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Just stocked up on thread for our chainstitch embroidery machine #chainstitched #cornely #embroidery #chainstitchembroidery #tailor

Practice practice practice😌 There are two common styles of hand sewn buttonhole that are used in bespoke suit making. Both takes time and some practice to get the right shape, consistency and balance. This is a practice of a Milanese buttonhole.
#bespoke #bespoketailor #bespoketailoring #bespoketailoring✂️ #tailor
Last night we talked all things dress shirts! Including detachable collars, studs, and cufflinks. Here Takuma gave a demonstration on sewing a shirt sleeve placket and flat felling the side seam.
We look forward to our very first hands on workshop on March 6th! “Caring for your clothes, Mending 101”. Look out for tickets in our bio!
#bespoke #dressshirts #workshop #sewing #madeintoronto

Another great night at the Opera @canadianopera . Checking out our work on stage in the dress rehearsal for #Rigoletto. We had the pleasure of making the tails vest and trousers for @mrbenbliss in his role as the handsome and philanderous Duke. Set and costume design by @michael_levine
Opens January 24th a fantastic performance by all.
#bespoketailor #opera #torontotailor #tailor formalwear @coc.costumes
We have some beautiful custom suspenders in the shop today, ready to brace our bespoke trousers!👌
#bespoketailor #bespoketailoring #bespoketailoring✂️ #tailor #tailoring

New blog post up on tuxedos. Did you know they were once considered informal. See link in the bio to learn more #bespoketailor #tuxedo #suits #formalwear #torontotailor

New years shears sharpening @philipsparks
#tailor #bespoketailor #shearsharpening #scissorsharpening #bespoketailoring

Snowy day at the studio ❄️🌨️❄️
#bespoketailor #torontotailor #overcoat #winter #snow
We love a snow day, and who says you can’t stay warm and look great at the same time. There is still time to have winter specific commissions made in the shop before the season is done.
This overcoat was finished for Philip in the shop towards the end of last winter and never had its final reveal. Made with a custom made fabric from Malhia Kent, France. The material features deep textures that resemble cable knitting. Philip wanted the coat to be oversized and achieves this with dropped shoulders, a really deep break, low pockets and a cocoon shape.
Did you know we also commission fur mitts, scarves and collars in the shop.
Book an appointment at the link in bio
#torontotailor #bespoke #wintercoat #furmitts #bespoketailoring
It was Philip’s turn to create our January mood board and he’s being optimistic. In early January, Philip is looking forward to spring wedding season and this month’s mood board is formalwear themed.
Philip’s proposed look takes inspiration from the mid 20th century. The jacket Philip is proposing follows the silhouette of this era with a structured shoulder, a fair amount of drape and no vents for a close fitting hip. This will create a Y-shaped silhouette.
The jacket is double breasted with a deep break line and generous lapels that will be cut in a contrasting deep navy blue silk. The proposed cloth for the jacket body comes from our Ruby Room textile library. It’s a yarn dyed, textured, lightweight wool and cellulose blend that will be very comfortable into the hotter months of summer. Other jacket details include flap pockets with the jets being cut in the contrasting silk and silk covered buttons with a grey and blue micro dot lining. The trousers are cut in a contrasting solid navy tropical weight wool with a traditional higher waist, wider waist band and a single inverted box pleat. Trousers are cut a bit more generously in the leg, emphasizing the narrowness of the jacket at the hips. The shirt is a traditional tuxedo shirt with white cotton piqué “bib” and a French cuff for the chance to show off some cufflinks.
To top the look off, Philip is proposing one of our bespoke fabric flower boutonnieres and a pair of Philip Sparks X Opticianado 10th anniversary frames in grey. Interested in this look? Book an appointment with Philip.
#bespoke #bespoketailor #tuxedo #weddingsuit #bespoketuxedo

Looking forward to spring and summer and finding inspiration in our Ruby Room fabric library.
#bespoke #bespoketailor #fabric #customtailor #suits
From the Archive: Early 20th century Tail Coat. Love getting to pull this piece down for its beautiful details.
1- Padding sewn into the lining under the arm to give structure and accentuate the chest
2- Hand cross stitched padding in the lapel in order to avoid creases on the silk shawl collar, plus hand sewn bar tacks to imitate button holes
3- The back vent of the tails, stoutly stitched down by hand, the black silk thread now faded to brown
#historicaltailoring #bespoketailoring #tailcoat #torontotailor #handsewn

Philip bough some antique fabric remnants in Japan this spring and made it his holiday project to make a patchwork shirt from them. It’s very satisfying to play with placement of the different materials, and to only be left with a few very tiny scraps. The great effect on the yoke was found out of necessary because a large enough piece wasn’t left over.
#customshirt #plaidshirt #japanesefabrics #shirt #tailor
A beautiful single breasted navy plaid jacket is coming together in the shop! Nest step is to attach the front facing.
#bespoke #tailoring #customclothing

Two more days of formalwear. This is a take on a classic peaked lapel tuxedo but double breasted.
#tuxedo #formalwear #bespoke #bespoketailor #bespoketailoring #tailor #customtailor #customtailiring #suit #customsuit #bespokesuit #bespoketuxedo #sarto #sartorial

The shop picked up some great new records over the holidays.
Book an appointment with us to come check out extensive vinyl collection!
#bespoke #vinylrecord #bespoketailoring #madeintoronto #customsuits

We make kids formalwear too! Here is Jim in his bespoke smoking jacket.
#bespoke #bespokesuit #bespokesmokingjacket #bespokeboyssuit #boyssuit #customboyssuit #tuxedo #bespoketuxedo #bespoketailor #bespoketailoring #customtailor #tailor #customtailoring #torontotailor

There is nothing like a good smoking jacket for New Year’s Eve. As part of our celebration of formalwear here is one of Philip in a smoking jacket made in a beautiful custom cloth from @malhiakent This is a unique take on a classic piece.
#smokingjacket #bespoke #bespokesmokingjacket #tuxedo #formalwear #newyearsday #newyearseve #tailor #customtailor #bespoketailor #bespoketailoring #torontotailor #madeincanada #madeintoronto #madeinontario

Happy New Year! Here is a formalwear inspired #tailoredtipple to celebrate with this evening.
White Tie Affair
1 1/2 oz Gin
1 oz white vermouth
3/4 oz bitter bianco (or gentian)
1 tsp absinthe
1 tsp maraschino liqueur
Add all of the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until frosty. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cherry. Enjoy
#happynewyear #2026 #cocktail #cocktailrecipe #formalwear #whitetieaffair #tailoredtipples #happyhour #tuxedo

Joey and Julian asked us for tuxedos that fit the theme of their New Years Eve Nuptials. Such a fun collaboration
#tuxedo #bespoketuxedo #tailor #bespoke #bespoketailor #bespoketailoring #tailor #customtailor #customtailoring
#weddingsuits #weddingtuxedos #nuptials #torontotailor #madeintoronto #madeinontario #madeincanada
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