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The shoulder construction The architecture of the suit Among all the elements of a suit, the shoulder is undoubtedly the one that most immediately defines the look. It structures the build, influences posture, and conveys a clear message: authority, balance, or relaxation. Each tailoring tradition has imprinted its culture on...

Often placed above the right pocket, the ticket pocket is a remnant of British country jackets, designed to hold train tickets or show tickets. Today, it retains a retro charm and a subtle distinction, introducing an elegant asymmetry on the bust.

In custom-made, nothing is fixed: depth, width, presence or absence of flaps are decided according to morphology and use. So, which pockets to choose?

At first glance, it is just a small regular stitch running along a lapel or highlighting the edge of a pocket. However, the AMF topstitch carries a true story within it. Inherited from the traditional hand stitch of tailors, once sewn to reinforce the edges, it is its modern interpretation.

In the tailored men's suit, each element expresses something: the width of the lapels, the length of the jacket, the flexibility of a shoulder... The language is discreet but powerful. Among these details, the lapel is undoubtedly one of the most eloquent.

There is, in the way a suit is buttoned, a part of its language. The number of buttons, the depth of the crossing, the verticality of the lines: all of this contributes to the appearance and the message you send. Too often perceived as a technical detail, buttoning is actually...