When it Comes to Quality Clothing, You Need to Know What You’re Buying

Purchasing clothing can be confusing. Here are some things you should know before you shop:

What's the difference between “custom,” “made-to-measure,” and “bespoke”?

● “Custom” can mean anything. Choosing a colored lining or fancier buttons gives a suit maker the right to call it “custom.” Bottom line, “custom” means you’ve had some say in the suit (even something as small as a button color), but the suit isn’t necessarily made for your body.

● “Made-to-measure" means that there are a number of symmetrical adjustments, such as (+/-) in girth(s) and length(s), to a pre-existing pattern. Because of this, “made-to-measure” adjustments are limited. They typically cannot make adjustments for shoulder slope, posture, or any significant asymmetrical irregularities in your body, which are common.

● “Bespoke” refers to the process of creating a unique, original pattern specific to a client's body structure. Unfortunately, the word "bespoke" has lost the impact it once had in the industry; most custom clothiers will claim to deliver a bespoke garment, but nearly all of them use a made-to-measure process. Because we are master bespoke clothiers, each of our clients experiences a true bespoke process and product from start to finish. Not only do our clients choose each and every detail of suits made to exact specifications, but with bespoke clothing, our clients are able to see - and most importantly, feel - the difference. Bespoke is all we do, so regardless of your body type, your budget, your fabric selection, etc., you'll know you are wearing and experiencing a true bespoke garment if it has our label inside.

How is my clothing made?

There are 3 different types of suit constructions/quality levels: fused, half-canvas, and full canvas, with full canvas being the highest quality. All our suits and sport coats are full canvas. In addition, all jacket armholes, shoulders, collars, hems, under collars, cuffs, buttonholes (sleeves, fronts and lapels), are made by hand. All our trousers are a full sartorial make.

Where is my clothing made?

We are proud to say that our clothing is made by the finest artisans in Europe.

What fabric/material is my clothing made from?

It’s logical for us to use the world’s highest-quality mills not only because they are the best, but because they are located nearby in Europe, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

Contact House of DeGemmis today to learn more about how bespoke clothing stands out from the rest. We’d be happy to discuss our quality products and personalized process with you.