For the working week
A versatile cloth and considered proportions can make dressing for meetings and evenings simpler. Think about the shirts and shoes already in your rotation.
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Bespoke suits for life’s important moments.
A suit has a job to do: help you feel at ease in the room, whatever brings you there.
From a day in the City to a wedding celebration, discover a London tailoring approach that starts with the wearer and the life around the garment.
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01 / BEGIN WITH PURPOSE
One garment, many decisions.
Before settling on a colour, picture the occasions ahead. A suit worn through a long working week should suit your routine; an outfit for a celebration may need a different character. Think about the pieces you already own and the feeling you want from the new one.
Our City of London tailoring offering includes bespoke suits, made to measure suits and garment adjustments. Explore the choices at your own pace, from the outline of a jacket to the texture of its cloth.
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For the celebration
A wedding suit belongs in its setting. Season, venue and dress code can guide choices before you turn to lining, lapels or the finishing touches.
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A favourite piece may benefit from a fresh look at its fit. The garment’s condition and construction determine which adjustments are possible.
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What does the cloth need to do?
Run your fingers over a fabric sample and notice its surface. A smooth weave presents a different impression from a textured one; weight and finish influence how a suit feels. Consider the time of year, the formality of the occasion and how often you plan to wear it.
Our starting-price guide includes categories of Italian and British wool. Availability and the final specification should be checked when selecting a cloth.
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Bring the shape of your day into the fitting.
Observe the shoulders
A jacket’s outline begins at the shoulder. Look at a garment you enjoy wearing and notice whether its shape feels relaxed or defined. Comfort when reaching forward matters as much as the view in the mirror.
Bring the whole outfit
A shirt, tie and shoes change how the pieces work together. The trousers you prefer with one pair of shoes may sit differently with another. Your usual combinations are a useful reference.
Leave room for movement
A flattering line should still let you sit and move comfortably. Notice what happens when a jacket is fastened, when you sit down and when you walk. Explain the ease you prefer rather than relying on a label such as slim or classic.
Share the date
If the garment is for a particular event, make the timing part of the initial conversation. A suitable schedule depends on the garment, fitting arrangements and current availability.
Experience shapes the conversation.
With more than 25 years of tailoring experience, Sergio Barone brings a practical eye to the choices behind a suit. Discover our approach to personal tailoring in the City of London near St Paul’s.
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A fabric is more than a colour
Fold a swatch, feel its surface and notice how it changes in the light. Those small observations are useful when deciding between a quiet everyday cloth and a material with more texture. Well-known names in the suiting world include Vitale Barberis Canonico, Scabal, Holland & Sherry and Ermenegildo Zegna.
You may also encounter Carlo Barbera, Fratelli Tallia di Delfino, Tollegno 1900, Marzotto and Finitura Felice. Each collection contains individual choices, so focus on the specific weave, weight and finish that fit your plans. Fabric books and availability should be checked for the garment you have in mind.
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