Made-To-Measure by Michele Inzerillo brings exclusivity to stylish

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Made-To-Measure by Michele Inzerillo brings exclusivity to stylish men of NYC - New York Photojournalist | Examiner.com
Made-To-Measure by Michele
Inzerillo brings exclusivity to stylish
men of NYC
September 19, 2014
In yesterday's style supplement,
Alexa, the New York Post devoted the
insert's entire content to menswear,
with actor Luke Wilson featured on the
cover for a story about his new film,
"The Skeleton Twins" and what his
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father considered his questionable
wardrobe sense, which used to lean
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toward surfer dude redux. The photos
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that accompany the article show
Wilson in clothes that are decidedly
more tailored and respectable. A story
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in the same section of the Post is
written by 50 year old writer Chris
Erickson, who, until he visited
Peerless Clothing's tailoring expert,
Raffi Ajemian, had never owned a suit
(except for the "green sharkskin
number" he wore on his wedding day).
Erickson's article recounts his
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experience getting fitted for a madeto-measure custom suit, and his
resultant conversion from "slob to
slick", a remake that he is now
devoted to.
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Made-to measure refers to clothing that is sewn from a standard-size base pattern. A
tailored suit that is made-to-measure is relied upon to be superior to that of ready-towear garments, which are constructed by the manufacturer to fit the definition of an
average customer. Marco Inzerillo, President of Michele Inzerillo for Gentlemen
would not call his clients average by any stretch of the imagination. The exclusive
tailoring experience Inzerillo has established for clients in Hong Kong, Moscow, St.
Petersburg and London has now become available in New York, to show that the art of
dressing well is ever evolving for the modern man.
The Made-To-Measure shopping experience and personal consultation features a oneon-one session with Inzerillo, where clientele are measured, fitted and given expert
advice on ideal fabrics, preferred details, and custom options for suits, jackets, pants,
shirts and ties. All of these details go into the creation of a suit that fits perfectly. MadeTo-Measure by Michele Inzerillo features the finest suits from Brioni, Canali and
Inzerillo's own line. The Finamore shirts are made with an 8 step process that includes
attaching sleeves with hand stitching, hand-stitched collars (with inserted fabric) that
make the shirt smooth and tension free, a reinforcing mouche (a small triangular piece
of cloth joining the shirt's front and back panels) that is applied to the sides of the shirt
to ensure a good hold, and buttons made from Australian mother-of-pearl that are
hand sewn in a special way to allow for easy buttoning, and custom cuffs. The delicate
hand stitching, which is visible on the shirt, brings Charles Swann to mind, Marcel
Proust's hero of the first book of "Remembrance of Things Past", or one of the
aristocratic gentlemen of "Downton Abbey".
Daniel Craig, as James Bond, is right at home in a Brioni suit. The iconic character he
has played in the last 3 Bond films has made the Brioni tux a must-have staple for
stylish men of the world. Brioni has dressed all the Bonds, from "Goldeneye" to
"Casino Royale". As Lindy Hemming, the costume designer throughout this period,
says of the attitude and ethics of the house of Brioni "They have a lifetime of making
clothes for Presidents and politicians." The actor Morgan Freeman is a steadfast fan of
Brioni, and POTUS, Barack Obama, is loyal to that other brand carried by Inzerillo,
Canali.
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Made-To-Measure by Michele Inzerillo brings exclusivity to stylish men of NYC - New York Photojournalist | Examiner.com
For over forty years, Michele Inzerillo for Gentlemen has typified the finest
craftsmanship for bespoke men using Southern Italian tailoring traditions. "Su Misura"
(made-to-measure) is the hallmark of their legacy, encapsulating the unique
relationship between sartorial style and Italian luxury. As the founder's son, Inzerillo
was influenced from an early age with the sense of what creates great style. He is an
expert in traditional tailoring techniques and is passionate about continuing his family
legacy of Made-To-Measure tailoring with a contemporary modern aesthetic. His
consummate skill is his ability to size up a client's body type (he has an Engineering
degree) and know instinctively the best look to serve him, whether classic, edgy or
preppy. He is inclined to encourage clients to mix brands, in order to best take
advantage of each designer's particular specialization. For shirts he recommends
Finamore, "for the movement", Brioni for suits and Marzullo for ties.
The Michele Inzerillo boutique is located in Palermo, Sicily, but Inzerillo regularly
travels the globe to accommodate private clients. He has been in NYC since
September 17th, meeting with clients and presenting new pieces in the lines in a luxury
hotel suite overlooking Central Park. This visit marks his second to the city, the first
was back in June and the success of that launch event necessitated a return trip. He
will next be available for private appointments in early November, from the 2nd to the
9th. A Made-To-Measure suit is ready about three weeks after a fitting. Executive
Search specialist Phillip Offman visited Inzerillo in June for a Made-To-Measure shirt.
Offman said he had an "extraordinary experience" during his appointment, and
remarked that Inzerillo "presented me with the finest luxury handmade Italian suits I
have ever had the pleasure of wearing from his own line, to Brioni and Canali". Offman
raved about the shirt Inzerillo crafted for him, saying it was a "perfect fit for my body
and comfortable on my skin". "I gained a vast knowledge of the craftsmanship of suit
making and styles from across the globe."
For "Made-To-Measure" by Michele Inzerillo appointments, Contact Mitria Di Giacomo,
Nexus Plexus, 646 652 7658 [email protected]
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