
-
INSIDE BLACKLABL
BlackLABL custom clothiers provides accessible luxury – custom-made, hand-crafted garments of the highest quality for an unprecedented value.
Whether you would like a private consultation at your home or office, or a complementary event for you and some friends, our associates will provide the highest class of service available.
Our expert tailors create striking garments for both ladies and gentlemen that bear the stamp of exclusivity. Prestigious and refined manufacturing obtained through traditional craftsmanship, and unique materials result in beautiful garments that bear the secret of invaluable design and technical care.
Let us help you live a beautiful life. -
BLACKLABL PHILOSOPHY
We believe that the days of wearing mass produced clothing are over. Clothes should serve as a platform for self-expression, but should first and foremost fit properly.
BlackLABL’s excellence dwells on its tradition of luxury and the continual quest for quality, style and value. Inspired by Savile Row, BlackLABL’s exclusive services of personalized tailoring bring a new opportunity to indulge in the pleasure of an exceptional garment.
Our custom tailoring services allow clients to choose virtually every aspect of their garment. In addition to the choice of fabric, visual and functional details add to the distinction of our bespoke services. Clothes don’t make the man but it does give the man confidence and esteem and let us not underestimate the power of confidence.
-
OFFERINGS
We offer the following custom-tailored, hand-crafted garments for both ladies and gentlemen:
• Suits
• Jackets
• Dinner wear
• Overcoats
• Waist coats
• Trousers
• Shirts
• Dresses
• Skirts
• Pajamas
If you’d like to learn more, or are interested in scheduling a no-obligation consultation, please let us know.
-
FEATURES
You will find our garments to be of the highest quality. At BlackLABL , we don’t nickel and dime our customers for the features that make our garments special. All features below come standard*:
Suits/Jackets
• All suits are hand-cut from a unique pattern based on your individual measurements
• Pick-stitching on lapels
• Full floating canvas front standard on all jackets
• Working button cuffs
• Real horn buttons
• Use only the finest silk thread
• 100% silk satin linings
• 5 multi-purpose inner pockets
• Smooth interlining to ensure the lapels to lie perfectly flat without buckling
• Medium Shoulder padding to create a natural sloping line
Trousers*
• Special 2-piece waistband with anti-roll to ensure comfort and relief from
collapsing waistbands
• Genuine full French fly
• Heel guards for extra protection for wear at the hem
• Grippers help keep the shirt tucked in
• Hidden cash and change pockets
Shirts
• Sewn with a minimum of 18 stitches/in. with full single needle construction
resulting in strong, flat seams that do not separate
• Collars are hand-cut and hand-turned
• Split-shoulder yolk is standard on all shirts
• Thin needles are used to ensure that there is no puckering
• Premium interlinings are fused into the collar and cuffs giving a smooth
and even appearance
• Mother-of-pearl buttons
• Monogramming is available on any part of the shirt
With over 2,500 different fabric selections, including the best suiting from around the world, there is something available for every taste and budget.
* Downgraded garments are available. Please contact us with questions.
-
ULTIMATE CLOTHING EXPERIENCE
Our bespoke services are the Ultimate Clothing Experience – exclusive, personalized service and the chance to choose literally every aspect of your garments. You are invited to consult with a personal clothier for a unique, one of a kind experience. We offer:
Private Appointments
Your clothier will come to your home or office for a private consultation at any time that works for you.
You Host
You reserve a conference room at your office and invite your colleagues, or invite some friends over to your home, and our clothiers will come with refreshments and our fabrics.
Private Events
We host a high end event for you and your friends. Please email info@blacklabl.com to be added to our email list. We will contact you with information regarding our next event
As always, we love to show our appreciation for referrals with complementary garments.
And, yes – we do have clients with entire wardrobes of BlackLABL garments who have never spent a dime. If you are interested in setting up an event, please let us know. -
THE PROCESS
Consultation
Your clothier will discuss your current wardrobe and help recommend and prioritize pieces that will fit your lifestyle.
Customization
Your clothier will help you choose fabrics, styles and colors that complement your physical attributes, and design specifications appropriate for when and where the garment will be worn.
Measurement
To ensure a proper fit, your experienced clothier will take dozens of body measurements and several digital photographs. Together, these provide your master tailor with the unique blueprint of your body and frame so that your garments are cut precisely to your posture and shape. Your measurements are recorded for easy reordering. Of course, you can be re-measured any time.
Tailoring
Our master tailors individually design, cut, shape and sew your garments using only traditional methods, down to hand-crafted collars and hand-stitched button holes.
Fitting
Once complete, your clothier will deliver your garments for your fitting. In the event that any alterations are needed, your clothier will arrange for them to be made and will bring your garments back typically within a week.
-
FAQs
What is bespoke?
