#Kipper Clothiers

[masseduced-sugarboy]

Not quite the result I wanted…. but we did look very good while doing it.

[my-darling-boy]

yoooo where do you get all your great vintage menswear looks from?? i want clothes like that but have trouble finding them

I actually made a video on that very question plus added a little fashion history lesson and gave some style ideas!

I think one look that I like (this one)

I never mentioned where I got the cardigan and some people have asked me. I think it was maybe $180 and is unfortunately no longer available from a tailor shop in San Francisco called Kipper Clothiers. I would check back with them from time to time because this was from their Ivy League collection released a couple of years ago and it appears they release clothing items besides their suits occasionally?

Thanks for the ask! x

[kindness-and-charm]

✨🏳️‍🌈Pride Month PSA🏳️‍🌈✨: Instead of big corporations that are using ‘rainbow capitalism’ to profit off of queer identities, let’s support queer owned businesses during Pride Month

Here are some recommendations if you are interested in supporting LGBTQ+ owned brands: 

Flavnt Streetwear

Premme

Wildfang

Outplay

Stuzo Clothing

Coco And Breezy

Kirrin Finch

Trans Is Beautiful Apparel

Kipper Clothiers

Pyramid Seven

Chromat

DFRNTPIGEON

Nik Kacy Shoes

Minna Goods

Roots & Crowns Apothecary

Wet For Her

Good Vibrations

Babeland

Cult Party

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Otherwild

Bluestockings Bookstore

Autostraddle 

I also want to encourage you to look into LGBTQ+ owned businesses within your community, and shop locally if you can :)

[girls-can-get-married]

Jennifer + Allegra | Wedding at the Piedmont Community Hall in California

March 29, 2016

“What can I say about these two. I’ve known Jen for a long while and went to college with her; she is and always has been the funniest, kindest person I’ve ever known. She never stops making you laugh and always there to help a friend out. After meeting Allegra for our engagement session, I knew exactly why they were meant to be. They just compliment each other so well! They just gel together. Both are kind, loving and just super rad individuals. So watch out when they are together, they’ll have you melting in their arms with their humor, kindness and warmth.

I was so honored to have captured their wedding day, met their family and friends, celebrated along with them. It was definitely a family affair, as loved ones all chipped in where they could: officiating, catering, coordinating and even a surprise flash mob was all done by the couple’s friends & family. Oh and lets not forget the custom designed and hand made wedding dress by Allegra’s close friend and bridesmaid Jaime of Dandelion Post – a local Oakland shop. The dress was complimented by Jen’s suit by Kipper Clothiers – also a local Bay area shop!” –

C Wagner Photography & Design

http://equalandforever.com/jennifer-allegra-wedding-at-the-piedmont-community-hall-in-california/

[kipperclothiers]

Ideal Timeline To Create Your Custom Suit

Do you have a big life event coming up? Or dreaming of your dapper wedding suit? You are definitely going to want the perfectly put-together Kipper look, and we know you have some questions about how the process works and how long it will take. We are here to tell you not to worry. Just follow the timeline below for a stress-free experience for your big event.

12-4 Months Out:

1) Make your Kipper Clothiers Custom Suit Appointment. Or still have questions? Talk With A Stylist to see how we can work together!

2) Make a Pinterest Board of looks that you like. If you don’t know where to start looking, check out our Facebook or Tumblr for ideas.This Pinterest Board will let us better articulate what types of materials, pieces and fits you want from your custom look.

3) Make sure you know what your partner and wedding party are wearing. Also, this is the time to choose wedding colors and think about how you want to incorporate those into your outfit.

At Least 3 Months Before Event: Come to your appointment with us with all of your materials and ideas. This appointment takes about 1.5 hours. For more information about this check out our blog post on The Kipper Experience

4-7 Weeks Between Your Appointment and First Fitting:

Choose accessories and shoes that match your outfit. We suggest taking of advantage of the Put-Together Promise if you need to! Our Put-Together Promise is a guarantee that we will guide our customers through the finishing touches and the finer details of a polished look.

