Wow. I’ve noticed that you’ve been really getting out of your original comfort zone and it’s been amazing watching as your style has gone from really good to just plain amazing. Every time I watch, you seem more and more bold and comfortable. Absolutely on point and absolutely as comfortable in your suits as most people are in sweats.
Unbelievable attention to detail. The back of the shirt, the way it is tailored, coupled to the shoulder detail and draping makes the garment seem as if it's a second skin. The visuals are quite outstanding. Bravo.
kirby "bespoke" allison. have always loved these videos and could not be happier that kirby is gaining real traction now with his channel. i dont think it'll be too long before 1M subs. congrats. quality is superb.
I just got one of their Fox Flannel dressing gowns, the fit is exceptional for off the rack. I'm kind of surprised the fit of Kirby's shirt isn't better than what it is.
A bespoke shirt is a one way Road. I started couple of years ago and now I enjoy every new shirt I pick up from My shirtmaker. Great video as usual. Cheers.
The shirt is so rich in its esthetic. Still, it holds such an effortless elegance to it. It's killer. Totally in love with it. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Kirby and team, while in London I stopped by Budd. I was fitted for a shirt and I purchased two. when I tried one on it was the wrong size. I’ve reached out to Budd and waiting to hear back.
Kirby, Budd are the best, I get a fly front and only have initials in the back of the collar, which can also be done by hand but that is a bit OTT. There are some great cuff options as well. Your collar choice looked fantastic.
Hey Kirby. I know you love your Charvets and Budds, but what about Turnbull and Asser. It’s hands down the most iconic and important of the shirtmakers of Jermyn Street. Fit for a king, literally.
I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few RUclipsrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"
Beautiful shirt…I’ve gotten spoiled, however, by not having physical tags on the bag. I find them to make me itch. It would be cool if they offered tag-free options for the initials/customer number.
For the price they ask, and if they are truly bespoke, one should be able to get whatever one desires. IMHO there is a misuse of the word bespoke throughout retail.
I think it should be washed, dried and ironed (per instructions) several times before trying on…it was cut to allow for shrinkage of the fabric…but overall a very nice addition to your collection…
Can you do a piece of dry cleaning and the differences you mention when talking about rave. Dry cleaning seems to be essential for some suits and really want to know why.
Nice video Kirby. Looks to be a nice shirt though there is room for shrinkage as mentioned. I also see a number of comments referencing packages and Rave Fabricare. Perhaps another unboxing video of items being returned from Rave is due at least to put minds at ease that's it's a decent amount being sent rather than one or two items.
Who makes their fabric , or do they do it their self , what is the thread count ? What cotton do they use ? Is it the finest long staple Giza 45 or 86 ? Is this talked about at all ?
i think the shirt fit is decent and can be improved. Perhaps the upper arm can be slimmed a bit, and so too the body. When you went to Budd wearing a white dress shirt, that fit and looked great on you! Also, I noticed a little collar gap to your right, between the jacket and shirt
That shirt is really sharp!! I think it made the suit look way better than the original shirt he had on in the video. Only thing is something looks a little funk around the arms eye and chest, can’t really describe it. The monogram is interesting, I was surprised how low it on the shirt it was once Kirby had it on! That really the only thing I don’t like about the shirt, otherwise it’s a beautiful shirt! A question Kirby, would it make more sense to invest in shirts first before biting the bullet on a bespoke suit? I feel like you can get away with a really nice shirt and an OTR suit that’s adjusted to fit a little better.
That's a beautiful pin stripe suit Kirby ( from 6:21 on). I hope you don't mind me asking but who was the tailor please? Particularly good length on the coat. From a UK fan. many thanks
I'm curious why you mostly wear "barrel cuffs?" I only wear them casually. Otherwise, it's cuffed shirts all the way! What else is one to do with a collection of 100 pairs of links?
Not Kirby but, I find cuffed shirts to be a bit impractical especially when at a desk using a computer. They bang against the desk and my wrists too much.
