of are: eleventy, they make some really nice and modern clothing m0851 is a canadian brand which sells only leather goods, and it is AMAZING, plus its relatively new and modern in design COS is the "deluxe spin-off" of H&M. It might be better known than the former 2 brands, but i still feel like i needed to share it. BTW great work Antonio, keep it up
In the 90's I bought nothing but Zenga suits and my brother in law is still wearing them. Key to maintaining them is dry clean them only when absolutely necessary. Have them pressed when wriggled.
Time is also a factor when buying a suit. My most recent suit I had to get for an event where all of the men were asked to wear color of suit that I did not have. I put off buying it until a week before I needed it. With the taylor it ended up costing close to $1000 but it fit and felt worse than $200 suits I have that were just off the rack. What I should have done is follow the advice in the video and have a taylor make a suit from scratch by picking out everything (fabric, liner, buttons, etc) to my liking. This would probably take at least 3-4 weeks of time. Go custom if it will be over 1 grand.
I have recently found a great fabric company Gladson, that makes woolen fabrics that I would put up against Hickey-Freeman. I have all my suits be-spoke so I do save quite a bit. The feel of the wool is tremendous particularly the winter weights. It lacks just a hairs difference from Holland and Sherry, which I have, but I am happy with the Gladson fabrics and the Holland and Sherry. They both have their fabric swatches on line.
If any of you are in London then I would recommend Charles Tyrwhitt. They're a really good suit company who really care for you. They're not to expensive either, with an average 2 piece only costing ~£300. Alterations cost a bit more but it's really worth it and they keep working with you until you're 100% happy with your results.
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Great article and video Antonio.
+Saami Ahmed Thank you, sir!
On your video,"3 rules to wearing dress shoes with jeans" video, do you know what shoes were at 5:11 in the video. If you don't know could you link me similar models. Thanks (:
+Real Men Real Style
Antonio,
If I may request,
While time is precious - would you perhaps take the time in taking conversions from the inches to centimeters when talking about them to your viewers?
The metric system is more widely used and I feel it would become more comprehensive to those others out there who aren't used to the inches measurement.
1 inch equates to 2.54 centimeters,
While it's an easy concept to convert as is miles to kilometers, not many are used to the exact conversions. It would help a ton!
+AweMuse Thanks for letting me know how you feel - I'll keep this in mind.
I would love to have a $2,000 suit. However, I'm also partial to eating and not being homeless.
NZ -- I totally agree with you, which is why I would often search for and buy $2000+ pre-owned designer suits (e.g., Canali, Armani, Zegna) in pristine condition on ebay for around $200-300. It takes some patience, but it's worth it. Sure, I would usually need some minor tailoring for an additional cost, but overall it was a great deal, and I would get tons of compliments when I wore those suits, often being told that I looked like some movie star. Antonio did not specifically mention "the drape" of a high-end suit, which is what really makes it stand out. Corollary -- I would never buy a suit from an ebay vendor who did not take returns, because as good as the item might look in the online ad, it might not be as good in person, or feel as good, or have the same color, etc., so you always need the option to return it. Ebay vendors who say, "Seller does not take returns" never got my business.
you could buy one from a consignment store. they always have clothing that are two or three seasons old but no one will be able to tell because it's a suit.
How about step your game up and stop acting like a little boy!
Every man should be able to afford a $2000 suit. If they cannot then that means they are not working to anywhere near their full potential.
The average salary is $50,000 and it is not hard to actually earn 25% to 50% higher than this.
bighands69 What an absurd statement. The average salary (US, I'm assuming) is irrelevant. The average salary is measured across ALL jobs, which means that to say that EVERY man should be able to afford a $2,000 suit is demonstrably untrue. A person's salary depends on how much their job pays, not on what the National average is. It also depends on location. Not only does location influence how much a person is paid, but because cost of living varies from location to location, it also has an impact on how much money a person has left after expenses.
The National average that's measured across all jobs means nothing to me. I don't make $50,000 a year (which incidentally isn't the National average in my country anyway), so it means nothing to me what the average is, and my city is an expensive city in which to live. I have a multitude of expenses that must take priority before I could even entertain the thought of spending a couple of grand on an item of clothing.
So no. I personally can't afford a $2,000 suit, and neither can EVERY man.
