Bespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 3 – Second Basted Fitting

Bespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 3 – Second Basted Fitting

Posted by: on Mar 14, 2012 | 5 Comments

So, a few weeks after I had my first basted fitting with Chris Despos I popped back up to Oak Street for another round.  To make sure we get things as perfect as they can be, Chris and I opted for a second basted fitting before moving to the forward.  Results are looking great so far, and here’s an update.

An Interview with Steven Hitchcock, Pt. 2 – Cut, Make, Style

An Interview with Steven Hitchcock, Pt. 2 – Cut, Make, Style

Posted by: on Feb 15, 2012 | No Comments

In the second half of my interview with Steven Hitchcock, we spoke about his unique take on the classic Drape cut he learned at Anderson & Sheppard, how he fits into the new generation of bespoke tailors, and his own views on style.

Drake’s Spring/Summer Jacket Preview

Drake’s Spring/Summer Jacket Preview

Posted by: on Feb 8, 2012 | No Comments

Anytime Drake’s releases anything new, you can pretty safely bet it is a cause for celebration.  A wallet-punishing celebration, but in the best way possible.  This past winter they unveiled their first collection of house branded sport coats to much fanfare, and here we have an exclusive preview of the second, Spring/Summer 2012, collection.  Let the cheering begin.

Bespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 2 – First Basted Fitting

Bespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 2 – First Basted Fitting

Posted by: on Feb 6, 2012 | 5 Comments

Last week I wrote about designing my first bespoke suit with Chicago’s Chris Despos.  Chris called me up only a few days later to tell me he would have my first basted fitting ready Saturday.  So I dropped by Oak Street and the suit is really starting to take shape.

Bespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 1 – Measurements & Styling

Bespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 1 – Measurements & Styling

Posted by: on Jan 30, 2012 | 9 Comments

Very exciting news:  Chris Despos has kindly offered to help me give Simply Refined’s readers a closer look at the bespoke process by cutting me a suit.  I’ll be chronicling the process here, including technical detail, my own reactions, and any tips I can humbly impart along the way.  Here’s the first installment.