MEN’S STYLE GUIDE Alix Williams "Bespoke" is a pretty trendy word in men's fashion lately. But what exactly is it? A bespoke suit is a custom made suit, handmade by a single tailor, in a high-end shop. While bespoke is a popular word, it's not a popular practice. You'll only a see a few cities in North America with bespoke tailors, and a bespoke suit starts at about $3000. However, custom made suits are still readily available. The term you should be using is "madeto-measure." With a made-to-measure suit, you pick all the finer details, including fabrics, liners, buttons and trim. Your measurements are taken and sent to a factory (preferably a North American or European factory), where your suit is custom made based on your measurements. A made-to-measure suit usually starts at about $900.
Three is Better Than Two
The informality of rustic and vintage weddings is fading out of sight, and grooms are opting to go with a more traditional three piece suit.
Colour
Blues are big in men’s fashion for 2016. From deep navy to bright cobalt, gone are the days of the black tuxedo. From the red carpet to the boardroom guys are embracing colour in their wardrobe, and mostly blue. Blue sports coats paired with coral, mustard or maroon pants make a big wedding style statement, but a slick, tailored, denim coloured suit is right in style. ALAN MAUDIE PHOTOGRAPHY A
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