@@sunhuizart3821 Gratefully, I don't work with a computer but I wouldn't feel "properly" dressed in a suit and tie wearing barrel cuffs but that's just me.
Do you launder most of your shirts at home or send to the cleaners, you didn’t mention if the collar stands on its own or does it have bones to be removed before washing ?
do you think bespoke is the only way to go , at least with regards to shirts? ive seen some good MTM in person that do hand buttons holes , use mother of pearls buttons and fits very well for the 200 usd mark . Id like your thoughts on it
Very nice shirt,but how come your trousers stay up when you remove the braces? I'm currently making a pair of trousers bespoke (cut for braces) and I have presumed that one of the prime reasons for going down that route was that you could have a more comfortable and less tight fit around the waist...
Kirby, If done right, or if you were taught, there is no one that can clean/wash and iron a shirt like yourself. Take pride in it. Plus, if someone asks you about it, you can say "I did it."
With three kids, a business, wife, and youtube channel, ironing my shirts at home is simply impractical. I was for a while committed to hand-pressing all of Nathaniel's Divij shirts for school. I finally gave up after three weeks and started sending them to the dry cleaners (to be laundered)... needless to say, his shirts don't go to Rave, though.
I too received recently my shirt from budds unfortunately it was damaged in transit. Shirt was totally soak an wet. So I contacted budds an they're gonna send me another so I sent the damaged shirt to the cleaners to see if they could bring it back to life for me. Hopefully I can get 2 shirt for the price of 1.
Have you tried merino wool club collar shirt? Cotton is not a good baselayer/innerlayer since it drowns you with sweat not moisture wicking it dry slow compared to wool.
I don't mean to be rude, Kirby.... but I see multiple problems just at a quick glance, the sleeves are twisting inward and the collar seem to be just a tad bit to loose. It wouldn't be a big deal if the shirt was cheaper, but it's and English bespoke shirt from a heritage shirt maker, they need to improve the fit.
The sleeves are tough. I need to wear the shirt a but more to form a real opinion on them. I"m very happy with how Darren was able to trim out the excess. The silhouette of the sleeves is very nice. The shirt collar will shrink a bit more with additional washings.
I'm absolutely shocked that dry cleaning is going on in this establishment, I mean at Kirby Allison!? To go to the expense, travel time and patience to select a fine fabric from one of the famous British shirtmakers and then submit it to the abuse, chemicals and handling by strangers of dry cleaning is incomprehensible! There is nothing more satisfying than a freshly laundered shirt cared for at home and ironed by yourself smelling clean and fresh (never dried in a dryer) and not having been mixed in with the garments of the great unwashed! BTW your pocket square is starting on a dangerous path towards the world of 'origami'! Otherwise, great looking shirt, carry on LOL.
The lines don't even match up on the sleeves at the stitch point. The bottom half is folded in and stitched without aligning the stripes. Expected more from a Bespoke Shirt!
Actually the lines do match up on the sleeves. There’s a strip on the shoulders that match up with the sleeves. The main body of the shirt looks great, but there is definitely something off about the sleeves
Massive swings in weight is certainly a problem for bespoke. If it is +/- 10-15 lbs, a slightly generous cut should be able to accommodate these swings. It's why I weigh myself every morning now... having trousers cut for braces also makes a huge difference.
Not impressed. My shirts have 8 front buttons not your typical 7. Eight provides a slightly longer (taller) shirt and helps keep the shirt looking more "neat" when worn tucked.
I disagree, there are a few issues with the sleeves that need to be addressed. And just because someone doesn’t have bespoke articles doesn’t mean they don’t know what they’re talking about. I have a good understanding of costume construction and can see things that are off.
@KirbyAllison001 Hey Kirby, I'm responding to you reply. I got the 2 emojis middle finger? I don't know if that was meant for someone. I've been following you for quite some time on your RUclips channel. I am an admirer and you great taste in men's fashion clothes. I like your bespoke shoes and favorites are the dressy loafers. Keep up the great work and I'll checkout the website soon for accessories. A gift, what gift? Happy Holidays! 👔🧦👞🧣🎄🫂=💛
Really nice shirt with an elegant pattern and beautiful cut.......but the moment you open the box I cringed a bit: that collar gap is an absolute no-no for me in a shirt!
