Sharkskin Dress Pants ⭑ Created in Houston
Sharkskin dress pants have a subtle two-tone weave that gives them a smooth texture and a slight sheen. This makes them versatile for business wear, evening events, and occasions where you want a refined look without a bold pattern. The weave’s light-reflecting quality demands accuracy in cutting so the fabric drapes cleanly and the finish remains even.
At B. Kreps, Houston’s top bespoke tailor, your trousers begin with a try-on garment—not a tape measure—so we can assess waist position, seat shape, thigh width, taper, and hem length directly on your body. This ensures the fabric hangs smoothly from waistband to hem, with no twisting or pulling.
You Choose Every Detail.
Bespoke trousers allow you to choose every element of their design:
Waistband – curtained for comfort, extended tab closure for a clean front, or classic straight waistband.
Fastening – concealed hook-and-bar, button closure, or side-tab adjusters for a belt-free finish.
Pleats or flat front – forward pleats for extra room, or a flat front for a closer fit.
Hem style – plain hem for formality, or cuffs for added weight and drape.
Pocket styles – slanted side pockets, jetted rear pockets, or button-through.
Support options – brace buttons or interior waistband grip for suspenders, or belt loops if preferred.
Lining – partial or full front lining to improve comfort and reduce fabric cling.
Fly construction – zip fly or button fly.
These choices can be combined to suit the setting—sleek, plain-hemmed sharkskin trousers for a modern suit, or pleated, cuffed versions for a more traditional look.
Choose from a range of fabric options.
Sharkskin is usually woven in lightweight worsted wool, making it suitable for Houston’s climate. The cloth can range from subtle silver-grey tones to deep charcoals, each offering a different level of formality.
The B. Kreps Bespoke Process
Once your pattern is created from the adjustments made during the try-on fitting, your trousers are cut and sewn from scratch at our atelier in Amsterdam. They return to Houston for a second fitting, where we make final refinements before delivery. The process takes between 5 and 6 weeks, and we keep your updated pattern for future commissions.
Let us create sharkskin dress pants that fit precisely — built around your posture, proportions, professional life, and personality.
Visit one of our Houston locations to begin your commission.
Heights
2313 Edwards Street
Unit 115
Houston, Texas 77007
(281) 799-4872
How it works
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STEP 1
1 - 2 hours
Initial sizing and fitting of try-on garment
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STEP 2
4 - 5 weeks
Pattern creation and making of garment
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STEP 3
30 - 60 minutes
Fitting of tailor-made garment
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STEP 4
Up to 1 week
Final adjustment of tailor-made garment
What our clients say…
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I came for the suits, stayed for the customer service. Brian and Dinora are an absolute joy to work with. They don't rest until you have exactly what you're looking for. Officially my new favorite business in Houston.
Caleb
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What stood out was their impeccable customer service. They were extremely accommodating to my schedule, ensuring every fitting was timely, smooth, and enjoyable. I felt completely confident throughout the process, knowing I was in expert hands.
T. J. Gonzalez
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I have years of experience with custom clothing and Brian has exceeded all of my expectations. I will use them for all future clothing needs.
Miguel Adame
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B. Kreps’ rating is ★★★★★ on Google
FAQs
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From the first fitting to the final tweaks of the finished garment, the entire process takes between 5-6 weeks.
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We can request a rush that can narrow the ETA from five weeks to three. There is an additional charge depending on the garment but normally it’s about $150.
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While it is possible to conduct fittings outside of the store, we strongly encourage our clients to visit our store for the first fitting at least. It allows us to show you the full selection of fabrics and customization options available to you, in addition to learning your lifestyle and sartorial preferences.
We believe the in-store experience is one of the joys of bespoke clothing and our customer testimonials prove that point emphatically. The truth is, it is hard to reproduce that experience in a time-pressured office environment. Once we have fine-tuned your fit, we can bring fabrics and styling accessories to your office. But then you miss out on spending time with Magic the Dawg!
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Our garments are made by our tailoring atelier in Amsterdam, Holland. But final adjustments are made by our in-house master tailors in Houston.
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Click here for a detailed comparison between these different categories of customized clothing.
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Suits, sport coats, formal wear, pants, shirts and casual wear including bespoke denim. We also make bespoke women’s suits, jackets, trousers, skirts and shirts.
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No, we are in the business of designing and making garments from scratch.
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Yes, we do embroidered monogramming. We always put your name in the jacket but there are actually multiple spots we can add nicknames, wedding dates, or a signature phrase. We can even do a custom embroidered patch for the back of your custom denim or chinos.
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All prices depend on the choice of fabric and fabric is the single biggest determinant of price. Importantly, the internal workmanship of every commission is the same.
Introductory prices:
Suits: $1295.00
Sport Coat: $895.00
Shirtings: $295.00
Slacks: $395.00
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Yes, we carry a significant selection of ready to wear items including shirts, footwear, denim, t-shirts, outerwear, and assorted casual and dress garments and accessories.
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We do make unconstructed jackets and more casual fits like safari jackets, shirt jackets and drawstring pants.
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We have thousands of clothing fabrics, shirtings, denim, leather and linings from the best mills in the world including Scabal (Belgium), Dormeuil (France), Loro Piana (Italy), Carnet (Italy), and Ariston (Italy), Gladson (England), Holland & Sherry (England), Albini (Italy), Thomas Mason (Italy), Liberty of London (England), and Candiani Denim (Italy).
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Yes, we have a selection of sustainable fabrics from Dormeuil and Candiani.
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No.
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It is best to set an appointment due to the detailed work we put into your first fitting. We suggest you allocate 45 minutes to an hour for us to create your pattern and then some time to choose fabric and details.
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Once you understand the process of designing your individual garment and have a grasp of fabrics and detailing, the creative time is usually shorter, but the time it takes to actually make the garment remains the same, 5-6 weeks.
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Since it is custom for you, we require full payment up front.
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We have a staff of tailors at both of our locations that can handle most adjustments and many repairs.
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Our in-house tailors can do adjustments to your commissioned garment if those become necessary later.
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Our in-house tailors will be glad to help with alterations.
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We are here to create a fit and style that you are comfortable with in relation to your goal for the garment. We will guide you and explain current styles and trends. Our goal is for your commissioned garment to reflect your personal style and choices as closely as possible. It’s your style, we just help to create it.
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We do not charge for adjustments made when we do the first fitting and fine tune your commissioned garment.
Our in-house tailors charge for doing outside alterations according to the requirements of the job.
Book an appointment
We take appointments at our showrooms at The Heights at Sawyer Yards and Downtown Tunnel Loop. If you’d like to be fitted or seen by a specific member of the team, please designate your desired consultant when making your appointment. You can learn more about the team here.