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Tailored clothing offers the height of luxury and style. At New & Lingwood, staff are on hand to talk you through what is available and which tailoring option is best for you.
In this guide, we will look at the three popular types of tailoring:
The page will also discuss the following themes:
A made-to-measure suit (sometimes known as custom-made) is created using an existing pattern. This pattern is then adjusted according to the wearer’s precise measurements—material can be ‘taken in’ or ‘let out’ according to the shape of the customer.
Our fabrics are curated from mills in both Britain and Italy. We choose only the most exciting, quality fabrics available. This ensures that not only will your suits look top of the range, they will also be eye-catching and show a certain flair.
While the time it takes to receive your final made-to-measure suit may vary, you can expect to wait from 8 – 10 weeks.
A New & Lingwood, a made-to-measure two-piece suit starts from £1,295.
This level of service is perfect for someone who:
Bespoke has become a catch-all term to describe anything that isn’t ready-to-wear. However, in tailoring, bespoke means: a garment that is made entirely from scratch. This includes the pattern, measurement and fabrics.
Bespoke tailoring is the height of luxury. At New & Lingwood, we can offer bespoke garments, simply enquire in store.
All New & Lingwood fabrics are of the highest quality, selected from mills in Italy and Britain.
A bespoke suit takes longer than the other tailoring options available. The suit is created from the beginning, including any customisations the wearer may have asked for. Bespoke suits can take up to 80 man-hours to create.
You can expect to wait approximately 12 weeks for your fully bespoke suit
A fully bespoke New & Lingwood suit starts from £3,500
A bespoke suit is the perfect purchase for someone who:
Find out more about our made-to-measure and bespoke garments by visiting our guide:
Ready-to-wear clothes are pre-manufactured to standard sizes. Customers can buy these clothes straight from the rack, unlike made-to-measure and bespoke clothing. However, ready-to-wear clothing does not necessarily mean the mass-market clothing you find on the high street.
At New & Lingwood, our ready-to-wear lines are made in limited production runs which are changed every season. This ensures that our ready-to-wear garments still feel unique to the wearer.
The process for ready-to-wear clothes is the shortest and most simple:
Like our made-to-measure and bespoke ranges, our ready-to-wear clothes are only made from the finest textiles sourced in mills from Italy and Britain.
If you wish to purchase a ready-to-wear piece with no alterations, it will take a matter of minutes. You can either visit one of our stores and browse our in-store selection or visit our online store.
If you need to have some alterations to ensure the optimum fit, you will need to visit the store. Times may vary, but we try to accommodate alternations within a day or two.
A ready-to-wear jacket from New & Lingwood starts from £595.
A ready-to-wear suit is perfect for someone who:
Find out more about our ready-to-wear pieces by visiting our guide:
|
Made-to-measure |
Bespoke |
Ready-to-wear |
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Number of fittings |
One at purchase and one after creation |
3 – 5 fittings |
Slight alternations to ensure a more refined fit |
Fabric types |
Fabrics from the finest mills in Britain and Italy |
Fabrics from the finest mills in Britain and Italy |
Fabrics from the finest mills in Britain and Italy |
Customisation |
Selected customisations are available |
Full customisation as the suit is made from scratch |
No customisations available |
Price |
Start from £1,295 |
Start from £3,500 |
Start from £995 |
Regardless of the type of tailoring, caring for your garment ensures longevity and maintained quality. In this section, you will find the relevant cleaning/care information for our most popular garments, including:
If you plan to store your suit away for an extended period of time, we recommend you dry clean prior to storage and install a mothproofing sachet in the suit bag to prevent damage.
For woolen garments— check individual care labels as different types of wools require different washing requirements.