Here is what you get when you order a custom suit from Mr. Ned:…read more Varham, son of the founder Ned, takes your measurements and quizzes you gently about what sort of suit you have in mind. They will make you any sort suit you want -- there isn't an enforced house style -- although Varham will steer you away from any utterly wrongheaded decisions. The measurements are applied to a pre-existing block pattern that best matches the cut you've specified. Second fitting is with just the basted body of the jacket to allow for significant alterations. Final fitting has the collar and sleeves already set, the trousers completed, with just the buttonholes and fine tweaking remaining. Total turnaround time is roughly 6-8 weeks; total cost using standard super 100/120 fabric is $850; functioning sleeve buttons and hand finishing along the lapel will run you $50 a piece. This is not true custom/bespoke given that they are working off an existing pattern. That said, I have to imagine they're drawing from a great multitude of proprietary patterns in order to accommodate all the sizes and shapes coming through their door. Moreover, all work is done on the premises, and the owner takes the measurements personally and shepherds your suit through every stage of production. In my mind, that's about as close as you're going to get to custom at a price that's remotely affordable without a finance job. Now am I happy with my first suit from Mr. Ned? Frankly, I am a tiny bit ambivalent. On the plus side: the trousers are fantastic and are perfect not just in fit but are of a piece with the ensemble. The back of the jacket and the sleeves exhibit terrific fit and drape. Finally, the lapel has a kind of graceful flow that says, "I am wearing a custom made garment!" to anyone sensitive to this strain of vanity. My criticism involves a rather imperfect drape to the sides and a lack of polish in the details due to the garment being largely machine made (although all the critical components like the sleeves are set by hand). At my final fitting, Varham pointed out this was my first suit with them. Implicitly the second suit would be an improvement, at least in the fit department. For most readers, $850 is a lot to spend on something that is only the first step towards a perfect fitting suit. For me, it's justifiable in that I wear suits for work constantly. I require a garment that is not only truly comfortable, but can withstand the wear and tear of NYC life; my suit is made from 14 oz Scabal Super 100 which is some pretty tough wool - it feels like a military uniform. Is it worth it? Absolutely. I wear my Mr. Ned suit more than any other. I feel more confident, thinner, smarter, etc. It's hard to put a price on materialistically driven self-worth, right? More objectively, Mr. Ned is widely regarded as the best game in town for custom suits under a $1,000. He knows his craft, delivers the goods on time, and makes the garments in NYC. I can't think of anyone else that can even come close to offering that kind of value for money. Cool Trivia: Mr. Ned is the preferred tailor of film director Wes Anderson and made all the suits for the Royal Tenembaums.

I have had three suits made here. Despite the fact that Varahm is a nice guy and they use union…read morelabor and treat their employees well, I Will never go back. The first suit I had made turned out too boxy for my taste, but I recognize that as my fault since I was new to the custom clothing world and simply didn't know what I wanted well enough to express my opinion on the matter. That said, there were construction problems that rest on Ned's shoulders. Most notably, the lapel was not sewn properly and so there are dramatic, unsightly ripples at the notch. Also, despite being boxy, the jacket is incredibly uncomfortable. I can not wear it for mroe than thirty or forty minutes while working at the computer without cramping in my upper back. This suit sits in my closet and I wear it maybe 2 times a year. The second suit I had made turned out better. This was because I was clear about my likes and dislikes with respect to the previous suit. While the cut is more to my liking, there were construction problems that really detract from the suit. Most notably, the suit came with a small hole in the crotch. Seriously. Also significant, the shoulders were cut differently and so the whole thing doesn't look uniform. Arg. I wear this suit when I want to look decent, but don't care if something bad happens to my clothes. (i.e., I might wear it to a wedding reception where it is likely to have a drink spilled on it, but never to a fancy dinner or an interview) Less you think they get better the more you work with them. The third suit was a total disaster. The sleeves were opened for buttons then inexplicably sewn all the way shut. The sleeves were attached in such a way to make me look like a zombie while wearing it. The fit was a weird combination of boxy and too tight. Literally unwearable. I simply gave the jacket away and now have one pair of very, very expensive suit pants. For labor-friendly alternatives try Martin Greenfield in Brooklyn or Samuelson made suits from Paul Stuart.

I've dealt with Varun for over 4+ years, he's very talented at what he does. The suits are…read moreextremely well made from top notch materials, the finished product will easily beat any other department or custom tailor made clothes. There were some communication issues over the years have resulted in delays due to personal reasons in the past but Varun has more then made up for it I will be I will be using Varun for any future needs whether it be an adjustment or a new project, the craftsmanship is exceptional.

