FAQ

Appointments

You can make an appointment by:
· sending a request via the website
· email: contact@jhcutler.com
· Phone: +61 2 9232 7122

Please let us know your preferred date and time for the appointment, and a brief description of what you would like.

  • Our opening hours for appointments are between 8:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
  • After hour and Saturday appointments can be made available upon request. Enquire here

45 minutes is a safe amount of time to allow for your appointments, however more or less time may be required in some circumstances.

Yes, subject to availability we can book appointments upon request at your home or office within the Sydney inner city region, including:

  • City – CBD, the rocks & Pyrmont
  • Eastern suburbs
  • Lower North Shore
  • Inner West
    Enquire about our availability here

Yes, subject to availability we do travel interstate and internationally for private commissions upon request.

Please contact us here to enquire

We do not currently travel for trunk shows, however please subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on all shows in the near future.

Bespoke

Bespoke is a term that is very loosely used at the moment, however in it’s true sense, refers to a very specific method of producing something, especially in the world of tailoring.

The principle of bespoke tailoring, is to produce garments with the finest hand made quality, according to the specific requirements of the individual, that fit their unique body shape with distinction. To achieve this successfully, all garments are made entirely from scratch and follow a very specific process, making it the ultimate sartorial experience.

The process begins with an astute analysis of the individual’s measurements, posture, shape, unique characteristics and preferences. This information is used to draft the individuals exclusive pattern and identify the specific techniques required for the garment to fit the unique body shape as it should. The garment goes through a series of “basted” fittings that allow the bespoke tailor to fine tune the fit at different stages as it advances toward completion. Inside and out, only the finest materials and trimmings are used, and said materials are stitched and moulded together by hand with extreme attention to detail.

This is the process that is used by J.H. Cutler bespoke tailor & CANVAS by J.H. Cutler bespoke tailor, which has been unchanged in our business since 1884.

  • Our opening hours for appointments are between 8:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
  • After hour and Saturday appointments can be made available upon request. Enquire here
  • Bespoke is different from made to measure, in that the pattern of the garment is made completely from scratch according the measurements, shape, posture and unique characteristics of the individual. It is also made with a very specific and traditional process that is entirely by hand, inside and out and includes a series of basted fittings. Our bespoke tailoring is cut and made on premises by our team of artisan tailors.

  • Made to measure is when an existing pattern (fit) exists in a full size range, and a customer’s size is determined and adjusted where necessary in order to achieve a great result. The initial consultation includes a fitting with a try on garment, which is used to determine your fit. Your unique pattern is made by applying the required alterations to the pre-existing pattern that corresponds to the try on garment used. Your garment is then made and we have a final fitting with the completed garment, which may require minor alterations. Made to measure garments are mostly made by machine, however all the finishing’s, including top stitching, buttonholes and bar tacks are made by hand. Our made to measure tailoring has been exclusively developed and is entirely made with a specialised tailoring workshop in Tuscany, Italy.

BESPOKE TAILORING

  • All traditional tailoring product categories are available by bespoke, including: Suiting, Jacket, waistcoat & trouser separates, coats and overcoats for casual, smart casual, professional, formal, black tie, white tie & morning dress.
  • J.H. CUTLER Bespoke Tailor is personally cut by John Cutler. Explore
  • CANVAS by J.H. Cutler Bespoke tailor is a contemporary approach to bespoke, cut personally by Sam Hazelton & Carl Sciarra. Explore


BESPOKE SHIRTMAKING

  • J.H. Cutler bespoke shirts are available by single needle machine sewn or entirely hand made for casual, smart casual, professional, formal, black tie & white tie dress codes.
  • Find out more here


BESPOKE ACCESSORIES

  • Canvas by J.H. Cutler offers bespoke accessories including ties, bow ties, pocket squares, hats and belts.
  • Find out more here

BESPOKE TAILORING

Lead times range between 8 – 12 weeks

BESPOKE SHIRTS

Lead times range between 4 – 8 weeks

BESPOKE ACCESSORIES

Lead times range between 4 – 6 weeks

BESPOKE TAILORING

Lead times range between 8 – 12 weeks

BESPOKE SHIRTS

Lead times range between 4 – 8 weeks

BESPOKE ACCESSORIES

Lead times range between 4 – 6 weeks

BESPOKE TAILORING

BESPOKE SHIRTMAKING

  • Single needle machine made shirts – from $440 each depending on cloth and finishes.
  • Hand-made shirts – from $700 each depending on cloth and finishes.

