Why Savile Row Bespoke Suits Cost So Much

Why can a bespoke suit cost thousands — and what are you actually paying for? To most people, a suit is a jacket and a pair of trousers. But behind true bespoke tailoring are hours of skilled work, specialist knowledge, fitting, construction and craftsmanship that the customer may never see. Reza, founder of AKEILĀ and the International School of Tailoring, has built his career inside this world. His journey took him from Iran to the Netherlands and eventually London, where he developed his craft as a bespoke tailor. But his journey through tailoring wasn’t straightforward. Reza also opens up about being fired from Savile Row, wanting to introduce new ideas and eventually creating his own path within an industry built heavily on tradition. In this episode of The Style Elevators Podcast, you’ll discover: ■ Why Bespoke Costs So Much: What actually goes into creating a bespoke suit and why comparing it purely on price can miss the craftsmanship behind it. ■ What You’re Really Paying For: The skill, time, construction and expertise hidden behind the finished garment. ■ Inside Savile Row: What working within one of the world’s most recognised tailoring districts taught Reza about craftsmanship, standards and tradition. ■ Getting Fired: Reza shares his experience of being fired from Savile Row while wanting to explore new ideas — and what happened afterwards. ■ Tradition vs Innovation: How do you respect generations of craftsmanship while still allowing an industry to evolve? ■ Mastering Your Craft: Why learning the fundamentals matters before trying to reinvent them. ■ Teaching the Next Generation: How Reza’s journey eventually led to the International School of Tailoring and his work passing tailoring knowledge forward. This isn’t simply a conversation about expensive suits. It’s about craftsmanship, mastery, innovation and understanding the value behind something made exceptionally well. So ask yourself: When you pay more for something, do you understand what you’re actually paying for? Welcome to The Style Elevators Podcast — The stories behind the movement. Powered by Twelve19styles. Explore the latest Twelve19styles collections: https://twelve19styles.co.uk/collections This is bigger than fashion. #TheStyleElevatorsPodcast #Reza #SavileRow #BespokeTailoring #Menswear #Tailoring #Craftsmanship #LuxuryFashion #Twelve19styles