James Ford

Blending his love of athletics and formal wear James is a master of custom suiting But he doesnt design your uncles obligatory office suits Instead James is focused on crafting suits that stand for something very very different particularly when it comes to sizing for female trans and gender nonconforming bodies As a former foursport athlete the designer pulls inspiration from the silhouettes color palettes construction techniques and practicality of sportswear to inform his approach to suiting marrying dichotomies of the two with every stitch Ultimately hes dedicated to prioritizing his clients needs to discover what their suit will communicate to the world on behalf of them but never forgetting to strike a balance of sophistication and fun His current favorite garment is his Utility Grandma Vest because of how it blends two things that dont belong together The pocketheavy garment which James describes as a flyfishing vest meets a French Victorian couch is functionfocused but fashioned out of a burnt orange velvet upholstery fabric