I had a bad experience with this business…read more Do not trust good reviews on this site. Varun offered me a free tailored shirt if I gave a 5 star review. Varun was late in every single appointment we had. One time he did not appear at all, with his assistant giving excuses like that he was stuck in traffic (it was 12pm). The clothes were OK, but not the quality fit you would expect for the price. The entire process was quite frustrating.

These suits are very affordable and nice wear for church and they have few selective items for…read moreeveryday wear I order from the book that way you don't see yourself coming in the church lol very limited to church where in my local town

I must say that Mr. Hunter is a man of his word and he resolved the issue in regards to the…read morereplacement dress for the original item that was ordered. I received the dress today and was totally satisfied with the fact he went above and beyond what was expected. By paying the difference in the item that was chosen. I will be more than happy to purchase from this company since they honored their word. Very noble. The dress was very sophisticated and will look great for the wedding.

I approached Karen from Dangerous Mathematicians about making a men's suit. She got back to me and…read morewe discussed prices and options. Everything sounded good so I went for it. The process was a total delight and Karen is very attentive to detail. We picked out the exact fabrics, style and cut that I liked in the suit and then she had it made. It was a very fun process to go through getting a total custom suit and I was very happy with the result. If you're looking for an interesting piece of custom clothing at a very fair price, you can't go wrong with Dangerous Mathematicians. My new suit is damn sexy.

I was just wandering around the LES with my man and we stumble in here because I see some sexy…read morelingerie in the window, Karen, the owner of the store ends up giving us glasses of wine, I meet people, and decide that even if I didn't appreciate the really nice and unique pieces, I'd return just to see Karen cause she's a great hostess! I've been to one event and met an eclectic group of down to earth and stylish people as well, and I bought sexy underwear at a party and made the fun last well into the night. This place is a definite must visit.

They make mistakes and then they ask you to carry the burden. I had ordered a couple of things from…read morethem in the past but one day they delivered two coats I hadn't ordered. I emailed them to ask what it was about and they realized they had shipped another order to me without even realizing it. Without offering a single word of apologies they just asked me to print out a return slip and drop off the package -- all at my expenses in terms of gas, print outs (we don't have a printer at home), and time. In other words, they were expecting me to do they own job without even saying thank you or that they were sorry for the inconvenience they caused me. A rude unprofessional company who I will never buy from ever again.

I've been a customer for about a year and a half now. The team here is excellent. Very friendly,…read morenot pushy salesmen but instead informative, knowledgeable on their fabrics and cuts and fit. They've helped me redesign nearly my whole wardrobe and I'm extremely happy. I have an overcoat, a couple of shirts, some trousers, a sports jacket and four suits and regularly wear them all. They fit better than anything I own, feel comfortable and I regularly get compliments. Looking forward to these pieces lasting years and years. I highly recommend AoS!

Unacceptable stress and poor project management for a high-end tuxedo…read more My experience with David was incredibly disappointing and stressful. Despite placing a deposit in June for a December wedding-giving us a six-month lead time-the process was mismanaged from start to finish. Although I requested a mid-November completion to avoid last-minute anxiety, and David promised to accommodate this, the timeline was completely ignored. I had to chase him repeatedly for updates. I didn't receive a first fitting until seven days before my wedding. Even then, the suit was in shambles: a jacket missing a sleeve, pants without buttons, and no vest. This forced me to attend three stressful fittings during my wedding week. At one point, he actually asked if delivery after my wedding date would be acceptable. I lost so much faith in the process that I purchased a backup tuxedo from Suitsupply just to be safe. Eventually, he delivered the suit at 11:00 PM the night before my wedding. For a garment costing nearly five figures, the quality is merely 'decent,' not outstanding, and it was missing several custom details we agreed upon at the start. I cannot recommend this service.

surprisingly not many female suitmakers around! Im happy I chose David and he was fabulous to work…read morewith, we had a lot of fun customising my three piece suit - there are endless options of fabrics, linings, buttons- it was full on customised. I have worn the pieces separately, they're on constant rotation. he also offers adjustments throughout their lifespan which is helpful for my ever-fluctuating body.

