【My First Customized Suit】
As a TV news anchor, I always wear suits in front of the camera to create a professional image of keeping the audience abreast of global issues. However, in my private life, I seldom wear suits, and I only need to wear them on occasional formal occasions and when hosting events, so I always buy ready-made branded suits to make up the difference, until I cooperated with Leatherman Suits, and I had my first experience of a customized process that was full of details, and I was very happy to experience the high class feeling of being one in a suit. This kind of “one-piece” high-class feeling is really enjoyable, and I probably won't be able to go back to wearing ready-to-wear suits in the future.
【Fabric Selection and Tailoring】
For this collaboration, I wanted to make a lightweight suit that wouldn't be too boring to wear even in Taiwan's hot summer months, so Heidi, the manager of Reed Suits, recommended 100% Merino Wool from Italian brand LEONARDO. The light brown color is not only visually refreshing, but it also has a good drape that flatters the body and a 130-count wool that is breathable and cool, which is suitable for year-round wear in Taiwan. It is suitable for Taiwan to wear all year round, and it meets my needs in terms of appearance and function.
【Customized Details】
The biggest advantage of taking the time to customize suits over buying ready-made suits is of course the tailoring and customization details. From the fine-tuning of the entire suit, down to the selection of buttons on the shirt, embroidery on the cuffs, and so on, all of these are experiences that have never been available in the past when buying ready-made suits, and the process of creating the ideal robe step by step is very fulfilling, and the feeling of exclusively being my own is superb.
【A friend-like sense of peace of mind】
As I have a long and thin body type, I pay special attention to the modification of my clothes when I choose them, such as where the length should be longer, where it should be narrower, the overall sense of proportion, the drape of the pleats, and the fit of the waistline, all of which I am extremely demanding. The team was patient and friendly, and took the trouble to make many changes for me, giving me advice like an old friend without any pressure. I think this kind of peace of mind is very important for a customized experience that requires two-way exchanges of ideas.
I believe this suit will help me to be more confident in professional occasions in the future, and to face all challenges with ease and elegance. If you're thinking of going from buying ready-to-wear suits to customized suits, I suggest you give it a try!