BESPOKE ACCESSORIES

  • Ties – from $290 depending on cloth, folds and finishes.
  • Bow ties – from $190 depending on cloth and finishes.
  • Pocket squares – from $150 depending on cloth and finishes.
  • Belts – from $450 depending on style, leather & hardware.
  • Hats – from $400 depending on style, fabric and finishes.

CURRENCY

  • All listed prices above are in Australian Dollar.


PAYMENT STRUCTURE

Made to Measure

Made to measure is when an existing pattern (fit) exists in a complete size range, and a customer’s size is determined and adjusted where necessary in-order to achieve a great customised fit.

  • Made to measure is different from bespoke, in that a fitting with a try on garment is used to determine your fit. The required alterations are recorded and your unique pattern is made by applying the alterations to the pre-existing pattern that corresponds to the try on garment used. Your garment is then made and we have a final fitting with the completed garment, which may require minor alterations. Made to measure garments are mostly made by machine, however the finishing’s including top stitching, buttonholes and bar tacks are made by hand. Our made to measure tailoring has been exclusively developed and is entirely made with a specialised tailoring workshop in Tuscany, Italy.

  • Bespoke is different from made to measure, in that the pattern of the garment is made completely from scratch according the measurements, shape, posture and unique characteristics of the individual. It is also made with a very specific and traditional process that is entirely by hand, inside and out and includes a series of basted fittings. Our bespoke tailoring is cut and made on premises by our team of artisan tailors.

CANVAS by J.H. Cutler offers made to measure in the following categories:

M2M TAILORING

Suiting, jacket, waistcoat & trouser separates, coats and overcoats in all styles and variations for casual, smart casual, professional, formal & black tie dress codes.

M2M SHIRTS

Casual, smart casual, business, formal & dinner shirts.

M2M KNITWEAR

Hand Knitted Cable knit merino wool jumpers
Cashmere knitwear tops: Jumpers, cardigans, polo’s, and tee’s.
Cashmere knitwear bottoms: Lounge pants & lounge shorts.

M2M CASUAL OUTERWEAR

Fabric bomber jackets
Leather & Suede Bomber Jackets
Technical Trench Coats

M2M CASUAL BOTTOMS

Jeans
Trousers & Chinos
Shorts

The lead times for all made to measure products purchased in store, range between 4 – 7 weeks.

The made to measure process requires 2 fittings in total.

  • The 1st fitting is in the initial consultation with a try on garment.
  • The 2nd fitting is with the completed garment upon pick up. At this stage, minor alterations may be required.

All prices listed below are starting prices and vary upward depending on cloth and trimmings selected.

M2M TAILORING

  • 2P Suit – $3,500 +
  • Jacket – $2,700 +
  • Waistcoat – $1100 +
  • Trouser – $1000 +

M2M SHIRTS

  • $330 +

M2M KNITWEAR

  • Hand knitted merino cable knit jumper – $770
  • Cashmere knitwear – $550 +

CURRENCY

  • All prices listed are in Australian Dollar.

PAYMENT STRUCTURE

Materials

All of our materials are sourced from the finest mills & merchants across Europe, the Uk & Ireland.

For more information on our materials click here

  • Our suiting fabrics make up the bulk of our fabric range and consist of all luxury natural fibre compositions, in all weaves, colours, patterns and weights, all from the worlds finest mills. The diversity of the range combined with our expertise allow you to pin point the perfect fabric.
  • Explore our suiting fabric offering
  • Please contact us here if you would like to enquire about something specific.

We use only the finest trims and interlinings, made exclusively from natural fibres and materials.

Please click here for more information

  • Our range consists of luxury natural fibres exclusively, available in all yarn counts from 80’s to 300’s, in all weaves, colours, patterns and textures.
  • A select a range of luxury jersey and pique fabrics is also available for casual shirts & polo’s.
  • All fabrics are from the finest mills in Italy, Switzerland, England & Eastern Europe.
  • The range is diverse, and with our expertise, you can pin point the perfect fabric for your requirements.
  • Explore our shirting fabric offering
  • Please contact us here if you would like to enquire about something specific.
  • We use only the finest mother of pearl for our shirt buttons. All other components used to piece each shirt together including the collar fusing and interlining are of the finest quality sourced from Germany.
  • For more information please click here

All of our accessories are exclusively made from luxury natural materials.


WOVEN TIES & BOWS

  • Available in pure Cashmere & the finest Italian Silk from the Como region, in all variations including jacquard, grenadine & shantung.
  • Embroidered initials are by hand and with silk thread.

KNITTED TIES

  • Made from pure silk yarn that is knitted and finished entirely by hand.

