A tailored black suit jacket on a mannequin, with pattern markings visible, displayed in a tailor's workshop.

Bespoke Suit

For those who value the pinnacle of tailoring, every bespoke suit is crafted with handwork at the heart of the process.

Below are some elements made entirely by hand:

  • Hand-drafted and cut patterns

  • Hand-padded horsehair canvas and lapels

  • Hand-attached collars

  • Interior and exterior hand pick stitching

  • Hand sewn lining

  • All buttonholes sewn by hand

  • Hand-sewn buttons of choice

From the first consultation to the final fitting, the bespoke suit journey takes approximately 6-8 weeks. Due to the depth and precision of the process, multiple fittings are required.

The Bespoke suit process

  • We begin with a fitting where we take plenty of measurements. Photos will be taken in order to assess posture and asymmetries for us to review, when drafting the pattern. If you are booking a bespoke fitting, please note this in your appointment booking.

  • The first fitting is where you try on a rough, unfinished version of the suit held together with temporary stitching.

  • The second fitting is when you try on a nearly finished suit without lining or buttonholes. The sleeves are intact but not yet sewn in, allowing final adjustments to be made if necessary before the final fitting,

  • The final fitting is about making sure everything fits perfectly. If we’re both happy, the bespoke suit is ready to go home with you.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Bespoke tailoring represents the pinnacle of handcrafted clothing, creating garments that fit and feel like a second skin because they are made precisely to your measurements and specifications.

    The process is a true art form, beginning with up to 15 individual measurements used to create a paper pattern that maps your body. Each bespoke garment embodies up to 80 hours of handwork by our skilled team of cutters and tailors. From taking your measurements and drafting the pattern to hand-stitching and finishing every detail, no two bodies—and therefore no two bespoke suits, shirts, or separates—are ever the same.

  • Made-to-Measure (MTM) tailoring creates a suit that starts from a pre existing base pattern and some measurements are adjusted to that base pattern. Typically, MTM involves one fitting, allowing minor adjustments to fine-tune the fit.

    As with Bespoke, Made-to-Measure clients can choose their preferred cloth, lining, and style details, creating a suit that reflects their personal taste. This service brings the essence of Gruber’s & Son tailoring into an accessible offering, designed for those who value timeless elegance and exceptional quality, ready without the wait.