BY Nkosazana Ngwadla
Suit Luxe is a bespoke suit tailor making brand founded by Xolisa Mgqubeni. Xolisa’s mother is a dressmaker, his grandmother is a retired dressmaker, and his late grandfather owned his own tailoring business. Xolisa says the bond he shares with his family is woven together by cloth, creativity and love.
By the time he was 13 years old, he already knew how to alter his school pants and shirt to a perfect fit. His grandmother and mother share the same sentiment when it comes to their tailoring machines, no one uses them. They were overprotective with their sewing machines, so he resorted to handwork. He has always been obsessed with the fit and disliked clothes that were too loose.
Xolisa’s love for a well-fitted suit is so deep that he often repeats his mantra, “If you can’t invest in a good quality suit, then invest in a perfect fit”. That’s how he ran his business while furthering his tertiary studies. As a student he couldn’t afford bespoke suits, so Xolisa turned to ready-to-wear suits because they were relatively cheaper, and he could make his own alterations to ensure a perfect fit.
Now, he runs his own suit brand, Suit Luxe, which specializes in bespoke suits and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. They take pride in their high-end fabric selection and luxury craftsmanship, including Holland and Sherry, Drago, and many others.
Whether you’re going to a business meeting to close deals in style or to your wedding to compliment your beautiful wife and your day-to-day elegant office/work suits made of breathable, natural stretch, luxurious fabrics, a well-crafted suit from Suit Luxe will boost your ego.
From their tailors to their stylists and consultants, their team is passionate about fashion and excellent craftsmanship.
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