Monday, November 29, 2010

Ermenegildo Zegna-Stitched Custom Clothing Presents...Money For Nothing


Money for Nothing is a 1993 film directed by Ramón Menéndez. It is based on the life of Joey Coyle, an unemployed longshoreman in Philadelphia who, in February 1981, found $1.2 million in the middle of the street after it had fallen out of the back of an armored car. While supplies last, Stitched Custom Clothing, a leading provider of luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for many high-profile clients in the sports and entertainment industries as well as senior management executives is now providing the "fallen out of the back of an armored car" sale for Ermenegildo Zegna Cloths for the holidays.

"We may not be talking millions of 'hard' dollars saved but we will sure make you feel like a millionaire when wearing one of our custom garments. We may not be talking literally about things falling out the back of an armor truck either, but you will feel like you hit the jackpot!" says Marco Polo, SCC's principal designer.

Marco also says, "We realize that many of our clients are trying to do more with less and we feel this is a perfect way to help. If we can leverage our relationships with our fabric mills create a program or have a product that will somehow give you the same, if not better quality and cost our client considerably less to do it, then what we are doing is giving our clients the ability to use their resources in another area where they may not have had the opportunity to do so before."

For a limited time only Stitched Custom Clothing will be offering a reduced priced for all its high-end Ermenegildo Zegna Fabrics for its custom clothing customers. Typically off the rack Zegna suits in a fine men's department store will range anywhere from $2,400.00 and more, SCC will be providing the same fabric, custom tailored to your individual measurements for only $1,595.00. Nearly, $1,000.00 less.

One other unique element to SCC's business model is clients can shop in the comvenience of their office or in the comfort of their homes. SCC has sales reps in major metropolitan areas across the US that will come to your location and take the hassle and anxiety out of finding time to go to department store. Sales reps also carry many other fabrics to assist clients who would like to create a wardrobe for any season.

When you think about Ermenegildo Zegna you must first know that these suits are exclusively produced using the finest raw materials carefully selected on their markets of origin: merino wool in Australia, mohair in South Africa, cashmere in Inner Mongolia and silk in China.

These precious materials are then transformed by the know-how technology and creativity of Ermenegildo Zegna into cloths which reflect the "Italian Style" at its best.

These cloths are designed and molded into finely crafted suitings and sports jackets for the increasingly demanding clientele and the evolution of taste in the field of fashion wear.

We encourage you to explore in more detail, The Stitched Experience...

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Why Every Man Needs His OWN Tuxedo...

Why Every Man Needs a Tuxedo in his closet. Based on a true story and actual events. My tuxedo experience is reminiscent to my trip to Switzerland. It was the first of many trips out of the country. At the last minute someone informs me that I need a passport. I had to run to the post office and pay 4 x the normal price to get the passport expedited to me in 4 days. But it was necessary. Two years ago I was invited to a Black Tie event around the Thanksgiving holiday. I had to fly to Charleston, SC to attend this event with some of the more prominent, well-established people in the Charleston area. If you’ve ever heard the saying don’t starve in a grocery store, I think it was meant for me. I make custom tailored clothes for a number of different clients and they have dubbed me, “the tailor to the stars.” However, I often find myself serving my clients so much that I tend to forget about myself.

Like my passport, I find myself at the last minute scrambling to get a tuxedo. No time to make one for myself. I run frantically all over the city to get fitted for a tuxedo. Finally, I find a location that can help me. Get measured, pick out the tux and off on the plane to Charleston. Everything is good…so I think…

On the night of the event, I’m getting dressed for the event and the pants are too short, too tight and it is the wrong jacket. Who is wearing 4-button suits these days anyway? Why do they even have them as options? On top of that, wearing a garment that someone else has had or where it has been gives me the creeps still to this day.

Although I was in panic mode, my wife was amused by the whole ordeal. In fact she told me it was good to see me in unfamiliar territory by not having it all together. I was humiliated and embarrassed. I was glad the event was in the evening. This was my way to make sure little could be seen. I sat at the table of this event, kept my feet under the table and refused to move the entire night until it was time to go home.

