A day at work with fashion designer Troy Costa

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

Jun 04, 2016, 06:15 IST2 min

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STAGE / 1 &ldquoThe 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.&rdquo

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STAGE / 2 &ldquoI 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.&rdquo

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STAGE / 3&ldquoThe devil is in the details. new designs and ideas stem from working closely with the tailors and technicians.&rdquo

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STAGE / 4&ldquoI 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.&rdquo

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STAGE / 5&ldquoThere 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.&rdquo

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STAGE / 6&ldquoWhen 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&rsquos anatomy.&rdquo

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STAGE / 7&ldquoThere is focus on modern masculinity and flattering functionality. a man should dress in a way that you notice he looks good but you don&rsquot know why.&rdquo

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STAGE / 8&ldquoI work closely on each garment. it&rsquos a group effort to reach the spirit it evokes. a perfect suit preaches and epitomises the idea of dressing for success.&rdquo

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STAGE / 9At the end of the day, it&rsquos back to the drawing board as the work cycle starts afresh.

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UP CLOSE: The fine print at the workplaceThe pin cushion, an all-time favourite work accessory

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