Poole, A&S, Huntsman?
I am pretty devoted to Poole these days.
I am pretty devoted to Poole these days.
If I lived in London ... or anywhere in England really ... and was rich, I'd be all over that like a (well-tailored) dirty shirt.
I catch the guys as they come through on their trunk shows in DC.
How does it work being in the US. Do you have a single consultation and take measurements or do you get multiple fittings? Time frame?
Lol. Yeah, not cheap, but I am hooked. I catch the guys as they come through on their trunk shows in DC.
Where in DC do they have their trunk shows? And do they have an email list for future shows? I need a tuxedo in 6 months and was thinking about having a navy tux with shawl collar made.
Where in DC do they have their trunk shows? And do they have an email list for future shows? I need a tuxedo in 6 months and was thinking about having a navy tux with shawl collar made.
I doubt that you can get through the whole thing in 6 months. The impression I get is it's a year or more from start to finish ... and the start depends on when the first visit of the tailor to North America is ... which could be half a year away. I'd suggest checking with a local tailor whose shop you can drop by any time for the next fitting.
(Correction ... I just checked, for reference, Henry Poole ... here's their US travel schedule ... looks like they are in DC in March, May and June ... maybe they can do you up a Tux in that time? Worth asking. Bring a big pile of money.)
As I mentioned, it was a 10 month process the first Poole suit I had done. Depending on how the timing lines up, you may be able to have a tux done by July if you pop in next week when they are here. I will be there!
I've never heard of Henry Poole...I assume the quality is good since you keep going back?
I talked to my tailor yesterday and he indicated that he could make a tux but it would be very expensive because of the cost of the satin. Since he would have to buy a large amount and could not spread out the costs between other suits.
Poole is recognized the "founder" of Savile Row as a tailoring mecca. They also happen to be the creators of the Tux as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Poole_%26_Co
http://www.henrypoole.com/
Yes, the quality is as good as any in the world, I can highly recommend!
I've budgeted $1500 ...
You are not "on the Row" with that dough.