In concluding my previous post on Rick Ross, I got on the topic of tailoring and how the attentive touch of a sartor could render even Rick Ross into a debonair gentleman. Frankly speaking, even though we’d all love to personally have a Savile Row tailor at our beck and call to serve us up sumptuous suits all season long, many (such as myself) don’t have the pockets deep enough to splash out a good £2000 ($2900) or more on a bespoke number from Savile Row. However, if finances aren’t an issue, my recommendation is taking the high road to the pleasures of bespoke living. From living out the design process from scratch to possessing a lifetime warranty in the form of alterations, bespoke suiting is an assured investment in quality.

On the contrary, made-to-measure suits are steadily emerging as a substitute to London’s Savile Row. Once resigned for upper class, tailor-made suits are now an enviable reality for the masses thanks to made-to-measure establishments such as MySuit. Although not bespoke, at $495, made-to-measure suits are your best bet to injecting that unique fit and sense of personality to one’s wardrobe. In the general sense, a suit truly confers onto its wearer a palette with which the fit, the jacket and pant style, the pocket square and even the collar upon the shirt are brushstrokes that allow one to illustrate their fashion sensibilities. Unsurprisingly, as a made-to-measure establishment, MySuit sees to it that those subtle discernments are lived out through “The MySuit Experience.”

For a mere 15 minutes, “The MySuit Experience” will literally take you on an inch-by-inch approach to the realizing that perfect fitting suit that meets your discretion. First, thirty measures are taken compared to a paltry three measures (suit size, waist size and inseam) that mass-produced department store suits offer. With measuring tape tossed aside and the tailor’s chalk dusted off, the fun truly begins once styling options are thrown your way. Pant styles vary from flat front to pleats (yes, double pleats are available if 1950s fashion is your thing) while jackets come in a medley of button arrangements. Intricate detailing can be rendered to both the pant and jacket through the addition of vents, lapels and sleeve buttons for jackets or suspender buttons, watch pockets and belt loops for pants. That, however, is not the exhaustive list of amendments that can be made to the suit–it’s just the tip of the iceberg! Moreover, all this measuring, hemming and detailing is backed up with sartorial advice from MySuit’s tailors.

Unfortunately, “The MySuit Experience” is currently available to those living in New York/New Jersey metro area where the MySuit has four locations. Still, if you’re stopping by through the city, I wouldn’t hesitate in making an appointment. Heck, in 15 minutes you could be within reach of a quality suit, closing the door on years of second-rate, languid suits that say nothing about you.

Click here to visit MySuit for “The Experience.”

I’m not a fan of Rick Ross. As a matter of fact, I’ve never had a single Rick Ross tune on heavy rotation so I post this “Magnificent” video not to venerate his musical talents, but to give him due props on what seems to be his renewed sense of style (fingers crossed). No pun intended, but Rick Ross literally looked suavein a polished two−button white suit topped off with a touch of black piping. The matching polka dot ascot and pocket square was equally pleasing and left me wondering who styled his counterpart, R&B crooner, John Legend? Honestly, what was up with that third leg of a tie?! Take heed people, ties are not to hang past your belt so please don’t try this at home.

On a final note, it’s important to recognize that as hefty as Rick Ross is, he still managed to hold his own against the more shapely John Legend. Moreover, there is the odd chance that Ross actually upstaged the singer’s wardrobe thus Ross’ styling debunks the notion that burly lads can’t look the part. So to close, I’ll say this: if shedding pounds is not in your foreseeable future, then investing in a tailor is the next best way to looking, acting and feeling magnificent!

Did you happen to catch Ozwald Boateng’s documentary – “Why style matters”, at the weekend? If not click here to watch it on BBC iplayer. The programme explores Boateng’s background, influences and his love affair with Savile Row.

Interesting fact: In 1994, rather than follow convention, Boateng distributed a video invitation to guests for his debut presentation in Paris. We’ve managed to dig the video up (see below). The quality isn’t great but it’s an apt reminder that Boateng is a visionary.

“Style is individual. Style is personal and it’s a reflection of who you are.” – Ozwald Boateng

What does style mean to you?

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There’s a fine line between reporting and endorsing. So I would like to take the time early on in this piece to clear the air and firmly state I am merely reporting as I see it.

Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, I bring you the Fuxedo!

Now you’re probably wondering, what on earth is a Fuxedo? The name is suggestive, but sexual innuendos aside, the Fuxedo is the bridge between fashion etiquette’s simplicity and sophistication or, to put it plainly, the pairing of the rather élan tuxedo with the somewhat expedient jumpsuit.

The promotional ad is a definite laugh so I wasn’t surprised to learn that the creators of this one-piece tuxedo are the music-comedic duo of Stuckey & Murray.

But as ludicrous as the idea may seem, the Fuxedo has no real sartorial niggles except for its obvious unconventionality. For instance, the conundrum of the jumpsuit zipper is well hidden to ensure that the medley of jumpsuit and tuxedo is not noticeable. An added plug is the Fuxedo design kept traditional tuxedo basics like the cummerbund, the satin lapels, and the black bow tie.

However, the Fuxedo’s built-in cuff is the utmost sartorial pleaser because it assures the right amount of shirt cuff peeks under the jacket (it’s best to show at least half an inch). All things considered, it would be a difficult task to discern the Fuxedo from a bonafide tuxedo.

So is the Fuxedo a revolution in men’s fashion? No way! But if you want to inject some tongue in cheek into your wardrobe, then be my guest and invest in a Fuxedo. No doubt the Fuxedo is a nifty idea, but I don’t really see myself buying into. Nonetheless, considering the etymology of the name, Fuxedo, I couldn’t help but snicker at the utility the Fuxedo would have served James McEvoy during that passionate library tryst he shared with Keira Knightly in Atonement. A little too late McEvoy, a little too late…

To order your own personal Fuxedo, click here.