Once you have those accessories, be sure to take great care of them!

At Least 2 Months Prior To Event:

Come to your first fitting with our expert tailors. You will try on your garments for the first time and evaluate the fit of your pieces -- be picky! This is your time to voice your opinion about the final fit of your garments. For example: Do you like the taper on your pants and are you showing enough sock when you sit down? Does the body of the jacket give you your best silhouette?

This fitting should take about half an hour. It takes place at our tailors store -- we will let you know where to go when the time is near.

At Least 4 Weeks Out:

Final pickup. Come pick up your garments with your friends and family! At this fitting we make  final choices on accessories and any minor adjustments, if any.

1 Month After Your Special Event:

Share your wedding photos with us and write a little blurb about how awesome it was to work with us. We will post them all over our social media and make you Instagram famous :) Email your event photos with the name and URL of your photographer to info@kipperclothiers.com so that we can give credit where it is deserved. Check out our blog of some photographers and couples we’ve already gotten to work with!

[sevenfriday]

Just Pinned to SEVENFRIDAY DESIGN INSPIRATION AND LIFESTYLE: Peaky Blinders Appreciation Post — Kipper Clothiers http://bit.ly/2D71ym8

[cowboyjen68]

Have you ever had to buy a suit? If so do you have any tips? I'm getting married in a month and a half and want to go all out to measure up to my beautiful future wife. 😊

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!   It will be here before you know it! haven’t purchased a fitted suit. My best friend from college is a gay man with high class tastes and since I lost weight he gave me some hand me downs, including a decent suit but no occasion to wear it yet.    There are a couple of clothiers for suits fitted to women. Kipper Clothiers ( I only know of them because they design some of Hannah Hart’s suits)  There are a few others, like WildFang.. but all of these “lesbian centric” lines are pretty pricey.  Depending on your body type, don’t under estimate JC Penneys or a similar department store for nice men’s suits that can be fitted to you. Some JCP stores even offer a taylor for you.  Most rental shops for straight people have a wide variety and have on staff people to do the fitting. They are usually  happy to rent or sell you a suit and are more affordable than brand name lesbian suit makers.  I wish I could say there was an affordable lesbian line, but they are all out of my price range.  Also try vintage shops that sell clothing.  Men’s suits from the early 1900 into the 1950 can be pretty cool and many seem to run smaller in size, so if you are finding other men’s suits are too bulky, vintage can be unique and affordable. Best of luck.. we will all want to see wedding photos of course!  This soft butch mom sends hugs and well wishing to both brides!

[swissmath]

Picked out fabric for my new suit today! Been wanting a tailored suit for so long and super excited I finally have a reason to wear one. Get to be a groomsperson in my college friend’s wedding this summer which is the perfect excuse for suit shopping. 🕺🏻#suit #kipperclothiers (at Kipper Clothiers) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByoY5-hlIZQ/?igshid=cohz0xbqazmw

[that4eyedgeek]

A list on where to buy suits,dress shirts,dress shoes, and accessories

So I decided to gather as much info as I could and share it for anyone who needs it. I also added to the list places to get custom shirts, where to buy shoes, accessories and where to buy suit separates if you cant afford a bespoke suit.This is info that I gathered by looking up other websites and what not, so I don’t have personal experiences with all of these places.I would appreciate it if people share their personal experiences about these places, have more places to recommend, or have a few extra tips please comment below :)

Suits/Tuxedos (US Locations)

http://www.bindleandkeep.com/ Location: Brooklyn, New York Price: Varies $795+ How?:By appointment waiting time for suit to arrive: about 2-3 months

They offer custom bespoke suits with a choice of fabrics depending on the tier you chose. For example, Tier one “The Wink” starts at $795 for one custom bespoke suit or tuxedo with the choice of super 100s or 120s worsted wool fabric.They also offer custom vest,coats, and shirts.  

