Monthly Archives: March 2008

Suit sales down, custom suits up

Posted on March 24, 2008 by customclothingstore

Bespoke for Every Budget, Forbes.com, March 2008 by Nicola Ruiz The tailors at Chicago-based Oxxford Clothes take over 15 measurements of a client’s body to create a bespoke suit. It’s a process that involves first making a paper pattern that … Continue reading →

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Eco-friendly fur

Posted on March 22, 2008 by customclothingstore

Meet a ten year old company that is saving animal’s lives by recycling.

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Factory jeans vs. Wabi-Sabi jeans

Posted on March 21, 2008 by customclothingstore

Levi Stauss & Co. shipped all of its manufacturing off shore and the brand almost died. Levi Strauss closed their last U.S. manufacturing plant in San Antonio, Texas, in 2004. Some say it serves them right to lose market share … Continue reading →

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