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The goal of Common Threads goes hand in hand with that of Artifex; to shed light on the sartorial world in order to bring unification and collaboration to those within it. On Common Threads, we talk to bespoke tailors, artisans and innovators. We seek to understand and learn where the line between old world techniques and innovative design lives. Come with us on this journey!
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Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Chris Despos has been making suits in the handmade tradition since the 1970s. As a second generation immigrant, Chris was initially taught by his Macedonian father who learned the trade working in Italian workshops on his way to the Americas.
In this episode of Common Threads we get a brief glimpse into the world of bespoke tailoring in the United States after WWll as the country caught stride in the RTW and MTM industry.
During the 70s and 80s in the United States many tailoring legends were still alive and well such as the famous Bill Fioravanti. These tailors belonged to technical associations such as the CTDA where exhibitions were held to show a certain cutting style or fitting technique. In addition to the sharing of skills Chris recounts how tailors would organize events to get to know each other better and build long lasting relationships.
Fashion Institute of Technology - 7:15
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