Designed from scratch for a specific customer and not based on any pre-existing garment. Bespoke can provide a fit and style that is completely unlike the other custom option. It is a much more involved process between the tailor and the customer.
Benefits: Truly unique garments, made singly for an individual customer; building a good relationship with a trusted tailor is a pleasure.
The second fitting is where you’ll see the garment truly start to take shape – and it’s the stage where you’ll want to give the most input. This is also the stage where you’ll want to pay attention to a few things. Take note of the jacket’s overall length, whether the chest and arm holes allow for comfortable movement, and whether the sleeves show the right amount of shirt cuff (for this reason, try to wear a dress shirt to the forward fitting). The garment here will still be half-basted, but certain things won’t have been done yet, such as the punching of buttonholes. This makes it much easier to make radical changes. Should you have concerns about anything, you’ll want to raise them here. It can be challenging to change the length of the coat after this point, so pay attention to where the hem sits. At the same time, lean on Luigi and our team for their advice. They can help you see whether things are looking as they should.
From as many as 80 hours are dedicated to each garment over a period of 6 to 8 weeks, after which you’ll receive your bespoke Gherardi commission. Our service doesn’t end at delivery. We check in with you a few weeks later and we’re here to provide further pressings and further alterations.
