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#1 2007-01-06 08:56:02

Twin Six
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Ginza Tailor: A Three-Hour Tour

 

#2 2007-01-06 09:25:32

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Great post!  I was walking north on Madison Avenue in New York when I couldn't help but notice an especially beautifully-attired Asian gentleman a few paces ahead of me.  Based on the superb fit of his suit, it was clear to me that it was bespoke.  Such well-fitted suits are more the exception than the rule in New York and I was curious as to the gentleman's tailor, but was reluctant to stop him and ask in mid-stride.  As fate would have it, the traffic light turned red and we were both stopped at the corner, whereupon I complimented him on his suit and asked him where he had gotten it.  Judging by the look on his face, he must have thought I meant what store he had purchased his "off-the-peg" suit, as he replied, somewhat haughtily, "It's bespoke"  His mentioned the name of his tailor, in Japan, but I've forgotten the name.


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#3 2007-01-06 10:10:03

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#4 2007-01-06 10:11:12

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#5 2007-01-06 10:23:32

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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not."  Oscar Wilde

 

#6 2007-01-06 12:37:04

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#7 2007-01-06 19:14:47

Twin Six
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#8 2007-01-06 19:40:50

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Re: Ginza Tailor: A Three-Hour Tour

This was a very good presentation and I enjoyed it. The lining silks are very elegant. Are you planning on taking the plunge Twin Six?

 

#9 2007-01-06 20:05:13

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#10 2007-01-06 20:58:18

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#11 2007-01-06 21:58:16

Twin Six
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#12 2007-01-07 06:46:05

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#13 2007-01-07 08:31:33

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#14 2007-01-07 08:48:00

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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not."  Oscar Wilde

 

#15 2007-03-03 10:52:08

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Re: Ginza Tailor: A Three-Hour Tour

For those of us who want silks like that for linings but will never get to the East? Are the materials avaialble for an overseas purchase?

 

#16 2007-03-05 12:12:05

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#17 2007-03-05 15:22:21

Twin Six
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Re: Ginza Tailor: A Three-Hour Tour

It just so happens that Ginza Tailor is having a sale on their new spring & summer fabrics that coincides with my birthday this Thursday, and I am taking the day off to get my hair cut at their salon first and then go upstairs to order my first Samurai suit. I can certainly ask about the silks.

My guess is that, since Nishijin is probably the most famous weaving district in Japan, their silks find their way into the global marketplace. I'll see if I can find out if it's available.

 

#18 2007-03-15 19:57:19

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#19 2007-03-15 20:01:22

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Fabulous. Thanks for your generosity in sharing your experiences!

Any particular reason why you settled on Dunhill for fabric? What kind of weave/how many ounces did you select?

I agree with your decision to get a solid color to start. Not only does this make it easier to wear patterned shirts and ties in combination, but if any adjustments are necessary for the fit, it will be much easier for your tailor and will be less visible in the finished product (compared to a plaid or stripe).

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#20 2007-03-15 20:07:34

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Those lacquered buttons sound fantastic.


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#21 2007-03-15 20:26:38

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#22 2007-03-15 20:42:07

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#23 2007-03-24 09:29:45

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#24 2007-03-24 15:07:20

Patrick Bateman
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Thanks for the update! Was this just a basted fitting or is the suit further along? (Were there sleeves, for example?) For the trousers, did you get side buckles, belt loops, or suspender buttons?

The kanji monogram sounds really cool.

8 oz is 250 grams/meter IIRC, so your fabric would be considered fairly lightweight I believe.


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#25 2007-03-24 19:44:26

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Re: Ginza Tailor: A Three-Hour Tour

The suit was further along. For the Samurai line, you get one fitting with the suit in something approximating its finished form but still highly adjustable (yes, the sleeves were attached). For the fully handmade suits, I believe you get several fittings, including a basted fitting. Since this is my introduction to the world of bespoke and I'm experiencing it entirely in Japanese, I wanted to start with their entry-level bespoke line. I'm building a relationship with Ginza Tailor that will continue for many years to come, and this seemed like a good place to start. Eventually, I'll move up to the fully handmade suits.

 

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