Day 17: First Look at the Sleeve

Sleeve Vent

Held in hand, the sleeve is beginning to take form. The vent is shaped, the hem is clean, the foundation is set—but the final touches, the closure, the lining, the last refinements, are still to come.

In bespoke tailoring, each stage is a glimpse of what will be, a moment to observe and refine before moving forward. The work beneath the surface—the layers, the fullness, the carefully built structure—won’t call for attention, but will always be felt in the wear.