Can you do a segment on the difference between the $20 dollar hooker and the $200 hooker...thanks
lmao
$20 hooker do crack cocaine in the hood
$200 hooker do snow cocaine in the hills
the hooker is cheaper
hahaha!!
biggest difference is that the 20$ hooker will tell you she loves you; the 200$ will ask you if you want her to remove her full denture
I travel to Hong Kong and Thailand at least once a year and update my wardrobe with tailored suits, jackets, slacks and shirts every year. A suit tailored and cut to your measurements and then fitted twice is like an armor upgrade in the boardroom. On an average, I spent $250 for a suit with 2 pairs of pants and 3 shirts, all custom tailored, with my name embroidered in the suit coat and my initials on the sleeves of my shirts. It is worth the trip!
The beginning picture is of Harvey Spectre and Mike Ross from the show Suits!
+kornerkutz Yes!
+Real Men Real Style I Love that show! Harvey has a fantastic wardrobe.
+leecooper9911 who the fuck give a shit about animals. in 50 years we can just genetic modify these animals and put them on earth for the human to enjoy.
Yep. Same applies to workers. In 100 years we will be able to produce children that love to work and stay small. And no, artificial children are no real children, freaking liberals.
Nicolas Kaplan with science, artificial any thing can be as real as mother nature produces. thats beauty of science and technology.
Hmmmmmmm.
2000 dollar suit..
orr.... 3333 ramen cups.
:o!
I like the way your think.
aaahhhh ramen :P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P
make a suit out of 3000 ramen cup lids
Feed an african village or be classy
Bespoke Tailor in NYC's Advice to Future tailors!
Give him your advice too!
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Dude you obviously understand what you are talking about.I like how you try to explain the differences, but I want to ask you if you have a video about how to pick a tie and match it with the suit and how to choose a knot, if the knot makes the difference. If you dont have a video like that can you please make one.Thank you in advance.
Similarities: I can't afford either.
I'm with you
lol
You can pay it in 1 year.
Get it second hand or at Nordstrom's rack. Also, tailors sell bespoke ones that guys cancel on. Usually, the best deal is on a blazer only.
BillyBob Kumar thank you. I will be taking that info and you have a wonderful life sir! Godspeed.
There is no differences, I still have no money of either of them.
So many comments about how even a $200 suit is too expensive. If that's your opinion out of the gate, what the hell are you watching this video for?
dO YOU EAT CHEESE?
$200 is the most no way am I going to pay $3K for a suit. Get a Jones New York on sale...
Jared Fontaine would I pay 3k for a suit? Not likely, no. Under the perfect circumstances, and if I made the money to do it, maybe.
I did, however, pay roughly $1,000 for my suit, and you can tell the difference in how it looks, how it fits and feels. Custom fit clothing isn't cheap, but if you can afford it it's worth it.
Besides, why would you watch a video comparing a $200 suit to a $2,000 suit if you're going into it with preconceived notions that a 2k suit is never worth it anyways? Sounds just like a waste of time to me.
Matt Johnston I always want to keep an open mind. Also technology has changed so maybe the $3k would wick away sweat and keep you dryer or actually do something. I am not against spending a lot of money but you have to justify it rationally and this video doesn't. Am I going to get a good job if I have a $3K suit? Just like the majority of luxury goods they are just puffery. No difference between a luxury car and a cheap one. Even if there differences are they really worth 100 times the price? I don't think so...
+Jared Fontaine I have a $5k suit and 3 $1k tweed jackets a few 3-$500 suits and many 1-$200 suits. The $5k suit and $1k jackets material is thick and the patterns are very intricate and something you don't see on a daily basis. And the woman take notice. the others depending on the material are not that much different. But if buying something is going to hit your pockets deep. Take it from someone that has a variety of suits it wouldn't be worth the price. I'd rather had several $200 suits then 1 $2k suit.
First image, Harvey and Mike 😍
😍
I totally agree with this guy, but my best suit ever cost me $300 and one of my worst $1,200. So sometimes you just fit perfectly in a cheap one.
It's all about finding out what suits you best.
Real Men Real Style Yes, but I also notice that a cheap suit lose its "form" faster than one of quality.
dude suites are like the thing of the past man cyberpunk style is where its at now :)
Your a DUmb young fuck! WHen you move out your mothers basement you will see.
skinnypi shut up its just a style i honestly dont like them they dont look that good to me, and my mothers basment get real dude
$2000 off the rack? I'd go custom at that point
+Malaquias Alfaro Custom/Bespoke is included in that price point in the article as well.
