how to find contacts for tailsuit?

[pygmalion]

This is a great thread. Thanks for the pointers, everyone. 8)

 

[Joe]

Usually when the tailor asks for your measurements they will send you a little diagram of where they want the measurements taken.

 

[Egoist]

I got my tails with Nick Kosovich (lenique.com). I liked how they came out and when I get new ones I'll probly go back to him.
BTW, in their website they claim to be dressing the males in Dancing with the Stars.

 

[sunderi]

My husband got his tailsuit through Deirdre Baker (deirdreoflondon.com). She didn't do the tailoring -- but she made sure the measurements were taken properly, etc., and then has someone in the UK she contracts with to actually make the suit. He (and I) were thrilled with the outcome.

 

[Laura]

Dierdre is an agent for Ron Gunn, another good tailsuit maker.

 

[Egoist]

I should have mentioned that Lenique is in Nyack, NY which makes it an alternative to Great Britain if you live in the east coast (of the USA).

 

[123N]

I've got two tailsuits, one by Onik and one by Ashmore. Onik was my first tailsuit and it served its purpose, briefly. The Onik pants were not high enough (even with lots of arguments with the tailor) and the tail suit looks great but has back line problems when you dance. I think it is because it does not have a small hook that once hooked on the collar keeps back straight. Also, as I am progressing and improving my posture and frame, the Onik tailor didn't offer any tailoring options to do some adjustments--bad service by them and bad investment decision on my part.

I've got a Ashmore tailsuit (measurements were done while I was at Blackpool). It fits beautifully with freedom and room to accommondate muscles movements in the back (which is rather different from Onik suit as it feels tight and restrictive). Plus they will do modifications while I am improving my posture/movements. For me choosing an Ashmore tailsuit is a better investment and while getting some real customer service.