Well Suited With Indochino

I was invited over to the Indochino location in SoHo recently to experience first hand their custom tailoring service. The chic surroundings helped set the tone as I decided on all the details of the suit. I had someone along the way explaining and showing examples of all the different choices that are available in the showroom. My biggest suggestion is to vocalize your thoughts and doubts so they know what you are looking for and imagining and they will direct you to great options. Be aware that to make a custom suit takes time, so allow your self a few weeks to get things done as you will need to come in for a final fitting once the suit is ready. Take a look at my new favorite suit, the fit and all the details I chose.

Photographer: Ty Mecham

Shirt and tie- Nick Graham

One of my favorite details is the monograming option. Oh, and that lining, I chose that too and it's a swarm of bees!

I went for the three piece suit and love how the waist coat fits.

Find Your Tailored Shirt at Marcella

I visited the Marcella store in SoHo to check out their custom tailoring services, in this case a shirt (they also do custom suits). I always thought getting a tailored shirt was complicated and time consuming- not so. At Marcella it was a quick and fun process to choose the fabric, buttons, and even the color of the buttonhole stitching for my custom shirt. I chose a grey grid pattern with dark grey buttons and navy stitching details. Every detail is taken in to account when making the shirt even whether your shoulders slope or not. The price is great and the shirts are ready within 2-3 weeks. If you're in NYC make your way to their store if not check out their site for more details.

The shirt is a slim fit, I didn't want it to be very tight.

The accessories help put it all together like a tie clip from The Tie Bar and belt from Mission Belt.

Of course, I like to add some whimsy whenever I can. That's why I wore these camp socks from Mack Weldon.
Suit by Jack Wills.

Photos by:  Phillip Van Nostrand

The Alton Lane Sartorial Experience

NYC Showroom

No matter your level of sartorial knowledge Alton Lane is the place to go not just for your suiting needs but also for shirts, ties and even pocket squares. I had the chance to visit their New York City location and see for myself the location and all that it has to offer. One of it's crown jewels is the 3D body scanner. I had them scan me, you know, to get the full experience. The scan is quick and reminded me of the fountains at the Bellagio (you'll have to try it out to find out why) which provides all the measurements needed to make the best fitting suit/shirt. Once your measurements are recorded you can go on to choose the fabrics from some of the best mills in Europe. There are a variety of samples of the styles on hand to choose for your future suit and shirt so you know exactly what you're getting and might see something new to try out. 

DC Showroom

Their mission at Alton Lane is to create a space where men can feel comfortable to hangout and shop. With a flat screen TV, bar and even a not-so-secret poker room (at the NYC location) you'll have a great time while getting an awesome suit. Don't worry, they have locations all over the US and are planning on opening a few more in the very near future.

Chicago Showroom