Bespoke vs. Made to Measure When you are starting to look into tailoring, the lingo can get a

This profile is dedicated to Yseult Polfliet. Model, fashionista, activist, and co-founder of the genderless children’s clothing brand Yoah, Yseult is a renaissance woman for the age of intersectional feminism and queer liberation. Refreshingly candid and remarkably self-motivated, Yseult talked to me about how modesty influences her style choices, her reservations about repurposed heteronormativity in the queer community, and her thoughts on the lack of meaningful inclusivity in the fashion industry.

This profile is dedicated to Hoisum Nguyen, who just obtained her masters degree in Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Unbeknownst to her, I would also call Hoisum an accidental Instagram micro-influencer, fusing androgynous sprezzatura with an unrivaled political consciousness in a masterful display of visual activism.

This profile is dedicated to Diane Chen, a nonbinary actor based in NYC, and a dear friend of The Tailory. Our conversation was a fascinating one, ranging from how they use fashion and binders to minimize their feelings of gender dysphoria to what it’s like to play a cisgender character as a nonbinary actor.

BESPOKE IDENTITY is a series of profiles examining the personal significance of fashion and suiting in the context of intersectional gender identity and/or presentation. This profile is dedicated to Kato Trieu, a trans man who came to The Tailory for his first custom suit in the summer of 2019. Read on for highlights from our conversation ranging from Kpop to BDSM.

Close to four years into my transition, I’m beginning to feel more at home in my body than ever before.

Reconfigure your closet for a seamless transition into life post-quarantine.

The benefits of formal dress on maintaining a productive and balanced WFH lifestyle are unrivaled.

They say necessity is the mother of invention. Because you can’t come to us, The Tailory is coming to you.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and for the general safety of our clients and our team, our showroom is closed until further notice.

A jumpsuit offers a whole new world of design possibilities outside of traditional wedding dress design. 

The Tailory was honored to take part in the NYU Costume Department’s 2020 exhibit, The Tuxedo Redefined.

The process of tailoring a custom garment is totally different when it comes to collaborating with drag performers.

These garments are often hand-crafted with a meticulous attention to detail.

What is the reasoning behind a modular wardrobe? It’s all about mixing and matching.

We don’t like to refer to our custom suits as either masculine or feminine. Our approach is genderless!

We often collaborate with clients to create vegan, environmentally conscious suits.

We love a teal suit because of its ability to veer either green or blue in tone depending on the time of day.

Ellen DeGeneres, is the queen of laid back, androgynous style and forever looking too-cool-for-school.

Nothing feels more commanding than wearing a striking women’s power suit.

The Five Things Stylish Women Have in Common What defines a stylish woman is less about what she

There are some commonalities that dapper gentlemen share that qualify them as well-dressed.

When it comes to your summer suit you don’t want to be sweltering away, swaddled in polyester.

If you have yet to purchase your very first custom suit, it can seem like an unnecessary expense.

For those of us who truly appreciate the power of style and are fascinated by fashion, we know too well the importance of fashion icons.

If you are looking to truly impress, nothing compares to a form fitting, beautifully crafted, tailored suit.

These female actresses who wore a suit at the Golden Globe awards this year look dynamite.

2017 was a year where #girlboss was less of a hashtag and more of a movement.

The New Year is the perfect time for a wardrobe revamp. You’ve made all these resolutions.

The New Year is the perfect time for a wardrobe revamp. Check out these new suit trends and new suit styles.

A custom suit built to your specifications is a great, long-term investment.

A made-to-measure blazer is the hardest working item in the fashion-savvy woman’s wardrobe.

Whether for work or play, a great summer suit is the epitome of style and makes choosing your outfit a cinch.