Edit Suits Co. are on a mission to make the made-to-measure suit more accessible. They are doing this by combining excellent customer service and quality fabrics with ease of use and reasonable prices.
They made me a suit to enable me to test these claims. The process couldn't have been easier, as the tailor comes to your office or home. This may initially restrict the choice of cloths, but if this matters to you (it didn't to me; I had a good choice), you can visit them if you need to see an even larger range. Normally the suit will be completed after one or two fittings, but if more are needed, Edit will accommodate that.
The emphasis is on modern cuts and quality construction and materials and the client has very free input as to the style, cut and details. I wanted a fairly classic shape and selected an Italian fabric from Vitale Barberis Canonico which has exceeded my expectations, being crisp yet compliant and staying fresh even after train and car trips. The salt and pepper grey gives a good muted textural framework for a variety of shirts and tie colours and designs.
I wanted a soft shoulder line with full canvas construction, a very slightly shorter than classic jacket and slimmer-cut trousers with turn-ups (I select turn-ups on the assumption that they can be got rid of at a later date if no longer required, whereas they can't be newly altered for later).
I was hoping for a comfortable suit made from a forgiving cloth; and that is what I've got. Little details like initials embroidered above an inside pocket, a beautiful silk lining and well-made side waist adjusters make for a suit that's a pleasure to own and, at a price of £599, is very competitive for made-to-measure using this quality of cloth. Prices vary between from £389 to from £979 depending on details and the quality of the cloth you select (they supply either their own house fabrics or from Ermenegildo Zegna, Dormeuil, Holland & Sherry and others). Once measured, the client's size, measurement and preferences remain on file for future orders.
Visit Edit Suits Co. to choose and order. I also had a shirt made and will talk about that in a future post.
Suede Oxford brogues: Cheaney for Mr Porter (no longer available)
Tie: Augustus Hare
Socks: Missoni
Fox tie pin: Vintage
Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt
Pocket square: Pheres, Italy
With thanks to Jonathan and Rai of Holdall & Co for taking the photos on a visit to IWM in London.