Never had the hard time choosing between 200$ and 2000$ suit. Always had my mom making suits for me and yeah, she's a suit maker.
lucky you
This was a fantastic video! Very informative. Years ago, I bought an expensive Ralph Lauren suit, didn't wear it for years, and then got it fitted and updated because I lost weight. It's like I have a brand new suit. I have a couple of mid-price range suits I did the same thing to, and they actually look and wear better than when I bought them. However, my next move will be to have a suit made for me. I'm thinking Brooks Brothers.
+Kerry Luckett Nice! Quality goes a long way.
Why you dressed like the Joker?
This is so true! After looking for the right suit and fit, I ended up getting a $2000 Canali suit from Saks. The service was great and the suit looks great and it fits me perfectly. I love the suit and every time I put it on it feels like I am seeing it for the first time. Definitely no regrets.
just bought the best suit and shirt I could afford for job interview. felt like a million dollar. The suit did part of my interview for me. worth it.
I paid $110 after sales and coupons for a slim fit suit at JC penney. The suit is from JF J. Ferrar, I tried on maybe 15 suits jackets to find one that fit perfectly. I'm very happy and could never pay 2,000 for a suit. I love suits but i'm also an elementary teacher, it doesn't fit the pay grade. I'll stick to the $100-250 range and just have it tailored if needed.
people can tell a cheap suit when they see one, and you my friend will stick out like a sore thumb
at an elementary school he'll stick out because he's actually wearing a suit
@@KieraQ0323 True, I am the only one who wears a suit and literally the only male teacher in the school. Sticking out comes with the territory.
I often find people complain about how hot suits are and they blame the wool instead of the this coating of glue that they're really wearing.
Bob? You watch this guy?
yea hes great
....walmart is my choice in tailors....they have real elegance in track suits and wife-beater shirts....Kmart and j.c.penny are very declasse
Khawar Paracha ....ok khawar, tell us where you get your dhoti tailored, and does it cost more than $2
Khawar Paracha .....%&2!!(>..>===++4$j& !
+Khawar Paracha ugly ass lookin self. get a camel and go back to ur country.
U guys are awesome...
+Khawar Paracha can you explain to me what it is?
I'd say the difference is about $1800 that could be better spent elsewhere. hahaha
+iz Zz I bought a $250 suit from JCPenney, after sales and coupons it was $110. Went to my tailor and he said I didn't need anything done. Score
so basically on your car 😌
You either got lucky or knew what you were buying from JCPenny.
MeistGaming same thing happened to me today
Ahahahahaha
I bought a bespoke suit 20 years ago and it is still being used today.
Looks like the guy is wearing a 200 suit in this video. Why are the sleeves so baggy?
Deliberate. He looks great in that suit.
Not everyone likes the new ridiculous tight suits, and yes not everyone is a twig. Some men actually have what is called muscle LOL.
@@abcertweld I have to have baggier arms but still like a suit that hugs my sides below the lats... When I had tight fitting suits they were almost impossible to put on and I wouldn't dare lift my arms too high 😂
I have to agree, seen a couple of video's now and very underwhelmed by the way the guy's suits look on him
"You almost spilled your drink on my two thousand dollar suit... COME ON!"
I was lucky enough to have a suit hand made for me by SCABAL. You surely know them Antonio. For those who don't. They are the manufacturer of the best and finest fabrics in the world used by most tailors and luxury brands. I would also like to add that you can definitely feel the difference between made-to-measure and hand-made suits. Love the video!
Thanks for the video. Brings to mind my late grandfather who was a tailor. I think he was more of a bespoke tailor than made to measure. I recall customers in his shop getting fitted with the fabrics laid on them while he'd mark the fabric with chalk lines. He always did the hem on the trousers a certain way and that was his signature. He made a good living serving his upscale clientele.
+sfneurosurgeon Nice! Thanks for sharing your grandfather's story.
Lanieri is a great italian start up which offers made in italy made to measure clothing at affordable prices. You have a huge range of options for personalisations while being able to choose also between some of the best italian fabrics.
+Julian Stella Nice. I'll check it out.
Brutal. I read the comments hoping viewers would do what he asked, list new suit makers that offer exceptional value. Go fish. (Thanks for the video though)
Check out Kroon. I found them on bluefly.com
Very professional presentation, thanks! I 100% agree about the fabric. I recently was in the market for a British made-to-measure tweed jacket. I worked directly with Marton Mills, who graciously sent me fabric samples. The tailor was a regular MM customer so you can order a jacket in any of the 50 or so MM tweeds. The luxurious feel of British-woven 100% new wool cannot be overstated, and the jacket looked and felt fantastic when it arrived. (I went with a Gun Club Check.)
