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The Scott Hill Experience!

The wardrobe equivalent to Surround sound!

I just had a most unusual clothing experience. I hate to use the word ultimate, but this is as close as you can get!

I had the privilege of having legendary retailer Scott Hill come to my home and bring an entire men's clothing store!
Scott is unveiling a new business that I think is unique and an incredible benefit to gentlemen everywhere.

Scott comes to your home or office and you experience the benefit of his experience, contacts with the highest quality Neapolitan clothing and shoe sources available.

And that's only one of the unique aspects - Scott brings samples of suits, fabrics, shirts, buttons, shoes, belts and his expertise in fitting you and an amazing ability to coordinate it all just for you.

No tailor can provide the complete look like Scott does.

Again it's the highest quality and is priced such but Scott can provide these brands at a price much lower than you would pay in stores plus you get Scott's experience in fitting you perfectly.

This is such a different way of doing business I've detailed my  experience below and what Scott Hill can do for you!

-- Andy

I have started my own atelier in Los Angeles, and am focusing on servicing my personal trade with Bespoke, made to measure and made to order products of the highest quality. 

I specialize in made to measure clothing from Naples and utilize Sartoria Partenopea as my primary "higher end" maker.  With all my experience , in carrying these brands... like Isaia, Kiton, Belvest... etc.. I have found that Sartoria Partenopea has the most authentic Neapolitan , hand made quality at the best price to value ratio.  The lapel shaper, shoulder expression, sleeve head attachment with subtle shoulder shearing and super clean chest and waist suppression are all features that make this garment very special and give the appearance that you spent $6k + for Kiton; but these suits sell for less than 1/2 of that amount..... 

There is also a very Neapolitan soft shoulder jacket range of models; that is unlined and French faced; but fully canvased that is awsome!  Most made to measure specialists do not have this model in their arsenal and this is the "cutting edge" model that is a fresh direction and shoulder expression for a more casual but fully tailored garment.. whether it be a soft shoulder suit or jacket.  These jackets are geared to be worn with dark denim and a sport shirt... or with a plain front cotton or linen cotton blend ,plain front slack and a sport shirt. 

The entire package is "story boarded".. where I have taken the best picks of 25 sport coats and 25 suits and completely detailed in advance, the lining options, button detail, and selected 3 hand made shirt and tie coordinates to go with each swatch.  The shirt and tie coordinates come from Sartoria Partenopea's hand made shirt collection and the ties are all 7 fold...the taste being  the key with "a bit of London meets Italy" play of patter to these coordinates.  7 fold ties are super classic; solids, woven geometrics and stripes.. but put together with this subtle play of pattern to create combinations that look like a bit more forethought when into their selection.  The taste lever is superb! 

The entire package is not only driven towards suits and sport coats; but also luxury sportswear components to complete the package including made to order knitwear in 8 models; including silk and cashmere and 1 and 2 ply cashmere for the Summer and 12 months.. and also fashion outerwear, suede and leather custom jackets, and the top tier bench made shoes in 30 models from very high quality shoe manufacturer. 

Out of my atelier, I visit clients homes or offices and present the entire package.  As part of my free service, I go through their closets and build new combinations with older existing "A" garments and help utilize new selections from their orders to mix back into their closet and create new coordinates for many other garments.  This helps create value for them by creating multiple uses of the components to make more "A game ensembles.  I also travel throughout the U.S. and visit clients in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco etc.. and there is no charge for the travel to another city. 

All of this product is sold at 30-40% less than a traditional store.  I have very limited overhead; no "bricks and mortar" store, no employees  and very little inventory costs.  I don't have to self finance $500,000 a season in goods that sit on the shelf until they are sold.  Everything is developed on an individual basis for the clients and they are loving the value and service of a designer/stylist putting their selections together at prices that can only be achieved "on sale" in other high quality stores.  I believe I am ahead of the curve and that this personal wardrobe service is the way of the future for the next few years.  My business has been quite strong; as clients are responding to service and value.. and most importantly "TASTE". 

