MADE TO MEASURE VS. BESPOKE VS. READY TO WEAR
S uit shopping especially for first-timers who want to invest in higher-end wardrobe essentials can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a veteran gentleman or an amateur looking to finally replace your sweats with more complex pieces to elevate your style, it’s important to know the difference between bespoke, made-to-measure and ready to wear because depending on the fit, fabric quality and/or occasion your suit shopping for, this basic terminology is worth knowing. Let’s begin with the two most incorrectly used terms, bespoke, and made to measure. Bespoke and made to measure (MTM) are similar in the sense that they are meant to fit the client more precisely, however, the level of precision in the final fit and overall quality wildly differs due to the amount of labor used in each make. Typically low to mid-range fabrics will be used in MTM in order to make it a more cost-effective option for consumers. When boiled down, the biggest difference lies in the pattern making process...