{"id":40769,"date":"2026-05-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/know-how\/how-long-does-it-take-to-make-a-tailor-made-suit-the-actual-timeline-for-a-rives-order\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T05:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T03:08:25","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-make-a-tailor-made-suit-the-actual-timeline-for-a-rives-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/en\/blog-en\/how-long-does-it-take-to-make-a-tailor-made-suit-the-actual-timeline-for-a-rives-order\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take to make a tailor-made suit? The actual timeline for a RIVES order"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><em>\u201cHow long does it take to make a tailor-made suit?\u201d is one of the first questions asked at the workshop. The answer can be summed up in two simple numbers\u2014two months, three appointments\u2014but behind them lies a precise timeline, made up of steps that can\u2019t be rushed and a moment that changes everything: the archiving of the pattern. Here\u2019s the actual process for an order at RIVES.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading horizontalfullmargin\">Two months, three appointments: the timeline for your first suit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A first RIVES tailor-made suit takes an average of two months from the initial appointment to delivery, spread over three appointments: the initial measurement session, the first fitting, and then the second fitting, followed by delivery. This timeframe reflects the time required for artisanal craftsmanship, not an organizational constraint. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">Two months may seem like a long time to someone who is used to buying a suit in a store, where trying it on and making the purchase can be done in the same afternoon. The comparison, however, is not valid. A ready-to-wear suit exists before the customer; A <a class=\"liennoir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/en\/tailor-made\/suits\/\">tailor-made suit<\/a> is crafted around the customer. Between the initial measurements and the delivery of the garment, the workshop draws a pattern, cuts the fabric, assembles the structure, and makes adjustments\u2014all manual processes that require time that cannot be shortened without compromising quality.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">The standard process consists of three appointments. The first involves taking measurements, assessing posture, and selecting the fabric. The second, five to six weeks later, is dedicated to the first fitting of the assembled suit. The third appointment finalizes any adjustments and concludes with the delivery of the suit. Between these three appointments, the customer doesn\u2019t have to do anything\u2014the work takes place in the workshop. The total time, from the initial handshake to slipping on the jacket, takes eight to nine weeks.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote horizontalfullmargin is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Frequently Asked Question: How long does it take to have your first tailor-made suit made?<\/em><br\/>On average, the process at RIVES takes two months\u2014or eight to nine weeks\u2014and involves three appointments. This timeframe increases by three to four weeks if a preliminary prototype is created, and is significantly shorter for subsequent orders once the pattern has been saved. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"RIVES Paris tailor-made brown suit with a brown shirt and blue scarf\" class=\"wp-image-27687 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 41%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-50x50.webp 50w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-scaled-800x800.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4651-edited-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hands holding a tailor-made RIVES Paris measuring tape\" class=\"wp-image-2713 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sjur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-copy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading horizontalfullmargin\">The First Appointment: Measurements, Posture, and Fabric Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The first appointment involves three steps: taking measurements, assessing your posture, and selecting the fabric and finishes. This is the starting point for the pattern and the most crucial part of the entire order. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">It all begins with this appointment. The tailor takes the client\u2019s measurements, but the work doesn\u2019t stop at the numbers: observing the client\u2019s posture, the natural position of the shoulders, and the way the back is held informs the design of <a class=\"liennoir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/en\/blog-en\/why-a-tailor-made-outfit-makes-all-the-difference-and-what-ready-to-wear-will-never-fix\/\">the tailor-made pattern<\/a> just as much as the tailor\u2019s tape measure. The choice of fabric, lining, and construction details\u2014lapels, pockets, and buttoning\u2014is made right away, guided by the suit\u2019s intended use and the client\u2019s preferences.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">This initial consultation rarely lasts less than an hour. It is by no means a mere formality: the quality of the final suit depends directly on the precision and attention to detail during this session. A client who arrives with a clear idea of how the garment will be used\u2014everyday office wear, formal occasions, or a travel wardrobe\u2014and a few visual references helps the tailor make informed choices. However, there\u2019s no need to decide everything on your own: the tailor\u2019s role is precisely to guide you through these decisions.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#3b3b3b;background-color:#fafafa;border-radius:6px;padding-top:12px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:16px\"><strong>Tailor&#8217;s Tip:<\/strong> To get the most out of your first appointment, bring two or three photos of suits you like, and, if possible, a jacket you already enjoy wearing. These concrete examples convey to the tailor\u2014better than lengthy descriptions\u2014the look and comfort you&#8217;re seeking. Specifying the suit\u2019s primary use also helps guide the choice of fabric and construction.