aris.p
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•Created by aris.p on 9/11/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Stylist / tailor for M2M wardrobe refresh?
I’m getting ready for a long overdue style and clothing revamp. Ideally, I’d like to go custom where possible - local tailors for a couple of nice suits, custom tees from Son of a Tailor, Luxire for various other pieces, and more.
I’d like to hire an expert to guide the process. To me, this means collaborating to develop my personal style, assessing the gaps in my wardrobe, and making sure that all of my pieces are well tailored and match my aesthetic.
Tailors typically don’t do this, they’re not in the business of critiquing another tailor’s work.
Regular non-celebrity stylists don’t do this either - they take you shopping to construct a few OTR outfits that generally work well mixed and matched.
Since most of the wardrobe will be made by online companies, I really want someone who will say things like “have them remake it with 1/2” less on the sleeves, and once we dial in the fit, order another one in orange”. Basically what we strive to do ourselves, except outsourced to expert help. A tailor’s eye and a stylist’s vision. This feels like a big ask that doesn’t fit the American business model for either profession.
So…where can I find someone like this? Has anyone done something similar? The only thing I can think of is stylists for celebrities, who probably do things like this. Unfortunately, I’m guessing that if I have to ask how much someone like that costs, then I definitely can’t afford them.
I’m in NY but can work 100% virtually with someone anywhere in the world.
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