{"id":23603,"date":"2023-09-28T17:19:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/blog\/savoir-faire\/what-price-the-perfect-tailor-made-suit-for-you\/"},"modified":"2024-02-08T02:01:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T01:01:22","slug":"what-price-the-perfect-tailor-made-suit-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/en\/blog-en\/what-price-the-perfect-tailor-made-suit-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT PRICE THE PERFECT TAILOR-MADE SUIT FOR YOU?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today, we deviate somewhat from the Rives editorial line to tackle a key subject: the price of a tailor-made suit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

For most of our customers, the price of the garment is just one of the topics we discuss: the quality and durability of their tailor-made jackets and Trousers come first.<\/p>\n\n

But we also talk freely about the price of the tailor-made suit: you know where you are, you’ve already done your research, and you know that quality comes at a price.<\/p>\n\n

The idea of this article is to share some thoughts on how to explain the price of a tailor-made suit, so that everyone can make the right decision<\/strong> according to their tastes, desires and budget.<\/p>\n\n

Admittedly, this is not a very French attitude (we don’t like to talk about money…), but deconstructing the price of a suit made for you<\/strong> is necessary.<\/p>\n\n

UNDERSTAND THE PRICE OF A TAILOR-MADE SUIT<\/h2>\n\n

Breaking down the price of a ready-to-wear suit<\/h3>\n\n

Let’s start with a quick economics lesson to understand the price of a ready-to-wear suit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

In the ready-to-wear sector, margins are on the order of X8, X15, sometimes X20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Sometimes less so, it’s true, for low-cost chains that focus on quantity, on volume, and can make do with lower margins.<\/p>\n\n

In terms of value for money, the objective for you, the customer, is to aim for the lowest multiplier: if you put “only” \u20ac200 into a suit, you “get what you pay for”. You invest little, you “get” little, the deal is fair.<\/p>\n\n

The question starts to arise when you invest a lot (from 700\u20ac), but the quality of the product isn’t up to scratch because the big house applies a huge margin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

So you’ve bought the brand, you’ve bought a well-manufactured product, but the quality\/price ratio isn’t always in your favor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This is one of the main concerns about the price of PAP suits.<\/p>\n\n

Let’s talk about the price of a tailor-made suit.<\/p>\n\n

And let’s compare like with like: manufacturing costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

First of all, when you invest in a tailor-made suit, you’re effectively paying for quality tailoring, a traditional, handmade production process<\/strong>. This comes at a cost.<\/p>\n\n

This is inevitably higher when working with European craftsmen, who are more expensive than the Indian, Vietnamese or Chinese labor used by most of the major ready-to-wear brands.<\/p>\n\n

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How much does a good tailor-made suit cost? Understanding inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To successfully price your Tailor-made suit, you need to understand how we do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, our margins are reduced on tailor-made suits, and on all the brand’s products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced, to be fair, to develop the brand, and to offer you the best value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To put it plainly: in the tailor-made sector, we generally apply margins of between X2 and X4 on certain products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that your \u20ac1,500 suit is “worth” between \u20ac375 and \u20ac750. Our choice: to offer you certain options, unsold, simply for the pleasure of being able to propose them, so as not to limit your choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make things even clearer, we use only the finest, most durable fabrics, which are the main cost of your tailor-made suit. A large part of the cost of manufacturing your Tailor-made suit comes from the cost of the raw material, the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added to this are shipping costs, consulting services, styling, marketing costs for our small team, boutique rent and, of course, free alterations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all, your tailor-made suit will pass through the expert hands of 70 people. This represents as many possible errors (because to err is human).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there’s the slightest flaw in the workmanship, we’ll put it right. Every product we deliver is a prototype, a unique piece that will only exist once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each pattern is unique, and kept in our database so that we can offer you professional, personalized support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, while the ready-to-wear industry invests millions in just 20 fabrics, at Rives you’ll find 2,000 fabrics every day, and 30% to 40% are renewed every year. Freedom of choice comes at a price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, in Tailor-made products, unlike the majority of PAPs, the quality\/price ratio is in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re wearing a quality suit, and it shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The material is more noble, the finishing better worked, and of course, your suit fits you like a glove, like a second skin, since we created it together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

THE COST OF PICASSO’S SIGNATURE<\/h2>\n\n

Our brand has evolved, and you also pay for the Rives spirit in the price of your tailor-made suit.<\/p>\n\n

You’re bound to know this Picasso anecdote.<\/p>\n\n

Legend has it that Pablo Picasso was drawing in a park when a woman recognized him and approached him.“It’s you, Picasso, the great Picasso! Oh, paint my portrait, I beg you!”<\/em>Picasso complied. After observing her for a while, he drew her portrait, in a single gesture, with the stroke of a pencil. And handed it to the woman.“It’s perfect! You managed to capture my essence in an instant, in a gesture. Thank you. How much do I owe you?”<\/em>He asked for $5,000.“What? $5,000?! How can you demand so much, when it only took you one second to make this drawing?!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n

He replied, “No, ma’am, it’s taken me my whole life.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n

This anecdote illustrates the difference between value and price.<\/p>\n\n

We like to say that we’re experts at what we do, because we’ve been doing it every day for the last ten years.<\/p>\n\n

When we listen to you and advise you, you benefit from real expertise. The reason for the cost of this advice is simple: we have “nothing to sell”.<\/p>\n\n

We’ll never steer you towards a mauve Joker costume when a nice green would suit you better, just because we have rolls of fabric to finish.<\/p>\n\n

In a Rives tailor-made suit, you’re buying time, you’re buying the in-store experience, and you’re also paying for the care we give you.<\/p>\n\n

To us, you’re unique, and deserve our full attention. That’s why, even before the Covid pandemic, we never let more than 4 customers into the store at a time.<\/p>\n\n

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IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TAILOR-MADE SUIT FOR LESS THAN \u20ac1,000?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To access all Rives offers, you’ll need to spend between \u20ac1,200 and \u20ac2,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don’t have a low-cost, degraded offer, with a low-end fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our first prices are on Vitale Barberis Canonico, a prestigious house that has existed since 1663… don’t expect prices under 800\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, prices can go up if you choose a nice cashmere, and a super 150 wool and silk blend will cost more than a sturdy flannel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the same way, a wool and cashmere flannel will cost more than a 100% wool flannel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s really no upper limit to the price of your suit or coat. In the end, your creativity, your desires and your wallet will be your only guides<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, we have a lower limit, a floor value that we respect to guarantee you a quality product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For us, as for you, Rives must remain synonymous with creativity, quality, high standards and elegance, which is why our lowest-priced suits come in at around \u20ac1,200 for a two-piece. (And in the region of \u20ac1,500 for a three-piece suit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more : \n click here to make an appointment in store<\/a>!<\/span>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sylvain & Antoine, Rives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOOK AN APPOINTMENT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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