BMW i5 and 5-Series Forum

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-23-2018, 06:33 PM   #1
David 12
Major
David 12's Avatar
115
Rep
1,048
Posts

Drives: 2019 BMW X5 50i BSM, M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Omaha

iTrader: (0)

Custom Suits NYC

Anybody have a contact for custom suits in NYC, preferably Manhattan?

Another thought would be a to get very nice suits off the rack from a store with a great tailor. This is a suit for the finance industry.

Thanks

Dave

Former car: 2014 M5 BSM
Appreciate 0
      11-23-2018, 09:08 PM   #2
Dog Face Pony Soldier
2006 TIME Person Of The Year
Dog Face Pony Soldier's Avatar
United_States
9705
Rep
6,445
Posts

Drives: M Sport 335i
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Jersey

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 335i  [9.74]
I'll pm you my guy Abe. He is actually from Texas but visits Manhattan regularly. His craftsmanship and prices can't be beat.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      11-23-2018, 09:59 PM   #3
overcoil
Major General
3135
Rep
5,582
Posts

Drives: M235i 6spd
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Mid-Atlantic

iTrader: (0)

I’ve been dialing in to getting some suits and thought this video might be helpful
Appreciate 1
King Rudi13077.00
      11-23-2018, 10:00 PM   #4
sc_tr0jan_m3
Lieutenant Colonel
sc_tr0jan_m3's Avatar
519
Rep
1,730
Posts

Drives: 2018 Grigio Telesto F80 M3 DCT
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

sent you a PM. my london tailor from saville row opened up a shop in NYC. all my suits are from them and been going there for over 6 years now.
__________________


2018 Grigio Telesto F80 M3 DCT | :: Bone Stock ::
2004 Titanium Silver E46 M3 6 Speed | :: Track Car ::
Appreciate 0
      11-23-2018, 10:27 PM   #5
M_Six
Free Thinker
M_Six's Avatar
United_States
19529
Rep
7,556
Posts

Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Foothills of Mt Level

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottSinger View Post
I’ve been dialing in to getting some suits and thought this video might be helpful
An easier way to spot a cheap suit is if you can buy one/get one free and not spend more than $150.
__________________
Mark
markj.pics

"Life is uncertain, eat bacon now."
-UncleWede
Appreciate 0
      11-26-2018, 01:33 PM   #6
CANGRKE70
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
CANGRKE70's Avatar
Canada
818
Rep
172
Posts

Drives: 2012 BMW X5
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

What average prices are we talking here? Tailors named Abe don't come cheap!
Appreciate 1
Run Silent15088.00
      11-26-2018, 02:29 PM   #7
jlstyle
Lieutenant Colonel
jlstyle's Avatar
364
Rep
1,762
Posts

Drives: Porsche Panamera
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 Audi S7  [0.00]
2015 BMW X5  [0.00]
I once used Mysuit.com for casual tux and it was fine for years.
Just had to upgrade to a good fabric and it still fits me well and feels great.
I'm sure there are much more higher end ones, but I was happy with $600 suit.

Or you could just go to Century 21 and get a nicely fitting suit and have it tailored for $150. Total will set you the same $600 as Mysuit.com.
Appreciate 1
      11-26-2018, 02:42 PM   #8
Dog Face Pony Soldier
2006 TIME Person Of The Year
Dog Face Pony Soldier's Avatar
United_States
9705
Rep
6,445
Posts

Drives: M Sport 335i
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Jersey

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 335i  [9.74]
Quote:
Originally Posted by CANGRKE70 View Post
What average prices are we talking here? Tailors named Abe don't come cheap!
You'd be surprised. While price is dependent on the fabrics chosen; you can get in a bespoke suit starting around $1000.
__________________
Appreciate 1
Run Silent15088.00
      11-26-2018, 03:10 PM   #9
overcoil
Major General
3135
Rep
5,582
Posts

Drives: M235i 6spd
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Mid-Atlantic

iTrader: (0)

For those who wear business suits, do you have them dry cleaned and how often ?
Appreciate 0
      11-26-2018, 03:36 PM   #10
Dog Face Pony Soldier
2006 TIME Person Of The Year
Dog Face Pony Soldier's Avatar
United_States
9705
Rep
6,445
Posts

Drives: M Sport 335i
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Jersey

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 335i  [9.74]
Wink

Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottSinger View Post
For those who wear business suits, do you have them dry cleaned and how often ?
Short answer: Dry cleaned as least often as I want to get away with.

Cleaning (dry or laundered) wears fabrics, so the conventional wisdom says do it as little as necessary while maintaining hygiene and appearance.

I argue that the quality of your cleaners is also very important. Find yourself a higher-end cleaners if they're remotely convenient. Your clothes will smell nice and fresh upon pickup.

I can provide a great recommendation if the Upper East Side of Manhattan, or Hackensack NJ is convenient for anyone here... (they will pick-up, and deliver)

Hallack

1232 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10065

172 Johnson Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
__________________
Appreciate 1
      11-26-2018, 05:32 PM   #11
qba335i
First Lieutenant
410
Rep
329
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottSinger View Post
For those who wear business suits, do you have them dry cleaned and how often ?
Most cheap(er) suits are "glued" so you want to limit the dry cleaning.

If you are getting a tailored suit you can get 1 jacket + 2 pants. I wear suits for work and pants are usually getting damaged faster so this way you can extend the life of a suit a bit.
Appreciate 2
      11-27-2018, 02:29 AM   #12
P1
Lieutenant General
P1's Avatar
11735
Rep
11,191
Posts

Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: United States

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottSinger View Post
For those who wear business suits, do you have them dry cleaned and how often ?
As near to never as possible...
Appreciate 0
      11-27-2018, 01:45 PM   #13
Fritzer
No one sleep in Tokyo
Fritzer's Avatar
No_Country
963
Rep
1,506
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1995 E34 530i
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Diego, California -> Austin, Texas

iTrader: (3)

You'll like the way you look....
__________________
2011 E90 328i, 1995 E34 530i, 1992 E32 740i, 1991 E34 525i
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:29 AM.




g60
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST