Custom Slacks

[BigSho]

I was wondering if anyone here new of a decent tailor to make me custom slacks at reasonable prices. Preferably one that is located in Chicago or the surrounding areas.

Jeremy
http://www.hats-plus.com

 

[Matt Deckard]

Haggar coined the term "slacks" in the 1940's. -- www.Haggar.com

They made custom back then as well. The term was refering to their casual trousers which at the time were closer to unique. I have friends in their 70's who mention how they never liked the term when it caught on.

You want trousers?

 

[BigSho]

I want dress slacks (at least thats what I call them) mostly wool with pleats. Its what I live in but I am a large guy and have trouble finding variety in color and pattern. I just like light weight wool and pleats with a cuff.

Jeremy

 

[Tomasso]

Haggar coined the term "slacks" in the 1940's. -- www.Haggar.com

They made custom back then as well.

LBJ was a customer. Listen

 

[Tomasso]

I was wondering if anyone here new of a decent tailor to make me custom slacks at reasonable prices.

What is your price range?

 

[BigSho]

i would like to stay under 120 a pair. I also plan on finding my own material because I am very picky. So I don't know hwo much of a difference that makes.

Jeremy

 

[Tomasso]

i would like to stay under 120 a pair. I also plan on finding my own material because I am very picky. So I don't know how much of a difference that makes.

CMT(cut,make,trim) prices will be substantially lower in that you're only paying for the tailoring(plus a small premium for the tailor's lost mark up on the in-house material).

That said, your price point is lower than anyone I could recommend. The Custom tailors that I know of would start at around $200 for CMT trousers.

Just to be clear, Custom or Bespoke tailors make a unique pattern(made from measurements taken) for each individual customer with one or more try-on fittings before delivery.

MTM tailors take measurements and match them to a stock pattern which is then adjusted a bit to fit the customer. The garment is generally delivered without a try-on fitting.

The term "Custom" is one of the slipperiest terms in menswear. Right up there with "Handmade.

 

[BigSho]

Thanx for the info.

Jeremy

 

[The real Henry]

What about Magnoli Clothiers?
I'm sure they can make the type of pants if you show them a pic. Most pants they offer are und 100$(!!!) and you can also get every fabric you want.


Regards,
Henrik!

 

[BigSho]

Henrick,

They seem like a very viable option I am just a little wary of ordering somehting like this over the internet without going in and getting measured. Do you have any personal experience with them?

Jeremy

 

[The real Henry]

I haven't bought anything from them, but I've contacted Magnoli many time and I've to say he is a great guy to deal with.
Beside that I've never heard something bad about their work. I think the best thing would be to go to a taylor in your region and let him take your measurings!

BTW- Magnoli doesn't do the tayloring, he makes the drawings for each style.


Regards,
Henrik