last updated July 12, 2011 Having ordered from Indochino more than 5 times and counting, I would like to present you with the ultimate guide to the perfect Indochino suit. Over time I have perfected the most vital steps and I believe if you follow the advice as laid out below, you will likely get…
The great Magnificent Bastard has a new special report on custom made shirts up on his website. Reviewed is not only an Indochino shirt, but also a couple of others shirts from companies such as A Tailored Suit, Biased Cut or Inditailored. From what I read on the web so far, most people are happy…
While I am waiting for my Indochino suit to arrive, I used the Easter Holidays to search around a bit for other custom/made-to-measure fashion items. I stumbled across 121Time, a website that allows you to design your own watch, based on several “base” designs or “themes” as they call it. You can change pretty much…
Primer Magazine – Custom Shirts http://www.primermagazine.com/2010/spend/custom-shirts-blank-label Great article about ordering custom made shirts on the internet. Special coverage of Blank Label (www.blank-label.com) Makr Wallets http://www.makr.com/wallets Hate carrying those bulky wallets around? The stylish Flap Wallets from Makr are worth a look! GQ Guide – Dressing on a Budget http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201004/gq-guide-style-secrets-cheap-budget#slide=1 Great advice on affordable style, many…
User “Quatsch” got his Indochino suit and posted a review along with some pictures over at Style Forum. He was so kind to let me put up his review here as well. As you will see, his feelings are a bit mixed, to say the least. measurements used: followed video advice, no tweaks hemmed or…
According to the Indochino Website and their customer service, all orders made after March 23rd 2010 are subject to a 21 -28 day delivery time. You might not get an extra email about that, so be prepared to wait a bit longer for your suit.
Google Insights is a helpful tool to find out about trending topics and current hypes. I have taken a quick look at Indochino and what Google comes up with. The graph below reveals a rapid and almost uninterrupted growth over the past years. It’s safe to assume that this growth has not peaked quite yet….
The Style Forum Thread Style Forum One of the most extensive resources on Indochino suits on the Internet, this thread (started in 2008) now already stretches over 11 pages. In a way, this thread showcases the evolution of Indochino from a small start-up with fashion mistakes (lower button on suit done) to a company that…
When I read the many online reviews on Indochino, I noticed some people criticising the fact that you cannot check the fabric quality before the purchase. This was also something I am very concerned with, so I ordered the Indochino Tailor’s Kit (29$ or around 22€). It arrived within a few days and I’m quite…
