The Journal
The Journal is the space where AG Master Tailor & Bespoke Clothing shares its knowledge, stories, and insights into tailoring, alterations, and bespoke fashion. Within The Journal, you’ll find guides on dress alterations, features on custom suits, and reflections on the heritage of craftsmanship. Our goal is to make The Journal a resource for those searching for practical advice, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the world of fine tailoring.
Flannel is returning as one of the most useful pieces in men’s fall wardrobes—but the way we’re wearing it has changed. Forget the extra-long, aggressively slim flannel shirts that defined...
Fall is arguably the best season for men’s style. Summer forces us to simplify, while winter often forces us to dress for practicality. Fall sits perfectly in between. It’s the season when you can...
Great tailoring starts with measurements, but the numbers on a clothing label rarely tell the entire story. Two jackets labeled 40R can fit completely differently. Two pairs of trousers with the same...
One of the biggest mistakes men make with tailoring is treating every suit as though it serves the same purpose. It doesn’t. A charcoal worsted suit communicates something very different from...
Fall is one of the most exciting seasons for men’s style. Jackets return, knitwear becomes useful again, boots replace summer footwear, and richer textures give even simple outfits more...
Layering sounds simple: put one garment over another. But great layering is more intentional than that. When different fabrics, weights, lengths, and proportions compete with each other, an outfit can...
Menswear has no shortage of rules. Match your belt to your shoes. Don’t wear white after Labor Day. Keep everything fitted close to the body. Never mix black and brown. Don’t combine...
One of the best things about fall menswear is that dressing well becomes surprisingly simple. Instead of relying on bold colors or complicated outfits, cooler weather gives you something even better:...
Mid-August creates one of the more difficult periods for getting dressed. Mornings can begin cooler, afternoons still feel like summer, and dressing completely for either season can feel slightly off...