A Master Tailor's Guide To The Perfect Suit

GQ January 28, 2025
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For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. In that tradition, GQ’s video channel covers every part of a man’s life, from entertainment and sports to fashion and grooming advice. Welcome to the modern man’s guide to style advice, dating tips, celebrity videos, music, sports and more.

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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/._ #Suit #Fashion #GQ 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: Lapel shape 12:39 - Style: Pocket style 14:09 - Style: Flower buttonhole 14:50 - Style: Trousers 16:55 - Fit: Bespoke tailoring GQ recommends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZpyVEBw8LE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBGe_efkbKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-djEAlzJFQ Watch more from GQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLZ05kyI2xM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjKe5-ljbx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGHIN2PGIA ---------- 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 Still haven’t subscribed to GQ on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2iij5wt Subscribe to GQ magazine and get rare swag: https://bit.ly/2xNBH3i Join the GQ Discord to talk men's fashion, watches, and more: https://discord.gg/gqmagazine ABOUT GQ For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. In that tradition, GQ’s video channel covers every part of a man’s life, from entertainment and sports to fashion and grooming advice. Welcome to the modern guide to style advice, dating tips, celebrity videos, music, sports and more. https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos

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