Notes on craft and tailoring
Protocol, cloths and the story behind the materials we use in the atelier.
July 20, 2026
Bespoke Tailoring vs. Made to Measure (MTM): The Art of Cutting Without Sizes in Lima
The difference between Made to Measure and Bespoke isn't marketing: it's the patternmaking method and the level of hand intervention behind each garment.
June 15, 2026
The Groom's Formal Protocol: Morning Coat, Tuxedo and Bespoke Suit for Weddings
The wedding dress code — morning coat, tuxedo or bespoke — depends on the timing, formality and venue of the ceremony, not personal taste.
May 10, 2026
Quiet Luxury and Status Without Logos: The Authority of the Executive Suit
True executive luxury doesn't shout with logos: it shows in the anatomical fit, the quality of the cloth and the sobriety of the finish.
April 8, 2026
A Guide to Noble Cloths: From Super 130s Wool to Vicuña
From Super 100s to vicuña: understanding fine wool classification prevents choosing a delicate cloth for rough use, or a stiff one for formal wear.
March 12, 2026
The Internal Structure of the Suit: Traditional Canvassing vs. Industrial Fused Construction
Full canvas vs. fused: the invisible internal structure is what determines whether a suit molds to the body or degrades over time.
February 18, 2026
Bespoke Women's Tailoring: The Power Suit for the Executive Woman
The women's power suit demands a technical mastery distinct from menswear patternmaking: bust darts, minimal shoulder padding and lines that flatter without sacrificing comfort.
January 22, 2026
Anatomy of the Lapel: Peak, Notch and Shawl
Peak, notch or shawl lapel: each cut changes how the body's proportions are perceived and defines the right occasion to wear it.
December 15, 2025
The Zero-Size Fit: A 30-Point Morphometric Record
Industrial sizing (38R, 40L...) was never designed to dress the body with precision: zero-size tailoring starts from a morphometric record of more than 30 points.
November 10, 2025
New York and Neapolitan Tailoring in Lima: Cloths and Structures for Humidity
Lima's climate calls for lessons from the Neapolitan school: unstructured shoulders, open-weave cloths and an elegance that breathes.
October 5, 2025
Care and Preservation of a Bespoke Suit: A Textile Maintenance Guide
The investment in a bespoke suit is protected through simple habits: regular brushing, rest between wears and zero abuse of dry cleaning.