The suit vest, or waistcoat, plays a distinctive role in tailoring. It is worn close to the body and designed to refine the silhouette beneath a jacket. Because of this, issues with vest fit can be subtle at first but quickly become apparent in wear. A well-fitted vest should contribute to the overall line of the suit without asserting itself visually.

Trouser length is one of the most debated elements of suit fit, largely because trends have shifted dramatically over the past decade. While personal preference will always play a role, there are proportion-based guidelines that consistently produce a balanced and comfortable result.

When people ask about the price of a custom suit, they are rarely just asking for a number. More often, they are trying to understand what drives the cost and what distinguishes one offering from another in a crowded market. Without that context, pricing alone is meaningless.

At B. Kreps, suits created through our bespoke process start at $1,295. That entry point reflects a fully bespoke approach, not a scaled or simplified version of the process. Every client receives the same level of attention, pattern development, and craftsmanship regardless of their choice of fabric or details.

Tuxedo trousers follow different rules than suit trousers, and it is important not to treat them interchangeably. While everyday suits allow for a range of stylistic expression, formal eveningwear is governed by proportion, restraint, and clarity of line. Pants length plays a central role in achieving that effect.

When people talk about suit adjustments, they are almost always talking about the jacket. The jacket is the most complex and structured part of a suit, and it is also the area where alterations are most limited. While tailoring can improve a finished jacket to a point, there are clear boundaries beyond which adjustments become ineffective or counterproductive.

This is a deceptively simple question, because when clients ask how long a dress shirt should be, they are often reacting to discomfort or frustration caused by shirts that never quite behave the way they should. A properly made dress shirt should stay tucked when you move, feel comfortable when you sit, and never call attention to itself. Getting the length right is central to achieving that balance.

The price of an Ermenegildo Zegna suit reflects two primary considerations - the fabric selected and the bespoke construction involved. Zegna fabrics span a wide spectrum, from classic business worsteds to technically advanced or limited-production cloths, each carrying different cost implications.

One of the most common questions clients ask a bespoke tailor is deceptively simple: how long should blazer sleeves be? As Brian Kreps explains, sleeve length is ultimately a matter of personal preference, but there is a clear and well-established standard that consistently produces the most balanced and intentional result.

This is one of the most common points of confusion in tailoring, and it matters more than most clients initially realize. While made to measure and bespoke are often used interchangeably, they describe two fundamentally different ways of creating a garment.

The cost of a Loro Piana suit is shaped by two core elements: the fabric itself and the level of craftsmanship used to turn that fabric into a finished garment. Loro Piana is renowned for producing some of the finest suiting cloths in the world, ranging from refined business fabrics to exceptionally lightweight, soft, and technically advanced materials. Each category carries its own pricing implications.

The sport coat is often treated as a more casual alternative to a suit jacket, but when it comes to fit, the underlying principles are largely the same. As Brian Kreps explains, at B. Kreps we do not style the fit of a sport jacket any differently than a suit coat unless a client specifically requests it. In both cases, the objective is comfort, balance, and a silhouette that follows the natural lines of the body.

This is often the first question clients ask, and understandably so. Bespoke tailoring is an investment, but to evaluate whether it is worth it, you need to understand not just the price, but what that price actually represents.

At B. Kreps, a bespoke suit made through our signature process begins at $1,295.

This question comes up frequently because sleeve length is one of the most visible indicators of whether a suit fits properly. It is also one of the easiest details to get wrong. While taste plays a role, there is a widely accepted guideline that produces a clean, confident result for the vast majority of wearers.

The words “tailored” and “custom” are used constantly in menswear marketing, yet they are among the least precise terms in the industry. They sound authoritative, but on their own they tell you almost nothing about how a garment is made, how it fits, or what level of craftsmanship is involved. In practice, these labels can be applied to the full spectrum of offerings - from lightly altered ready-to-wear to made-to-measure programs, and yes, even to fully bespoke work made from scratch for a specific individual.