tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
The made-to-order services extend beyond tailoring to footwear and leather goods.
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For younger consumers, the brand meets their demand for authenticity and heritage through elevated classics with oversized silhouettes, modern tailoring, and sustainable finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
While tailoring remains its specialty, the focus has shifted in more recent years to high-end Italian brands, with the likes of Zegna, Canali and Scabal taking up considerable real estate.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
The made-to-order services extend beyond tailoring to footwear and leather goods.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
For younger consumers, the brand meets their demand for authenticity and heritage through elevated classics with oversized silhouettes, modern tailoring, and sustainable finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
While tailoring remains its specialty, the focus has shifted in more recent years to high-end Italian brands, with the likes of Zegna, Canali and Scabal taking up considerable real estate.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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