For 2000$ you don't buy a normal suit from a famous designer brand but a custom tailored suit. And i would say that it could be even better to travel in Asia, take 2 weeks trip to enjoy your life, and buy a 1000$ custom tailored suit that is one of the best in the world. I would recommand Thailand/Singapor/Hong Kong... go your research on google.
+mHz Guts can you provide a website? I don't know what to google
+Mattia Bedin You can look for
1/ Raja Fashions
Cameron Road, Hong Kong
2/ Ascot Chang
Shop 131, Landmark Prince's, Central, Hong Kong
Google for the website or a phone number.
+mHz Guts thank you very much
Just a question, why is East Asia so good for buying suits?
+John D'Aquino Price range but still good quality.
2000?? 200?? im going for $20 suit
lol ill buy a car with 2000
+machende mulu I'm actually going to buy a motorcycle tomorrow for 120. Talk about a steal.
D. H. Bartlett money well spent
+D. H. Bartlett where do you live lol i live in a third world country and there is no such thing for me
You should ride your motorcycle with a $20 suit.
As a female I feel men that watch and heed advice, style and how to properly dress is extremely attractive.
you could actually buy a decent running car (honda, toyota) with 2000$. let that sink in for a moment.
Not in Denmark sadly :((
A good suit could last you a life time.
Most cars at $2,000 require another $3,000 to get it up to scratch I’ll let that sink in to you for a moment a $5,000 car expect to pay $4,000 to get it up to scratch , I know this how I’m a mechanic and have bought many cheap cars only to find out they need a bulk load of work after most people run them into the ground , people don’t look after their cars and if $2,000 is a decent car then you are clearly dreaming
I am 22 year old east european citizen, and I like to buy suits from Tween, nice craftmanship and great prices, they put alot of attention into theyr hardware (buttons, pockets, the inside of the vest) so i recommend you look them up!
Love your channel! Nice video
Nice informative video Antonio. I myself have been interested in classic menswear quite a lot for last two/three years. The difference and main factor for me is always the material/fabric out of which item is made. Learning about materials/fabrics really helped me to focus on quality items (for not necessarily much higher price).
I don't know if you have made a video about it but video focusing on a way how individual can identify/distinguish the materials/fabrics (and their respective varieties) in person while visiting the store would be great. The tags are not telling the whole story unfortunately (i. e. long vs short cashmere fibers) or information on them might even be false.
+Mart I did make one! www.realmenrealstyle.com/identify-quality-clothing/
I have 5000 dollar Tom Ford suits in my huge suit collection. My suits are 25% luxury brands, 25 % high street or what Americans would call mainstream brands and 50% are bespoke or what American' call tailor made. Any off the rack suit I buy high street or luxury is altered by my tailor or in-store no matter how well I think it fitsadjustments make it look much better.
And?
it's a comment section on suits. so I commented on my suits.
+vistaprime respect for the reply, absolute class
That's a cool story but when people brag you should throw in some useful parts so you can disguise that the fact that you sound like a mega douche.
Yet he addressed the video concerning tailoring a suit:
"Any off the rack suit I buy high street or luxury is altered by my tailor or in-store no matter how well I think it fitsadjustments make it look much better."
It was 1982, and I was getting ready to get married. I had been in this country for only a handful of years. I was green as green could be. No friends, no immediate family, no RUclips to ask questions. I searched in a few stores, and finally walked into Sears. I bumped into this three piece brown suit. It fitted well, so I bought it and got married in it. After all the festivities we took a plane from Boston to West Palm Beach. Waiting for the bags at the carrousel, this well dressed guy say hi, and complimented my suit. Good taste he said. I have a Pierre Cardine suit just like that one. I smiled on the inside, and replied. Good thing you're not wearing now. Yes, he said. From that day on I haven't paid attention to labels, or paid ton of money for my clothing. Thanks for the video.
thanks for explaining this in a simply way. and not like the other two guys who is yelling it to you like they are a drill sergeant.
very very informative
Talent, skill, productivity, and efficiency are critical to success. But image and projection often times pay even greater dividends in your career. I would wager that the expense of several top end suits will be returned to you ten fold by the time you retire from your chosen field. The best investment you can make is in yourself.
+Jamie Hitt Agreed!
