Yukihiko Hatori of Made to Measure, located on the 5th floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , a "holy land for business wear" beloved by many suit enthusiasts for his unwavering dedication to suit style, is dressed in LID TAILOR's latest "Classic Model" double-breasted suit, complete with a regular collar shirt with a collar bar, pocket square, tie bar, and suspenders. "Suits should be something you enjoy wearing while expressing your personality. By skillfully using accessories such as tie bars and suspenders, you can not only enjoy suit style more, but also upgrade your look to a higher level," he says.


Reading the preferences and trends of popular bespoke tailors from their ties

Did you know that just behind the bar counter called "Cinema & Library" at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor, you'll find ties selected by bespoke tailors?

LID TAILOR ties are perfect for on-trend styles, and the British-style TAILOR & CUTTER and the Italian-inspired MIGLIORE each have their own distinct character. TAILOR CAID offers Ivy League style ties with "reverse regimental" stripes, SHIGEAKI NAOI focuses on thick, sturdy solid-color ties with thin interlining, and HIDEAKI SATO offers soft, lustrous, silky ties. Just by looking at the ties, you can clearly see the "style" each tailor envisions.

Hatori says, "Having a suit made to your liking and wearing it is one of the great pleasures of being a man, but if you want to be even more individualistic, finding a style that suits your character and how to add or subtract emphasis with accessories are also important points."

A customer who has completely changed their style from classic Italian to British.

Regarding the use of suit accessories, Hatori says, "The trend for shirt collars has gradually shifted from cutaway collars to regular collars and semi-wide collars, but adding a collar bar to your shirt collar can easily change the overall look of your outfit. Also, collar bars and tie bars are 'tools that boost your mood.' Something will definitely change when you wear them."

Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = A regular customer of our made-to-measure service, who has always worn classic Italian style, was introduced to British-style dressing at the right time. After guiding him through solid, thick ties, tab-collar shirts, and tie bars, he had five British-style suits made for a week. The finished suits had a structured look and were beautifully tailored, and I was truly thrilled when the customer said, "I want to wear these properly from now on, making good use of accessories as well."

"For example, the selection of accessories at Lid Tailor is almost the same as at our directly managed store in Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo. We have a full range of accessories, from ties and suspenders to pocket squares and tie bars, and when paired with a Lid Tailor suit, they create a sense of color unity and balance, making the outfit more convincing. They are truly reliable companions that make your attire more individual," he recommends.

NEXT≫ Yukihiko Hatori's suits are based on classic styles, with a focus on fitting.