There is nothing that is quite like having your own custom clothing made exactly how you want it. From the choice of materials and colours to the style and fit, custom clothing just feels so right when you wear it. Of course, when you look great you feel great, so for that special event or just a treat to yourself, custom tailored clothing is more than style, it can have a real impact on your own wellbeing too.
But if you are thinking about custom men’s clothing in Toronto, what can you expect, and what are the current trends? Let’s find out.
What events do people choose a Fari Hara custom suit for?
The most common reason for our customers to buy a custom suit is for weddings, covering around 70% of our sales to grooms, groomsmen and wedding guests. Next comes work and leisurewear, making up about 20% of sales, with the rest being for one-off events such as galas, presentations and so on.
Which fabrics do Torontonians opt for when it comes to suits?
The choice of fabric really defines the look and feel of the suit, and in Toronto, the most common option is wool. A natural fibre with temperature regulating properties, it is perfect for any season, and ideal for our changeable climate here in Toronto. Wool also gives a flattering drape to the suit along with a great handle, enhancing the cut and ensuring it always looks fantastic.
Richard B Adejumom, the co-founder of Fari Hara in Toronto
Colours are usually fairly muted, with shades of blue, grey or black clear favourites, giving an understated yet elegant feel to the finished suit. For the custom suit, this is most used with a 2-button lapelled jacket style, to create a classic look. Trousers follow a similar simple and elegant style, most often flat fronted with side adjusters and no cuffs.
Which fabric is the most popular when it comes to shirts?
The most popular choice for shirts is cotton, another natural product that offers a soft feel, is available in a wide range of colours and patterns, and is easy to look after too. Whether plain, striped, or patterned, with everything from check to floral designs, a cotton shirt looks and feels great and is made to last.
Other than cotton, linen is also a popular choice, giving a unique look and feel, but is much more suited to warmer climates. This makes linen shirts great for the Toronto summer, or for trips abroad to warmer countries, but unlike cotton, is not an all-season choice.
What’s the ratio between made-to-measure and bespoke outfitting in Toronto?
While you can find a number of options for tailors providing made-to-measure services, a true bespoke service such as that provided by Fari Hara are very rare. As a result, the ratio is somewhere around 80:20 in favour of Made-to-Measure.
What is the cost of a custom suit in Toronto?
It does depend on the material you choose and other factors such as the styling details, but you can expect to pay somewhere between $500 and $1,200 for your custom suit in Toronto. Remember, a custom suit is made to last, created just for you and offers excellent value over time.
Do garments in Toronto have a unique style that sets them apart from the world?
Although people in Toronto love fashion, tastes tend to follow trends set by major fashion houses globally, so there is nothing unique about our fashion trends. However, the changeable weather does mean that fashionistas in Toronto get to enjoy every aspect of annual trends.
Footwear can make an outfit, what works with Fari Hara’s custom clothing?
Footwear is a great way to really individualise your outfit, even a custom suit. However, for the traditional, cohesive look expected at a formal occasion, nothing can beat a pair of Oxford shoes. Having one pair each of black and brown oxford shoes is something every man should have; they can finish off any look and work in most situations.
What about accessories?
Accessories are a way to personalise your look even more, with the most obvious addition for a formal event being a tie. Here, the tie can be bold if you wish, but should always include the suit colour within the design somewhere to add a cohesive feel to the ensemble.
Beyond that, a watch is always a nice addition, with hand-wound or automated movements offering timeless style to your look.
What does the future hold for men’s clothing in Toronto?
A great suit is still the thing for formal occasions, however throughout the industry, there is definitely a move towards a more casual style. This is seen both in terms of the overall look and the cut, with a looser fit becoming more popular and the influence of streetwear impacting clothing of all kinds.
This applies to suits too, and we are seeing bolder styling choices with custom wear, which is something we encourage. Think of a suit as a frame within which you see both yourself and the world around you. Its not just what it looks like to you, but the image it projects to others. A great suit says you mean business, and it encourages others to see you that way as well. That means they take you seriously, and that is why a custom suit makes the difference.
