A while back I tried on a few suits (for the wedding). Saba, Armani, BOSS… none of them felt or looked right. I decided to do some internet research and thanks to some recommendations from the VWG forums (here’s looking at you Rob!) I booked in to see Patrick Johnson, a bespoke tailor based in Paddington.
I was immediately impressed with both the man (he’s a good looking guy!), team (Ethan’s a champ and you can view his blog here) and his eclectic studio.
My first meeting went for over an hour. In that time Patrick listened to what I was after, showed me some examples and measured me up (this process was damn amazing, so many measurements!). I’ve since been back for a few fittings and today I got to take my suit home (some pics, maybe later). They’re making me a shirt too. Everything has my initials on it and everything fits me and me only. IE: When Patrick wears my suit the button doesn’t match up to the hole as he hasn’t got a left shoulder that’s exactly 2cm lower than his right… but when I wear it, it’s perfect!
Visit: www.pjohnson.com.au
100% Class dude. 100%
Still feels funny to wear a suit Paul! I’m trying though, hard!
Glad you liked it – I found that after I bought one item I just wanted more! The fit is great, the personalisation is awesome and the relationship with the tailor is unparalleled. I dont know if I can ever buy OTR again
Ethan’s blog is also fantastic – makes me want to learn more and more about suits and tailoring etc (when I find something I like im OCD)