Good points. I've seen folks sport a $200 suit with really nice shoes, shirt, and tie, and it looked like a pricy setup. I've also seen the 1k Zanetti suits and would not be able to tell the difference unless I asked. I think most people wouldn't either.
Ratio Clothing in Denver. Suits ($900 and up) and shirts ($100-200) are made to fit and are awesome. Great service too.
Hi Antonio! Great video! Have you ever tried italian bespoke suits like A.Caraceni or Rubinacci which cost between 4000-6000$? If you have experience with such high end sartorial suits I would be very interested in your experiences and if the extremely high prices are "worth it".
+Julian Stella Hi Julian - that's for another video.
I have a 7.5k cucinelli and to be honest, I don’t see much of a difference from say canaglia and so on. In my opinion, it is mostly about branding such as Loro Piana. Why is it that a Mongolian turtleneck made with the finest cashmere you can find costs 10 times less than a Loro Piana with similar style and material?? It’s because of branding
I have found that my favourite places to get a suit are Suitsupply MTM and Cad and the Dandy for bespoke.
Unfortunately I''m too short to get a suit from Suitsupply even made to measure, but their coats and shirts are perfect for me.
For suits, I go to Cad and the Dandy on Savile Row in London. I paid about £1500 but when you take into consideration it's a fully bespoke suit made on Savile Row, I think it's an amazing price. Not to mention it only cost that much because of my choice of fabric. Their fully hand made range starts from £1000 I believe, and I would highly recommend them.
+Adil Patanker Agreed.
+Adil Patanker Love Suitsupply :)
This store is just amazing.
The suits are affordable and they use high quality materials too.
Not well. I'm not saying that SuitSupply is bad, i actually like them a lot. Understand that Savile Row has been doing the suiting game for A LONG TIME. To become a tailor there you have to go through decades of training.
SuitSupply may be a better construction than your average suit, but it's still geared to the masses. Savile Row is Bespoke, with multiple fitting to get it right. It fits you and only you.
I work for a luxury suiting company, not a designer company that slaps a label on there to hike up the price, but an Italian company with a well established reputation.
Being in the business, i have met people that have been willing to let me see some of the items they have had made on Savile, and it's a league of it's own. Meticulous attention to detail.
You've hit the mark once again Antonio, bravo! Quality remains around far longer than the initial sting of price! However for younger men who may not be as affluent it takes time to build a proper wardrobe and understand why it is worth it.
I bought a Hugo Boss suit that retailed for 1000 marked down to 200..LOVE THAT SUIT
There's a great place in Vietnam that does good quality custom suits.
+Walter White
How much is it and can I buy online?
+Walter White very funny, i would argue the total opposite, VN tailors are generally terrible. This has more to do with the "school" they come from. Believe me i have a couple on the payroll.
Wow I never knew watching a Top Gear episode made you worldly.
Glad I wasn't the only one who got the reference lol. And fuck Chris Evans!! He's finally gone! :D
Vietnam’s a peasant country full of peasants why would they need to sell or make quality suits , laughable
the video was great. whats the price of the suit u r wearing. ? I jus want to know this :p
In my opinion : You don't have to pay 2000 usf for little details. You may find about 500 usd Armani, Hugo Boss suits. Critical point is, suit should be %100 wool. If you don't look for prestige 200 usd suits also work good with little touches.
(An old Ermenegildo Zegna s.advisor)
Excellent video! Thanks for posting this!
The solution to the fit for cheaper suits is to get it tailored.
It's about the fabric quality on lower end suits as well as the small hand crafted details, as he stated, higher end quality suits (usually) are made of higher grade longer lasting fabrics.
Some people don't understand value. 1) money is not a real entity. It is only a representation of value. There is no factual "right price" for anything. 2) value does exist beyond functionality. Life isn't just about getting from point A to point B. People find value beyond the basic necessities.
