In this review of Black Lapel’s suits, which is based on my experience wearing 8 of their custom garments over more than a decade, see why I think their made-to-measure suits are one of the best online custom clothing options around.
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Updated 2025 Review: Are Proper Cloth Custom Shirts Worth The Effort?
In this review of Proper Cloth’s custom dress and casual shirts for men, find out whether the New York-based menswear startup’s made-to-measure garments are worth the effort and cost.
Review: Are Woodies Custom Performance Dress Shirts Worth Your Money?
Learn why I’m making room in my closet for Woodie’s custom-made smart casual performance button down shirts in this review.
25 Best Custom Suit Destinations for Men for 2025 (Online and In-Person)
Discover where to buy the most stylish custom-tailored suits online or in person (for every budget) that will fit flawlessly and make you look your best.
For the 25 Cheapest and Best Dress Shirts for Men in 2025, Try These Stylish Options
Who makes the cheapest and best dress shirts for men? Compare more than two dozen options from the cheapest dress shirts to affordable-luxury slim fit dress shirts to “workleisure” button-downs made from stretchy performance fabrics that are perfect for working from home and the office.
What is a Bespoke Suit? A Comprehensive 2023 Guide to Custom Men’s Suiting
Explore the definition of a bespoke suit, learn the differences between true bespoke, made to measure (MTM), and custom suiting, and discover where to buy the best tailor-made garment for your budget.
Review: What You Need to Know about Proper Cloth’s Limited Edition Washed Indigo Shirts
Get to know Proper Cloth’s limited edition washed indigo and denim casual shirts in this review.
The Endorsement: Ledbury is one of the best menswear options around
This review of Richmond-based Ledbury, which has been perfecting a modern mash-up of classic southern style and British-inspired tailoring since 2009, is a long time coming.
2019 Update: Reviewing Ratio Clothing’s American-Made Custom Dress Shirts and Flannels (after 6 years of use)
Over six years, I’ve worn three of Ratio Clothing’s custom shirts. Read on for my complete review of Ratio Clothing’s remarkable and competitively-priced, made-in-America, made-to-measure shirts (and see why they’re a spectacular option for custom tailored oxfords and flannels).
Reviewing Kashiyama, the Super-Affordable “Smart Tailor” from Japan About Take the United States by Storm
While you may have not heard much about affordable custom suit brand Kashiyama the Smart Tailor before, you’re likely to hear a lot more in the coming months thanks to a major push by the Japanese brand into the U.S. market. Keep reading for Modern Fellows’ review of Kashiyama, which offers made-to-measure suits for men as low as $300, and take a glimpse inside their WeWork studio in Washington, DC.
Black Lapel Launches Collaboration with Startup Shoe Brand Quero, Plus New Topcoats and Blazers
Modern Fellows sat down with Derek Tian, one of the co-founders of online custom tailor Black Lapel, at the menswear startup’s showroom on a recent visit to New York City. Derek spoke about the upcoming launch of a collaboration with Spanish-made shoe brand Quero and how to serve customers in a time of change for retail.