True Masters of the Craft
S.M Bespoke is the product of Akith Dissanayake and Charlotte Jensen’s enduring passion for handcrafted, artistic expression. We are committed to traditional tailoring practices which transcend our custom garments and influence everything that we do.
By creating bespoke designs, we believe in enduring quality, rather than just encouraging consumption and throw-away culture.
We approach clothing using the best raw materials available, paying close attention to detail, and achieving the perfect garment through processes of fittings and discussions about design.
All our custom suits are made with traditional handwork combined with modern style – slimmer shoulder padding and a more defined waist – to create a look that balances contemporary and timeless.
The Su Misura Experience
Welcome to S.M Bespoke, Edmonton’s leading custom tailor, serving all genders. The ‘S.M.’ stands for Su Misura, which is Italian for ‘by hand.’ Experience the comfort and fit of bespoke garments made entirely by hand, just for you.
If you’re looking for integrity, quality and expertise in custom clothing, then you’ve come to the right place. S.M Bespoke is deeply committed to its clients, fanatical about fit, and obsessed with quality. Our mission is to help you look and feel your best every day.
In S.M Bespoke’s warm and welcoming showroom, expert tailors Akith and Charlotte can help you select the fabric and silhouette for tailored garments that let your individuality shine. They believe shopping should be enjoyable and you should be served by a dedicated professional you know and trust.
See for yourself the difference S.M Bespoke custom clothing can make in the way you look.
FAQ
Yes, aside from our drop-in hours (11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays), we do not keep fixed store hours. We work by appointment so that each client receives the attention they deserve. We’re happy to accommodate same-day fittings whenever space is available, so don’t hesitate to call or email us, even at the last minute. With advance notice, we can generally accommodate appointments any day of the week and at virtually any time of day — just ask!
First-time custom shirt orders take 10-12 weeks: 5-6 weeks for the initial test shirt and a further 5-6 weeks for the finished shirts. Subsequent orders take approximately 5-6 weeks.
First time custom suit orders take 12-14 weeks: 6-7 weeks for the basted fitting followed by an additional 6-7 weeks for the finished garment. Subsequent custom suit orders take 6-7 weeks.
These delivery times are estimates only and vary on a case by case basis. Expedited service with guaranteed delivery time is available for an additional charge.
Once a bespoke order is placed and a deposit is paid, we immediately order your fabric. For this reason, if you decide to cancel a garment or change the fabric after it is ordered, there is a restocking fee of 25-35% of the garment cost.
Once a garment has been cut, no modifications can be made to the order.
All Gift Cards are final sale and non-refundable
Yes, absolutely. If you are not thrilled with the fit of your bespoke garment (and you tell us within six months of the garment being made), we will either alter it to fit your needs or remake it once free of charge.
Because our garments are specially made for each client, we cannot accept returns or give refunds (unless of course we made an irreparable mistake, which is exceedingly rare but mistakes do happen). For more information, please contact us.
If you’re an existing client and send a friend to us, your referral will receive 10% off his first order by mentioning your name. Better yet, you’ll get a credit equal to 10% of his or her order value.
Referral credits apply exclusively to new orders and are non-transferable.
We are an Edmonton-based business that aims to provide luxury garments with a radically transparent supply chain, and a sustainably and ethical approach to clothing. Read more about our environmental, social, and economic considerations.
Environment.
We approach tailoring with a fundamental desire to protect our natural world. We understand that sustainability and consumption do not easily go hand-in-hand, but our design and construction process challenges us to work hard to achieve the most sustainable processes we can.
- We work only with natural fibers and materials to lower the risk of micro-plastics polluting waterways.
- We are working on becoming zero waste and currently waste as little material as possible in our garments and in our shipments.
- We are carbon offsetting our emissions caused by logistics and international shipping by donating to environmental charities biannually.
Economic.
At S.M Bespoke, we have nothing to hide along our supply chain. We co-own our workshop in China and we have personal relationships with our fabric providers.
- We have no stock and only work on a made-to-order basis. Made-to-order is the most responsible type of manufacturing, as we have no dead stock or leftover inventory.
- We believe that cost and quality should correlate and all our garments have upwards of 25 years of longevity with timeless styles and quality materials.
- We consciously resist short term trends.
- We work with some recycled/up-cycled materials and want to increase our efforts in this area more.
It is impossible to separate conscious design from conscious production, and this is where our consideration for human lives and conditions come into play. Millions of people are still forced into low paid labor under horrible conditions and this has no place with S.M Bespoke.
Social.