What did a clothier do?

Clothiers put-out raw or semi-processed materials to spinners, weavers, fullers and other cloth-workers, who returned them after completing their work. A few clothiers even established centralised production in buildings which we might describe as factories.

Is Tom James bespoke or made-to-measure?

Made-To-Measure.

How much does a Tom James suit cost?

So, you can get a Tom James Oxxford that probably starts at $2,000 or so. But, then also maybe a Tom James Hickey Freeman that is under $1,000. Unless you have no time to go to a tailor you trust….go straight to the source. I used to work for TJ, and when I was there custom suits started around $700.

Is Tom James a good suit?

Quality of Tom James Suits The prices are quite high and unless your sales person is experienced, you would do just as fine purchasing something off the rack, tailored. The general consensus is that the shirts are reasonably priced but again, it’s nothing you cannot get at a regular tailor.

What makes a suit bespoke?

A bespoke suit is cut by an individual and made by highly skilled individual craftsmen. The pattern is made specifically for the customer and the finished suit will take a minimum of 50 hours of hand work and require a series of fittings.”

How can you tell if a suit is bespoke?

5 Signs of a Quality, Bespoke Suit

The fit around the shoulders. The easiest way you can tell if your suit fits properly is by looking at the shoulders.
It is fully canvassed.
The jacket buttons smoothly.
A felt lined collar.
Uniform stitching.

How much does it cost to tailor a suit?

We’ve found the average alterations cost for a new men’s suit is around $75 to $100. Add to this the time wasted going back and forth to have it altered, and you’ll realise the off-the-rack suit you just bought isn’t feeling as good as when you first tried it on.

How much does a suit from Savile Row cost?

Prices: From £1,000 for a bespoke two-piece suit; £1,240 for a three-piece.

Whats a good price for a suit?

around $500