The Made-to-measure Waistcoat
Wedding – Business – Pleasure
From €290*
Whether to make a 3-piece suit or a standalone piece,
the waistcoat is making a strong comeback.
It lets you wear your suit open or closed and stay well-dressed
even when you take off the jacket.
A waistcoat Must
1. Be very comfortable
It keeps your shirt and tie always in place while you shouldn’t even feel it on you.
2. Make you Desirable
When well cut, it flatters you by smoothing your shirt and gently shaping your waist.
3. Dress you with impeccable style
It should be made for you and your style. It should project an image of elegance and a certain level of refinement. It can add a touch of colour or originality to a wedding outfit.
But why can off-the-rack never compete?
A Made-to-measure Waistcoat is made exactly to your measurements and above all takes
your posture into account. Off-the-rack does not.
It doesn’t pinch, it shapes the silhouette without squeezing, it flatters you.
A Made-to-measure Waistcoat starts from a blank page, just for you. Off-the-rack does not.
In the style that suits you. In which you feel good.
From a « fabric library » suited to every occasion, season and use.
And above all, a Made-to-measure Waistcoat is made with the help of a tailor-dresser who takes
the time to listen to you, advise you and measure you. Off-the-rack does not.
Louis XIV had his personal dresser. So do you.
It’s time to create your Made-to-measure Waistcoat — nothing to do with off-the-rack.
What if we made your made-to-measure waistcoat
Fancy wedding waistcoat
This is the waistcoat made separately that brings a touch of originality to your wedding outfit.
Casual Waistcoat
This is the waistcoat made to go out and treat yourself, just to complete a Sportswear outfit.
« 3-piece Suit » Waistcoat
This is the waistcoat added to a 2-piece Business or Wedding suit to make it a 3-piece, all in the same fabric.
With matching accessories if you wish.
Bow ties, ties, cravats, lavallieres, cufflinks and pocket squares. Matching your waistcoat or not.
Our extraordinary promise:
Make you a comfortable, flattering, stylish « Made-to-measure Waistcoat ».
Suited to every season and every occasion.
To deliver on this promise, we have a concept Out of the ordinary, based on 3 pillars
An out-of-the-ordinary appointment:
The « signature discovery appointment » (15 min to 1h)
This appointment is FREE, WITHOUT OBLIGATION, focused on YOU and your needs. It is therefore always conducted WITHOUT an order book.
It can be done with just you (or accompanied).
It’s a friendly moment with a fully dedicated professional tailor-dresser:
- To advise you on your style and dress.
- To listen to your wishes, ideas, needs and deadlines.
- To inform you about budget, planning, and to show you fabrics, examples of our work, explain our different levels of construction, tell you about our master craftsmen,…
You’ll have all the information you need to decide whether or not to create your Made-to-measure Waistcoat.
Plus a wealth of insightful styling advice.
An out-of-the-ordinary approach to made-to-measure:
Traditional made-to-measure.
The term Made-to-measure is used in all sorts of ways in the market.
With us, it retains all its nobility and is done in the traditional way.
Following 3 principles :
1. You know what you want, we execute. But if you don’t, we discuss.
ADVICE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR DNA
We take the time needed to define what suits you best.
This isn’t done with a junior trained in half a day but with an experienced tailor with good taste, passionate about exceptional dress, able to identify exactly what suits you best.
2. A true made-to-measure waistcoat starts with the right fabric.
Just as a great chef cannot make a great dish with poor ingredients, even the world’s best tailor cannot make your dream waistcoat without starting with THE right fabric.
For your Made-to-measure waistcoat, whatever your budget, we offer only specific fabrics from the best European mills: Loro Piana, Vitale Barberis, Piacenza, Taglia del Fino, Holland&Sherry, Dormeuil, Scabal,…
We also offer all Grege fabrics, a family business based in Lyon that lets you make your waistcoats in the finest silks or in extraordinary linens and cottons.
In any case, you can make all your accessories, matching or not, to your waistcoat : bow ties, ties, cravats, lavallieres, cufflinks and pocket squares.
3. And then, traditional construction.
Our House celebrates the traditional craftsmanship of European Master tailors.
Depending on your budget, you can choose between 3 levels of construction ranging from partially handmade (Black range) to fully handmade (Aurum and Made-to-measure ranges).