http://www.kipperclothiers.biz/ Location: San Francisco, California Price: Varies,2 piece suits start at $799 and can go as high as $4,000 How?:By appointment and online, also sale a limited variety of custom button downs online at $175. waiting time for suit to arrive: about 3 months

Offer custom two piece and three piece suits with a variety of fabrics to chose from. Only want a shirt and or trousers? You can make an appointment just for that. If your suit needs extra tailoring, first alterations are on the house. They offer a personal shopping experience if you need some help choosing accessories. Kipper Clothiers has recently added a service called Kipper Courier.It’s an online service for ordering a suit. They have four categories collections to choose from and will send fabric swatches to your doorstep.They will also help in trying to find a tailor to help you take your measurements. 

https://sharpesuiting.com/ Location: West Hollywood, California Price:Varies, starting point not sure but guessing around $899+ How?:By appointment waiting time for suit to arrive: about 2-3 months

Custom bespoke suits must be made by appointment. They seem to have an online store of suits but Im not 100% if in the end they will ask you to come in for measurements, Im guessing they will.

http://www.thomasthomas.london/about Location: London ,England UK Price: Varies, starting price unknown How?:By appointment Waiting time for suit to arrive: about 2-3 months

Custom blazers, shirts, trousers, and waistcoats made to order by choice of fabrics. Consultations made in person or by phone.

http://www.thedapperdames.com/ Location: San Diego,California and NY Price:Varies,$595+ How?:By appointment(Only in San Diego) and online Waiting time for suit to arrive:2-3 months

Custom suits and tuxedos can be bought online, custom shirts,vests,jackets or pants can be bought online as well. Appointment in person is only available in San Diego,California. If you don’t see something you like online, you may contact them and ask if they can accommodate your request and give you a price quote. Major alterations to suits can be reimbursed by up to $60 or remade completely.

https://www.duchessclothier.com/ Location: Portland,Oregon Price:Varies,$995+ How?:By appointment Waiting time for suit to arrive:about 3 weeks for their off-the-rack suits and 9-20 weeks for custom suits

Offer custom essential, classic, and deluxe suits, as well as sports coats,outerwear,seprates and accessories. They also have a selection of off-the-rack suits and dress shirts that you can try on and will make alterations.

http://www.thetailorynyc.com/ Location:New York,New York Price:Varies, $895+ for suit/tuxedo, $995+ for 3 piece suit How?:By appointment Waiting time: about 2-5 weeks

Custom suits,dress shirts,jackets,blazers,overcoats, tuxedos,pants,skirts,and chinos. Alterations are free for a month.

http://www.studiosuits.com/ Price:Varies by fabric choice,$190-$899+ How?:Online Waiting time:about 2-3 weeks (or more if unlucky)

Made to measure suits(mostly for men) online customized to your liking. With this website it can be a hit or miss. Some say suits arrive too small,too big or waited longer than expected date for suit to arrive.While others had a great experience with no problems.Some recommend extra alterations if needed since they are made for men, but they still fit pretty good.Not sure if studio suits offers reimbursements for alterations.

http://www.indochino.com/ Price:Varries by suit style choice $499-$799+(suits can be about $200-$375 if you use a coupon code that is advertised on the website) How?:Online Waiting time: same as studio suits

Very similar to studio suits,also offer custom shirts,blazers,vests,and trousers. They tend to have a sale often, so a $799 suit might be $375 if you use a coupon code,they tell you what coupon code to use at the home page. Clearance section is also worth checking, suits are about $349 or more. Indochino offers a $75 reimbursement for alterations that you might have to make with a local tailor.

http://rosetuxedoaz.com/cheap-tuxedo-rentals/woman-tuxedo/ Location:NW Phoenix,AZ Central Phoenix,AZ and Mesa,AZ Price:$99+ How?:in Person

Rent and sale(I think) tuxedos for women.They alter mens formal wear for women who would like to wear tuxedos.

