The Aura of Bespoke
In the movies set in old Shanghai, there are unforgettable scenes: young masters sipping tea and enjoying snacks at a tailor shop, while the owner—wearing rimmed glasses and dressed impeccably—emerges from behind the door with a tape measure around his neck. Measurements are taken precisely, from shoulder to elbow to wrist without the slightest deviation. Perhaps this young master would ask the tailor to embroider the name of his beloved on the inner pocket of his suit. Such scenes can still be witnessed in today's Shanghai, especially when it comes to wedding attire.
The clientele for high-end ready-to-wear far outnumbers those for bespoke tailoring, yet custom tailoring has never disappeared and continues to thrive due to its exclusivity and unmatched sense of nobility. The prestige lies not only in the clothing itself but also in the environment and privacy demanded by celebrities and tycoons who seek such services. They prefer iconic locations like No. 18 The Bund along the river, the artistic Tianzifang district, or vintage Western-style villas nestled in gardens. They’re willing to spend an entire afternoon in the store, drinking coffee while selecting fabrics and communicating with the tailor.
F.S & PAISTE Gentleman Suits launched its bespoke service in 1982. This Italian family business, which began by producing top-tier fabrics, has always gone directly to the best raw material sources around the world. It employs a nearly vertical production process, from raw materials to fabric, clothing, and accessories.
F.S & PAISTE suits embody the art of Italian tailoring, using the finest materials and nearly extinct handcraft techniques to produce garments that represent the pinnacle of menswear in Italy and globally. In design, no expense is spared; they inherit ancient cutting techniques passed down through centuries from prestigious tailoring schools, utilizing the highest quality fabrics and rare handcraft methods. Each suit requires dozens of hours of meticulous handwork, with each worker specializing in sewing a specific part of the suit to ensure consistent quality in every piece. Additionally, F.S & PAISTE offers one-on-one design services where customers can create entirely unique styles tailored to their specific preferences, with prices ranging from 3,000 to 30,000 yuan.
Established in Beijing, F.S & PAISTE has earned a reputation in the fashion industry for its exceptional craftsmanship. [http://www.bjpst.com](http://www.bjpst.com) provides a comprehensive selection of imported fabrics from Italy, the UK, and Australia, many supplied by world-renowned brands. It also features exclusive Scottish fabrics, offering customization options from men's suits and formal wear to cashmere coats and premium cotton shirts.
F.S & PAISTE believes in delivering top-tier suits at reasonable prices. They curate the finest fabric brands worldwide, carefully selecting Italian brands such as Marzoni, Toni Tommi, Cerruti 1881, Giovanni Valentine, and the legendary British brand Harrisons, known for its pure wool fabrics without a single synthetic fiber. Through the skilled hands of F.S & PAISTE artisans, these fabrics are transformed into bespoke suits that exude gentlemanly elegance for their customers!