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Glad to hear from someone who has tried this place.
I'd heard about them, but never tried.
Good to know for future needs.
Agreed. I recently purchased a Canadian-made, half-canvassed suit at Tom's for 350 (sale), plus tax and tailoring. Two locations: Bay Street and Kensington Market.
Department stores are a good option if you can catch sales (Calvin Klein, etc. at 300 or less. Keep in mind that these are cheap, but 'fashionable', fused pieces in largely-synthetic fabric blends).
Moore's is a good choice for variety and price range - cheaper, fused-construction 'designer' pieces (Hilfiger, etc) can be had for ~ 400 or sometimes less, while much nicer Canadian-made, half-canvassed Joseph Abboud suits begin at ~ 795.
If you are only wearing a suit for special events, etc, then you don't have to spend any more than you need.
If you wear suits semi-regularly and/or work in any type of corporate environment, you should invest in better-constructed (canvassed) suits in wool (not synthetic) fabric. These will simply last longer and hold up nicer in the long-term.
I lucked out a few times at Winners, right time, right place. Bought 3 Nautical suits that were on sale for $79.99 each. All had the original sales tag on them for $550. Same suits were still being sold at The Bay for $550. All were Black or Charcoal Grey. Best deal was a Hugo Boss basic black suit I bought in the US for $200
If you want a stylish inexpensive suit, try Stars Mens Shops. There are a few in the GTA. They have name brands like CK and Sean John along with their in-house brands. You can easily score a nice suit for $200-300. In fact, if you don't mind synthetics you'll find stylish suits at $100-150.
And don't shy away from synthetic/polyester suits. Synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are a lot more durable and breathable than ever before. I have several for every day wear and its fucking great to toss them in the washer on delicate cycle and it comes out clean and fresh.
And don't shy away from synthetic/polyester suits. Synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are a lot more durable and breathable than ever before. I have several for every day wear and its fucking great to toss them in the washer on delicate cycle and it comes out clean and fresh.
Hahahaha!
He’s amazing. He made me a Scarface suit for a random wedding in a single day. Amazing.
Couldn’t tell you how to find him now, it’s been awhile.
I beg to differ, I got my Ralph Lauren at TTT. It fits handsomely and is a regula pussy magnet for just $310.00. I prefer it to my Canali and Hugo Boss.
I came upon some sad news, I always wondered why Perry Ellis disappeared. His cologne actually did what Axe only claims. Alas he died from complications from AIDS a year after Rock Hudson.
Can someone recommend a good tailor specializing in suit jackets. I have only 1 black Georgio Armani suit jacket I bought from Harry Rosen outlet for $700 at the time about 20 years ago. Buy black matching pants from Banana Republic over the years. Suits and pants are very fitted nowadays so would like to get the suit jacket more fitted for todays look. Nothing looks worse than a baggy looking suit jacket.
Harry Rosen still employs the best tailors but you can get a decent sport jacket (if that's what you're referring to) just about anywhere. Again I would start at Tip Top Tailors.
Any bona fide tailor (as opposed to alterationist) will be able to work on suit jackets.
I use Humphrey's Tailor at 1 Queen Street East, (416) 214-0981. The sole tailor (Santos) does excellent work (all hand-stitching) and has done substantial jacket reconstruction for me.
Winners Bay/Bloor or College Park usually have a decent selection in the <$300 range.
But if you want people to look at you, a good suit is worth the money.
If you still want the experience of shopping in a nice men’s tailor shop and not get hammered on the price you could try Caruso’s on the Danforth ,
They have beautiful suits and other men’s clothing and I find the prices very affordable. And they tailor the suit beautifully which is added in with the cost of the suits
They have beautiful suits and other men’s clothing and I find the prices very affordable. And they tailor the suit beautifully which is added in with the cost of the suits
Was your father enslaved? Are you the son of a slave? :eyebrows:On a side note, i never go to weddings as it's sad to witness another man being voluntary enslaved
Perry
Winners for everything.
On a side note, i never go to weddings as it's sad to witness another man being voluntary enslaved
Point one good. Point two even better. You seemed to have hit a nerve with Perry. Work is also voluntary slavery. Unless of course you're married then work is compulsory.
Dude, it works! I've even tried it with wool suits and they come out fine. Just hang dry it. I hate what dry cleaning does to a suit. A quick delicate wash with a mild detergent and the suit feels, smells and looks invigorated.
I just met the old man Caruso recently seemed a little arrogant about the quality of his suits in this city. I think I will be checking it out soon to see if they are any good. What is their price range?
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