A bespoke garment is the ultimate in tailoring terms.

It gives you, along with your cutter and tailor, the freedom to create something truly unique and individual.

Firstly, we will help you select the right cloth from our range of over 3000 luxurious samples.

After the fabric has been chosen we will then take your personal measurements. These will be used to make the paper pattern, from which the suit will be cut.

The style is essential and we will work closely with you to achieve the desired look.

We chalk around the pattern and then cut the cloth by hand, leaving extra cloth on certain seams to allow for future alterations, if required!

We then start to construct the garment using other materials, such as, natural wool, canvas and linen.

This all helps the natural drape of the jacket from the shoulders down and across the chest.

The suit is ready for the first fitting after the third week, and at this point we will be taking note of the overall fit and posture of the basted garment.

If needed, any alterations, not matter how minor, will be made to the fitting, but, more importantly, the paper pattern. The fitting will then be ripped down and re-cut to be prepared for the second fitting.

As we approach the end of the fifth week the second fitting will be ready for try on and at this stage the suit should feel exceptionally comfortable and fit, almost, like a glove.

Once we are all happy with the fit and look of the garment it will be button holed and hand pressed, taking us into the seventh week.

Details of every garment made by Higgins and Brown is kept for future reference enabling us to source additional material, in case of damage.