“Avoid having the preconception that this is a swift process! Be mentally ready to do a couple of fittings and for the bespoke suit to take a bit more time,” Sugianto stated. At Iris Tailor, a fitting with mock fabric is prepared seven to 10 days after the measurements are taken. “This will act as their masterpiece for their future orders,” she explained. This is followed by two to three fittings before the suit is completed.
To get a bespoke suit that you’re happy with, there are a few key things to keep in mind when embarking on the process. “It is very important for people to come in with a budget in mind, as well as colour scheme preferences. The texture of the fabric is also something that people might neglect thinking about,” Sugianto said, adding that she helps to provide relevant information and address customers’ queries during the consultation sessions.
A TIMELESS STAPLE TO SUIT ALL OCCASIONS
If a man can only have one suit in his wardrobe, what should it be? “A good non-fusing suit can last you at least five years up to a decade, even! I think a good, solid, navy suit is suitable for all occasions,” she said, explaining that a non-fusing suit is one that is crafted without using glue in the internal canvas during the processing of the jacket and this usually results in a more organic look to the suit.