Bespoke vs. Made-to measure

Bespoke vs. Made-to-measure

The difference between bespoke and made-to-measure suits

The quality of a suit highly depends on its material, design and detailed tailoring (how much it fits its wearer). In regards, there are a few expressions to differentiate suits: ready-to-wear, made-to-measure or bespoke. The most popular and easily accessible is the so-called ready-to-wear which means the designer creates a suit that "fits everyone" that can be bought in confection sizes. It became widespread with the appearance of sewing machines, thus series production was made available. Further on the differences between made-to-measure and bespoke suits will be elaborated on.

Pattern-making

Made-to-measure - In this case the ready confection size suit is adjusted to the shape of the customer. It means the length of the trousers and the tightness of the jacket can be modified but fundamental changes cannot be applied. The suit goes through the same process as a ready-to-wear suit thus the same glue technique is used which harms the natural fabrics' breathability. Later, the cleaning process ruins the glue thus the canvas usually begins to swell. Their lifespan is significantly shorter, they can be used for an average of 2 years.

Bespoke - Instead of using general tailoring patterns, the tailor creates a unique pattern in each case based on the wearer's dimensions. This allows every detail to follow the shape of the gentleman perfectly, so a truly unique effect can be achieved. They use natural-based canvases to stiffen the suit, which they shape by hand to fit as closely as possible to the buyer's physique. These canvases breathe together with the fabric, thus ensuring a long life, a bespoke suit can be worn for up to 10 years.

Fittings

Made-to-measure - On the first fitting, the customer tries on a complete suit and they sign the necessary adjustments. Afterwards, the already adjusted suit is given to the customer on the second fitting. During the adjusting process no further fittings are held thus usually no additional adjustments are possible.

Bespoke - At least two fittings take place during the tailoring process, and the process may require multiple fittings if necessary. While this makes the process longer and more complicated, it ultimately allows the tailoring of a higher quality suit. The fittings are performed by the master tailor himself and the changes are drawn on the cut pattern. After the second fitting, the custom cut pattern is stored, which facilitates the process of subsequent orders.

Fabric selection

Made-to-measure - It is possible to choose a unique fabric, however, the manufacturing process is the same in all cases, they do not differentiate according to the unique technological needs of the fabrics.

Bespoke - The customer can choose from the full range of the tailor house, so the end result can be a completely unique suit, which is individually shaped with different technologies according to the fabric quality, and then added to the canvas by hand.

In conclusion, bespoke suits offer more possibilities which means they fall into a higher price range, but a unique, quality suit is the result. For a true 'gentleman' feel, a unique, handmade bespoke suit is definitely the right choice that truly represents the wearer's personality and lifestyle.

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The difference between bespoke and made-to-measure suits

The quality of a suit largely depends on its material, style and the sophistication of the cut (i.e. how well it fits the wearer's body shape). Regarding the latter, several terms are used to distinguish suits: ready-to-wear, made-to-measure or bespoke. The most common and most easily available is the so-called ready-to-wear suit, which means a ready-made suit; the designer is a general designs a suit that "fits everyone ", which the customer can buy in ready-to-wear sizes. This type of design became popular with the spread of sewing machines, as this allowed the serial production of suits to begin. Next, we discuss the difference between made-to-measure and bespoke suits.
Tailoring pattern
Made-to-measure - In this case, a tailor-made suit is adjusted to size. This means that they can adjust the length of the pants and the width of the jacket, but there is no possibility of substantial changes. The suit is made on the same production line as a ready-to-wear item, so it is made using the same glued technique, which inhibits the breathability of natural fabrics. During the subsequent cleaning of the suit, this bonding is damaged, so the fabric may even bulge. Their lifespan is significantly shorter, they can be used for an average of 2 years.
Bespoke - Instead of using general tailoring patterns, the tailor always creates a unique tailoring pattern based on the measurements of the wearer. This allows every detail to perfectly follow the figure of the gentleman, so a truly unique effect is achieved. To stiffen the suit, he uses natural-based canvases, which he shapes by hand to fit the customer's body shape as closely as possible. These canvases breathe together with the fabric, thus ensuring longevity, a bespoke suit can be worn for up to 10 years.
Dress rehearsals
Made-to-measure - At the first trial, the customer tries on a ready-made suit, where the necessary changes are marked, then at the next trial, the customer takes over the ready-made suit. There are no more tests during the shaping, so there is usually no possibility of further changes.
Bespoke - At least two trials take place during the tailoring process, if necessary, the process may even require more trials. This makes the process longer and more complicated, but in the end it allows for a better quality suit. The master tailor himself performs the tests and draws the changes on the pattern. After the second test, the unique tailoring pattern is stored, which facilitates the process of subsequent orders.
Material selection
Made-to-measure - It is possible to choose a unique fabric, but the production process is the same in all cases, no distinction is made according to the unique technological needs of the fabrics.
Bespoke - The customer can choose from the entire range of the tailoring shop, so the end result can be a completely unique suit, which is uniquely tailored to the fabric quality using different technologies, and then hand-worked to the canvas.
All in all, bespoke suits have more possibilities, which means that they also fall into a higher price category, but the end result is a unique, high-quality suit. The real one For a 'gentleman' feeling in life, a unique, handmade bespoke suit is the right choice, which truly represents the wearer's personality and lifestyle.

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