This is absolutely fine, please do not hesitate to email us or call 800.994.SUIT. Our team will be delighted to guide you through any of our products and services.
Yes, we produce bespoke garments for our clients. Each and every tailored garment from the Art Lewin Collection is cut and made specifically to your exact measurements and preferences in our own work-shop.
As standard we will only require one fitting, maybe two and one follow-up adjustment.
The following suggestions will help you to get the most out of your bespoke suit:
- The simple solution to increasing the life of your suit is to rotate a number of suits, essentially owning more so that you can wear each one less.
- You will find that your trousers are subject to far more every day wear and tear than your jacket, so purchasing an extra pair of trousers could potentially double the life of your bespoke suit. There is no reason that the two pairs of trousers should be exactly the same style either, enabling you to vary the style of your full suit.
- Make sure you take your suit to a specialist dry cleaner.
- Look after your suits when you are wearing them; try not to carry bulky items in your pockets.
- Try to avoid wearing your jacket when travelling and always hang your suit up wherever possible.
Depending on the client’s availability for an appointment and whether the garment is off the peg or bespoke, the whole process from your first visit to the final fitting should take 3 to 5 weeks.
We ask for a deposit of 50% at the point of order, with the balance payable at the fitting.
We accept all major credit and debit cards.
Here at Art Lewin Bespoke we get to know you as a person, therefore being able to create a suit that is completely individual and full of your personality. From the lining, to contrasting collars and iPod pockets inside the jacket, we help you create a suit that is both practical yet creative. A suit that makes you feel ‘you’.
Yes, you are very welcome to visit any of our Locations for a fitting. We work by appointment.
You can expect a professional yet very personal service, and the final product will make you feel taller, more powerful, and more becoming and unique to you than any other suit you have ever worn before.
Yes, we do.
Yes. And, now we offer alterations to the public.
Wear clothing that adds substance to your appearance. Looser fit @ the waist – medium shoulder pads – 3 button coat – 1 pleat trousers – consider a vest. Fabric with texture & depth: plaids, windowpanes, flannels, birds-eyes & tic weaves.
Wear clothing to elongate your body line. 1 button coat – Shaped waist on the coats – Fabrics should have smooth texture: worsted wool’s, gabardines, pinstripes, herringbone’s.
Wear clothing to accentuate the vertical lines of the body. Proper fit on the coat – not too trim. 1 or 2 button coat recommended – try to stay away from 3 button styles. Fabrics with a smooth finish & vertical patterns here also: narrow spaced pinstripes, herringbone’s, solids – stay away from plaids.
Notch – standard business lapel. Peak – considered dressier than notch. Gives the illusion of more height.
Slanted w/flap – less conservative – gives the illusion of height
Straight or slant w/no flap – clean, smooth look
Patch pockets –gives appearance of more bulk – sportier look.
Side – conservative. Good for a any man in business.
Side – conservative. Good for a any man in business.
Wool should only be dry cleaned, maximum once per quarter. Wool cannot be laundered, or it can shrink several sizes if placed in the washer & dryer. You are welcome to bring in your garments to be pressed by us.
The fabric of choice for a fine suit is still good quality wool. Wool is a natural fiber that is robust, drapes well, bounces back into shape after repeated use, breathes well and looks good. Natural fabrics allow the body to “breathe”. This means that perspiration is not retained within your clothing leaving an odor. Fine woolens are manufactured in various finishes and weights. Other fabrics that are commonly used for suits are microfiber, silk and silk blends and linen. Microfiber fabrics are generally a great choice for a more casual men’s suit and wear nicely but generally do not breathe as well as wool. Microfiber is a synthetic (man-made) material that can trap body heat and perspiration. Silk and wool blends are usually lighter weight fabrics and generally fit into the specialty suit category, however, it is a great fabric for sport coats. Linen suits are intended for a casual look, are cool in the heat and wrinkle when you look at them.
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa and Master Card, Discover & checks.
Only on our bespoke shirts(4 shirt minimum). All other garments you can order as little or much as you want!
The name cashmere comes from Kashmir, the mountainous area of India and Pakistan. Cashmere is the wool from the soft undercoat of the Kashmir goat. Cashmere is one of the softest fabrics available and is unique because it provides warmth without weight.
Yes, because we’ re custom tailors – the possibilities are almost limitless. Contrast collars & cuffs are done at NO extra charge and is part of the design process in ordering custom shirts. All fabrics can be used with a white collar and cuff.
Tab Collar – a tab is always worn with a tie. A tab collar is a point collar that has an extra piece of fabric close to the middle of the collar that fastens be a snap or a button. The purpose is to project the tie away from the collar of the shirt & is generally considered a more dramatic look worn with a crisp necktie.
Spread Collar – the collar is generally finished at an angle, either straight or curves slightly. The spread collar can be worn with a tie or as an open collar.
Button Down Collar – the button down is a point collar that has a button & buttonhole that fastens at the end of the point to keep the collar down. The buttondown is a more casual look – it can be worn with a tie, but should not be worn with a suit. The buttondown is often worn as an open collar.
Hidden Buttondown Collar – The hidden buttondown is more contemporary, as it is a buttondown collar without having the buttons visible. The collar buttons underneath the collar. Again, generally worn as an open collar.
Mitered Cuff – This is a barrel cuff that has a beveled edge at the top corner of the cuff & is more distinctive looking than a simple rounded barrel cuff.
French Cuff – This is a double fold cuff that is fastened with cufflinks to close. French cuffs are considered a more formal & dressier look.
Pic stitching is a stitch outlining certain areas on a suit or slacks, such as lapels and coat pockets. It may also be used on the inside where the lining meets the edge of the suit cloth. A pic stitch offers a hand finished tailored look.
First, it is important to know that you should always use a reputable drycleaner. Less quality drycleaners use less quality chemicals that could damage the fabric. It is acceptable to clean a suit only once a quarter, provided you do not spill something on your suit or perspire in it. Consider having it pressed, once it loses its crispness. You should hang it up properly in the closet to let the wrinkles fall out. A soft brush can be used to remove particles. When you do dry clean it, take both the jacket and the slacks to prevent the suit’s color becoming mismatched.
Orders for custom clothing are processed & cut immediately. However, if you contact us within 24 hours of placing an order we will attempt to make any change requested, but we cannot guarantee that the change can be done.
The Notch has an indentation cut where the lapel meets the collar. The notch lapel is found on a standard business suit or tuxedo.
The Peak is a broad V-shape that points up and out below the collar. The peak lapel was popular in the 1920’s, but has made a renaissance
A white dinner jacket is best worn during the warm weather months: Memorial Day to Labor Day. However, if you are visiting a tropical climate or live in one it is appropriate for a warm weather formal occasion.