Luxury used to mean something simple — craftsmanship, care, things built to last. Somewhere along the way, it got hijacked by hype, hashtags, and price tags. In this piece, PJ takes a look at what real luxury feels like — from cold showers in a broke college apartment to the quiet, thoughtful design philosophy behind Cutting Room Bespoke
Read MoreWhen a $650 locksmith bill reminded us why transparency is everything. Discover how Cutting Room Bespoke brings honesty, clarity, and creativity to custom suits in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Read MoreA custom suit isn’t just clothing — it’s an investment. Learn how to keep yours sharp for decades with the right care, rotation, and a few insider tricks. Think of it as Mogwai-level maintenance for your wardrobe.
Read MorePlanning a wedding while trying to get in shape? You’re not alone — and your tailor has seen it all. From last-minute workouts to pre-wedding stress snacks, body changes can throw off even the most perfect suit or gown. The key to looking and feeling incredible on your big day isn’t crash dieting — it’s timing.
Read MoreMade-to-measure has long been treated like bespoke’s overlooked cousin — respected, but rarely celebrated. Yet when you peel back the myth, you’ll find that made-to-measure isn’t the “budget version” of tailoring at all. It’s how you wear a designer’s mind. Armani’s fluid ease, Tom Ford’s cinematic sharpness, Hedi Slimane’s razor precision — all interpreted for your proportions.
Read MoreChoosing fabric for a bespoke suit isn’t about chasing the highest “Super” number — it’s about matching your cloth to your lifestyle. At Cutting Room Bespoke, we break down our five fabric tiers to show why finer doesn’t always mean better.
Read MoreVitale Braberis green hills super 160's and Revenge super 150's are two of the best fabrics used by bespoke custom suit makers all over the world, but why does the relatively small gap between the two numbers create such a giant price difference? is it quality? is it performance?
Read MoreBespoke tailoring is a personal experience. The clothing I build for my clients – whether they buy one suit or one hundred – can be part of their life story. That is a privilege that I want to earn.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever come to me to have a bespoke suit made, then you’ll know that I am not a big fan of high super numbers and their value-performance-cost proposition. This is the exception. I’m loving the super 180’s in this book. Here’s why…
Read MoreBrioni! The first suit tailoring fashion house that made me fall in love with the art of suit making.
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