You Wouldn’t Expect Your Portrait Artist to Send the Canvas to Asia to Finish Your Commission?

There are brands who are either tape-measure salesmen claiming Bespoke but really sending your measures to out-of-country Asian made-to-measure factories that make for anyone and his dog, or are cutters who send the cloth bundles to anonymous production companies in the United Kingdom, even some of the biggest firms send bundles of cloth around London to have the garments made up. How many watch companies use Rolex movements yet the face has a different name branded upon it? How many “luxury” car manufacturers use a BMW engine yet the nameplate suggests a complete heritage mark? However, like real luxury brands such as Vacheron Constantin or Patek Phillippe pride themselves in crafting everything in-house, Rolls Royce offers their coach-built range where every nut and bolt, leather trim and engine is hand-built to each customer's requirements. Likewise, with Thom Bennett Bespoke the only hands to touch your garment, from the blank sheet of paper to sewing on the buttons are those of Thom Bennett.

We don’t rush your commission typically you will expect to wait 3 - 6 months until the final fitting, not a single garment leaves our workshop until both you, the client, and Thom are happy with the finished garment. Every stitch is made with purpose, and every line of the pattern is drawn with years of experience.

It is generally expected that a tailor will complete a commissioned suit themselves, rather than outsourcing the work to a factory or another country. When a customer commissions a suit from a tailor, they are typically seeking a high level of personalisation, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that can only be achieved through a one-on-one relationship with the tailor. This is especially true for bespoke or made-to-measure suits, which are tailored specifically to the customer's measurements and preferences.

In contrast, factory-made suits are mass-produced using standardised patterns and are not customised to the individual customer. While factory-made suits can be a more affordable option, they may not offer the same level of fit, quality, and personalisation as a suit made by a skilled tailor.

Ultimately, the decision of where to have a suit made depends on the individual customer's priorities and preferences. Some may value the convenience and affordability of a factory-made suit, while others may be willing to invest in a higher-quality, customised suit made by a tailor.