First Things First: What Is Bespoke Tailoring?

The story is in the name itself. ‘Bespoke’ comes from the verb ‘bespeak,’ which means to speak for or request something to be made. Bespoke tailoring services involve making handmade garments that precisely match the person’s dimensions, preferences, and style. In fashion, this is the process of having a single item or a complete ensemble custom-made for one person.

The Origins of Bespoke Tailoring

Bespoke suiting is the crème de la crème of men’s tailoring – even equivalent to haute couture in men’s fashion. Let’s revisit the past for some context. Bespoke tailoring originated nearly 200 years ago, before the invention of the sewing machine, when all garments were made by hand. 

From the Middle Ages to the 18th century, tailors would develop their patterns using processes and techniques that they kept secret from one another, not even revealing them to their apprentices; not until the master tailor retired and handed over their art. The handwork quality and craftsmanship were exceptional, and multiple fittings were taken to ensure a fit that would work for every body shape.

Bespoke Tailoring: Here and Now

True bespoke tailoring has regained popularity over the last ten years. There is a significant difference between a bespoke and a made-to-measure suit, yet many made-to-measure tailors today muddy the waters by labelling their services as bespoke. One clear distinction you can see is in the patterns. 

After taking your measurements, a bespoke tailor and their master pattern maker can spend up to a day creating your patterns from scratch. This immediately brings attention to the person’s body type and addresses any issues before the garment is even created. From there, a bespoke tailor will hand stitch the clothing with painstaking care and precision to achieve the best results.

How Does Bespoke Differ from Made-to-Measure?

A made-to-measure (MTM) tailor, on the other hand, will measure their clients before adjusting commercial, pre-existing patterns to the best of their ability. This does not account for any unique dimensions the client’s body may have, hence making the process of final fitting quite tough, with most issues never being fully fixed even after making the final suit that’s ready to hand over. The cut fabric is frequently shipped overseas to Southeast Asia and sewn in factories, much like an off-the-rack suit. The overall quality, craftsmanship, and fit will never compete with truly bespoke clothing, leaving many clients disappointed. If you are a groom looking to be and feel your best on your wedding day in a men’s wedding suit that perfectly fits you, this whole experience can quickly become a nightmare.

The hallmark of a true tailored suit is its exceptional quality. Once your first suit is perfectly fitted, your patterns will be stashed away for you to use on your next men’s suit, making the bespoke process as efficient as made-to-measure items while maintaining old-world quality and workmanship.

Experience the Luxe Bentex Bespoke Tailoring Services

Bentex prides itself on providing the best custom tailoring experience for each client by making exceptional men’s wedding suits and tailored pants. We are extremely passionate about our fabrics, styles, and every aspect that goes into creating great bespoke apparel for you. We make the process of buying personalised clothing as easy, seamless, and fun as possible. Here’s an overview of our artisan tailoring process:

1. Consultation: During the initial session, we will go over the specifics of your bespoke suit design. You will be guided through the many fabrics, linings, and styles available, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

We will take your entire body measurements and photograph them for our personalised tailors to work from.

2. Cutting: Our very talented pattern cutters will translate your measurements, style, and figuration into a paper design that is specifically cut for you. The paper pattern will be saved for future orders.
3. Expert Tailoring: The item will next be manually sewn and stitched using traditional tailoring processes to suit your specific style. 
4. Fitting: The next step is to fit your clothing. The tailor will perform a step-by-step fitting to see whether any adjustments are needed and will discuss this with you. We will offer you as many fittings as you need until you are completely satisfied.
5. Finish: Going through the finishing process is an art in and of itself. The tailor will remove the basting stitching and painstakingly inspect the final wedding suit for men to guarantee that you receive a high-quality completed product.

No Matter the Body Type, Bespoke Makes Everyone Shine on Their Big Day

Bespoke tailoring is perfect for every style and body type for one simple reason – it gives a personalised and customised tailoring experience. Our approach begins with a personalised tailoring consultation in which the tailor and client discuss their tastes, style, and special requests. Personal consultations are important because they allow our tailor to produce a wedding suit that genuinely represents the client’s originality while also complementing their style, personality, and body type. 

Fitting is another non-negotiable in bespoke tailoring. During fitting sessions, the tailor takes exact measurements and adjusts the clothing to create a flawless fit. Fittings make it possible for our tailor to address any specific body proportions, ensuring that the final groom’s suit flatters the client’s specific body type.

There are a few other factors as well that make up the process of bespoke tailoring. For example:

1. Fabric selection: A wide range of high-end fabrics are available, allowing clients to select materials that are suited to their comfort, climate, and personal style.
2. Lining options: You can choose from a variety of linings, including colours and patterns to lend that extra special touch. 
3. Customised design: Our clients can select particular design components such as lapel style, pockets, button type, belt loops, side adjusters, and many more.
4. Monogramming: Personalised monograms, such as initials embroidered on shirt cuffs or inside jacket linings, can be added to clothes to give them a one-of-a-kind touch.

Looking for the best bespoke men’s tailoring services in Sydney? Book a free consultation with us or visit our showroom today.