Custom shirts

https://woodiesclo.com/category/shirts/ Price:$85-$95 Online (they also make custom chinos)

https://www.ratioclothing.com/t/dress-shirts Price:$98-$125 Online

http://www.kipperclothiers.biz/ Price:$175+ By appointment or online (limited variations)

http://www.bindleandkeep.com/ Price:$125-160

By appointment

http://www.thedapperdames.com/ Price:$99+

online

https://www.duchessclothier.com/ Price:$225+

by appointment

http://www.thetailorynyc.com/ Price:$150+

By appointment

Shoes https://www.tomboytoes.com/ Price:$67 Downtown dapper line are made of vegan leather and wingtip commanders are made of genuine leather

https://www.nordstromrack.com/ Price:Varies Check both mens and womens section

https://www.amazon.com/ Price:Varies Check both mens,womens and big boys section

https://www.dsw.com/en/us/ Price:Varies

Accessories (bowties,suspenders,ties,etc.)

http://thegrunionrun.com/home Price:Varies

https://www.thetiebar.com/ Price:Varies

https://www.sprezzabox.com/ Price:$28 per month This is a subscription box. Each month you get different accessories.One month you can get sunglasses,socks,a tie,some other stuff and the next month a wallet,a flower lapel, a tie bar and so on.But you can also buy some stuff on their online store.

https://www.etsy.com/?ref=lgo Price: Varies

http://www.ties.com/ Price:Varies

Places to check out if on a budget:H&M,Banana Republic,JCrew,Uniqlo,Nordstrom,thrift store,Target,Topman,Payless shoes

ALWAYS CHECK THE CLEARANCE SECTION FIRST.When buying blazers makes sure that the shoulders fit properly and get the sleeves altered if needed and altered to flatter your figure better.If you are small (like me) sometimes checking the boys section might help.For dress shirts people recommend getting a shirt that is a bit bigger and altering it. If you buy a dress shirt that seems to fit every where else but the neck area, then it’s best you buy a bigger size so you feel comfortable when buttoning up the top button.With trousers, make sure they fit around the hips and that you can button them up. If they look super baggy and are too long, just get it altered. You can also combine separates from the mens and women’s section if you’d like to create your outfit.

Suits/Tuxedos (UK and Netherlands)

Bull & Dagger

http://bullanddagger.com/bespoke-tailoring/

Location:London,England

Price:Unkown starting point, likely pricy

How?:By Appointment

Waiting time for suit to arrive:2-3 months

The UK’s first queer fashion label.Offer Bespoke suits and sell a very small selection of clothing  

ThomasThomas

http://www.thomasthomas.london/about Location: London ,England Price: Varies, starting price unknown How?:By appointment Waiting time for suit to arrive: about 2-3 months

Custom blazers, shirts, trousers, and waistcoats made to order by choice of fabrics. Consultations made in person or by phone.

The Butch Clothing Company

http://thebutchclothingcompany.co.uk/

Location:London?(not sure but they do skype call consultations!)

Price:  £1150+ for two piece suits and 3 piece suit prices start at £1350+ How?:By appointment(will do skype calls for overseas clients) Waiting time for suit:2-3 months Bespoke suits,shirts,and  overcoats. Accessories Cravats/Ties/Bow Ties in Silk or Lining Fabric £60

Gender Free World (online store that sales a selection of button ups)

https://www.genderfreeworld.com/

Location:UK

Price: £33.00+

Online store that sells button up shits.They are not custom but have 3 different options for certain body types.They also sell underwear,tshirts,bow ties, and beanies.

FocX (incase anyone is looking for a place to buy underwear)

https://focx.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=60&page=3

price: £19.00+

Edward Sexton

http://www.edwardsexton.co.uk/womens-bespoke/

Location:London,England

Price: Unkown starting point, likely pricy

How?:By appointment

Bespoke suits for men and women. From what I can tell from the photos provided on the website, the suits are a bit more feminine, but since it’s bespoke tailoring I’m sure they are willing to accommodate for those who would like masculine looking suits.They also sell some accessories and make custom shirt.

Hemingwaytailors  

https://www.hemingwaytailors.co.uk/womens/

Location:London,UK

Price:Unkown starting point, likely pricy

How:By appointment

Bespoke suits for men and women.Women suits look feminine but will probably accommodate to make masculine bespoke suits for women.

