Comments on: Wants & Desires | Individualized Shirts http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:23:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Amit http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3686 Amit Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:54:30 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3686 Just had a quit chat with the very nice woman who handles the measuring at Individualized's factory in Perth Amboy. Here's what I got out of her: - 4 shirt minimum if you want to avoid a surcharge (not sure what the surcharge is, though). - Shirts made with middle of the road fabrics (I imagine the cloth to be super 80s-100s) run from between $60 to $100, with higher thread counts and blends (cotton/linen) going north of that. Don't know what kind of fabrics they carry, though. - Full choice of collar, cuffs, monograms, etc. Not sure how many fittings they will do or whether there's a surcharge for additional details (e.g. mother of pearl buttons, contrast stitching, blah blah blah). That said, I was very happy to hear "yes" after I asked her whether they'll do a soft non-fused collar and cuffs. Very very few shirtmakers will still offer a soft collar like this (it takes more skill and time to make), and to get a USA made-to-measure, non-fused shirt for under $100 bucks? This is by far the best shirt deal going. I'm placing my order for four next week and will try to get some more info and pics of the factory. Just had a quit chat with the very nice woman who handles the measuring at Individualized’s factory in Perth Amboy. Here’s what I got out of her:

- 4 shirt minimum if you want to avoid a surcharge (not sure what the surcharge is, though).

- Shirts made with middle of the road fabrics (I imagine the cloth to be super 80s-100s) run from between $60 to $100, with higher thread counts and blends (cotton/linen) going north of that. Don’t know what kind of fabrics they carry, though.

- Full choice of collar, cuffs, monograms, etc.

Not sure how many fittings they will do or whether there’s a surcharge for additional details (e.g. mother of pearl buttons, contrast stitching, blah blah blah). That said, I was very happy to hear “yes” after I asked her whether they’ll do a soft non-fused collar and cuffs. Very very few shirtmakers will still offer a soft collar like this (it takes more skill and time to make), and to get a USA made-to-measure, non-fused shirt for under $100 bucks? This is by far the best shirt deal going. I’m placing my order for four next week and will try to get some more info and pics of the factory.

]]> By: Lori http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3685 Lori Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:20:04 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3685 Yes, Amit you can go directly to the Individualized factory in Perth Amboy and order your mtm shirts. If you go to their website they can even direct you to stores that carry their line in your area. It's a great fitting shirt, good luck! Yes, Amit you can go directly to the Individualized factory in Perth Amboy and order your mtm shirts.
If you go to their website they can even direct you to stores that carry their line in your area.
It’s a great fitting shirt, good luck!

]]> By: David http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3684 David Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:07:06 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3684 Bergdorf Goodman's MTM uses Individualized and has a separate line on the production floor with a higher quality make. Oily Boy Japan has some great shots of Individualized suits and shirts as well Bergdorf Goodman’s MTM uses Individualized and has a separate line on the production floor with a higher quality make.

Oily Boy Japan has some great shots of Individualized suits and shirts as well

]]> By: robbo http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3669 robbo Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:54:11 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3669 where can i get a shirt like this in london i love this fabric and collar where can i get a shirt like this in london

i love this fabric and collar

]]> By: Amit http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3680 Amit Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:24:14 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3680 *Bushwick, not Greenpoint *Bushwick, not Greenpoint

]]> By: Amit http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3679 Amit Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:23:09 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3679 Any idea if one can just go to the Individualized factory in Perth Amboy and place an order? I know Martin Greenfield will do this from time to time at his factory in Greenpoint.. Any idea if one can just go to the Individualized factory in Perth Amboy and place an order? I know Martin Greenfield will do this from time to time at his factory in Greenpoint..

]]> By: Style Salvage Steve http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3683 Style Salvage Steve Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:06:17 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3683 Nice post. It frustrates me greatly that so many great English (and US brands as shown here) fail to make an impression in their home markets but make huge in roads in Japan. It just shows that Japan is so far ahead when it comes to men's fashion. The rest of the world needs to look and learn. Nice post. It frustrates me greatly that so many great English (and US brands as shown here) fail to make an impression in their home markets but make huge in roads in Japan. It just shows that Japan is so far ahead when it comes to men’s fashion. The rest of the world needs to look and learn.

]]> By: JP http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3682 JP Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:53:11 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3682 I was a little buzzed when I commented on the label (11:40 pm on a Friday night). My reaction was a little overstated. Apologies. I was a little buzzed when I commented on the label (11:40 pm on a Friday night). My reaction was a little overstated. Apologies.

]]> By: Thom http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3681 Thom Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:16:46 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3681 Speaking of Japanese style, I just picked up a remarkable Japanese magazine called Go Out: Outside Style (or possibly the reverse). I'm going to scan the best parts and send it to you. Also picked up an issue of Popeye, which is surprisingly another good men style magazine. Speaking of Japanese style, I just picked up a remarkable Japanese magazine called Go Out: Outside Style (or possibly the reverse). I’m going to scan the best parts and send it to you. Also picked up an issue of Popeye, which is surprisingly another good men style magazine.

]]> By: Michael Williams http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/02/27/wants-desires-individualized-shirts/#comment-3676 Michael Williams Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:41:23 +0000 http://acontinuouslean.com/?p=6349#comment-3676 It's Japan only, so the label is fine. Know the context... ACL It’s Japan only, so the label is fine. Know the context…

ACL

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