Bespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 1 – Measurements & Styling
Very exciting news: Chris Despos has kindly offered to help me give Simply Refined’s readers a closer look at the bespoke process by cutting me a suit. I’ll be chronicling the process here,...
View ArticleBespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 2 – First Basted Fitting
Last week I wrote about designing my first bespoke suit with Chicago’s Chris Despos. Chris called me up only a few days later to tell me he would have my first basted fitting ready Saturday. So I...
View ArticleDrake’s Spring/Summer Jacket Preview
Anytime Drake’s releases anything new, you can pretty safely bet it is a cause for celebration. A wallet-punishing celebration, but in the best way possible. This past winter they unveiled their...
View ArticleAn Interview with Steven Hitchcock, Pt. 2 – Cut, Make, Style
In the second half of my interview with Steven Hitchcock, we spoke about his unique take on the classic Drape cut he learned at Anderson & Sheppard, how he fits into the new generation of bespoke...
View ArticleBespoke with Chris Despos, Pt. 3 – Second Basted Fitting
So, a few weeks after I had my first basted fitting with Chris Despos I popped back up to Oak Street for another round. To make sure we get things as perfect as they can be, Chris and I opted for a...
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