Kirby, nice Shirt , but "Think !" - what is man who has all on the walls picture s from him self ??? , - that should show U, - what it means to have an Initials on a shirt "KMA" , you know who you are, but did this everybody know, or is like walk around like a advertising pillar - my POV
Kirby quit saying “armshole”. It’s “armhole” or “armscye” but no one says arms hole because it sounds insane to have multiple arms for one hole, or for an arm to have possession of a hole.
Hi Kirby, beautiful fabric and the collar is just wow! I’m about as green as a Texan wildcatter so triggering me on wasteful plastics is not easy. Mate, have a word to your dry cleaner, those “shirt pillows”, I get the principle, but come on. Just, no.
Wow. I’ve noticed that you’ve been really getting out of your original comfort zone and it’s been amazing watching as your style has gone from really good to just plain amazing. Every time I watch, you seem more and more bold and comfortable. Absolutely on point and absolutely as comfortable in your suits as most people are in sweats.
Unbelievable attention to detail. The back of the shirt, the way it is tailored, coupled to the shoulder detail and draping makes the garment seem as if it's a second skin. The visuals are quite outstanding. Bravo.
“Bespoke” and “iconic” are Kirby’s favourite words.
And of course "quality, craftsmanship, tradition" too 😂
I'd throw sartorial in there too
Kirby is a great actor. He plays the role of a gentleman so convincingly!
kirby "bespoke" allison. have always loved these videos and could not be happier that kirby is gaining real traction now with his channel. i dont think it'll be too long before 1M subs. congrats. quality is superb.
Picked up my second bespoke haul from Budd today and commissioned 4 more. I love them!
I’ve enjoyed my Budd dressing gown in that Budd stripe fabric for years.
It just gets better with age! Lovely shirt Kirby. Very pleased for you.
I just got one of their Fox Flannel dressing gowns, the fit is exceptional for off the rack.
I'm kind of surprised the fit of Kirby's shirt isn't better than what it is.
Their dressing gowns (and pajamas) are amazing.
A beautiful shirt, Kirby! Well done, Budd! 👍
A bespoke shirt is a one way Road. I started couple of years ago and now I enjoy every new shirt I pick up from My shirtmaker. Great video as usual. Cheers.
The shirt is so rich in its esthetic. Still, it holds such an effortless elegance to it. It's killer. Totally in love with it. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Kirby and team, while in London I stopped by Budd. I was fitted for a shirt and I purchased two. when I tried one on it was the wrong size. I’ve reached out to Budd and waiting to hear back.
I have two bespoke shirts, they are by far the best shirts I own, and I absolutely love them both! I wore one for my wedding.
Best short you have by a mile. Looks incredible
Lovely video and I will say again, a Q&A! We are in need of one. Lovely videos as always. Great seeing you getting stuff from London again!
I recently just got a Budd shirt in poplin, and I oddly enough love the collar height of it
Kirby, Budd are the best, I get a fly front and only have initials in the back of the collar, which can also be done by hand but that is a bit OTT. There are some great cuff options as well. Your collar choice looked fantastic.
Absolutely stunning. Really liking the full fit towards the end!
That shirt looks exceptional 🙌🏻
10 out of 10, Kirby. Well done, "Budd"
Really like the Bud collar on you, it compliments your proportions extremely well, the Charvets are slightly too minimal.
I don't disagree... Darren did a great job with this collar.
Hey Kirby. I know you love your Charvets and Budds, but what about Turnbull and Asser. It’s hands down the most iconic and important of the shirtmakers of Jermyn Street. Fit for a king, literally.
I thought the exact same thing! Especially when he said that Budd is the most iconic.
Beautiful shirt. Fits great!!