OliverWicks

https://www.oliverwicks.com/category/custom-suits

Price: €559+

How?:Online

Custom suits and shirts for men but others claim that they fit well with a few extra alterations after suit has been received. They ship for free world wide and give student discounts.

Some places to shop for clothing  

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/home

https://www.jcrew.com/uk/index.jsp

http://www.asos.com/

Moda Maggiore

http://www.modamaggiore.nl/

Location:Utrecht, Netherlands

Price: Unknown staring point

How?:By appointment

Made to measure Suits, Trousers, & Waistcoats. You can meet with them in person or they can visit you for your appointment. First alterations that need to be made for suits are free of charge.    

[lb-world]

(Pic from Kipper.com) It’s almost that time Lover Boys! Before you know it cold weather will be here soon, and it’s time to layer up. Kipper Clothiers (2013) produces high quality tailored suits and shirts for men and women alike. Located in San Francisco, the brand makes ordering easy with a three step process of fabric choosing, sizing, and the finished product within 3-4 weeks. I encourage all lover boys to check this brand out, and reblog for the community. For more info on Kipper Clothiers, visit their website www.kipperclothiers.biz. Until then stay dapper Lover Boy!!

[girls-can-get-married]

Jennifer + Allegra | Wedding at the Piedmont Community Hall in California

March 29, 2016

“What can I say about these two. I’ve known Jen for a long while and went to college with her; she is and always has been the funniest, kindest person I’ve ever known. She never stops making you laugh and always there to help a friend out. After meeting Allegra for our engagement session, I knew exactly why they were meant to be. They just compliment each other so well! They just gel together. Both are kind, loving and just super rad individuals. So watch out when they are together, they’ll have you melting in their arms with their humor, kindness and warmth.

I was so honored to have captured their wedding day, met their family and friends, celebrated along with them. It was definitely a family affair, as loved ones all chipped in where they could: officiating, catering, coordinating and even a surprise flash mob was all done by the couple’s friends & family. Oh and lets not forget the custom designed and hand made wedding dress by Allegra’s close friend and bridesmaid Jaime of Dandelion Post – a local Oakland shop. The dress was complimented by Jen’s suit by Kipper Clothiers – also a local Bay area shop!” –

C Wagner Photography & Design

http://equalandforever.com/jennifer-allegra-wedding-at-the-piedmont-community-hall-in-california/

[kipperclothiers]

3 Ways to Give the Gift of Kipper, 2018 Edition

‘Tis the season for style. And, by that, we mean it’s a time to dress well (think of all those holiday parties between now and the New Year), and to give the gift of good taste – whether for the person developing their fashion legs or already off running. In any case, turn to Kipper Clothiers for the finest suiting, seasonal accessories, and plenty of gift opportunities.

 Get your Kipper holiday shopping started with promo code GIFTED48. Enter code GIFTED48 for:

15% Off all Holiday Collections

Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Site Wide at Kipper SF

Sale starts now, and ends Wednesday night – 2 days only!

How can you give the gift of Kipper?

1. A Custom Suit for the Holidays and Every Occasion After

Whether it’s for yourself or the sharply dressing person in your life, a suit just isn’t the same when it’s out of a box.

A custom suit, by contrast, is ready to go for this holiday season and plenty of work and formal events in 2019. This year, when you purchase one of our 4 custom suit holiday packages, we will not only mail the card to redeem your package but also a little gift for that special someone to unwrap for the holiday. 

To make the experience even more special, Kipper has exclusive appointments around the holiday reserved for clients redeeming their purchase.

But, be sure to purchase by Dec. 20th to receive the gift by Dec. 23rd.

What options do you have?

Classic Collection

Call it “Suiting 101” – or an introduction to your very first custom suit. Just like your college English lit class, Kipper’s basics stick to the classics. Whether grey, navy, or black is more your style, the result is ready to make an impression in an interview, take you to prom, or stand out at graduation.