But even our 1st level remains a true traditional Made-to-measure piece made to the highest standards.
YOU TREAT YOURSELF TO A TRUE TRADITIONAL MADE-TO-MEASURE WAISTCOAT MADE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS.
And that suits you.
A service
out of the ordinary
LOUIS XIV HAD HIS PERSONAL DRESSER. YOU WILL HAVE YOURS.
To make sure you have an unforgettable moment and leave with a sublime Made-to-measure Waistcoat, we believe you should have:
A single point of contact from start to finish.
THIS PERSON IS YOUR PERSONAL DRESSER, YOUR TAILOR, YOUR ADVISOR.
They take care of you, follow your order and reassure you if needed.
You can call them at any time and have a direct number to reach them. And they will always call you back if they couldn’t answer.
They ensure your Made-to-measure Waistcoats are tasteful, elegant, comfortable and adapted to you.
And they take your measurements to the highest standards
- By measuring directly with a tape measure for objective measurements.
- By observing your unique posture / asymmetries to avoid creases.
- By having you try a fitting template to validate the cut.
Book a special moment
Book a special one-on-one moment (30 min.) in our schedule with our tailor and image consultant. It’s free and without obligation*.
Book your « Discovery Appointment »
What offer for what price ?
The price of your waistcoat will depend on the fabric and level of craftsmanship you choose. At « La maison de maîtres », you never pay for a brand, but always for a level of craftsmanship.
Level 1: BLACK
Traditional made-to-measure made in Padova. From €280*
Level 2: AURUM
Traditional made-to-measure, hand finishing in Padova. From €380
Level 3: MADE-TO-MEASURE BY
Traditional Made-to-measure, entirely handmade in Naples. From €580
The « Off Market Deals »
Because you’re not fixated on a specific fabric but ready to seize a well-negotiated opportunity.
We often have a series of fabrics in limited quantities with great deals.
In practice
1. Your discovery appointment (+/-15 MIN TO 1H): YOU DON’T YET KNOW WHAT YOU WANT (not mandatory).
Its purpose : to get to know you. Talk about you and your wishes. Define your style. Touch fabrics. See examples. Try models. And leave with a quote, a schedule, ideas and advice.
2. Your MEASUREMENT APPOINTMENT (+/-20 TO 45 MIN): YOU’VE DECIDED.
- Your fabric
- Your model (classic, formal, casual…) and your cut (oversize, comfort, fitted, very fitted,…)
- Your personalisation details
- The workshop and level of construction.
N.B. Once we have your measurements, this step can take just a few minutes on subsequent visits.
3. The fitting (+/- 30 MIN AND OFTEN +/- 4 WEEKS AFTER THE ORDER)
The fitting takes place under the expert eye of your tailor. He will note any adjustments needed to make your waistcoat perfect.
At the end of this appointment, you either leave with your finished piece, or a second fitting is scheduled before final pickup.
4. Final pickup (+/- 15 MIN)
5. And your after-sales service
That’s part of our service. Just stop by the boutique and we’ll take care of it free of charge in our own workshop.
For the most curious
There are those who respect them (like us) ...and the others.
Buttonholes
They are hand-embroidered: clean, tight, even, and reinforced. Each buttonhole takes 10 to 15 minutes for a qualified craftsman to make.
Stitching
They are tight (6 to 8 stitches per cm), regular and ensure controlled tension. They are often piped or folded over for added strength and comfort.
Canvassing
This is the part between the lining and the waistcoat fabric. In our semi-traditional and traditional finishes, we use multiple layers of canvases interwoven with horsehair. This traditional construction gives the waistcoat an elegant drape that adapts to your body as it is worn.
Pick stitching
These effectively bond the canvas to the fabric, giving a « made-to-measure » finish. This stitching takes a lot of time, and we offer it along the lapel, and optionally on the other seams of the waistcoat and on the side pockets, helping them stay in place.
Buttons
Made of plastic, horn or natural mother-of-pearl, they are hand-sewn with a crossed silk thread stitch which improves their hold.
Waistcoat back
A wide choice of solid and fancy colours is offered. We use only natural breathable materials: viscose, Bemberg or natural silk. You’re also free to make a half-lined or even unlined waistcoat.