It is said that clothes make the man. Well, having a custom tailored suit certainly can. This article will discuss two wonderful stores located in New York City – Alan David Custom and Saint Laurie.
Alan David Custom is located on the East side of mid-Manhattan at 16 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016. Their phone number is (212) 227 – 4040. Fittings are scheduled via appointment. At Alan David, customers can order suits and shirts which are delivered 12 days to 3 weeks after the order is placed. 23 different measurements and digital photographs are taken to ensure a custom fit. Besides fitting the body quite well, Alan David’s tailors also endeavor for their suits and shirts to match and enhance the customer’s complexion, hair color, eye color and weight.
In addition to ensuring their custom made pieces are perfectly attuned to their customers, Alan David Custom provides extras such as: free alterations for the lifetime of the suit in case of weight loss or gain, suit reproductions, sending tailors to the home or office of customers who cannot come into the showroom for measurements and making suits or shirts from fabric that a customer already owns.
Alan David suits begin at $795. However, first time buyers are able to take advantage of discounts. $100 off of custom made suits and tuxedos, $50 off of custom made sports coats and 10% off of custom made shirts and trousers. Alan David can also create custom made ties to which a gold medallion is attached with the customer’s initials. Ties range from $110 – $125.
Custom suits and shirts are also the specialty of Saint Laurie. Their showroom is located at 22 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001. The phone number is (212) 643 – 1916. From Labor Day through Memorial Day, they are open Tuesday through Saturday. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, they are open Monday through Friday. Specific opening times and holidays that Saint Laurie employees celebrate can be found by clicking here.
The Saint Laurie showroom contains samples for customers to peruse and the staff will patiently explain the differences in fabrics. Saint Laurie uses a 3D Laser Body Scanner to take client measurements. The scan takes 7 seconds and allows tailors to accurately record client images as well as measurements.
Saint Laurie suits begin at $1495, while sport coats begin at $1095. Custom slacks begin at $450 while shirts begin at $225. Additionally, Saint Laurie staff can create custom belts and overcoats. Saint Laurie has created clothing for many Broadway shows, film and television. They have received positive reviews from the New York Times and Zagat’s New York shopping guide.
For the discriminating gentleman, having a suit created by Alan David or Saint Laurie will allow for a great first and second impression!