Great Shirt! Love the pattern! Well job done !!
I just watched your video and I absolutely loved it! I found your presentation to be incredibly informative and engaging. You did a great job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms. I also appreciated the humor and personal anecdotes that you sprinkled throughout the video. It made the content more relatable and enjoyable. You're one of the few RUclipsrs who I can consistently count on to deliver high-quality content. Keep up the great work! "I outsourced this feedback to AI"
Great video on the Budd dress shirt.
Christmas came early to Kirby...... Not gonna lie, I'm equally as exited
Thankyou kirby for the amazing episode 👏
Looks great. I love Budd's.
I'm a big fan of the collar because of the long points and a wide spread.
Can’t wait to see the suit by Haste and Kent
Soon!
You need to spend some time with the British Army next time you're in London. The Household Division will show you how to use an iron!
😎 and how to polish a pair of shoes too.
Beautiful well done especially the collar
Excellent collar!
I think it looks great on you especially after you said you wash it and then you get it even a better fit beautiful shirt
Beautiful shirt…I’ve gotten spoiled, however, by not having physical tags on the bag. I find them to make me itch. It would be cool if they offered tag-free options for the initials/customer number.
For the price they ask, and if they are truly bespoke, one should be able to get whatever one desires. IMHO there is a misuse of the word bespoke throughout retail.
Bravo Kirby!!
Amazing shirt!
I think it should be washed, dried and ironed (per instructions) several times before trying on…it was cut to allow for shrinkage of the fabric…but overall a very nice addition to your collection…
Yes. Ideally, it would have been washed three to four times to full set in.
I love my Budd Bespoke shirts!
Can you do a piece of dry cleaning and the differences you mention when talking about rave. Dry cleaning seems to be essential for some suits and really want to know why.
Are we ever going to see you get a shirt from Italian legends like Sinischalchi or Marol?
If you would like to see Siniscalchi’s work. I can send you any pics of mine, you would like.
We're headed to Italy in June 2023... I've written these down!
Nice video Kirby. Looks to be a nice shirt though there is room for shrinkage as mentioned. I also see a number of comments referencing packages and Rave Fabricare. Perhaps another unboxing video of items being returned from Rave is due at least to put minds at ease that's it's a decent amount being sent rather than one or two items.
I normally send several items, but for the purposes of this video, I sent the shirt by itself.
@@kirbyallison Understood and I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
Who makes their fabric , or do they do it their self , what is the thread count ? What cotton do they use ? Is it the finest long staple Giza 45 or 86 ? Is this talked about at all ?
I think your shirt shoulders are small, if it is 1cm longer not to pull up too much, it would be great.
i think the shirt fit is decent and can be improved. Perhaps the upper arm can be slimmed a bit, and so too the body.
When you went to Budd wearing a white dress shirt, that fit and looked great on you!
Also, I noticed a little collar gap to your right, between the jacket and shirt
Great shirts - I also have this fabric.
wow Kirby !
Looks great
That shirt is really sharp!! I think it made the suit look way better than the original shirt he had on in the video. Only thing is something looks a little funk around the arms eye and chest, can’t really describe it. The monogram is interesting, I was surprised how low it on the shirt it was once Kirby had it on! That really the only thing I don’t like about the shirt, otherwise it’s a beautiful shirt!
A question Kirby, would it make more sense to invest in shirts first before biting the bullet on a bespoke suit? I feel like you can get away with a really nice shirt and an OTR suit that’s adjusted to fit a little better.
Gorgeous shirt....
Lovely shirts.
That's a beautiful pin stripe suit Kirby ( from 6:21 on). I hope you don't mind me asking but who was the tailor please? Particularly good length on the coat. From a UK fan. many thanks
I'm curious why you mostly wear "barrel cuffs?" I only wear them casually. Otherwise, it's cuffed shirts all the way! What else is one to do with a collection of 100 pairs of links?
Not Kirby but, I find cuffed shirts to be a bit impractical especially when at a desk using a computer. They bang against the desk and my wrists too much.
