Men's Bespoke Tailor
しんしふくちゅうもんしたてしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that takes measurements according to the customer's body shape and requests, performs basting and final sewing, and creates bespoke men's clothing.
Description
Men's bespoke tailors consult with customers, create patterns based on measurement data, perform basting, and then final sewing and finishing. They handle everything from fabric selection, cutting, sewing, and ironing consistently to achieve high precision and beautiful silhouettes. They reflect detailed customer requests through communication and make final adjustments during fittings. With experience, they can propose designs, train juniors, or start their own businesses.
Future Outlook
Although the market is shrinking due to the spread of fast fashion, stable demand continues in the high-end bespoke market. Due to the introduction of CAD and overseas outsourcing, there is a need for technological advancement and value-added creation.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / Excellent Communication Skills / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Atelier Work / Contract Work / Full Bespoke Specialist / Made-to-Order Production / Store Work
Career Path
Assistant Tailor → Junior Tailor → Senior Tailor → Chief Tailor → Independent Business Owner
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement and Inspection Skills / Fabric Property Understanding / Ironing Finishing / Pattern Making / Sewing Machine Operation / Sewing Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD Pattern Creation / Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Design Sense / Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required in detailed sewing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little complex mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Western Clothing Technician (Grade 1)
- Western Clothing Technician (Grade 2)
Aliases
- Bespoke Tailor
- Custom Tailoring Artisan
- Men's Tailor
- Tailor
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- Apparel Designer
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