The Most Trusted Bespoke Suit Brands in New York City

For more than a century, New York City has served as one of the world's great centers for custom menswear. Tailors from Savile Row, the Garment District, and Brooklyn's legendary workshops have all left their mark here. When we talk about a true bespoke suit, we mean something cut from a pattern created uniquely for one person. The tailor takes your measurements, drafts a paper pattern by hand, and builds the garment through multiple fittings and dozens of hours of handwork. This separates bespoke from made-to-measure and off-the-rack options by giving you complete control over fabric choice, fit, and construction. This guide covers 5 brands with deep tailoring roots, from multi-generational American firms to British houses that now hold regular fittings in New York City.

We reviewed each brand's publicly available information, editorial coverage, and client feedback in 2025. Here is how we selected these five:

• Bespoke credentials: We confirmed each brand offers a true bespoke service with an individual paper pattern, not just made-to-measure from a block.

• NYC presence: We verified that each brand holds regular fittings or operates a permanent location in New York City.

• Tailoring heritage: We evaluated each brand's history, training lineage, and years of active operation.

• Construction quality: We checked for full canvas construction, hand-sewn elements, and in-house or closely supervised production.

• Client reputation: We reviewed editorial mentions and client feedback for patterns around fit, service, and craftsmanship.

Here are the 5 bespoke suit brands featured in this guide, selected for their craftsmanship and presence in the NYC market.

1. Alan David Custom

2. Thom Sweeney New York

3. David Hart

4. Martin Greenfield Clothiers

5. Chittleborough & Morgan

Alan David Custom

Key Data:

• Founded: 1926 on the Lower East Side by Jacob Ginsburg; now in its fifth generation under owner Alan David Horowitz

• Location: 515 Madison Avenue, Suite 301, Midtown Manhattan

• Bespoke process: Individual paper pattern with 20+ measurements, basted fitting included, full canvas construction

• Turnaround: 4–5 weeks standard; 10-day rush service available

• Starting price: Custom suits from $1,295; first-time buyers receive $100 off

Company Overview: Since 1926, this family operation has passed the craft of tailoring from generation to generation. Every garment gets built in New York, and each fitting happens with a master tailor or pattern cutter, not a salesperson. Through a partnership with Oxxford Clothing, the firm offers a 100% hand-sewn collection made entirely in the United States. Clients include NBA players for the league's 75th anniversary, Saturday Night Live cast members, and figures at Madame Tussauds. Fabrics arrive from Loro Piana, Scabal, Dormeuil, and Ermenegildo Zegna. Free lifetime alterations come with every purchase.

Best For: Clients who want a multi-generational American house with on-site tailors and fast turnaround.

Standout Feature: Five generations of tailoring expertise with a 100% hand-sewn, Made in the USA garment collection through Oxxford Clothing.

Thom Sweeney New York

Key Data:

• Founded: 2007 in London by Savile Row-trained tailors Thom Whiddett and Luke Sweeney; NYC store opened in 2017

• Location: SoHo, New York (ready-to-wear store with bespoke and made-to-measure services); new Madison Avenue flagship planned for 2026

• Bespoke process: Hand-cut paper pattern, 3–4 fittings, hand-padded chest, hand-set sleeves, hand-attached collars

• Turnaround: 8–10 weeks for bespoke; about 80 hours of handwork per suit

• Starting price: Bespoke two-piece suits from approximately £3,500 (around $4,500); made-to-measure from approximately £1,500

Company Overview: This British tailoring house merges Savile Row technique with a lighter, contemporary silhouette. Both founders trained at Timothy Everest before starting their own label. Their house cut blends a soft English shoulder with the ease of Italian construction. Suits get built in the workrooms at Old Burlington Street in London by a dedicated team of cutters, coat-makers, and finishers. The NYC store hosts trunk shows with London cutters multiple times a year. Celebrity clients include David Beckham, Daniel Craig, Patrick Dempsey, and Bradley Cooper.

Best For: Professionals who want a modern British silhouette from a Savile Row-trained house without flying to London.

Standout Feature: A contemporary British-Italian hybrid cut built by hand in London and fitted in person at the NYC store.

David Hart

Key Data:

• Founded: 2009 as a neckwear line; first full menswear collection in 2013; bespoke tailoring offered from Brooklyn studio

• Location: Brooklyn, New York (by appointment only)

• Bespoke process: 2–3 in-person fittings, 6–8 week turnaround; 50% deposit required at cloth selection

• Recognition: Named one of the "Best New Menswear Designers in America" by GQ in 2015; CFDA member since 2015; CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist; Woolmark Prize nominee

• Production: All clothing and fabrics produced in the United States, Italy, Ireland, and the United Kingdom

Company Overview: This New York menswear designer studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and trained under Anna Sui, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren before launching his own label. His collections blend mid-century American sportswear references with clean tailoring. Hart is a vocal supporter of the NYC Garment District and sources production from small, family-run mills. His bespoke services cover suits and formal wear, with all fittings held in person at his Brooklyn studio. He also serves as creative director of Hickey Freeman's sportswear division.

