atelier notes #5: Craft & Fit — A behind-the-scenes look at our atelier in Lagos. We discuss cloth selection, posture mapping, and how floating canvas changes the drape.
We start every commission with an interview: lifestyle, climate, frequency of wear. Measurements are captured with redundancy—girth, balance, stance—and verified during basted fitting.
Our Process
- Cloth & lining selection with swatch books.
- Pattern drafted to your figuration.
- Hand-padded lapels and canvassing.
- Basted fitting; then forward fitting.
- Buttonholes, bar tacks, and finishing by hand.
We believe garments should age gracefully. After delivery, we offer tune-ups and seasonal refits.