Goodfight

Another custom suit project that we LOVED. @startfinish went above and beyond with tons of inspiration, moodboards, and more—but not only that, as someone living in New York took the time (& resources!) to fly back and forth for fittings. Sebastian is half-Chinese, growing up in Vancouver, BC, and wanted to create something that would speak to his third-culture roots while staying simultaneously playful and classy. Sebastian’s directive was balancing aspects of the refined international modernism of the French New Wave with the haunting depth of Hong Kong Noir and its romantic disregard for aesthetic rules. His mother was a Chinese seamstress in the 80’s, and while we didn’t have the opportunity to create a cocktail jacket, we wanted to emphasize the connection to something classic and deeply personal.

The result of our work together was an incredible three-button peak collar blazer and tuxedo stripe bottom. We were able to source a very special Italian wool with a textured ruby-red/black hue that changes tone in different lighting, providing the striking-yet-subtle red call-out Sebastian had hoped for, which we opted to balance with a black English wool lapel for contrast. The jacket was cut slightly longer and boxier, with satin accents limited to the covered buttons and double welt pockets. From here we had the perfect opportunity for a contrast bottom; rather than putting him in an all-red look we were convinced that a black bottom would create a more elevated & mature aesthetic, the matching satin tuxedo stripe would provide enough flourish to balance the beautiful look on the top.

Sebastian did an incredible job finishing the outfit with suspenders with Botticelli’s Venus as a motif, cuff-links commemorating Canada’s hosting of the 1976 Olympics, and ribbon bow tie.

A huge congratulations to him and @carlyayres and also a shoutout to @tzvi.photos for the referral!

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