Made to Measure
“Be unique. Be Made to Measure.”
An excellent fit, made with luxurious fabrics and uniquely finished to your own specification is what you can expect from investing in a made to measure suit, jacket, overcoat or pair of trousers from Donalds Menswear.
Get That Perfect Fit
The made to measure process begins with the choosing of the “Block” that best achieves your desired fit or cut of suit or jacket.
Ritz Easy Fit Block 
Mayfair Tailored Fit Block 
Burlington Slim Fit Block
Next comes the choice of cloth…
Our Cloth Brands
From the curated collection by our Made to Measure supplier, and the many cloth bunches available from Harrisons of Edinburgh and Lear, Browne and Dunsford (local to us) in Exeter, we are able to offer a wide range of fabric designs and weights from some of the finest British and European cloth mills and lining manufacturers.
Loro Piana is regarded as the Rolls Royce of fabrics.
Fine Italian craftsmanship with a reputation for producing the most exclusive, luxury suiting cloth in the world, while ensuring the lowest possible environmental impact during production.
Founded in 1842, Dormeuil produce some of the finest fabrics in the world by blending timeless British elegance with a touch of French chic.
Dormeuil cloth has been worn by Kings, Presidents, movie stars and connoisseurs worldwide.
The origins of Vitale Barberis Canonico go back over 350 years and through 13 family generations.
Producing some of the world’s most luxurious fabrics, using only the very best raw materials while committing to respect of our environment.
Reda was founded in 1865 and now owns and runs it’s entire cloth production chain. From the high quality wool from it’s farms in New Zealand, through to the finished fabric at it’s own mills at Valle Mosso in Italy.
Founded in 1836, The Marzotto Group is an Italian textile manufacturer based in Valdagno, and is a global leader in the production of top quality worsted wool and noble fibre fabrics.
Founded in 1863 by Sir George Harrison, Harrisons of Edinburgh established itself as specialists in Pure Cashmere suitings, jacketings and coatings, plus business and less formal suitings in Super 100’s, 120’s, 150’s & 180’s in merino wool.
All of the Harrisons cashmere and suiting fabrics are woven within the United Kingdom.
H. Lesser & Sons were renowned for servicing the tailors of the West End and the City of London, gaining a fabulous reputation amongst the very best tailors, not only within the UK, but also the rest of the world – a reputation that continues to this day.
Smith & Co was founded in 1921 by Herbert Smith and Claude Graham, continuing to serve not only the tailors of central London and beyond, but also the many film and tv companies on its doorstep. In addition, many fashion houses such as, Hermes, Gucci, Stella McCartney and Ralph Lauren have featured Smith cloths in their collections.
Founded by John Porter & Bill Harding in 1947, Porter & Harding are well known for their fine Scottish Tweeds , a collection of bunches including the Glenroyal, the Glorious Twelfth and the Hartwist; ranging from 12ozs up to 18ozs, which caters for many occasions and some specifically for the outdoor pursuit enthusiast.
Since 1846 W.Bill became famous for its wide and varied collection of tweeds and cashmeres, helping to cement its reputation as one of the world’s premier cloth merchants. A new chapter opened recently in the company’s history, introducing new contemporary qualities alongside the classic Scottish Tweeds to a new and highly engaged generation.
The City of Exeter enjoyed great prosperity in the 16th to 18th centuries from processing and exporting woollen cloth. Such a history brought the founding families of Lear Browne and Dunsford to Exeter when they commenced trading in 1895, supplying fine quality fabrics and linings to the worldwide tailoring industry, which they continue to do to this day.
Bernstein & Banleys Ltd. has been established for over 65 years, and are one of the leading suppliers of top quality linings to fashion designers, bespoke tailors and high-end ready to wear brands, as well as theatre & opera houses, film & television companies.
Then it’s time to choose the style and construction of your jacket:
Style & Construction
Jacket Styles
All of these styles are also available as a Blazer (Patch pocket and Blazer buttons) or Dresswear (Satin lapels, pockets and buttons).
Single Breasted 1 Button
Single Breasted 2 Button
Single Breasted 3 Button
Single Breasted 4 Button
Double Breasted Button 1 Show 4
Double Breasted Button 1 Show 6
Double Breasted Button 2 Show 4
Double Breasted Button 2 Show 6
Double Breasted Button 3 Show 6
Double Breasted Button 3 Show 8
Floating Chest Piece
Half Canvas
Jacket Construction
Choose from the Half Canvas with Padded Lapel, or the Floating Chest Piece interlining options.
And decide on all the details and little extras that will make your made to measure purchase unique to you:
Detail
Back Vent Options
Edging Options
Pocket Angle Options
Pocket Options 2
Out Breast Pocket Options
Cuff Options 1
Cuff Options 2
Collar Options
Lining Details 1
Lining Details 2
Lapel Hole Options
Buttons Options 1
Buttons Options 2
Internal Pocket Options
Embroidery Options
Trouser Classic
Trouser Slim
Trouser Front Options
Fly Options
Waistband Details
Waistband Styles
Waistband Options
Waistband Lining
Side Pocket Options 1
Side Pocket Options 2
Back Pocket Options
Coin Pocket Options
Plain Bottoms
Angled Hem
Turn Ups
V Cut Hem
Side Seam Options
Lining Options
Re Enforced Options
Lapel Options
Waistcoat Extra Options
The next stage is when you will have your measurements taken, and any adjustments noted (some persons have one shoulder lower than the other for example) that will give that optimal fit for you. The completion of all the above usually takes approximately one hour.
It is then time to pay a 50% deposit and your order will be sent off to the tailoring company, and fabrics/linings from external mills/merchants will be requested.
Around five to six weeks later your garment(s) will arrive, ready for you to come in for a final fitting.
Any last little adjustments will be carried out on the premises usually within 24 hours, and following payment of the outstanding balance your new made to measure outfit will be ready to take home with you.
