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| Classic cuts with standard size shoulders and vented backs. Window pane, solids, and stripes add to 2 and 3 button models. A nice addition to the under $500 purchaser looking for quality material and well rounded styling. |
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$200-$500 |
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Wool |
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Classic Cuts, Mid Range Suit |
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Battistoni suits are made by Castangia, which is one of the oldest suit makers in the world. These suits are hand stitched in Italy and worn by many famous people.Some famous clients include: The Dukes de Windsor, Kirk Douglas, Humphrey Bogart, Clint Eastwood, Richard Gere, and Marlon Brando. |
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$2000 |
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Wool |
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Contemporary |
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| Belvest is based in Venezia, Italy. As a result, all suits are tailored in Italy to make some of the finest luxury models on the market. Regal three button classics with ticket pockets make up the bulk of this lineup. Look for solids, stripes, and windowpanes, along with more unique plaids. Mostsuits are full canvassed with full inner lining. |
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$2,000- or more |
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Wools, Cashmere |
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Regal Class 3 Button |
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| The Ben Sherman suit is a nice middle of the road suit and won't be found in retail discount stores. This lineup was bought out by Oxford Industries in 2004. Their plan is to expand further into design and marketing sources. |
| Price: |
$600- or more |
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Wool Materials |
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Classic Coloring, Pin Stripes |
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| Bill Blass suits are reminiscent of Evan Picone, Jones of New York, and DKNY suits. Look to find them in most of your local discount mens suits and department stores. Cuts and patterns on these suits are nice and diverse. Buy one of these suits based off of how you feel about the style and fit of the cloth rather than the material itself. |
| Price: |
$300- or more |
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Mid Range Wools |
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Diverse For Occassions |
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| The Borrelli suit is crafted by a company with over 100 years experience in the hand tailored clothing arena. For a reference point you might want to note that it is similar to the Kiton in material and price. Some famous people to wear thissuit are Brad Pitt, Al Pacino, Richard Gere, Harrison Ford, and George Clooney. |
| Price: |
$1000- or more |
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High Quality to Luxury Wool |
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Pleated and Double Pleated |
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| The Botany 500 brand has been around for over 100 years. Long years of proven quality craftsmanship have made this designer an American fashion industry icon.Currently the company has a wide range of shoes, clothing, and accessories which greatly accent their shoes. |
| Price: |
$200-more |
| Material: |
Wool or Wool/Polyester |
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Vintage, Retro |
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| Brioni suits originate in Italy and define why many consider Italian suits to be far superior in quality. Even Pierce Brosnan wears them in James Bond.Streamlined wastes, slightly padded shoulders, and perfect tailoring are all attributes of this designer. The company tries to work the angle of having the ability to make anybody look like they are in great shape.Materials consist of super fine wool, cashmere, and silk. Even the inner lining is made up of expensive silk or cashmere. Colors are always traditional and elegance wins out over trendy every time. |
| Price: |
$2000-more |
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Fine Wool/Cashmere/Silk |
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High End/You Will Turn Heads |
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| Brooks Brothers suits have been around since 1818 for 1 very important reason....they're good. In need of a strong power suit? Maybe something for the office? A well made BB's suit is the answer. The great selling point for these suits is that your older executives will be wearing them or something similar. If you remember from the section on how to buy a business suit, this can be very important.
They were the first company in America to make ready to wear suits. Its 2008 now and although this designer has expanded its product line, their suits are still the number one seller. |
| Price: |
$300-$1,000 |
| Material: |
Mid Range Wools |
| Style: |
Traditional |
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