When clients contact us online to order a suit––or make an appointment to meet with us about a suit here in our workshop in Denver, Colorado––one of the first questions we ask is, “Do you want a vest?” Around 75% of our clients answer “Yes.” Part of this is just the fact that most shops […]

Choosing the right pant fit and leg shape is one of the most important parts of getting the right look in a suit. Do you want to look more youthful, slim, and eager? Or is your style more one that connotes power and solidity? Is your style more traditional or is it more daring? In […]

We are famous for our 1920s style vests. The 1920s were a high point for waistcoats. The vests of the period contain all of the classic details that would become more codified in the 1930s. But in this earlier period there is still a wonderful flexibility and richness in style.

On an overcoat or peacoat, a double-breasted style can serve to keep the wind out. It can make a significant difference as to whether you stay warm and dry. But on a suit jacket, the traditional role of a double-breasted style is to waste fabric and buttons. The first purpose of the double-breast is to […]