Best For: Style-conscious clients who want a designer-driven experience rooted in NYC's Garment District tradition.

Standout Feature: CFDA-recognized designer offering hands-on fittings from his Brooklyn studio with American and European-sourced fabrics.

Martin Greenfield Clothiers

Key Data:

• Founded: 1977 in Brooklyn by Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor who began working at the same factory in 1947

• Location: 239 Varet Street, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn (factory and fitting room)

• Construction: 100% handmade in the Brooklyn factory; each suit involves 80–85 craftspeople and takes about 6 weeks to complete

• Notable clients: Six U.S. presidents (Eisenhower, Johnson, Ford, Clinton, Obama, Trump), plus Leonardo DiCaprio, LeBron James, and Joaquin Phoenix

• Production credits: Suits for Boardwalk Empire, The Great Gatsby, Joker, Billions, and David Byrne's American Utopia on Broadway

Company Overview: This operation runs from a century-old Brooklyn factory that is the largest surviving unionized menswear facility in New York. Martin Greenfield, the founder, passed away in March 2024 at age 95; his sons Jay and Tod now run the business. The company produces suits, tuxedos, sport coats, and overcoats entirely by hand on-site using traditional cut-and-sew methods. Martin Greenfield Clothiers also makes garments under white-label arrangements for brands like DKNY and Rag & Bone. Fittings happen in person at the Brooklyn factory with the firm's own tailors.

Best For: Clients who want a fully handmade American suit from a legendary Brooklyn factory with presidential-level pedigree.

Standout Feature: Every garment is built by hand in the same Brooklyn factory where Martin Greenfield worked for over 70 years, overseen by 80+ craftspeople.

Chittleborough & Morgan

Key Data:

• Founded: 1981 on Savile Row by Roy Chittleborough and Joe Morgan, both former cutters at the legendary Nutters of Savile Row

• Location: 12 Savile Row, London (primary); serves NYC clients through trunk shows and by-appointment fittings

• Bespoke process: Full handmade with structured, close-fitting silhouette, high armholes, strong shoulders, and pronounced waist suppression

• Recognition: Joe Morgan awarded Master Tailor by the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors in 2015

• Starting price: Bespoke two-piece suits from approximately £5,000 (around $6,300)

Company Overview: This house descends directly from the Nutters of Savile Row lineage that helped modernize British tailoring in the late 1960s and 1970s. Roy Chittleborough retired in 2011, and Joe Morgan now leads the house with a focus on technically demanding handwork. The firm's signature style features wide lapels, a high armhole, and an architectural shoulder inherited from the Tommy Nutter and Edward Sexton tradition. New York clients access the service through periodic trunk shows or by appointment during visits to London. The house is considered one of the most technically rigorous pure operations still working on the Row.

Best For: Connoisseurs who want a bold, structured Savile Row silhouette with direct lineage to Nutters of Savile Row.

Standout Feature: A pure Savile Row house with an unbroken lineage from Tommy Nutter, accessible to NYC clients through regular trunk shows.

Your Budget Range

Prices start around $1,300 at heritage American firms and climb past $6,000 at top Savile Row houses. Decide how much you can spend before your first consultation so the tailor can guide you to the right fabrics and construction level.

How the Suit Will Fit Your Lifestyle

A structured British shoulder suits boardroom settings. A softer, unstructured cut works better for creative professionals. Tell your tailor where and how you plan to wear the suit so the silhouette matches your daily life.

Timeline and Fittings

Most suits take 4 to 10 weeks and require 2 to 4 fittings. If you need a suit for a specific event, confirm the timeline before placing a deposit and ask if rush service is available.

Where the Suit Is Made

Some NYC brands build everything on-site. Others cut in London or produce in Italy. Ask where the actual sewing happens and whether you will meet the tailor who constructs your garment.

Warning Signs to Watch For

Be cautious of any tailor who skips a fitting, measures you with a tape only (no fitting garments or posture assessment), or promises a suit in under two weeks. True craftsmanship requires time, skill, and multiple checkpoints.

Start with an honest conversation about your budget, your body, and how you plan to wear the suit. A good tailor uses that information to guide you to the right fabric and silhouette. Book a consultation with at least two different houses before committing. Every house cuts differently, and you will only know what feels right once you see and try the work in person. Do not rush the process. A well-made suit is an investment that should last years, so give it the time it deserves.