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading horizontalfullmargin\">Production Weeks: What Happens in the Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Five to six weeks pass between the first appointment and the first fitting. During this time, the workshop traces the pattern, cuts the fabric, constructs the internal structure, and assembles the garment. These weeks, which are invisible to the customer, are at the heart of the tailor-made process.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">Once the first appointment is over, the customer has nothing else to do for five to six weeks\u2014but the work doesn\u2019t stop. The pattern is first drawn on heavy paper, based on the measurements and observations. The fabric is then cut according to this pattern, piece by piece. Next comes the assembly of the internal structure\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/en\/blog-en\/traditional-interfacing-or-fusible-interfacing-the-invisible-detail-that-determines-a-jackets-durability\/\" class=\"liennoir\">the interfacing<\/a>, the collar canvas, and the reinforcements\u2014followed by the assembly of the garment in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/en\/tailor-made-know-how\/suits-workshop\/\" class=\"liennoir\">the tailoring workshop<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">This five- to six-week lead time applies to all items: a full suit, a jacket on its own, trousers, a shirt, or a tuxedo all require a comparable amount of production time. This is not an administrative waiting period but actual production time, shared among several artisans. Shortening this timeframe would mean reducing the care taken at each stage\u2014a compromise that tailor-made tailoring, by definition, does not make.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Frequently Asked Question: Is it possible to speed up the production of a tailor-made suit?<\/em><br\/>Final adjustments can be expedited in urgent cases\u2014from 24 hours to 10 days, depending on the request. The initial production time, however, remains five to six weeks: this involves manual cutting, fitting, and assembly, which cannot be expedited without compromising quality. Outside of peak periods, urgent orders may be considered on a case-by-case basis.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#3b3b3b;background-color:#fafafa;border-radius:6px;padding-top:12px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:16px\"><strong>Tailor&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Once the fabric has been cut, it is no longer possible to change the fabric selection or the overall cut without starting from scratch. Style decisions are made at the first appointment; the weeks of production allow only for measurements adjustments, not for changes to the plan. <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tailor-made black fabric stitching detail by RIVES Paris\" class=\"wp-image-2715 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir--50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the RIVES Paris boutique featuring tailor-made suits\" class=\"wp-image-2728 size-full\" style=\"object-position:13% 55%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES-costume-sur-mesure-paris-savoir-faire-boutique.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading horizontalfullmargin\">The Fitting: Preliminary Fitting or Final Fitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RIVES offers two fitting options. By default, fittings are conducted directly on the assembled suit. For clients with unique body types or those who prefer it, a preliminary mock-up\u2014a prototype made from test fabric\u2014is created, adding one appointment and three to four weeks to the schedule.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">A toile is a prototype of the suit, constructed from inexpensive test fabric, which allows the pattern to be verified before cutting the final fabric. It serves two purposes: to ensure the suit drapes properly on complex body types, and to provide the customer with an intermediate visualization step. The cost involves additional time\u2014three to four weeks and one extra appointment. By default, RIVES proceeds without a muslin, fitting the customer directly in the assembled suit; a muslin is added at the customer\u2019s request or upon the tailor\u2019s recommendation.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">This decision has implications that extend beyond the first order. A mock-up made for the first suit permanently validates the pattern: subsequent orders are significantly expedited as a result. Without an initial mock-up, the pattern remains reliable, but a subsequent order follows a timeline similar to that of the first suit. The mock-up is therefore less a wasted delay than an investment of time\u2014paid for once, but recouped across all future orders.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Frequently Asked Question: Should I request a preliminary sketch?<\/em><br\/>Not always. For a standard body type and a first suit that isn\u2019t needed urgently, a fitting directly on the assembled suit is sufficient. A mock-up is recommended for asymmetrical body types or those that are difficult to pattern, and for customers who plan to order multiple suits: it adds three to four weeks to the first order but streamlines all subsequent orders.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#3b3b3b;background-color:#fafafa;border-radius:6px;padding-top:12px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:16px\"><strong>Tailor&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> For anyone planning to build a tailor-made wardrobe over several years, requesting a fitting garment for your very first tailor-made suit is a smart move. The three to four weeks invested that one time will result in subsequent orders being completed in five or six weeks, compared to two months without an initial fitting garment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading horizontalfullmargin\">Adjustments and refunds: from 24 hours to ten days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After the first fitting of the assembled suit, final adjustments take anywhere from twenty-four hours to ten days, depending on the customer\u2019s urgency. The suit can be picked up immediately afterward. The second fitting confirms the finished suit and completes the order.