The moral of the story is tuxedos are like passports. You will only use it once in a while but it is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Trust me on this one.

Invest in your own tuxedo
You will probably save money in the long run when you think how often you rent one versus the one you invest in. Take the worry out of what and where the garment has been before it gets into your hands.

Buck the Trends
You know the saying, “KISS, Keep it simple stud!”…If you are going to spend your hard earned dollars you want to make sure it will be worth your while. Stick with a one or two button jacket. Only, if you have more than one, you can then be courageous by adding different touches like a Mohair fabric or Velvet jackets, etc.

Conservative or A little Pop?
For a little pop we recommend the peak lapel. All tuxedos get their flair from the satin finishes so the peak lapel showcases the most visibility followed by the shawl and notch lapels. Again, stay away from being trendy so in my opinion the shawl lapel is out. If you have to go with the shawl lapel you need to make sure you get a narrower lapel.

Enjoy the holiday events and make sure you DRESS WELL, the rest is up to you.

Stitched Custom Clothing

Monday, November 22, 2010

Resurrecting The Champ-The Return of the Sports Jacket





Bring it on! Sports jackets are making a significant comeback and they are doing it with a new class and powerhouse force.


Never underestimate the infamous saying, “What goes around comes around”.  It was 1988 when Marco Polo of Stitched Custom Clothing wore his last sport coat before this year. There are two major reasons for this resurrection:

First, fashion forward men enjoy showing their creative side by mixing, matching and bringing it all together in a casual and yet sharp flair. The infamous and classic, Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney have regained their popularity as well. In my opinion, they pioneered the suit separates and made them look good.

Secondly, the more suitable reason. Versatility or you may hear the words multi-functional. In this economic climate people want more for their dollar spent and still with plenty of versatility.

Buy a sports jacket and create three distinctive outfits.
  1. Throw it on with a pair of jeans when traveling to a near or distance land. In the morning in New York and in the evening in Florida. When shooting pool with the boys or dinner date with the lady. It still says you can handle business if the need arises.

  2. Throw it on with a pair of slacks and you are now business casual.

  3. Throw it on with a pair of slacks, pocket square and tie and you have created a look that will rival a 2 piece traditional suit any day, any time and any place.
This trend has been and continues to move forward especially with the range of fabrics you can choose from. You see the trends in everyplace you look. Television (Sunday Night Footbal in America), movies (Wall Street), special events and gatherings. You name it and you will see them lurking around.

Don't be the last to get on the train.  Join in on the fun....
My recommendations for the festivities approaching: Wool and flannels for Winter and Silk and wool blends for the Spring/Summer

Stitched Custom Clothing’s Stitched Custom Clothing mission is to be the leading provider of luxury custom clothing individually and specifically for the most influential people in the world.

Using only the finest fabrics and linings from the most recognized mills throughout the world, combined with the latest technology, skilled craftsmanship and hand finished accouterments to bring to you garments that are as unique and individual as each of our clients.

In the comfort of your home or the privacy of your office we will take the time to discuss your expectations and your desired outcome. By listening to your needs we are then able to capture your enthusiasm and confidence and transform your energy into a well-made custom tailored suit that exemplifies your personality.

Each garment is custom made individually and specifically with our clients in mind. Under the watchful eyes of master tailors to create the ultimate
 custom tailored ensemble. Your details and customizations are skillfully illustrated with each garment coupled with our signature red linings and hand finished accouterments in every suit, shirt or tie.

When your garment is completed it will be delivered to the location of our clients choice or clients can schedule your final fitting in our showroom. We will make sure that every garment meets and exceeds your expectations. We will review each order, details and specifications, to ensure we receive your final approval.

By the way, we’ve worked so hard, spent so much time, and invested so many resources we almost hate to let it go!

As always….


Dress Well,


Stitched Custom Clothing

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