All the best,  
Scott Hill
213-884-5950
scotthill90212@yahoo.com

 

 

Scott Hill arrives and turns my home into a fine men's clothing shop!

The legendary Scott Hill explains the Neapolitan shoulder.

 

Scott brings several suit and sport jacket samples and I'm fascinated with this unconstructed jacket.

Especially when Scott suggests that I wad it up to demonstrate it's instant recovery.  Great for travel!

A second later the jacket looks perfect.

And the process begins (a very pleasant experience)!

Taking a peek at the quality construction of the 7 fold tie production from Italy's top neckwear mfg. 

Scott has samples, but on uniquely coordinated on "story boards".  If you know what you're doing it's great and if you don't have confidence in what goes with what - you will after you see the fabrics and patters flow together!

 

My selection:  The unconstructed sport jacket, but more constructed than the sample with flap pockets, in a medium indigo blue cashmere windowpane with cognac pane accent from Loro Piana.  Lining is a cognac twill and the perfect buttons --cognac "Corozo".  And a suede undercollar in cognac brown PLUS 6 mm stitching by hand.  A true "artisan" jacket that is nearly one of a kind. 

And two shirts, a necktie and the most beautiful pair of burnished shoes with matching belt.

Also a "double zip" 2 ply cashmere sleeveless cardigan in "Cantelopue" that pulls together the sport shirts and jacket when traveling; or on a chilly night in the desert.

   Now where could you get that kind of selection, expert knowledge and attention to detail in your own living room or office?  Only from the Scott Hill Experience!

 

And finally the extensive measuring and choosing the details of all the items.

 

Items Retail Scott Hill Bespoke
Sport coat $4650 $3250
Sport/dress shirts 540 425
Cash cord trouser 795 495
Cashmere cardigan vest 895 625
7 fold tie  295 225
Bench made shoes  1295 895
Matching belt  395  295
Gray cashmere/flannel pant  495 395
Total 9900 Only 7030


 

Phase Two!

Scott Returns with some trousers for me to try on.  He has actually convinced me to try some flat front trousers!!


And we review my final selection on the "Signature" Scott Hill Ensemble Story Board.

It has all the items selected with swatches of the jacket and lining, shirts, ties, etc!


 

It seems that most made to measure specialists fall slightly short of satisfying their new clients; especially when their client is not in their home town.  The entire made to measure experience is culminated with the end result of a perfectly fitting garment; and a very satisfied customer. 

The subtle nuances of the perfect fit; come from experience and control over subtle details of fit and proportion.  Often,  centimeters are the difference between ill fitting and the perfect expression to the garment in question. 

The positive end result is a combination of, excellent fit and comfort, and a garment that presents ones frame in a positive , modern expression.  Fitting a garment is one thing; but knowing how to give the garment that "panache" takes years of experience and concern about the subtle details. 

When a garment is completed by the manufacturer ; it is critical that a top made to measure specialist return with the garment for a final fitting.  If my client is in London; there is no way that I can take for granted that the finished production of his made to measure suit or jacket is "spot on". 

My returning to London with the finished product and having a "final fitting" is the cornerstone of customer satisfaction.  I cannot put the garment in a hanging, Federal Express box and hope that all is well.  The final fitting allows me to fine tune any imperfections and to be immediately "on hand" to address any needs for minor adjustment. 

Once a client has extended the confidence in me to develop his made to measure products; I feel it my responsibility to personally see the final fitting through; until the day he e mails me and said what a fantastic experience he is enjoying wearing his new ensembles.. 

This is the pinnacle of service and the type of attention to detail that gives the consumer the confidence to do business for many years to come.  A one time customer; no matter how large the sale, is a failure unless I personally secure his satisfaction and positive endorsement. 

Scott

 

 

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