i don't see how ben's and regis' suit is similar to BlueKM's, as far as i can tell, ben's and regis' suit jacket looks like any traditional suit jacket where else BlueKM's one has no lapels, is a five button-jacket, etc..

no idea O__O looks modern so i bought it

I think netmatrix was only sharing some opinion on the suits that appeared on the silver screens and was not relating it to BlueKM's garment.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Feb 28 2009, 06:58 PM

Hi,

I'm very new here.
Was recommended to ask for advice in this thread.
Will be having my uni final year prom in june and decided to give my G2000 suit a try.
Unfortunately it is a tad too big for me now (Its usually the other way round )

What i want is a tailor made modern suit.
My budget is around RM800.
A little more or a little less shouldn't be a problem.

Anyone knows a tailor in KL?
Also, my body structure is kind of tall and lean.
So any advice regarding colour prefrences, cutting and etc would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Welcome to the forum, luenywoon.

It would be a good idea to first try out those Off-the-rack suits in G2000 first and determine if it fits well. If you are lucky and it does fit really well, you can save a lot of money. Since you mentioned that you lost weight and your suit feels a tad too big, I recommend trying size 36 or G2000's size 46. Else if it doesn't fit, you can then move on to tailor-made ones, maybe an MTM that would fit the RM800 budget.

Go for safe colours such as black (more modern), charcoal or navy. Try to get either a 2-button or 1-button suit with some waist surpession for that modern look.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Feb 28 2009, 07:13 PM

If you really want to cut on your budget, try buying your fabric from reputable sellers from e-bay. You might get nice wool material like I did for under RM200. Find your tailor afterwards.

I would stay away from black. Reminds me of funeral. Black would be more appropriate for evening wear. Charcoal, navy, gray are the best choices. But then most Asians wore black during the day.

This post has been edited by calvinloke: Feb 28 2009, 07:20 PM

Never got myself to buy any suits from ebay as I have a pretty awkward sizing. Most tailors quoted premium prices for wool suits. Above RM1000 at least. Labor would cost around RM400-RM800 depending on his services. I get to save alot. Most tailors are surprised to know that I get the fabric at such a low price.

With that and putting into account human's natural asymmetrical physical features, finding a perfect OTR is indeed hard for us.

I find it very interesting for you to get fabrics off Ebay since I have never thought of it before. Normally how many yards of purchased fabric do you need for your bespoke suit?

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Feb 28 2009, 07:50 PM

For a typical 2-piece suit usually 3.5-4 yards will do for an average person. A 3-piece will probably set you 5 yards. Get more to be safe. Most fabrics come with a standard width. That would be around 60".

yeah well everything they said, go with a two-button first would be your best bet.. a one-button is a little more fashion forward..

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Added on February 28, 2009, 9:42 pmim also kind of interested in getting own material and then finding a tailor to make the suit, so basically you can purchase 3.5-4 yards of wool for about RM200? how much would that much of wool cost at like Binwani's? have you found any tailor to do the suit?

This post has been edited by jind86: Feb 28 2009, 09:42 PM

I'm pointing out at the transition period. Not a direct source where they came from. Ben's and Regis suits to me are showing where the suit designs are heading. The cutting is sharp once more just like the 50s'. The current, slim look is also inspired from the 50s'. You could look at thousands of photos and videos of people in the 50s' in America and Europe with such looks. Its the 70s' that killed off these slim looks. How about Thom Browne? His suits are crazy!!! Last few years he had pants that ride up high and reveal socks!! He is vastly hated in traditionalist suit supporters. But you look at what he is wearing in the video and his designes!



Another good example is Commes Des Cargon. Look at this. I know this picture is not the best. Yes, i know the guy in red is in a zoot suit look a like. Look at Jim Carrey's The mask. The current ones are more updated, But they are crazy as well. They try to define how a suit jacket should look. Here is a site on their current stuff. Though its auction, its very new. And its still cold there so a lot of winter stuff.

http://list2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/20840...cale=0jp&mode=1

http://list2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/20840...cale=0jp&mode=1

BlueKM's suit is another recreation/ vision by a small group of people that thinks suits wuld probably look this way. Still retain some traditional features, but futuristic details. Its interesting, its a conversation piece. But i would not wear it though.

This post has been edited by netmatrix: Mar 1 2009, 10:01 AM

lol the red suit is too big for that fella O__O but yeah, jim carrey from the mask has a really nice purple suit, but usually when you buy a ready made suit, would you buy a smaller 1 for good fitting, or bigger for more comfort but less good looking O__O? i feel like buyin a new 1 for my prefects annual dinner, i'm looking for something that looks like this



drools!! my dream suit!! MORE!!

you could go with a size smaller but then it would look really tapered.. something like the image below..



btw i still cant take in the fact that your dream suit comes from an anime.. thats two totally completely different aspects..

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 1 2009, 02:48 PM

Thanks a lot for sharing the information, sir calvinloke. I will be sure to keep my eyes peeled for the fabrics.
By the way, as Jin has inquired, how is the experience with the bespoke tailor who allowed you to provide customer's own materials? As far as I have heard, most tailors insist on using their own fabric to increase profit.

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Added on March 1, 2009, 6:30 pm

Indeed fashion comes and goes and then makes a comeback. It seems that suits are heading towards silk-blends for the futuristic looks that you have pointed out.

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Added on March 1, 2009, 6:34 pm

It probably comes from a 3D game or MMORPG. I have yet to see animes with such 3D style.


This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 1 2009, 06:34 PM

cosplayers are everywhere nowadays, anime suits not possible? anything is possible

great suit. but do take note in the world of anime watever clothing the characters wear are perfect

i'm not saying i want to be him, i just want a suit something "like" his

if you want the features of a suit which are "like" that, yes it is possible, but you can't compare the cut and fit from an anime character.. thats not even a real suit..

i know. i mean. in anime, watever clothing in the world be it how outrageous is undoubtedly good and appealing.

i'm planning make a jacket out of an anime character's too. now working to take screenshot of them

Hey,

I went to a Zara to check out the suits today.
They have pretty decent suits i think.
A very modern look to their suits.
Its abit above my price range though.
RM700 for the jacket and RM 359 for the matching pants.

The jacket that fits me best was a lil too long on the sleeve though.
Any advice??
Should i look around somemore? If so, where should i look?

Thanks in advanced.