#tailoring

[vintagepromotions]

A sewing and tailoring book from Dublin, complete with samples (1833).

[buttonloops]

You went to a tailor!!! How was it 🙌 what were the considerations?

Hiiiiii!! so I just turned 30, and in preparation for this milestone I have been reflecting on my priorities and going, "dude, you LIVE like this??? you're ALLOWED TO NOT. please. you know you want better."

I currently enjoy a moderate amount of disposable income and no dependents, so 2025 is officially the Year Of Spending Money On Myself.

Being (1) trans (2) in possession of a dumptruck ass, approximately zero of the men's shirts and jackets available in stores fit me. Every single one, from the cheapest to the fanciest, is either too wide in the shoulders or too narrow in the hips. Usually both. The brands targeting butch lesbians are lovely and I am endlessly grateful they exist, but they .... aren't the level of high-quality craft that I yearn for and are often lacking the fine details of high-end menswear.

So.

I booked a consult with a bespoke tailor! I live in a major city, so there are several options downtown, and I picked the one whose vibe I liked best.

Last weekend I rode the train down to the shop, scrutinized many fabric swatches, got measured in great detail, and picked out what features I want for this first order of 3 shirts (button-down collar, how many buttons on the cuffs, pocket or no, etc).

Then the salesgirl emailed me that one of the 3 fabrics I selected is out of stock, so I went back this weekend to scrutinize all the fabric swatches again and decide on a substitute.

In about six weeks I'll go back for a fitting. They'll adjust the pattern based on that and then about two weeks later my 3 shirts will be ready!

For the last few years I have been existing in the tiniest possible sub-micro-capsule wardrobe with zero gradations of formality or comfort or anything. I'm really excited to build up a curated collection of well-made, well-fitting garments that I love and can wear for a long time.

[s-u-w-i]

taking measurements I. 🧵 Been manhandled into reading Tokyo Revengers, uh huh. It has quite a lot of issues but the characters are lovely (and have great hairstyles), so here you go. Also, reading manga and drawing fan arts is so fun, I missed it.

[ghw-archive]

Teddy Girls in 1955 - their subculture centred around a still-bomb-damaged London

[ncuts]

Ncuti Gatwa looking DIVINE at the Met Gala ✨

This year's Met Gala theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," So of course Ncuti would be invited

[aworldofpattern]

David Tennant at the 2024 BAFTAs, wearing Henry suit in Orion jacquard, by Joshua Kane

'The fabric is uniquely designed by Joshua Kane and woven in England... featuring motifs of zodiacs, mythical creatures and iconic Joshua Kane characters... Finished with fabric covered buttons and our signature tonal black '3 Tailors' jacquard lining.'

[thegivenchythree]

Lupita Nyong'o in Chanel Haute Couture Met Gala | “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”

[thurstongrey]

[toyastales]

Lupita Nyong'o

My Faves From The 2025 Met Gala celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” Part 3

https://toyastales.blogspot.com/2025/05/my-faves-from-2025-met-gala-celebrating_7.html

[mahoganygold213]

Rihanna attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City

Wearing: Marc Jacobs

[saccharine-dreamer]

Thom Browne 2024 Fall Couture Collection

[bellakhairh]

Gigi referencing Josephine Baker, the first Black actress to star in a major film, wearing custom Miu Miu

[newsprezzatura]

New Sprezzatura

[ghw-archive]

francoise hardy

[vodkartoons]

ms teyana taylor at the met gala