Consiglieri Journal

Choosing Zegna fabric for your made-to-measure suit

Trofeo, 15milmil15 and Cashco: references for choosing Zegna cloth, alongside a perspective on the Vellus Aureum tradition.

A wooden consultation table surrounded by displayed suits in the Consiglieri showroom

A Custom Made wardrobe: three suits with distinct roles

Plan your tailoring around a dependable suit, a distinct alternative and a personal choice, beginning with the clothes and occasions already in your life.

The Consiglieri monogram on a dark panel, with pale armchairs and displayed clothing in the showroom

How to Care for a Made-to-Measure Suit

From hangers and airing to stains, pressing and storage: a practical care routine for a made-to-measure suit, guided by the finished garment’s label.

A glass consultation table and mustard chairs beside a selection of jackets in the Consiglieri showroom

How Long Does a Made-to-Measure Suit Take?

Your event date is the starting point. Learn what to clarify about cloth, order confirmation, fittings and completion before planning a made-to-measure suit.

Suiting fabrics in blue, grey and beige, with subtle stripes and checks

What determines the price and value of a made-to-measure suit?

Understand a made-to-measure quotation through the cloth, configuration, fitting and personal choices that matter to the way you will wear your suit.

Inside the Consiglieri Mayfair jacket, with fine stripes, patterned blue lining and an inside pocket

The navy made-to-measure suit: shade, texture and styling

Find your shade of navy, compare fabric textures and build outfits for work, daytime occasions and dinner, with guidance on wearing the jacket separately.

Consiglieri showroom with displayed jackets, dark furniture and a wooden floor

Single-Breasted or Double-Breasted? Choosing Your Jacket Style

One line of buttons or an overlapping front? Compare single-breasted and double-breasted tailoring through proportion, cloth and the way you wear your jacket.

Cream, taupe, grey, brown and black fabric swatches arranged on a dark sample card

The Made-to-Measure Winter Suit: Texture, Comfort and Layers

A suit for the rhythm of winter: flannel, proportions and layers considered together. Prepare your personal consultation at the Maison.

Navy, grey and beige jackets displayed with shirts and shoes in the Consiglieri showroom

The Made-to-Measure Summer Suit: Cloth, Ease and Proportion

Cloth, cut and occasion belong together. A guide to choosing a summer suit, from the first swatch to your showroom consultation.

The Cut of a Made-to-Measure Suit: Proportion, Posture and Balance

A suit’s cut is seen in the balance of the outfit and felt in movement. Explore shoulders, collar, fastening and trousers, with practical advice for your fitting.