In April this year 2024, Decorum Bangkok held a Trunk Show by Ascot Chang. My intention for this year was to focus more on the Bespoke and MTM piece rather than the RTW items.
Therefore I decided to commission a dress shirt with Ascot Chang with some preferences in mind as follow:
- A Dress/Formal Shirt
- Vintage cloth in Ascot Chang archives
- Spread Collar with a wider and pointer shape
- Snugged barrel cuff which I prefer my right cuff a bit wider for my wrist watch
- Initial embroidery
After measurement and cloth/details selection about 1.5 month, I got the 1st fitting in June with a completely finished shirt. Even though the program that I commissioned was called MTM Program but the way the AC staff measured my body is very much a Bespoke process and from the 1st fitting I can definitely say that this is a Bespoke Shirt (also a staff at Decorum supported my idea).
From my 1st fitting, there were some adjustments on my shoulder and on my back to make the shirt a cleaner look (to eliminate the excess fabric). The rest of the shirt i.e. the length of the sleeve, the fit around my neck, cuff, chest were perfect!!
Then the final shirt arrived in the beginning of September (after about 4 months). My experience with this shirt was so impressive as you guys can guess from the title. I would like to summarized as below:
- Collar: the shape is perfect as I expected and the most important thing is that it’s very soft but it beautifully roll and maintain its shape all day long for both buttoned with tie all day long and an open collar look.
- Cuff: as my preference that I like a snugged fit and I wanted my right cuff a bit wider to make room for my wrist watch, it turned out perfectly without any crease or discomfort which I experience from other tailor.
- Fitting: my really love the silhouette of this shirt which hardly to explain why. What I can say is that it make me look slim and very elegant. And it’s very comfortable for both when I stay still and moving especially when I raise my arms the shirt still stay tucked in nicely.
- Fabric: I chose a pale blue with a white micro stripe which has a subtle detail on the white strip like a stitching or some kind of weaving technique when you look closely it’s really elevate the look of the shirt
- Details: Every detail of this shirt is very delicate and when to see and touch it reflects a high craftsmanship i.e. buttons, button holes, all stitching, side seams and even the initial embroidery is very crisp.
All in all I am so impressed with this shirt and if I have a chance, I wouldn’t think twice to commission more.
In someday, we might want to wear a very nice shirt for rewarding ourself for what we have achieved or make us feel more confident for a special day. Ascot Chang shirt is that kind of shirt for that kind of days.