lies bros 100k range rover sport is diff from 2k kia pincato lol
Frankie mayweather what you said isn't even an argument against what pony said...lol
i knew my tailors name and she knew me, i called her mum, now sadly she died the other day, but i can recall sitting for days on end watching her lay out fabrics and pin tracing paper masks to it chalking this line having to stand and get measured, as a child i just accepted thats what all mums did, no, she was exceptional, she could have run her own clothing brand my first wife was disabled she bespoke designed her wedding dress no less, she had spinal curving and so one shoulder was lower than the other, not her dress, the shoulder was built up by hand, in fact when she had to buy clothes off the peg she would pull them apart cut them down and re sew them, now i have not her ability but it has instilled in me the knowledge of what a good tailor does, and know what now i know instinctively what is right and how it is right, small details when a seam will last when a cut is in line with the weave and will stretch or resist stretch even, all of these things i never knew i knew, i do miss my mum a lot, i dont think we went to many clothes shops just fabric shops and her sewing machines she had several digital ones and the old basic singer cast iron ones that she loved,
I love my expensive suits. Don't always buy brandname though, Antonio is right as usual. I would say the fit is 70% " artisan work" as he says. But I'm sure he like myself always wheres expensive fabric. Check out Zegna, Brioni, and Canaille; my favorites. If I see a good deal on them I always buy. Your the best Antonio, Semper Fi
I get customs suits. However, this video is true. Why the hell did i try Burlington Coat Factory?? I wore the suit once, and i Tossed it. I never wore it again in public. However, i wen't to Men's Warehouse, and i have three custom suits, and they fit me perfectly lol. About 3000 for three suits.
I got a $2-300 Suit from Macy's and a $3-400 from MWH, and the pants pretty much gets destroyed after daily subway rides and office use... mean while my $40 amazon pants are tough as nails and fit great, lol...
My mom made my suit, She's a pro.
+xierxu Wow. That's brilliant. Do you have a picture of it?
Antonio the Purple suit with green tie is very different but very classy. Love it.
+Jaime West Thanks Jaime!
Honestly, if you need a suit for few occasions, an off the rack $100-200 suit and an extra $80 for alterations will do just fine and you'll look fine in the picture. Most of the guys can't tell, don't know and don't care what material the suit is made of. If you use a suit everyday, then it makes sense to invest and pay more on something of better quality.
what's wrong with your arms?
Buy a $200 suit and drop $800 on a tailor. save $1,000. Problem solved
appleseedfanatic many people wouldn't be able to deal with the mental trauma after realizing that they spent 4 times more on the tailor than the suit
the fabric would still be shit and not last very long, so you spent 800 USD and it will last less than 6 months, if you buy the 2000USD suit it could last you a life time
I like how you said, "Often time when you pay more, you should get more, but you don't always get more." :) Lesson learned.
When I used to wear suits on a daily basis, I always bought decent suits. Not the very best, but nevertheless excellent quality. Especially since I had a very non-regular body and cheaper suits never seemed to fit. But nowadays, I wear a suit once every two years. I buy the cheapest one I can find. But as is often the case, you get what you pay for.
I got no money anyway for that high-priced suit.
***** Not for a russian. We are way more primitive than you may think of us. We love to talk about our soul and so on, but what we do in reality - we make judgements simply by your clothes and just by your look.
I will get a $20 one, only if I can't find one for $2. The clothes don't make the man. That money can be spent better.
if that fits you, looks good on you (proper fabric and color) and passes the test of time/wears, then you're in luck
that shit gonna rip the next day... look cheap asf not going to fit at all. It's gonna feel uncomfortable since they would have to use the cheapest material possible and yes. That would be a waste of 20 bucks. Some people don't get why such brands are expensive cuz they broke... smh some brands are overpriced and some are actually luxuries.
Juan Herrero Unless getting a job depends on it.
Since younger people are here, and kids are graduating this month: Get a $200-300 suit as you are finishing college so that you have something to wear for job interviews. Then when you start your new job, start saving for a new suit. You are going to want to look like a million bucks when you look for your second job, which will hopefully be a move up in your career.
Given that the fit is perfect for both, the $2000 suit fabric makes all the difference. The feel, the softness, the drape, multi seasons, weird wrinkles free, the look....
Now, if you can get the $2000 suit for a bargain and tailored for a few bucks, that's the best.
your suit looks too tight on you
I wear a 399 suit from Perry Ellis that I got from mens wear house.....Fit's VERY well.
Then again, I have the typical "model" build. Broad shoulders, slimmer waist. It's not tailor made to fit, but to buy 3-4 suits and spend 1,500-2,000 each? LOL, no. We're not all executives or CEO's. If you're decently in shape, every single suit will fit you well.
