The Bhambi’s Bespoke Process | From First Consultation to Final Fitting in Midtown Manhattan
Our in-house master tailors bring over 30 years of bespoke tailoring experience. With our expertise, we will guide you in creating any style you desire, ensuring a perfect fit and exceptional craftsmanship every time.

What Happens at Your First Bespoke Suit Appointment? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Bhambi’s Experience
Discuss your vision down to the most delicate of details – the limit is endless, possibilities bountiful. Let us know your likes, dislikes, and must-haves. Bring past suits for reference or start completely from scratch. Our master tailors aim to find the perfect balance between functionality and style.
*Our standard turnaround for a suit is about 4-5 weeks. However, we can make a suit in 10 days if needed.
Choose Your Fabric
Select from over 300,000 premier fabrics sourced from premium British and Italian mills including Loro Piana, Holland & Sherry, Scabal, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fox Brothers, Dormeuil, and many more. Luxury fabrics exclusive to Bhambi’s are also available. We carry every material imaginable from the finest wool, to linen, silk, cashmere, tweed, velvet, cotton, and vicuna. Find a fabric with the exact texture, pattern, and weight you desire.






Measurements
Our tailors measure your body, posture, and gait precisely and meticulously to ensure the best fit. Accounting for every angle and contour, these small nuances produce monumental results that simply cannot be replicated by ready-to-wear garments. The client’s pattern is then specially cut according to these calculations often times by Mr. Lal who oversees every step of the process to this day.

Fittings
Examining every inch of the garment’s fit throughout the process of crafting your suit is essential for both tailor and customer in fine-tuning the details that ultimately makes for a standout look. Make any adjustments whilst trying on your basted suit or garment and get a good feeling of the final product. A second fitting reflects all inquiries voiced during the first fitting, and assures a piece as unique as is perfectly fit for you.

