Bespoke

During a relaxed conversation over a cup of tea, coffee, or perhaps something a bit stronger, we'll discuss your wardrobe and lifestyle to fully understand your vision for your next commission. Once we've settled on the fabric and style details, we'll proceed to take comprehensive measurements, which will be used to create your hand-cut pattern.

Approximately four and a half to five weeks after your consultation, your basted suit will be ready to fit. This provides an opportunity for us to refine and tailor your suit for the perfect fit. For clients new to Matthew Gonzalez, a toile fitting with a simple cloth allows you to experience the house style before your chosen cloth is cut. A baste fitting follows the toile fitting.

After your baste fitting(s), your suit progresses to what's known in the tailoring community as a “FinBarFin” fitting – essentially finished without buttonholes or felling stitches. This serves as a final check to refine with alterations before your suit is handed over to our finishers. 

After approximately 100 hours of handwork, multiple fittings, and refinements, your suit will be ready for collection.