I chose The Tailory to create a custom bridal jumpsuit after being assured they could replicate a…read morespecific design, provide 5-6 fittings (or as many as needed), and deliver the finished garment well before my wedding. The idea was to replicate the top of a dress I'd tried on and make it a jumpsuit with wide leg pants. I first met with them in October of 2025 for my Memorial Day 2026 wedding. Unfortunately, the experience was defined by delays, broken promises, poor communication, and a lack of accountability. At my first fitting in January, I was shown a test garment that looked nothing like the reference photo. I was assured that once the corset structure was added, it would match the approved design. At my March fitting with the actual fabric, the top still looked nothing like the reference, and I was again told that additional structural work would make it look exactly as promised by the next appointment. They routinely delayed appointments, and when I expressed concern about not having enough time to complete the outfit on time, they assured me that we were on track. However, when I returned in May--after additional delays and with my wedding only three weeks away-- literally no progress had been made. Even simple work I had specifically been told would be complete, such as lining the pants, had not happened. In hindsight, the multiple fittings and test garment served little purpose because the top design was clearly never developed correctly from the beginning. Rather than fittings showing incremental progress, I spent months being told that the next fitting would finally make it resemble the reference photo. In fact, no progress was actually being made. At my final fitting, weeks before my wedding and 7 MONTHS after our first meeting, I was told that the employee who had been handling my garment was no longer with the company and that they were starting over on the top. Despite having the exact reference photo that I had provided in October and that they had repeatedly assured me they could replicate, I was now being asked what I wanted the garment to look like. During the appointment, Shao cut off one of the straps to completely reshape the top and used Sharpie markings across the front to indicate future changes. She acknowledged we were starting from scratch. I was also told that the low back and low front shown in the reference design would require fashion tape or a tie across the back, despite the fact that I had been assured from the beginning that the design could be recreated as shown. The top design was supposed to replicate the top of a dress I had tried on that required no such support. When I expressed concern that my wedding was only weeks away, I was again told that this timeline and process was normal. Dylan and Shao explained that they had been away and that this contributed to their lack of oversight, yet afterward Dylan claimed in writing that "we've had multiple conversations throughout this process regarding timing and progress." In reality, I had not spoken with Dylan since my initial consultation 7 months earlier. The next fitting appointment they offered me was almost two weeks later. There would literally be no time to spare between this next appointment and my wedding if the top was not completed to perfection. I paid for the garment in full when it was commissioned in October based on the representations made during the consultation. Looking back, that should have been a warning sign. None of the key promises regarding the design, timeline, or fitting process were provided in writing, and when problems arose, I was directed instead to terms of service buried at the bottom of the company's website. At this point it was looking like I might not have anything to wear at my wedding, and I was forced to find another outfit off the rack two weeks before my wedding. The Tailory refused to let me out of my contract or issue a refund. I have since spoken to multiple vendors in the industry to inquire if this process is "normal" and all have listened to my story in sympathy and horror. Some said that sometimes unavoidable issues come up with tight deadlines, but in those cases they work round the clock to deliver the completed garment with at least two weeks to spare. Even if some of the issues stemmed from a former employee, my contract was with The Tailory, and the company never accepted responsibility for failing to deliver what was promised or even issue an apology for the stress they caused. They treated me like my expectations were unreasonable, and I was to blame. I was able to secure a refund through my credit card company, but The Tailory made the process difficult by disputing my claim. After a thorough investigation, Visa did eventually find in my favor. I cannot recommend The Tailory and encourage others to steer clear.

This is a terrible company. Do not trust any event, let alone a special one, to their care. We paid…read morethem more than $8,000 for two wedding outfits in December, 2025 for our wedding celebration on March 13-14, 2026 in Napa. They did not deliver either outfit in time. When we expressed concern in February as the timing got close, we were reassured that they are a "luxury" design company of "professionals." Don't believe it. When we returned to our home, there was a federal express box with some of the garments in it. They are terrible quality - for example, the two shirts are see through and at last one more fitting each would have been necessary. Thankfully we made other arrangements. Unbelievably, they are now not responding to emails or calls. They have never apologized. It is such a shame. We were hoping to celebrate by hiring a wonderful vendor in our community. We agree that these folks are predators.

Elegant, bespoke purveyor of men's clothes, tailoring and accessories. Representing many of the…read morefinest Italian and Japanese fabric mills, designers, and suiting. Beautifully made shirts, pants, sport coats and suits. Shoes, watches, and hats. An epic shopping experience.

The Armoury just gets it. Walked into their beautiful shop on the UES and was greeted by Max and…read morePaul. They both knew not only their inventory but the story behind the pieces. It's what separates them from other menswear stores. The passion they have for the merchandise and the curiosity they have in helping the customer build their wardrobe. Exceptional merchandise, and thoughtful, knowledgeable staff who are passionate about clothing.