@@sunhuizart3821 Gratefully, I don't work with a computer but I wouldn't feel "properly" dressed in a suit and tie wearing barrel cuffs but that's just me.
I personally prefer French cuffs but button cuffs are often more practical, espresso when doing stuff like typing or writing.
Can you get us a tour of Ray Fabric care?
Miss you doing energy drinks.
I like it!
feel like i need to wear a suit while watching this lol..Great stuff though,
Looks amazing! What's the width of the placket? About 1.5"? Looks wider than most shirts, am I correct?
Do you launder most of your shirts at home or send to the cleaners, you didn’t mention if the collar stands on its own or does it have bones to be removed before washing ?
How much does this cost?
Super.
do you think bespoke is the only way to go , at least with regards to shirts? ive seen some good MTM in person that do hand buttons holes , use mother of pearls buttons and fits very well for the 200 usd mark . Id like your thoughts on it
If the MTM shirts fit, then I don't see any reason to not go with them!
Striped tie, striped shirt, and striped suit. Breaking some rules here but it kinda works.
900th like 🎉🎉
those burgundy shoes are just amazing , Gaziano?
Interesting video Kirby. How do you rate Budd compared to Turnbull & Asser or New and Lingwood, e.g., pros & cons?
Striped Shirt on a Striped Suit, with patterened braces and striped Tie - is it well cooridnated?
Very nice shirt,but how come your trousers stay up when you remove the braces? I'm currently making a pair of trousers bespoke (cut for braces) and I have presumed that one of the prime reasons for going down that route was that you could have a more comfortable and less tight fit around the waist...
Kirby, will you be in London for the coronation?
Kirby,
If done right, or if you were taught, there is no one that can clean/wash and iron a shirt like yourself. Take pride in it. Plus, if someone asks you about it, you can say "I did it."
With three kids, a business, wife, and youtube channel, ironing my shirts at home is simply impractical. I was for a while committed to hand-pressing all of Nathaniel's Divij shirts for school. I finally gave up after three weeks and started sending them to the dry cleaners (to be laundered)... needless to say, his shirts don't go to Rave, though.
How often would you send your shirt to the dry cleaner's
I too received recently my shirt from budds unfortunately it was damaged in transit. Shirt was totally soak an wet. So I contacted budds an they're gonna send me another so I sent the damaged shirt to the cleaners to see if they could bring it back to life for me. Hopefully I can get 2 shirt for the price of 1.
Lovely shirt, but don't you think that the striped shirt/striped suit/striped tie combo isn't a little to busy?
Idk about busy, maybe a little too matchy matchy, but I thought it looked decent.
not at all, because the scale of them are all different. This is the key to sophisticated combining of patterns.
I wonder is this chap was held to the minimum quantity?
Have you tried merino wool club collar shirt?
Cotton is not a good baselayer/innerlayer since it drowns you with sweat not moisture wicking it dry slow compared to wool.
I don't mean to be rude, Kirby.... but I see multiple problems just at a quick glance, the sleeves are twisting inward and the collar seem to be just a tad bit to loose. It wouldn't be a big deal if the shirt was cheaper, but it's and English bespoke shirt from a heritage shirt maker, they need to improve the fit.
didn't you listen? the collar will shrink after several laundry cycles.
The sleeves are tough. I need to wear the shirt a but more to form a real opinion on them. I"m very happy with how Darren was able to trim out the excess. The silhouette of the sleeves is very nice.
The shirt collar will shrink a bit more with additional washings.
Hai I am from India. I am a tailor how much of this shirt charged.
What is the price tag on this shirt?
Who would cherish this wrapping paper as much as the shirt itself?
