A day at work with fashion designer Troy Costa

No detail is unimportant for the designer, nor is any idea

Published: Jun 4, 2016

STAGE / 1 “The cut is the foundation of every garment. it has to accommodate the fluctuations

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“The cut is the foundation of every garment. it has to accommodate the fluctuations in body weight that a normal person may go through. style is measured in inches... genius is all about the cut.”

STAGE / 2 “I check every jacket on a mannequin before it reaches completion. a suit should bea

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“I check every jacket on a mannequin before it reaches completion. a suit should beautifully fit the frame and must be carved to flatter the body type unlike a suit bought off the peg. bespoke is the art of making a suit purely by hand; a suit made for one man, hand-cut, handmade and hand-finished.”

STAGE / 3“The devil is in the details. new designs and ideas stem from working closely with th

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“The devil is in the details. new designs and ideas stem from working closely with the tailors and technicians.”

STAGE / 4“I believe in dignity of labour. from cutting the patterns to even clipping an extra

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“I believe in dignity of labour. from cutting the patterns to even clipping an extra thread from a finished garment, no job is considered big or small.”

STAGE / 5“There is a discussion of themes and ideas at each phase of the collection. the most

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“There is a discussion of themes and ideas at each phase of the collection. the most valued clothing is one that is not quick to wrinkle, has a bounce back virility, a weight of approximately 14 microns and so on.”

STAGE / 6“When you decide to make a bespoke suit, you are entering a timeless world of traditi

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“When you decide to make a bespoke suit, you are entering a timeless world of tradition and luxury. measurements are done to create a unique blueprint of the person’s anatomy.”

STAGE / 7“There is focus on modern masculinity and flattering functionality. a man should dres

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“There is focus on modern masculinity and flattering functionality. a man should dress in a way that you notice he looks good but you don’t know why.”

STAGE / 8“I work closely on each garment. it’s a group effort to reach the spirit it evo

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“I work closely on each garment. it’s a group effort to reach the spirit it evokes. a perfect suit preaches and epitomises the idea of dressing for success.”