Few fabrics in history have become as iconic and world-renowned as denim.

When it comes to tailoring, the devil is in the details. One such detail, often overlooked by clients but fundamental to the quality of a...

When it comes to fine tailoring, the choice of cloth is as vital as the cut and make itself. English and Italian fabrics represent two of...

In an age where terms like "bespoke" and "custom" are used interchangeably—and often incorrectly—understanding what truly sets a bespoke...

The bespoke suit is more than just clothing—it is an experience, a collaboration, and a work of art. Unlike ready-to-wear or...

It would be a vast understatement to say autumn wasn’t my favourite season. Perhaps it’s the most dramatic change of the season. The...

DO GOOD WORK - the ethos behind our tailoring and a guiding principle for life. 2020 has been a tumultuous year for many, and we have all had to make some changes to adapt. At the beginning of the pandemic, long before masks were common, not to mention mandatory, we started making and giving away masks for free to anyone interested. This was one small way that we could give back and support our community members through difficult times. We had yet to learn how popular the fre

We are pleased to announce our support of the Calgary Humane Society and their 18th annual Cocktails for Critters fundraiser on October 3, 2020. From the support of generous donors and attendees, previous Cocktails for Critters events have helped fund life-saving programs and daily protection and care for thousands of animals with nowhere else to turn. In light of current events, the Calgary Humane Society will bear the flagship event virtually and are committed to providing

The Cooper collar is an excellent example of what separates bespoke garments from the ready-to-wear market. Unlike traditional dress shirt collars, the Cooper collar is cut from a single continuous piece of cloth and defined by its graceful roll. This style was first popularised by Gary Cooper (hence the name) in the 1940s/1950s. It is also known as the Lido collar or the California collar. It is becoming increasingly popular today as a sophisticated yet casual alternative, t

I've gone back to the drawing board and redesigned our face mask for superior fit and comfort. The 3-panel design offers 3 individually cut and shaped pieces that better conform to your face's counters. These masks have a built-in shape and structure you won't find with other masks. Nose and chin panels allow the mask to hold better to the face. I've also upgraded with adjustable ear loops via a small metal slider. The ear loops are left long; you can adjust and cut to length

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with CBC Calgary about Allan David Bespoke: We spoke about the changing narrative around face masks today. From faux pas to fashionable, are masks becoming the new accessory? I felt compelled to use my skills to help with Covid-19 efforts recently. At first, I began making cloth face masks with the spare cloth. The response was very positive... so positive that after making and distributing over 400 masks around Canada, I ran out of f

Throughout the life of this blog, I will no doubt mention over and over the benefits of bespoke and why it is superior to factory-made, fast fashion garments. I talk a lot about posture and fit and how they relate. Achieving a proper fit is one cornerstone of why bespoke garments are superior. In this post, I will briefly discuss posture and why it is essential to establishing a good fit. First, we should have a brief look at ready-to-wear (RTW). The vast majority of clothing

I am often asked, "what is bespoke?". Historically, the term comes from an era before the mechanization of labour in tailoring. Clients...

Hello, My name is Allan David, and I am a bespoke tailor in Calgary, AB. Firstly, I would like to welcome you to my website and blog. Thanks for visiting. My journey toward bespoke tailoring isn't the typical narrative that comes to mind when people think of the tailors of old. I wasn't born into a long generational bloodline of master tailors with thimble and needle in hand. I didn't spend my childhood sweeping the shop floor while dad and grandad worked away. Instead, I gre