I would, and I welcome you in the plebs corner
I'm absolutely shocked that dry cleaning is going on in this establishment, I mean at Kirby Allison!? To go to the expense, travel time and patience to select a fine fabric from one of the famous British shirtmakers and then submit it to the abuse, chemicals and handling by strangers of dry cleaning is incomprehensible! There is nothing more satisfying than a freshly laundered shirt cared for at home and ironed by yourself smelling clean and fresh (never dried in a dryer) and not having been mixed in with the garments of the great unwashed! BTW your pocket square is starting on a dangerous path towards the world of 'origami'! Otherwise, great looking shirt, carry on LOL.
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By "Dry Cleaning," I mean that I am sending the shirt to a "Dry Cleaner." The shirts are proper cold washed (laundered) and not actually dry cleaned.
@@kirbyallison Then, why not do it yourself? I mean really?!
@@supersonique001 because he don't want to? Why you making such a big deal out of this?
@@rikelbis1 I gather 'syntax' is not your strong point! LOL.
lovely shirt, hope your not going to wear the shoes on the middle shelf with that outfit.🤣🤣
The lines don't even match up on the sleeves at the stitch point. The bottom half is folded in and stitched without aligning the stripes. Expected more from a Bespoke Shirt!
Actually the lines do match up on the sleeves. There’s a strip on the shoulders that match up with the sleeves. The main body of the shirt looks great, but there is definitely something off about the sleeves
I can get a shirt from Tesco for under £10.00
I could never get a custom shirt that takes too long to make. I gain and lose weight too much.
Massive swings in weight is certainly a problem for bespoke. If it is +/- 10-15 lbs, a slightly generous cut should be able to accommodate these swings. It's why I weigh myself every morning now... having trousers cut for braces also makes a huge difference.
As I read the comments saying how much is wrong here I am happy to just buy a good off the shelf product.
Not impressed. My shirts have 8 front buttons not your typical 7. Eight provides a slightly longer (taller) shirt and helps keep the shirt looking more "neat" when worn tucked.
surely you aren't dry cleaning a cotton shirt and just having it laundered. Dry cleaning is AWFUL for a cotton shirt.
I don’t like the placement of the initials; otherwise nice shirt
People making neg comments are showing they didnt watch the video and have never had bespoke.
I disagree, there are a few issues with the sleeves that need to be addressed.
And just because someone doesn’t have bespoke articles doesn’t mean they don’t know what they’re talking about. I have a good understanding of costume construction and can see things that are off.
@@Rottwiler44 the neg comments have been addressed in this video or others. People arent watching the videos
@@Rottwiler44 there is a reason about the drape and dry cleaning. Watch the videos before assuming you know the reason
I need to have my belly dry cleaned... since the pandemic I can't fit into my shirts lol
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@KirbyAllison001 Hey Kirby, I'm responding to you reply. I got the 2 emojis middle finger? I don't know if that was meant for someone. I've been following you for quite some time on your RUclips channel. I am an admirer and you great taste in men's fashion clothes. I like your bespoke shoes and favorites are the dressy loafers. Keep up the great work and I'll checkout the website soon for accessories. A gift, what gift? Happy Holidays! 👔🧦👞🧣🎄🫂=💛
Really nice shirt with an elegant pattern and beautiful cut.......but the moment you open the box I cringed a bit: that collar gap is an absolute no-no for me in a shirt!
Kirby, nice Shirt , but "Think !" - what is man who has all on the walls picture s from him self ??? , - that should show U, - what it means to have an Initials on a shirt "KMA" , you know who you are, but did this everybody know, or is like walk around like a advertising pillar - my POV
If food miles applied to
Clothes…
Established 1910 but they send shirt like sandwich 🤦🏻
Kirby quit saying “armshole”. It’s “armhole” or “armscye” but no one says arms hole because it sounds insane to have multiple arms for one hole, or for an arm to have possession of a hole.
Too many stripes IMHO.
Hi Kirby, beautiful fabric and the collar is just wow!
I’m about as green as a Texan wildcatter so triggering me on wasteful plastics is not easy. Mate, have a word to your dry cleaner, those “shirt pillows”, I get the principle, but come on. Just, no.
I don't think a shirt could possibly look better made.
It makes you look like a toddler.
🤣