Enjoy Bespoke
At Bhambi’s, we understand the constraints of the daily gentleman. The final commission can be collected from our Midtown Manhattan atelier at 14 East 60th Street – two blocks from Central Park and steps away from Fifth Avenue – or shipped directly to you anywhere in the world.
Experience firsthand the advantages of bespoke and fully enjoy your new, standout look.
Bhambi’s guarantees 2 years of alterations for your custom garment, on the house.
Bhambi’s has practised true bespoke tailoring in Midtown Manhattan since 1968 — at 14 East 60th Street, steps from Fifth Avenue and two blocks from Central Park. For clients across New York City, the Upper East Side, and the wider New York metro area, our atelier has been the address for hand-sewn bespoke suits in New York City for over five decades.
From Vision
to Masterpiece
Est. 1968
Over 30 years of experience
per master tailor · Midtown Manhattan
14 East 60th Street, Suite 610
- 01Step One
Initial Consultation
Your bespoke journey begins with a conversation. Discuss your vision down to the most delicate of details — the possibilities are bountiful, the limit is endless. Tell us your likes, dislikes, and must-haves.
Bring past suits for reference, photographs of looks that inspire you, or start completely from scratch. Our master tailors aim to find the perfect balance between your lifestyle, functionality, and personal style. There is no pressure and no obligation — the goal is to ensure every decision is exactly right before a single thread is cut.
Turnaround 4–5 Weeks Standard delivery - 02Step Two
Fabric Selection
Select from over 300,000 premier fabrics sourced from the world’s finest British and Italian mills — Loro Piana, Holland & Sherry, Scabal, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fox Brothers, Dormeuil, and many more. Luxury fabrics exclusive to Bhambi’s are also available.
We carry every material imaginable: the finest wool, linen, silk, cashmere, tweed, velvet, cotton, and vicuña. Whether you desire a lightweight suit that travels wrinkle-free, a robust flannel for a New York winter, or a breathable fresco for the summer, our tailors will guide you to the perfect cloth for your occasion and lifestyle.
Fabrics 300,000+ Exclusive selections - 03Step Three
Precision Measurements
Our master tailors measure your body, posture, and gait with precision and care. Accounting for every angle and contour — the slope of your shoulders, the curvature of your back, your natural stance — these nuances produce monumental results that simply cannot be replicated by ready-to-wear garments.
Every measurement is noted and kept on file for life, making future commissions even more seamless. Mr. Lal Bhambi personally oversees every step of this process to this day, as he has for over 56 years.
Accuracy 30+ Points Measured per client - 04Step Four
Pattern Cutting
Using your precise measurements, our master cutter drafts a paper pattern created exclusively for your body — a pattern that has never existed before and will never be used for anyone else. This is the defining step that separates true bespoke from every other form of tailoring.
Mr. Lal Bhambi personally cuts many of these patterns himself, bringing over five decades of intuition and expertise to each and every piece. The result is a blueprint for a garment built around your geometry alone.
Construction Full Canvas Hand-basted chest - 05Step Five
Hand-Sewn Construction
Every Bhambi’s bespoke garment is handcrafted by our in-house master tailors, each with over 30 years of experience. From the roll of the lapel to the pitch of the shoulders, from hand-worked kissing buttonholes to the signature lining — every detail is executed by skilled hands, not machines.
Full canvas construction allows the chest interlining to mold naturally to your body over time, creating a garment that improves with every wear. This level of craftsmanship is the reason a Bhambi’s suit is built to last decades, not seasons.
Craftsmanship Hand-Sewn Every garment - 06Step Six
Fittings & Refinement
Examining every inch of the garment’s fit is essential for both tailor and client. At your first fitting you try on the basted suit — the rough-sewn shell of your garment — and work directly with your tailor to fine-tune every detail: the set of the collar, the hang of the sleeve, the break of the trouser.
A second fitting reflects every adjustment voiced during the first, and assures a piece as unique as it is perfectly fitted to you. Most clients visit two to three times across the process — an investment of your time that makes all the difference in the final result.
Fittings 2–3 Visits Per commission - 07Step Seven
Collection & Enjoyment
Your finished commission is ready to be collected from our Midtown Manhattan atelier at 14 East 60th Street — two blocks from Central Park and steps from Fifth Avenue. For clients who cannot visit in person, your garment can be shipped anywhere in the world.
At Bhambi’s, we stand behind every piece we make. Each bespoke commission includes two years of complimentary alterations, on the house — because a relationship with your tailor, like a great suit, is meant to last.
Guarantee 2 Years Free alterations
“From your first consultation to the final fitting, every step is defined by exquisite craftsmanship and exceptional service.”
Book a Consultation →Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at my first appointment at Bhambi’s?
Your first appointment is a full consultation — we discuss your lifestyle, the occasions you are dressing for, your style preferences and budget. We then take comprehensive measurements and walk you through our fabric library. There is no pressure and no obligation. The goal is to ensure every decision is exactly right before a single thread is cut.
How many appointments does a bespoke suit require?
Most clients visit two to three times — an initial consultation and measurement, a basted fitting to review structure and fit, and a final fitting for last refinements before collection. The entire process typically takes four weeks from your first appointment.
Where is Bhambi’s Custom Tailors located?
Bhambi’s is located at 14 East 60th Street, Suite 610, Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY 10022 — steps from Fifth Avenue, the Plaza Hotel, and the southern entrance to the Upper East Side. We are open Monday through Friday 10AM–6PM and Saturday 10AM–4PM. Call (212) 935-5379 to book.
Do I need an appointment to visit Bhambi’s?
Walk-ins are welcome, however we recommend booking an appointment to ensure a master tailor is fully available to dedicate their time to you. Call (212) 935-5379 or use our contact page to schedule your consultation.
What should I bring to my first bespoke suit consultation?
Come with an open mind and if possible bring a reference — a suit you love the fit or style of, photos of looks that inspire you, or simply a clear idea of the occasion you are dressing for. Our tailors will handle everything else from there.
Does Bhambi’s offer alterations on existing garments?
Every Bhambi’s bespoke commission includes two years of complimentary alterations. For alterations on existing garments not made at Bhambi’s, contact us directly to discuss your needs.