Bespoke Suits that Speak Volumes About A Man’s Fashion Sense by Brandon Glaze, September 10, 2014 Do you know how the concept of three buttons on a suit jacket sleeve originated? Historically, it is said that decorating cuffs with buttons was started to deter the queen’s soldiers from wiping their noses on their sleeves! What an incredible way to start a history! These buttons were commonly seen in the ‘Surgeon Cuffs’ which was invented in 1865. In the modern era, these cuffs are worn for style and to bring back that classic era. According to ‘The Economist’, during the 19th century, Savile Row Street in central London was the place mostly inhabited by surgeons. The influence could be observed in most of the expensive suits as they all had ‘Surgeon Cuffs’. It was the age of bespoke suits, and those cuffs became an integral part of ‘style clothing’.
Clothing with a Difference Men’s clothing and bespoke suits are synonymous with each other. Its rich history and uniqueness has passed to many generations and still the demand has not subsided.
These suits are created according to an individual buyer’s specifications. To be precise the process of creating these suits are in complete control of the buyers in terms of fabric, specific designs, features and most importantly fitting. The term ‘bespoke’ is said to have originated from the verb “to bespeak” or "speak for something". In terms of suits, it means that the suits are made the way one wants. Ask any leading tailoring