If you are looking for the ultimate suit to wear on that date with a supermodel, then here are some suggestions as to what is the best around.
English
Henry Huntsman - Starting price: USD$4,500, bespoke
Founded by Henry Huntsman in the West End of London in 1894, H. Huntsman’s specialty is trim, contoured, slightly long and impossibly comfortable suits that fit the body like a second skin.
Padded collars lie flat above sharp shoulder lines, while shallow armholes offer exceptional freedom of movement. Interior and exterior pockets are reinforced so they won’t pull the suit out of shape. Traditionally slim-fitting trousers have recently gotten looser to adhere to customers’ preference for comfort. Fabrics are the height of quality.
If bespoke is too pricey, check out the Ready Tailored line.
Anderson & Sheppard - Starting price: USD$3,000, bespoke
The favorite double-breasted of Prince Charles (you know the one, he traded his super model wife for a camel), a handmade bespoke suit from Anderson & Sheppard takes some 40 hours and at least three fittings to piece together. But oh, what a suit.
Exquisitely soft jackets are more elegantly draped than fitted, while an interior flex canvas that is cut on the bias and layered with a small piece of horsehair lets lapels practically roll over the chest. Hand-sewn shoulders are slightly wide and accentuated with small soft pads, while armholes run small and tight for increased maneuverability
Gieves & Hawkes - Starting price: USD$920, off the peg
Located at No. 1 Savile Row, Gieves & Hawkes has been tailoring military uniforms since the age of Nelson. Its traditional off-the-rack suits continue to be the best value on Savile Row, where most of its competitors offer only bespoke suits at twice the price.
Want something with a bit more flair?Slide on a suit from its Gieves, No. 1 Savile Row ready-made collection, which features Sgt. Pepper shoulders, defined waist and low-rise trousers.
American
Hickey-Freeman - Starting price: USD$1,100, off the peg
Great straight-ahead business attire, a Hickey-Freeman Collection suit is a smart investment. Full-canvas construction, English horn buttons and nickel-plated zippers are just a few of the details that make a statement without shouting.
Jackets sport an elegant if traditional American design, with slightly sloping shoulders, moderate button stance and subtly suppressed waistline. Two-piece under-collar construction gives the collar a balanced fit, while an interlining of linen is “married” to woven wool flannel for resilience.
Polo Ralph Lauren - Starting price: USD$900, off the peg
Polo Ralph Lauren may seem like the Gap of fine clothing, but it still makes a damn good suit. Preppy American with British flair, Polo has a vintage feel with striped Bemberg linings, single-vented backs, peak lapels and old-line fabrics such as classic herringbone, tweed and seersucker.
Though not full canvas, Polo suits are well made with armholes finished off by hand. The Congressman line has a slim fit, narrow notch lapels, three buttons and low-rise pants that are just right for younger buyers whose waistlines are still under control.
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