WORLD’S BEST TAILORING MENSWEAR BRANDS
Discerning Menswear
This guide explores the made-to-measure (MTM) and bespoke tailoring processes of some of the world’s finest menswear brands, each renowned for their craftsmanship and unique styles.
Brioni
Bespoke Process: Begins with a consultation at Rome or Milan ateliers, where a master tailor takes over 20 measurements and discusses style preferences. Includes a basted fitting (rough canvas version) followed by a final fitting, spanning 6-8 weeks. Involves 7,000 hand-stitched details and 24+ hours of craftsmanship, with extensive inlay (e.g., 12cm across the chest) for alterations. Prices start around £5,360. [Learn more]
MTM Process: Offers a streamlined version with a single consultation and fitting, taking 15-20 measurements, using pre-constructed patterns adjusted to fit. Delivery takes 4-6 weeks, blending hand-finishing with efficiency. [Learn more]
Kiton
Bespoke Process: Starts with a 1-2 hour consultation in Naples, capturing 25+ measurements. Artisans hand-cut and sew each jacket over 30 man-hours, with two to three fittings refining the soft, unstructured silhouette. Delivery takes 8-12 weeks, limited to a select clientele. [Learn more]
MTM Process: Involves a 1-hour consultation with 15-20 measurements, one fitting, and a 4-6 week turnaround, using Kiton’s luxurious fabrics with adjusted patterns. [Learn more]
Cesare Attolini
Bespoke Process: Begins with a consultation in Naples, recording 30+ measurements for the soft-shoulder style. A hand-basted fitting follows after 20-25 man-hours, with a final fitting, taking 8-10 weeks. Features hand-stitched details by 130 artisans. [Learn more]
MTM Process: Includes a 1-hour session with 15-20 measurements, one fitting, and a 4-6 week delivery, adapting the Neapolitan style with pre-set patterns. [Learn more]
Magnus & Novus
Bespoke Process: Starts with a 1-hour consultation, taking 20+ measurements, followed by multiple fittings over 8 weeks. Emphasizes sustainable fabrics and unique cuts. [Learn more]
MTM Process: Features a 45-minute consultation with 15-20 measurements, one fitting, and a 4-6 week delivery, using innovative technology for personalization. [Learn more]
Ermenegildo Zegna
Bespoke Process: Available at Naples Couture, involves a 1-hour consultation with 20+ measurements, two fittings over 8 weeks, and hand-stitched refinements using Biella fabrics. [Learn more]
MTM Process: Starts with a 45-minute session, taking 15 measurements, followed by one fitting and a 4-6 week turnaround with premium fabrics. [Learn more]
Anderson & Sheppard
Bespoke Process: Begins on Savile Row with a 1-hour consultation, recording 25 measurements for the soft-drape style. A basted fitting follows after 20 man-hours, with a second fitting, taking 10-12 weeks. [Learn more]
MTM Process: N/A
Cifonelli
Bespoke Process: Starts in Paris with a 1.5-hour session, capturing 30+ measurements for the roped-shoulder design. A hand-basted fitting occurs after 25 man-hours, followed by a final fitting, taking 8-10 weeks. Features hand-stitched buttonholes. [Learn more]
MTM Process: Involves a 1-hour consultation with 15-20 measurements, one fitting, and a 4-6 week delivery, maintaining the structured elegance. [Learn more]
Rubinacci
Bespoke Process: Begins in Naples with a 2-hour consultation, taking 30+ measurements for unstructured jackets. A basted fitting follows after 30 man-hours, with a final fitting, completed in 6-8 weeks using vintage fabrics. Suits start at $5,480. [Learn more]
MTM Process: Includes a 1-hour session with 15-20 measurements, one fitting, and a 4-6 week delivery, using heritage fabrics with adjusted patterns. [Learn more]
Berluti
Bespoke Process: Known as “Grande Mesure,” Berluti’s bespoke begins with an initial appointment in a private room, where the client meets their master tailor to discuss lifestyle, occasion, and preferences. Over 20 measurements are taken to address asymmetry and enhance the silhouette. A toile (cotton canvas prototype) is crafted in three weeks for the first fitting, followed by a second fitting with hand-assembled components (collar, sleeves, pockets) after a few weeks. A final fitting refines the suit with millimeter adjustments, taking 8-12 weeks total. Fabrics from 3,000+ options (cashmere, vicuña, etc.) are chosen based on the client’s needs. [Learn more]
MTM Process: N/A
Tom Ford
Bespoke Process: N/A
MTM Process: Starts with a 45-minute consultation, capturing 15 measurements, followed by one fitting. Pre-constructed bases are modified, and the suit is handmade in Italy using exquisite materials over weeks. Delivery takes 4-6 weeks, offering a hybrid of designer style and personalization. [Learn more]
Dorsia Men
Dorsia Men produces for some of the finest menswear brands in the world. Our private members gain access to these processes — MTM for efficiency (multiple fitting, 2-4 weeks). Membership is by invitation only. Connect with us at enquiry@dorsiamen.com to begin your tailoring journey.