Texture Collection

Holiday parties, here you come! Whether that’s a New Year’s Eve bash, late-winter wedding reception, or something corporate and moderately casual, our Textures – to excuse the pun – perfectly suit the occasion. Stand out, in good taste, with checks, plaids, windowpanes, and more boundary-pushing prints.

Palette Collection

If you could cross the fashion cliché “pop of color” with an impeccably cut suit, our Palette Collection would be the hybrid. For the trend-dabbling statement maker or for someone wanting a non-traditional tuxedo, these solid, saturated ensembles further covering waistcoats and blazers always turn heads.

Flannel/Tweed Collection

How does your suit say “cold weather”? When the temperatures dip, don’t always resort to puffers, parkas, and sweaters. Rather, flannels and tweed, for their thicker, somewhat warmth-retaining composition, transition your typically adventurous style for the chillier months ahead.

2. Accessorizing with Kipper SF

Suits are your canvas, but accessories are the details giving your look that distinctive, finishing touch. Our sister site Kipper SF touches on the full range of possibilities.

The Standards

Whether for you or that special someone in your life, a menswear classic often makes a solid starting point for developing your fashion personality. Where to begin? How about with Gold Plated Knot Cufflinks, matching Tux Studs and Cufflinks, or a timeless Wool Flannel Tie?

Something Quirky and Eccentric

There are style novices, and then, there are aficionados ready to blaze a new trail. The latter has already discovered and established their tastes, and it’s up to everyone else to catch up. While particular and occasionally difficult to shop for, this natty dresser is always looking for the one piece – perhaps a patterned shirt, catchy shoes, or an otherwise out-there accessory – that keeps them standing out from the pack.

That’s where Kipper SF’s selection comes in. We’ve got cufflinks that satisfy your need for speed, a collar chain that’s just as seasonal as eggnog, and a brooch that’s already in bloom for spring. Shop these and plenty more gifts between $15 and $100.

3. A Gift Certificate for (Nearly) Limitless Style Possibilities

When someone’s style can’t be pinned down, that’s where a gift card comes in. Available from $25 to $1,000, in increments of $25, our gift certificates don’t expire, have no processing fees, and, best of all, let that fashionable person in your life select whatever they want – a custom suit, a better-fitting dress shirt, or an accessory (or two) right in line with their tastes. Keep in mind that physical gift certificates take up to 5 business days to ship, and digital gift certificates are available upon request.

[e-erick]

Kipper Clothiers is so awesome and inspiring. They're the kind of business I would want to do in the fashion industry.

[i-dream-of-dapper]

Not sure how I missed this in October but great things happened on @dannielle Owens-Reid’s Youtube challenge.  

Andro / Tomboy Fashion Humans - 

Ari Fitz YT - http://bit.ly/arifitzYT Ari Fits IG - http://bit.ly/arifitzIG Sage Aflocka - http://bit.ly/sageaflocka  Tomboy / Femme - http://bit.ly/tomboyfemme @tomboyfemme The Curvy Lesbian - http://bit.ly/curvylesbian @curvylesbian Switch Teams - http://bit.ly/switchteams @switchteams Brooklyn Breed -http://bit.ly/brooklynbreed @brklynbreed Queering Style - http://bit.ly/queeringstyle @queeringstyle Qwear - http://bit.ly/qwearfashion @qwear I Dream of Dapper - http://bit.ly/dreamofdapper @i-dream-of-dapper The Handsome Butch - http://bit.ly/handsomebutch @thehandsomefeminist Dapper Q - http://bit.ly/dapperq @dapperq Kipper Clothiers - http://bit.ly/kipperclo @kipperclothiers

Thanks, Dannielle, for putting this together. I think you’re pretty damn swell.

Check out @everyoneisgay and their book “This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids”

[eberg415]

Feelin my new work outfit.

Suit/Shirt: Kipper Clothiers

Vest: Kipper Clothiers, Bespoke

Tie: J. Crew

Pocket Watch: Tissot

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