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Guides and ideas on fabrics, fit, and dressing well — from the team behind Perfect Attire.
3 September 2026
Best Suit Fabrics for Singapore’s Hot and Humid Weather
Singapore’s climate is unforgiving on tailoring. Heavy wools, thick linings, and stiff canvassing that work beautifully in temperate cities can leave you drenched by 10am here. Choosing the right fabric is the natural starting point for anyone getting a suit made for life in the tropics. The Fabrics That Work Best in the Tropics But […]
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10 June 2026
What to Consider When Getting Your First Suit in Singapore
Getting your first tailored suit is one of those decisions that pays dividends for years. Whether you’re suiting up for a wedding, a job interview, or simply investing in your professional wardrobe, a well-made suit changes not just how you look — it changes how you carry yourself. But if you’ve never been through the […]
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10 June 2026
Top Wedding Suits Ideas for Grooms
Choosing a wedding suit can be quite intimidating. One has to keep in mind not to over shine the bride and at the same time not blend with wedding attendees.It is important to choose a suit color that works well with your skin tone, is comfortable and fits well.Let me take you through some of […]
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28 April 2025
Best Wedding Suits in Singapore 2026| Style Guide for Modern Grooms.
Choosing a wedding suit can be quite intimidating. One has to keep in mind not to over shine the bride and at the same time not blend with wedding attendees.It is important to choose a suit color that works well with your skin tone, is comfortable and fits well.Here are few pointers that will help […]
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28 September 2023
How to Style Your Chinos
Chinos have been a menswear staple since the mid-19th century. Back then, branches of the French and British military used them as the foundation of their uniforms. Over time, they’ve evolved into a versatile pant that works year-round. Once you’ve got your hands on a pair of our luxury cotton chinos, it’s time to join the […]
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28 September 2023
Subtle or Bold Contrasts?
When it comes to making your dress shirts stand out, it’s the sum of the smaller details that you must consider. What color are the buttons? Have you chosen a standard or hidden placket? No detail can be overlooked or spared in creating a classic bespoke shirt. One of the smallest ways to make the […]
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28 September 2023
Dress well to be remembered and not simply to be noticed.
It is often said, ‘ Don’t judge a book by its cover’ and this wise saying is true and true to the core. The purpose of a cover is to attract its audience and a beautiful cover definitely catches our eyes and impels us to read; at least the synopsis. Here, the cover has served […]
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28 September 2023
Are Custom Suits Worth the Investment?
A formal suit is a special garment that is worn for the sole purpose of elevating appearance and formality. Occasions such as wedding, interview and high profile business settings mandate the use of a suit. With that kind of pressure, it would make sense to put a little more thought into ensuring that your suit […]
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28 September 2023
Brief about Double Breasted Suits
The Double Breasted Suit is the formal counterpart to its more commonly chosen sibling, the Single Breasted Jacket. Everyone looks at it, dreams of it but only a few actually dare to choose it. ironically the DB Suit started off as a casual sports lounge coat and was considered casual until the early 20th century […]
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28 September 2023
Designing a Grey Flannel Suit
We wanted to design a Flannel Suit for quite some time now and a few weeks ago, we finally decided to take action. This post is a brief on how we went about designing it and you can also take a look at the final result. FLANNEL CLOTH The Flannel cloth is unique in its […]
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28 September 2023
Navy Blue – A must have staple
Close your eyes and choose a navy blue suit if its either your first suit, or you need a workhorse in your wardrobe that will get you through those important occasions. Designed here is a Royal Navy blue from the Vitale Barberis Canonico collection of Super 120s bunch, a satin weave with a smooth hand […]
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28 September 2023
Linen – for Spring/Summer
Spring/Summer is almost here, which means fashion influencers and brands are going to bring in a plethora of choices in the fanciest of colours to try and boost sales. But what everyone will always agree on is that breathable fabrics such as Cotton and Linen is what you need to put on. Linen fabric is […]
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28 September 2023
Custom Tees & Polos – WFH Special
With Work From Home becoming the new norm, Polos & Tees have become a recent demand. But the standard Polos come with a flat collar which in our opinion looks too sloppy and pulled back. We designed ours with stand up collars featuring: You should also take a look at our gallery showcasing some of […]
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28 September 2023
Three Piece Brown Wedding Suit – Design Details
Weddings are special occasions where you have the right to flaunt. While many choose to be formal and safe, some dare to flaunt. We chose to create a design that could possibly inspire a few to go against the grain and go bold on a big day. The fabric is a Broadcloth weave Brown Wool […]
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28 September 2023
How long does it take to get a Bespoke suit made?
Bespoke Suits are an investment. Both in terms of time and money. In this article we answer how much in terms of time taken and the processes that are involved, so you have an idea of why it takes the time that it does. The process of creating a bespoke suit is an intricate and […]
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28 September 2023
Designing a Grey Striped Suit
Today’s short article is to describe the design details of a Grey Striped Wool Suit using cloth that weighs approximately 275gsm. It’s an all weather suit featuring our light weight construction. Suit Jacket Details: Trouser Details: If Bespoke interests you, then please feel free to take a look at our website and contact us to discuss. We […]
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28 September 2023
White Wedding Tuxedo
The Tuxedo showcases affluency. It’s an extravagant attire reserved for formal events that disguise as informal. The White Tuxedo jacket features an Off White fabric in either a Shawl or a Peak Lapel and is paired with a Black trouser or on rare occasions a White trouser. We just recently commissioned a wedding attire that […]
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28 September 2023
Designing a Rustic Suit
Today’s short article is to describe the design details of a Rustic Tobacco Suit that was inspired by a wedding attire that one of our client commissioned recently. The fabric is 100% wool from Drago with a weight of about 300gsm in Super 120s. Suit Jacket Details: Trouser Details: If Bespoke interests you, then please […]
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28 September 2023
The art of dressing well – Shirts and Tousers.
In this article I will be explaining the art of getting the right type of clothes to match your body. It sounds simple, just figure out your body type and choose appropriate design and style. It is easier said than done. I have heard many men quoting that they wear solid shirts most of the […]
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28 September 2023
Shirting fabrics and their efficiency with sweat.
Sweat is part and parcel of tropical climate. For some, avoiding sweat can be impossible and trying to work around can be extremely tedious. The best way to accept the sweat and dress for it. Yes, you got it right, dress for sweat. It gets easier this way. You know you are going to sweat, […]
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28 September 2023
Common misconceptions about bespoke suit.
A bespoke suit is the ultimate suit in menswear. It is the most discussed and sought after clothing among menswear enthusiasts. The process of making a bespoke suit starts after you walk into the store. A base pattern is drafted based completely on your body, the measurements and slopes. A trial garment is prepared to […]
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