The Benefits of Investing in Bespoke Fashion

by Peter White
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It’s only in the last century that ready to wear menswear has become the norm. Before that, British gentlemen would all have been lucky enough to use the services of a personal tailor.

We can get behind most technological advances (don’t try and take us away from our iPhones) but off the peg tailoring is not our favourite modern phenomenon. We can’t help thinking that our great great grandfathers had it right. What can we say? Bespoke menswear is very hard to beat.

Need a little convincing? Here’s why we think bespoke fashion is worth the investment:

Bespoke fashion will last

Quality tailoring may be more of an investment, but buying ready to wear suits can represent a false economy. The off the peg varieties aren’t built to last in the same way and often offer far less opportunity for alternations. 

You’ll always get a perfect fit

Speaking of alterations, if you choose bespoke you’ll always get an outfit that fits. Ready to wear tailoring comes in standard sizes, but we humans are rarely standard! A good tailor will ensure that your suit is comfortable to wear and flatters your shape.

You can choose your style, not what’s ‘in’ this season

When you invest in bespoke fashion you get to be the designer. You can go for whatever style of suit you like without having to choose from what’s currently in vogue. 

Your tailoring will always be one of a kind

How do you like the sound of owning a suit that’s totally unique? When you invest in made to measure tailoring you’ll be rewarded with a suit that’s all your own. 

You’ll never have to choose between your favourite features

Have you ever struggled to choose between two items of menswear because one had the type of pockets you like while the other had the right sort of cuff? Opt for bespoke fashion and you won’t have to make these decisions. You’ll be able to commission a piece of clothing that has all your ideal features with no compromises. 

Want to find out more about the tailoring process? Watch our video for an insight into how we work.

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Considering Bespoke?

Every commission begins with a conversation. Here are answers to some of the questions we're often asked.

Business suits start from £999 for single or double breasted, and from £1,299 for a three-piece with waistcoat. Wedding suits start from £999, averaging around £1,500 depending on cloth and detailing.

The standard turnaround is 10 weeks from first fitting to collection. An express service is available in 5 weeks for an additional fee.

Yes. Alongside the York and London showrooms, Mullen & Mullen serves Sheffield and Manchester by arrangement, with fittings available at a client's home or office.

An independent, family-run business with over 50 years of combined experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on exceptional value: quality that speaks for itself without the inflated price tag. Fittings are in person and unhurried, built around a conversation about how a garment should look, fit, and feel, from a standout velvet jacket to a quietly sharp business suit.

The York showroom is at Unit 3, Middlethorpe Business Park, Sim Balk Ln, YO23 2BD, open by appointment Monday to Saturday, 9:30–5:30.

The London showroom is at 35 Sackville Street, Mayfair, W1S 3EG, open by appointment only.

Yes. Fittings can take place at a client's home or office instead of a showroom, at no extra call-out fee.

Bespoke shirts start from £180, made from English and European mill cloths with a choice of over 60 collar and cuff styles.

A bespoke suit is cut to a client's own measurements rather than a standard size, through a multiple-fitting process designed to get the fit right before it's finished. Cloth, lining, buttons, and detailing are all chosen individually rather than fixed in advance.

This individual approach also means better quality and longevity. A bespoke suit is made to fit and move with you, making it a garment built to last for years, not seasons.

Yes, alongside our bespoke suits, we also make bespoke shirts, overcoats, velvet dinner jackets, and shooting attire. Whatever the garment, the same approach applies: an unhurried, in-person fitting process built around getting the look, fit, and feel exactly right.