POCKET SQUARES

  • Our pocket squares are available in pure Italian silk, cashmere, Irish linen & Swiss cotton. Embroidered initials are by hand and with silk thread.

DRESS BELTS

  • Our belts are exclusively made from genuine Italian leather and are also available in exotic leathers including ostrich & crocodile in a range of colours and finishes.

CASUAL BELTS

  • Our exclusive woven leather belts are hand plaited in Australia by an exceptional artisan, using genuine kangaroo leather.
  • Available in a great range of classic designs, colours and finishes, they are truly unique and remarkable.

Please click here for more information on our accessories

Shopping Online – Luxury Emporium

We do not currently provide a delivery duty paid (DDP) service for deliveries outside of Australia. This means your delivery may be subject to local taxes and duties on delivery, in which case the customer is responsible for covering any such costs.

We endeavour to produce and ship your orders on time. Our delivery time guides are:

READY MADE PRODUCT

  • Australia: 2 – 5 business days
  • Rest of world: 3 – 7 business days

MADE TO ORDER PRODUCT

  • Australia: 5 – 7 weeks
  • Rest of world: 6 – 8 weeks

View our Shipping information in full here

READY MADE PRODUCT

  • If you have made an error in your order of ready made product, you may be able to cancel or change that order provided it has not yet been shipped.
  • If the order has already been shipped, then our standard returns policy applies.

MADE TO MEASURE PRODUCT

  • If you have made an error in your order of made to measure product, you have a 24 hour window in which you can cancel or change your order accordingly.
  • Once the 24 hour window has expired, the order can not be cancelled or changed, and our standard returns policy applies.

View our Returns policy here

Enquire about cancelling or changing your order here.

Our goal is to provide you with product that you are very happy with. However in the event that you have received an item that falls short of expectation, we offer a returns policy based on the following conditions:

1.0 RETURNS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT, EXCHANGE OR REFUND:

1.1 WITH FREE RETURN SHIPPING – WITHIN 14 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

For ready made product & made to measure product that have been delivered:

a) with a fault.

b) with a discrepancy to the product’s information on our website.

c) with a discrepancy to the order that was placed.

2.0 RETURNS AVAILABLE FOR EXCHANGE ONLY

2.1 WITH FREE RETURN SHIPPING – WITHIN 14 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

a) Only for ready made garments if a different size is required

2.2 WITH CHARGED RETURN SHIPPING – WITHIN 14 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

Only for ready made products:

a) if you have changed your mind.

b) if you do not like the colour or style.

c) that are an unwanted gift.

****Please note that returns of this nature are subject to the items being unused and in original, brand new condition.

View our full returns policy here

Yes, for some products we have fabric or colour cards which can be purchased for a small fee. These cost of fabric swatches (excluding shipping charges) can be redeemed at your next purchase within 30days of issue.

The option to purchase fabric or colour cards can be found within the product page and follow the standard checkout process.

Alternatively all of our products can be previewed and/or ordered in person, in our private showroom located Sydney CBD.

Make an appointment to visit our showroom here

Yes, we do offer an alterations service for any of our garments purchased online if required. The return shipping for this service is charged to the customer and the cost for each alteration is quoted upon enquiry. The general lead time for alterations is 2 weeks however the lead time for each alteration will be quoted upon enquiry also.

To organise an alteration please contact us here with a detailed description of what you require and we will reply within 24 hours with the quotations stated above. If you would like to go ahead with the alterations we will require a confirmation in the form of payment for the quotation in full, which can be made online via the quotation, or over the phone with a credit card. Once the payment has been made, we will be in contact within 24 hours to confirm pick up from your required address.

Policies

METHOD

  • All of our orders are shipped exclusively with DHL express courier for Australia wide & International destinations, and require a signature on delivery.

COST

  • The shipping cost is calculated at checkout and depends on the destination and size of the order.
  • Complimentary shipping is available for all orders shipped to a destination within Australia that are above the value of $1000, not including the value of sale items within the order.

SHIPPING TIME GUIDE – READY MADE PRODUCT

  • Australian metropolitan areas: within 2 business days.
  • Outside of Australian metropolitan areas: 2 – 5 business days.
  • Rest of the world: 3 – 7 business days.

SHIPPING TIME GUIDE – MADE TO MEASURE PRODUCT

  • Australia: 5 – 7 Weeks
  • Rest of the world: 6 – 8 Weeks

ORGANISING A RETURN SHIPMENT

  • Once your return is processed through our return portal, please follow the instructions for your return shipment.
  • If you are unable to process your return or if you are having difficulty following the instructions, please contact us here or call us on +61 2 9232 7122.

View all of our Shipping Information here

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