Bespoke clothier expands into e-commerce

Michael Andrews, New York’s premier bespoke clothier, made a significant expansion in its business with the launch of a made-to-order menswear collection — said to be the rest of its kind. Launched in 2006 with the goal of crafting the world’s finest tailoring, Michael Andrews has earned an international reputation for the quality and fit of its bespoke creations. Clients include Wall Street luminaries, Fortune 500 CEOs and foreign dignitaries, as well as award winning actors, world-renowned musicians and professional athletes.

The new collection will be available exclusively on the company’s new e-commerce site and will feature the same hand-tailored, bench-made construction as the bespoke garments for which the brand is known — only now available to those customers who may have previously been unable to visit Michael Andrew’s New York showroom.

Designed and guided by creative director Charles Dean, it is the rest time a construction of this calibre has been offered in such a way by the company.

“With the launch of the made to- order collection, we are not only expanding the Michael Andrews brand to global consumers but are creating a true rest-of-its-kind hybrid product line that combines the quality and t of custom, handmade menswear with the ease of online shopping,” said Michael Andrews, the company’s founder and CEO. “Over the years, we have mastered the ability to provide our customers with sophisticated, high-quality clothing that seamlessly marries old-world sophistication with modern design elements. e collection allows us to grow our business in a meaningful way by making our products available to all men around the world.”

The collection includes suits, shirts, separates, formalwear and overcoats, which are all available on a made-to-order basis. After online customers provide general sizing information, Michael Andrews combines its years of bespoke experience with sophisticated algorithms to generate a proprietary pattern — unique to the individual — from which a sample garment is made.

This garment is then sent to the customer (complimentary) to try on rest before a final garment is hand-tailored and delivered. Customers can also personalise their garments, selecting every aspect from collars and cuff links to embroidery and buttons.

“I’ve worked with Michael Andrews for years and he and I share a vision and an aesthetic that will enable us to combine the true elegance and luxury of our bespoke heritage with a made-to-order collection,” said creative director Dean. “Every man needs that one suit, whether it be for his wedding or everyday office attire, and we are excited to bring quality, hand-tailored garments to men across the globe.”

Pricing for the collection ranges from US$1,795-$3,995 and made-to-order pieces are available approximately four weeks after purchase.