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">The first fitting of the assembled suit is the moment when the garment truly meets the body. During this fitting, the tailor notes the necessary adjustments\u2014a sleeve that needs to be taken in, a waist that needs to be refined, a shoulder that needs to be balanced. These final alterations take varying amounts of time: twenty-four hours when the client has a tight deadline, up to about ten days under normal circumstances. This range isn\u2019t arbitrary; it\u2019s a margin for adapting to each individual\u2019s situation.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">Once the adjustments have been made, the suit can be picked up immediately. The second fitting is then used to approve the finished suit: the customer tries it on, the tailor checks the fit, and the customer leaves wearing the suit. In the standard process, this final appointment often serves as the pickup. This marks the end of the entire two-month process.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Frequently Asked Question: Is it possible to place a rush order?<\/em><br\/>Yes, outside of peak periods\u2014from March to July\u2014and on a case-by-case basis. Final adjustments can be completed within twenty-four hours. In exceptional circumstances, a complete order may be processed on a very short timeline\u2014ranging from ten days to one month\u2014but this depends on the workshop\u2019s workload and must be confirmed at the time of the initial contact.  <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3236-scaled-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"RIVES Paris Tailor-made Black Suit\" class=\"wp-image-30210 size-full\" style=\"object-position:41% 35%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3236-scaled-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3236-scaled-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3236-scaled-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3236-scaled-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3236-scaled-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_3236-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Brown paper sewing patterns\u2014retail by RIVES Paris\" class=\"wp-image-2674 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/RIVES_110-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading horizontalfullmargin\">The second order: The archived template changes the schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After the first suit is delivered, RIVES files away the customer\u2019s pattern. Subsequent orders then take only five or six weeks to produce\u2014provided a mock-up was made for the first order. A mock-up fitting is no longer necessary, unless there is a significant change in body type or style.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">The first suit is not just a garment: it also serves to finalize a pattern, which is then kept on file at the workshop under the customer\u2019s name. This archiving process changes the timeline for subsequent orders. There is no need to take full measurements again; the pattern is approved, and production can begin without a preliminary adjustment phase. If a mock-up was created for the first order, a subsequent order can be completed in five to six weeks instead of two months.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">The number of appointments, however, remains close to three: tailor-made clothing is still a craft, and fittings remain essential even when working from a tried-and-true pattern. The muslin, on the other hand, is no longer necessary\u2014unless the customer\u2019s body shape has changed significantly, or if he wants a style of garment that is very different from what he has ordered in the past. In these cases, a new mock-up restarts the timeline as if it were a first suit. Otherwise, the second order and all subsequent ones are faster and smoother\u2014the cumulative advantage of traditional tailor-made tailoring.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#3b3b3b;background-color:#fafafa;border-radius:6px;padding-top:12px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:16px\"><strong>Tailor&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> When placing your first order, ask for confirmation that the pattern will be saved under your name. This ensures that future suits will be based on the same pattern\u2014refined with each order rather than recreated from scratch each time\u2014which sets this apart from a standard tailor-made order. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading horizontalfullmargin\">Conclusion: Plan Ahead\u2014The Right Time to Order<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For a suit with no set deadline, two months\u2019 notice is sufficient. For a wedding, RIVES recommends ideally starting three months before the ceremony. The workshop is closed in late December and in August, and experiences a peak in business from March through July: these are all factors to factor into your schedule.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-justified wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to place an order depends on the deadline. If there\u2019s no set date\u2014such as for a wardrobe staple or a piece you simply want to have made\u2014any time of year is suitable, except during the closures at the end of December and in August. For a specific event, planning ahead becomes a key factor. RIVES recommends scheduling an appointment for a <a class=\"liennoir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rives-paris.com\/en\/wedding\/\">wedding suit<\/a> ideally three months before the ceremony: this timeframe allows for the necessary fittings and adjustments without unnecessary pressure. The time of year also matters. From March through July, the workshop experiences its busiest period, driven by summer weddings and back-to-school orders; an order scheduled for these months requires more advance planning, and urgent requests are harder to accommodate during this time.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"horizontalfullmargin has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#3b3b3b;background-color:#f7f7f7;border-radius:6px;padding-top:12px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:16px\"><strong>Final tip:<\/strong> For a specific event\u2014such as a wedding, a new job, or a ceremony\u2014make an appointment at least three months in advance, and even earlier if the date falls between March and July. For your first suit with no specific deadline, any time of year is fine, except during the closures at the end of December and in August. 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