Fashion
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ENSPIRE MAGAZINE WS20
Red is the color of fire and blood , so it is associated with energy , war , danger , strength , power , and determination . Red is a very emotionally intense color . It enhances human metabolism , increases the respiration rate , and raises the blood pressure .
For this illustration , I ’ ve selected this particular hue to demonstrate how it transforms the classic thought . The body is simply a tool to help access the world but they do not define the conscious intentions , actions , or capabilities . Question of the day ... Is this suit made for a woman or a man ?
Prior to the 1800s , men and women lived in a handmade world where clothes were crafted according to a person ’ s unique morphology . Before the 1840s , every stitch of sewing had to be done by hand ; Elias Howe didn ’ t even invent the sewing machine until 1846 , and Isaac Singer ’ s version didn ’ t come about until 1850 .
Today , if you make a list of every person you know who buys handcrafted garments , it ’ s likely almost all of the names on the list will be … men ( not women ). Throughout time , a strata of men have clung to the preference for traditional tailoring , and tailoring houses have been around to accommodate the demand .
But the ‘ seamstress profession ’ women once relied on for handmade clothing , has become all but extinct ; and so most women today believe that buying off-the-rack clothing is their only option ( with the notable exception of haute couture for women of means ).
Women are beginning to take notice of men who have chosen the tailored life and who are enamored with the ( very ) specific culture of tailoring . With the burgeoning fascination with tailoring expanding among the male and female spectrum , women are now asking : “ Are handmade garments a possibility for me ?”
At Malcolm ’ s Custom Made To Fit , the answer is a resounding yes .
The instincts of a lady are much the same as those of a gentleman . She is equally punctilious about her debts and equally averse to pressing her advantage .
This super sexy , ultra-lightweight velvet suit makes a grand entrance into the room . A two-button notch lapel front with accent side vents . It ’ s sleek with a sateen finish and subtle presentation that commands elegance . While the suit is described as a tuxedo , it maintains a shelf life as a transitional suit that can also be worn as a fancy casual ensemble . The movement is impeccable and the possibilities are endless . This male inspired custom suit tests the assumption and eventually you ’ ll encounter a small sub-strata of men / women who ’ ll tell you with a whisper “ it ’ s much more attractive for a woman to wear a dress than to wear a suit with trousers . Double standard ... no doubt But the question still lingers is this suit made for a woman or man ?
Both models pictured here enjoy their levels of individuality with a unique display of feminity and masculinity joined at the hip . The suit is interchangeable and breathes a distinctive life no matter which gender showcases it . Is it made for a woman or a man ? It ’ s all perspective .
But in the end , it truly makes a MAN say I want what SHE is wearing . Class dismissed . Malcolm Staples is President and Creative Designer for Malcolm ’ s Custom Made To Fit located in Washington DC . He is an award-winning bespoke custom clothier catering to discerning men and women .