Not to mention, that 399 suit is like 60%
wool...so.. I mean.
to top it off, the suit has fit well for 4 years of good usage...
first off a 5'9" that weighs 150lbs will not wear the same suit as a 5'9" that weighs 250lbs. the 150 pounder will wear a 38R while the 250pounder will wear a 52R and the cut will make a difference. an american cut has natural shoulders and relaxed fit, european cut will have military shoulders and boxy athletic, british cut will be in-between. the sizes also differs as quoted from above, a size 38R can be just regular meaning it has a 6" difference from the chest size to the waist size meaning the waist from the 38R will be 32", there's also an athletic fit which will mean an 8" difference or more depending on the maker, and then there's a portly, meaning the chest and waist difference will be 2" or even 0" difference chest to waist. the regular signifies the height, so an R or regular suit can be worn by mostly 5'9" to 6', a long(L) will be for 6'1" to 6'3", XL from 6'4" above, then theres the short(S) for 5'8" or less, now these are just general guidelines, rule of thumb is that the coat should cover your seat part properly. all ready made suits have to be altered for individual fit, but one should start with the proper size first. now if you are oddly shaped or need something bespoked, then you will require a custom made suit or a made to measure suit. hong kong tailors roam the united states and normally have trunk shows in hotels and their custom suits are not expensive and will normally take 1 week to deliver. or go to China were you can buy italian suits with high quality italian wools from the best fabric houses of italy(ie Lora Piana etc) for less than $200 for the most part probably even a $100.
Here in the UK suits from Mens shops are dreadful i always travel up to Yorkshire to get custom suits for around £400-800 and they are always excellent i've got some that are 5+ years old and they still fit like a charm and the service is always fantastic i advise anyone to go custom.
Mines are arounds 500$ for many reasons, but the first is that my body is changing because i still grow (bodybuilding) and i dont use them everyday. I don't see the point to put more than 1000$ in a suit i don't wear often. But really informative. Thank you.
Thank you so much for these videos Antonio, they have helped me in understanding what dressing sharp is and now I am starting to put it into practice. Thank you for helping us guys in understanding what being a real gentleman is and helping us not to have an excuse not to dress sharp.
+protpally223 Hi! Thanks for letting me know how you feel. Love reading comments like this :)
definitely the high end suits are the best . my husband has several suits but the one expensive high end looks the best on him . their is a big difference to me !!!!
Excellent video. This guy really knows what he's talking about and I respect that.
+Jack Nunes Highly appreciate the feedback - I respect that too.
wow, 1000+ comments, heh!
ok, so, i came into a little bit of money, i used it to go back to school, get a very nice laptop, AND buy six custom-made shirts and three custom-made [aka bespoke] suits.
what an experience it was. i showed up to a hotel room, and a guy there measured me from top to bottom and all around. at first i was a bit nervous as a girl alone in a hotel room with a strange guy, but he was incredibly professional. one interesting thing is that he didn't measure my inseam. i asked about that and he said it was unnecessary.
the hotel room had a lot of tables, and all the surfaces were covered with pattern books of fabric. he asked me what i want to suits to be made of. i had no clue so he educated me on that. did you know that wool can be very light and not make you hot? i didn't. anyway, i chose fabric for my suits and for my shirts.
one thing i will say is that i am not 100% happy with my pants. they are nice and well-made, but they are a little more 'girl' than i would like. i'm going to take them to a tailor here and have them made a little more 'boy' like. more of a slim fit.
a really cool thing is that they embroidered my name into my jackets.
I think Fit,is the most important factor to look for when choosing a suit...like the one you'r dressing..thanks really a nice video
+M.R. I completely agree. Even with buying clothing items, fit is no.1
I don't understand why everyone is making a big deal on great tips, I love bespoke they are my number one choice for suits .
my 2 best Blazers are from Dior & Yves St Laurent, the quality is unmatchable.. around 2000$ just for each Jacket !
Iconic fashion houses like Dior & Yves St Laurent, use fabrics that are a 100% virgin wool/mohair/silk blends.. truely, it just feels & looks so incredible..
you might be able to find a really good custom tailor, that can get his hands on the same type of fabrics, but they are pretty rare..
+John I Hi John I - How would you rate these brands from 1 to 10 -10 being the highest?
+Real Men Real Style Hi Antonio, well Dior & Yves St Laurent are the pioneers of the industry, they dont fool around, so of course i would rate a 10..
i have purchased garments from various fashion houses, Armani, Burberry, D&G, Hugo Boss & i have had things custom made.. personally i prefer custom made over anything retail..
but compared to Dior & YSL .. you just cant find garments like there's anywhere else.. thats it, thats all..
