HOUSE STYLE
The Alan Flusser house style has been refined throughout decades of designing and tailoring custom clothing. Our garments have a soft, relaxed silhouette which offers an easy elegance that is supremely comfortable to wear. This, along with trousers that sit near the natural waist and gently taper down the leg, creates a flattering and modern shape. The result is understated yet sophisticated clothing that will be enjoyable to wear for years.
OUR APPROACH
We develop your custom clothing based on our house block patterns. From this starting point, we create your unique pattern according to your specific body measurements, posture, and desired silhouette. Your pattern is refined with each garment, and will always be kept on file and adaptable for future commissions.
We offer three levels of make at different price points to suit different needs. These are introduced below, and we will be glad to discuss which works best for you.
Our in-house tailors in NYC handle alterations and hand-finishing on all garments.
OUR OFFERINGS
Heritage
Made by hand, start to finish in New York, this has been our house standard for nearly 40 years. The Heritage make is the truest expression of the Alan Flusser garment. Each step in the process – from pattern development to lapel shaping to hand-pressing – is handled by expert tailors in a boutique workshop. While not required, we often start by making your pattern in a loosely-stitched muslin fitting for the initial commission. This helps ensure the pattern is well-developed before we make the finished garment.
Approximately 8 weeks to the initial fitting. (11-12 weeks when starting with a muslin fitting).
Sport jackets from $3,500. Suits from $4,600
Gentry
Similar in construction to our Heritage line, these garments are largely made by hand. This includes key intricate steps that are highly uncommon in most custom clothing – including hand-padding the full canvas through the chest and lapels, and attaching the collar by hand. Constructed in our partner workshop offshore, this is an incredible value for handmade luxury custom clothing.
Roughly 7 weeks to the initial fitting.
Sport jackets from $2,400. Suits from $3,300
Club
Developed in our house style and with our guidance on the ideal proportion, colors, and fabrics, this is a smart option for those who simply want to look their best. Our Club garments are sewn largely by machine with hand-finishing in the armholes, and along the collar, lapels, and pockets. Designing clothing with the most flattering proportions – the ideal jacket length, the right lapel width, the correct waist button placement – makes these forever garments instead of pieces that may go out of style within a few years.
This is also a good choice for those who generally prefer our fully handmade clothing, but are interested in garments in hardy fabrics such as corduroy, linen, or tweed, or one of our many alternative casual jacket models.
Roughly 6 weeks to the initial fitting.
Sport jackets from $1,850. Suits from $2,600.
Alan Flusser’s book Dressing the Man is the definitive guide to teaching men how to dress well, and is the best-selling book on menswear of all time.
The priniciples in this book are the foundation of our approach to designing custom clothing.
GUIDANCE
Premier custom clothing involves more than quality fabrics and skillful tailoring. Equally important is the sophistication of the garment – how it flatters your unique physique and complexion. We pay special attention to three key issues: the proportion of the clothing, the color of the fabrics in relation to your complexion, and the performance and character of the fabric. We will guide you through this process, as well as the development of your own taste and style.
Proportion
We design clothing to flatter the individual and for fashion longevity – focusing especially on the length of the jacket, the width and height of the lapels, the position of the waist button, and the line of the trouser.
Color
We advise which colors make a man look his best, and why. We suggest colors and patterns that complement one’s complexion and lead the eye of the viewer to the face of the person wearing the clothes.
Fabric
We advise the ideal weight and type of cloth based on each person’s individual needs. From a proper year-round wool business suit, to a patterned seasonal jacket, to the perfect shade of grey flannel pant.
THE PROCESS
1
INITIAL Consultation
Introductory conversation
Fabric selection and design
Measurements
2
First FITTING
Initial try-on of garments
Fit assessment and markup
Alterations
3
FINAL FITTING
Final try-on of garments
Finishing touches
Hand-sew buttonholes
4
DELIVERY
Wear and Enjoy