To use the terms "bespoke" and "made-to-measure" interchangeably is incorrect. Bespoke clothing is traditionally cut from a pattern drafted specifically for the customer, and thus differs from ready-to-wear/off-the-rack, which is factory made in standardized sizes, and from made-to-measure, which is made to order from an adjusted pre-existing pattern. The distinguishing characteristics of bespoke tailoring are the client's control over the fabric, features and fit, and the way the garment is made. Bespoke describes a high level of customization and end-user involvement in the production and design of the garment.
Are your garments truly bespoke?
To be clear, we do not adjust pre-made suits, nor do we simply alter stock patterns; our Master Tailors take great care in analyzing your measurements and photographs before hand-cutting each garment to your exact specifications. We also provide a fitting with a tailor after the garments arrive and arrange for any alterations. We include this in the price, of course, because we believe your garment should fit properly.
Can I just send you my measurements?
There are plenty of wonderful companies that offer this kind of made-to-measure service, however, that is not what we do. We have long relationships with our clients because we offer a personalized service. We believe that both being measured professionally by a consultative clothier as well having the ability to see and feel the fabrics options help ensure that all clients love each of their BlackLABL garments. As a client, your measurements are kept on file, which makes new orders easy.
What kind of incentives do you offer for referrals?
We offer two options: We will either compensate you with complementary garments or with a cash incentive. We look at our clients as partners and as partners we value the business you bring to us. Many of our clients have received many complementary garments from the referrals they have provided. If you are interested in hosting an event at your home or office, please let us know.
How does an appointment work? How long does it last?
• An appointment is generally a one-on-one, personalized experience in a convenient place
for you, such as your home or office, where a clothier will show you our offerings, help
you choose the best fabrics and styles for your needs, and take your measurements.
• The appointment begins by discussing what you’re looking for. We’ll talk about what’s
currently in your wardrobe, what you’re looking to purchase and any other additional
fashion advice you may be interested in. Next, we’ll move onto taking your measurements.
After we have your measurements, your consultant will walk you through all of the different
fabric options and fits that we have to offer. If you would like to set up a no-obligation
appointment, please let us know.
What are the actual prices of the suits?
Depending on the features, fabric and other options the pricing varies. Please refer to the pricing chart below:

How are you able to offer such great prices?
In order to offer high-quality, garments at reasonable prices, we maintain a lower cost structure than most other clothiers:
• We have no need to carry inventory of a wide array of sizes that do not fit anyone because
we sell only custom-made garments;
• We organize sales events in beautiful, functional suites and turn them into a tailor’s shop for
the day instead of leasing an expensive physical store-front;
• We provide generous referral incentives and rely on our clients’ word-of-mouth
recommendations for growth rather than traditional advertising media.
What are “downgrades”?
• While we do not nickel and dime our clients for a la carte features, we provide the following
base price reduction options:
- Suits & Jackets: standard resin buttons and fused canvas front ($200 reduction)
- Dress Shirts: standard resin buttons and no hand-stitched monogram ($20 reduction)
• Our straightforward pricing includes any and all features and options.
What is a fused canvas?
Every jacket has a full layer of cloth between the outer suiting and the inner lining, which lets the coat keep its shape. In machine-made, "fused" coats, a special synthetic material is used that effectively turns to glue when its heated and fuses to the outer suiting to give the coat its body. With a proper bespoke suit, we use a piece of wool and mohair-based fabric and canvas the suit by hand. And while this technique takes much longer than the standard fused construction found in 98% of suits today, a proper floating canvas construction results in a suit that more naturally drapes the contours of the body. The fit looks more relaxed and elegant without giving up form.
How long will it take to receive the final product?
Your purchase is ready for your first fitting 5-7 weeks after you place the order (we also offer 2-3 week express service for a nominal fee). We will contact you personally to set up a time for us to come to you for your fitting. You will try on your garments in front of your consultant. If your garments require any tweaking we will have the alterations done at no cost to you. Alterations typically take 7-10 days to complete. This is all part of the bespoke tailoring experience. We will ensure that your garments are the perfect fit.
What is your return policy?
Payment in full is taken upfront. Due to the fact that each garment is custom made to your specifications, there are no returns, all sales are final. However, your satisfaction is of the up most importance to us and it is our mission to make you happy. We will make any alteration to the fit of the clothing, at no cost to you, in order to ensure your satisfaction and a perfect fit.
Contact
If you have questions or are interested in setting up an individual appointment or an event at your home or work please feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to the opportunity of earning your business. -
CONTACT
BlackLABL Custom Clothiers | Chicago, Illinois
Email: info@blacklabl.com
Phone: 877/420.LABL (5225)
Phone: 773/819.LABL (5225)
Twitter | Blog | Tumblr | Facebook