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A Master Tailor’s Guide To The Perfect Suit

GQ | January 31, 2025



Suiting up can be tricky, but master tailor Ian Meiers has got you covered. Join GQ as we go in-depth on building you the perfect suit: from your ideal cloth type and origin, to the number of buttons you need on the jacket. Know the deal next time you’re suit shopping with our step-by-step guide to finding a versatile suit for every occasion.

_Filmed on location at Cad & The Dandy https://cadandthedandy.com/._

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00:00 – Building The Perfect Suit
00:24 – Materials: Cloth type
01:48 – Materials: Cloth origin
02:58 – Materials: Super number
03:40 – Materials: Lining material
04:29 – Materials: Cloth weight
05:06 – Materials: Button type
06:51 – Style: Cloth color
08:18 – Style: Lining style
09:37 – Style: Number of buttons
11:37 – Style: Label shape
12:39 – Style: Pocket style
14:09 – Style: Flower buttonhole
14:50 – Style: Trousers
16:55 – Fit: Bespoke tailoring

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Director: Jeff Kornberg
Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan
Editor: Lily Rhodehamel
Talent: Ian Meiers
Coordinating Producer: Kevyn Fairchild
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Amy Haskour
Production Manager: James Pipetone
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Duell Davis
Sound Mixer: Lily Van Leuwen
Production Assistant: Rafael Vasquez
Post Production Supervisor: Jarrod Bruner
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow

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