The City Suit EditTailoring by Sergio Barone
Hands cutting dark fabric marked with tailor’s chalk
THE PERSONAL BRIEF

Bespoke tailoring for your diary

From a working wardrobe to a wedding, begin with the life the suit will lead.

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THE CITY WARDROBE

The setting gives a suit direction; personal preferences give it character.

Map the occasions

List the situations in which you expect to wear the suit. A professional piece may need to work in rotation with several shirts and ties; a ceremony calls for thought about venue and formality.

Share any deadline and the type of outfit you have in mind so that available arrangements can be discussed.

Work out the proportions

Consider the shape of the shoulder, where the jacket finishes and how the trousers sit at the waist. A fit should feel comfortable when you move as well as when you stand.

An existing jacket can be a helpful reference: explain which aspects you enjoy and which feel restrictive or out of balance.

Choose an internal structure

A jacket can be made with full canvas or half canvas according to the options offered. Full canvas continues through the front, while half canvas typically supports the upper front. The interlining contributes to form.

Discuss construction with the cloth and desired look in mind. A coherent choice is more useful than selecting details in isolation.

Finish with intention

Italian and British wool can offer different textures and weights. Lapels, pockets and lining help set the tone, from a restrained City suit to a more expressive occasion look.

The price guide outlines starting categories; the completed specification and available fabrics determine the final quotation.

Plan the complete look.

Choose the right direction for your wardrobe.