Tuesday, August 24, 2010

What Is Bespoke?


(pronounced bih-spohk')- derived from a British English term utilized in a variety of applications to mean an item custom-made to the buyer's specification. The term historically was applied only to tailored clothing, shirts and other parts of men's apparel.

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4 comments:

  1. VA|BESPOKEAugust 24, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Very Informative!!!

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  2. Mr.ThomasAugust 24, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    tailored to enhance individual swagger to a degree unmatched bye those opposed to you.

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  3. TanAugust 25, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    Can we use it in a sentence? :o)

    Very interesting word, I must say. I like.

    The word bespoke itself is derived from the verb to bespeak, to "speak for something", in the specialized meaning "to give order for it to be made". The term bespoke in fashion is reserved for individually patterned and crafted men's clothing, analogous to women's haute couture, in contrast with mass manufactured ready-to-wear (also called off-the-peg or off-the-rack). While widespread in the United Kingdom, the term is rarely employed in the United States, although it may be used by some in the high-end tailoring business.

    The distinguishing points of bespoke tailoring are the buyer's total control over the fabric used, the features and fit, and the way the garment should be made. More generally, bespoke describes a high degree of customisation, and involvement of the end-user, in the production of the good.

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  4. AngAugust 30, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks for the explanation. I was wondering about it. I love adding new words to my vocabulary!

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