Bespoke tailoring - women's edition
We talk a lot about men’s bespoke tailoring. The history and its undeniable qualities over ready-to-wear or even made-to-measure garments.
But you know who else likes to wear really well made clothes, particularly suits? Women! Women’s suiting doesn’t have such a long tradition of tailoring because women’s suits were not really a thing until the late twentieth century. But they are now. And while it might be tempting to buy a suit off the rack, it’s not even close to the real thing.
For us, it’s always such a thrill to craft a women’s suit, because the difference is huge, and they’re usually in awe of how good a bespoke suit can feel. So if a suit has been on your wishlist, here are the best reasons why you should consider going bespoke.
This is how a suit should fit. Bespoke single breasted suit crafted by Zink & Sons
The perfect fit
You could be spending thousands on a designer suit in the trendiest style, in the perfect fabric. None of that matters if the fit is not quite right. And it’s literally impossible to get a perfect fit off the rack. Bespoke tailoring takes into account your unique body shape, for how you move, how you walk, and the result ultimately feels like a second skin. Now that we call style.
Empowerment
Women’s suit tailoring has not really been on the cards historically. Dressmakers? sure. Suit tailoring? Not so much. But we live in the 21st century. Women have been wearing suits for decades and they deserve the same outstanding experience men get.
But not only that. Bespoke tailoring is also about redefining the role of clothing for women: to look great on, while also feeling perfectly comfortable, at ease and confident. That’s the power of a suit that’s made just for you.
There’s a reason that Savile Row is now home to women’s bespoke tailors – bespoke suits for women are here to stay.
Sustainability
Sustainability in fashion has become a huge concern for many of us. For women, who are bombarded with fast fashion options and pressures to keep up with trends, a viable option is key. Fashion editors around the world are declaring their decisions to limit the number of items they buy, and instead focus on fewer, better quality pieces, of which a bespoke jacket or suit is often one.
Bespoke line shirt and seer sucker trousers crafted by Zink & Sons
There’s no secret that bespoke garments are made to last. For literally decades. The crafting process and the perfect fit make them the perfect sustainable option. But they also transcend fashion and trends. A bespoke suit is not generally a seasonal piece, that you wear one spring and if you’re really lucky, maybe the following one too. We intentionally create timeless, classic pieces that withstand the test of time, both in quality and in style.
Exclusive and unique
Having something made especially for you, with your personality, your unique shape, your sense of style in mind, is an experience everyone should have.
From choosing the fabric, colour, the lining, the details of the lapel and pockets, the buttons, you co-create a garment with your tailor, and have direct input into the creative direction of the garment. It’s not just something made for you, but with you. It reflects who you are, and it tells a story. Your story.
Quality craftsmanship
When it comes to suiting, there’s nothing that even comes even clothes to bespoke tailoring. The tailors creating your garments are real artisans, with ears of experience, who will pay meticulous attention to every detail.
Basting for a bespoke jacket — that’s how we ensure the fit is perfect
The use of high-quality fabrics, precise stitching techniques, and careful construction result in a suit that not only looks impeccable but also stands the test of time.
A bespoke suit is the ultimate ensemble that every woman needs. Make an appointment and let’s get yours created.