I own a 3 piece J. Ferrar suit that cost me $350 or so, and fits quite well. The material quality is as high as any $2000 dollar suit would be. And I love the way it looks
Extremely helpful video now that I'm starting to buy suits. Thanks again Antonio another great video!! Keep'em coming
+Odyssey Adventures Hi Odyssey, You're welcome :)
Oxxford in Chicago, very old school classic. For a new age take on bespoke, Acustom Apparel in NYC.
I think a more important question to ask is at what point the difference starts to become hard to spot. When shopping for stuff in general there is almost always a "sweet spot" at which point you will get a noticeable upgrade from the cheap competitors without spending money on an increase in quality you'll barely even notice.
For instance I think most people will notice a difference if they go out and buy two pairs of headphones at 20 dollars and 150 dollars respectively. The 150 dollar ones will almost always feel much more comfortable, more robustly built, sound better in terms of frequency balance and "open-ness" and might come with better warranties and possibility of getting spare parts. Now, tell the avarage consumer to test a pair of headphones at 150 dollars and another pair at 500 dollars. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the avarage consumer either wouldn't spot the difference or would find it to be very subtle. The first upgrade makes sense, the second one seems a bit unnecessary.
So let's say I want to be a well-informed customer who wants to pay enough to be fairly sure to get the quality but not so much that I spend over that point. Which price range should I be checking out? I'm curious.
+damillionmalania Good question. Start at $400-$500 range. Also, read reviews about a certain brand you want to buy. E.g. Suit supply, Modern Tailor...
Real Men Real Style Thank you for the reply. I will take that advice on board.
Cerutti... bought it when I was over weight, still looks fantastic... and as for fabric and attention to detail, you'd have to buy it to believe it. No I'm not a show off millionaire, I only a cook.
My dad and I got ourselves 4 tailor made high quality fabric suits for $300.
Yes. Welcome to India.
Best not too expensive Italian brands for suits are: Boggi (around 500 €), Libero (250 €) and Gutteridge (200 €). Boggi and Libero are based in Milano, Gutteridge in Naples.
I managed to purchase a couple of Brioni and Loro Piana suits at a discount price and got few as a gift and now I really can't go back to cheaper suits because the difference is so significant when compared to mid-range Hugo Boss suits etc..
that green tie looks great
Great informational vid. I've been looking at suits this week and having some others altered. Absolutely fantastic explanation!
I just bought a 600 dollar suit... including shoes and shirt. I get the feeling I've been had
some of the nicest upcoming brands i know of are:
eleventy, they make some really nice and modern clothing
m0851 is a canadian brand which sells only leather goods, and it is AMAZING, plus its relatively new and modern in design
COS is the "deluxe spin-off" of H&M. It might be better known than the former 2 brands, but i still feel like i needed to share it.
BTW great work Antonio, keep it up
+Simon Bartholemy Hey Simon! I haven't worn those brands. Thanks for letting me know.
At the weekend I found a armani blazer for £6 and after a little internet searching it would normally be £600+, wow such a good deal!
+ryan rackett Nice! That's definitely a good deal :)
I bought a scabal suit, man this is fantastic
In the 90's I bought nothing but Zenga suits and my brother in law is still wearing them. Key to maintaining them is dry clean them only when absolutely necessary. Have them pressed when wriggled.
Time is also a factor when buying a suit. My most recent suit I had to get for an event where all of the men were asked to wear color of suit that I did not have. I put off buying it until a week before I needed it. With the taylor it ended up costing close to $1000 but it fit and felt worse than $200 suits I have that were just off the rack. What I should have done is follow the advice in the video and have a taylor make a suit from scratch by picking out everything (fabric, liner, buttons, etc) to my liking. This would probably take at least 3-4 weeks of time. Go custom if it will be over 1 grand.
+texan176 Solid point!
I have recently found a great fabric company Gladson, that makes woolen fabrics that I would put up against Hickey-Freeman. I have all my suits be-spoke so I do save quite a bit. The feel of the wool is tremendous particularly the winter weights. It lacks just a hairs difference from Holland and Sherry, which I have, but I am happy with the Gladson fabrics and the Holland and Sherry. They both have their fabric swatches on line.
If any of you are in London then I would recommend Charles Tyrwhitt. They're a really good suit company who really care for you. They're not to expensive either, with an average 2 piece only costing ~£300. Alterations cost a bit more but it's really worth it and they keep working with you until you're 100% happy with your results.
I'm glad I found this video on suits cheap vs expensive. now I know thank you for educating me in this area.
+Xandia ray Super - glad it helped, Xandia :)
You are a good speaker. Thank you for the information!