ABOUT US
We aim to be one of the only organizations offering unparalleled bespoke tailored garments to the market. We know that the grand number of “custom” tailoring companies in Canada are simply retailers or middle men, outsourcing work to factories of varying quality, using “bespoke” as nothing more than marketing and branding terms. If you are at all skeptical of us and our work, we don't blame you. Please feel free to reach out to us by clicking the link below and setting up a time to visit the studio if you wish to see some samples and in-progress work to verify our claims. We think you’ll be reassured, as well as impressed by what you’ll see. We look forward to hearing from you.
FRANKLIN OLIVER
A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s (previously Ryerson University's) Fashion School, Franklin has had a love for tailoring from an early age, most probably stemming from his grandfather showing him the chests and chests of British suiting cloth he had brought to Canada from Hong Kong. Franklin would often spend the weekends of his elementary school years visiting Walter Beauchamp, helping his father choose fabrics for new commissions, and being a general nuisance. After learning the basics of the industry and garment construction at Ryerson, spending years working in luxury tailoring selling brands such as Kiton, Cesare Attolini and Orazio Luciano, Franklin decided to begin apprenticing under a Toronto-based Master Tailor. Spurred on by the lack of what most would consider real bespoke tailoring in the country, Franklin set out to develop an offering to help fill that gap and assist in placing Canada on the map as a world class menswear destination. Franklin is responsible for measuring, fitting, drafting, cutting, and seaming.
ANDREA LEE
Andrea discovered her love of craftsmanship through her mother’s historic costume recreations and collection of vintage fashion books. An appreciation of hand craft and couture techniques led to her exploration of crafts including hand sewing, embroidery, knitting, and weaving. She further developed her techniques at Toronto Metropolitan University’s (previously Ryerson University's) program and at a small eveningwear manufacturing operation. Andrea oversees suit canvas building, assembly, and finishing. She is chiefly responsible for the development and production of shirtings and accessories.