The Knot Chicago Weddings Magazine

GOING BESPOKE

What differentiates Bindle & Keep from other suiting companies or tailors? Bindle & Keep is by appointment only, and we schedule two-hour windows for first fittings. This allows us to really get to know our clients before we measure them. We give our clients the time and space to express what they think will make them feel empowered.

We’re also a body-positive company—without exception. We hope that doesn’t differentiate us, but we know that it’s not uncommon for tailors to have certain practices that make clients feel uncomfortable. For instance, some tailors charge based on how many yards of fabric they need in order to make a garment. Due to this, we’ve had clients who come in expecting us to charge them more for their suits because of their size; but that’s not something we do here. We understand that people have different bodies and different experiences in their bodies, but we don’t charge them differently

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