The Philosophy Behind Our Pricing: Why Bespoke Shouldn't Cost Extra for the Details
When we founded A Hand Tailored Suit, we made a decision that would set us apart in the world of bespoke tailoring—a decision rooted in fairness, craftsmanship, and a genuine respect for our clients.
We decided that the little details that make your garment uniquely yours shouldn't come with hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Bespoke Means Yours—Without the Up-charges
Walk into many tailoring houses today, and you'll quickly discover that "bespoke" often comes with a long list of extras. Want contrast buttonholes? That's extra. Prefer horn buttons over plastic? Add another charge. Fancy lining? You guessed it—more money.
We said no to that model from day one.
At A Hand Tailored Suit, your choice of buttons, linings, and styles is included in the price. Whether you opt for classic horn buttons or something more distinctive, whether you choose a vibrant paisley lining or understated silk, whether you prefer peak lapels or notch—it's all part of the service. Because that's what true bespoke tailoring should be: a collaborative process where your vision comes to life without nickel-and-diming along the way.
Equal Craftsmanship, Equal Pricing
Perhaps our most important founding principle was this: we charge the same price for gentlemen's and ladies' garments.
It's a simple question of logic and fairness. We use the same premium fabrics from renowned mills like Loro Piana and Vitale Barberis Canonico. We apply the same meticulous hand-cutting techniques. We perform the same 290+ stitching operations. We invest the same hours of skilled craftsmanship.
So why should a woman pay more for a bespoke jacket than a man?
She shouldn't. And at A Hand Tailored Suit, she doesn't.
The "pink tax" that plagues so much of the fashion industry has no place in true bespoke tailoring. The same cloth, the same craft, the same price—regardless of who's wearing it.
Truly Bespoke: The Individual Paper Pattern Difference
There's another crucial distinction we want our clients to understand: fully bespoke is not the same as made-to-measure.
Made-to-measure garments start with a pre-existing pattern that's adjusted to approximate your measurements. It's a step up from off-the-rack, certainly, but it's still working within the constraints of a standardized template.
Fully bespoke—the way we work—means creating a unique paper pattern drafted specifically for your body. Every curve, every posture characteristic, every individual quirk of your physique is captured and translated into a pattern that exists for you alone.
This involves over 35 cutting steps per garment, each one performed by hand, each one informed by decades of traditional Savile Row training combined with modern innovation. It's why we can achieve a fit that truly feels like a second skin—because your pattern is as unique as you are.
The 290 Stitches That Make the Difference
Hand-making a bespoke garment isn't just about the cutting. Each suit, jacket, or coat that leaves our workshop has been through more than 290 individual stitching operations—by hand.
This level of craftsmanship takes time (our standard cutting time is 8 weeks, though we offer fast-track options for those who need it sooner), and it takes skill. But it's what creates a garment that moves with you, ages beautifully, and can be altered and maintained for decades to come.
Machine-made garments, even expensive ones, simply can't replicate the way a hand-stitched canvas shapes to your body over time, or the way hand-finished buttonholes hold up to years of wear.
Our Promise: Transparency and Value
From our very first client to our 50+ custom orders each month today, we've maintained the same philosophy: transparency in pricing, excellence in craft, and fairness in service.
When you commission a two-piece suit starting from £699 or a three-piece from £899, you know exactly what you're getting. No surprise charges. No gender-based price discrimination. No cutting corners.
Just honest, traditional bespoke tailoring—with all the choices, all the details, and all the craftsmanship included.
Because that's what bespoke should mean.
Ready to experience truly bespoke tailoring? Visit us at ahandtailoredsuit.com or book a consultation using our AI-powered measurement app. Whether you're preparing for a wedding, updating your business wardrobe, or finally investing in that James Bond-inspired suit you've always wanted, we're here to create something exceptional—at a fair price.
A Hand Tailored Suit: Where craftsmanship meets fairness, and every detail is included.
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A Hand Tailored Suit, the bespoke tailoring company offering you a slice of London’s Savile Row, for a cut of the cost.
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