Tailored for the occasion, Carnegie
Dark, sharp suits for ceremonies, galas and formal occasions, made to your measurements.
- Clients welcome from Carnegie and all of Melbourne
- Two fittings with every order
- 20,000+ fabrics from Italian and Australian mills
Made only for you
Cut to your measurements, posture and taste rather than adapted from a standard size.
20,000+ fabrics
Wools, linens, cottons, mohair, tweeds and more, including Biella-woven Australian merino and cloths from Zegna, Dormeuil and Loro Piana.
In-house tailor
Adjustments after your second fitting are handled in our Richmond shop, usually within a week.
Measurements on file
Your pattern and alteration notes are saved, so your next order is quicker and simpler.
Formal Suits for Carnegie clients
Tell us the event date and we will plan your fittings around it.
Formal occasions call for a suit that looks considered from across the room and up close. We cut yours to your measurements and finish it with the details you choose.
For Carnegie, a versatile suit in a mid-weight cloth is the most popular first order.
From the south east, a single planned visit covers design and measurements.
Most Carnegie clients make the 9 km trip to 214 Bridge Road twice: once to design and measure, once for the second fitting.
Neighbours in Malvern East, Caulfield and Glen Iris often come in together for group and wedding orders.
Carnegie sits in the City of Glen Eira area, postcode 3163.
We don't hand your garment over until you're happy with the fit. Any adjustments are made by our in-house tailor.
Planning formal suits from Carnegie? Get a custom quote in a minute.
What is included
- Second fitting and in-house adjustments
- Occasion-led style advice
- Fabric selection
- Measurements and posture notes
Who it is for
- Gala and ceremony guests
- Graduates
- Family members at weddings
Garments we make for this
- Two-piece suit
- Three-piece suit
- Jacket or blazer
- Trousers
How it works
- 1
Book a fitting
Pick a time at our Bridge Road showroom. The first appointment takes about 45 minutes.
- 2
Design it together
We talk through the occasion, choose the cloth from 20,000+ fabrics, settle every style detail and take your measurements.
- 3
Second fitting
About four weeks later your garment is ready to try on. We check the fit and mark any final adjustments.
- 4
Wear and reorder
Final tweaks are made in-house, usually within a week. Your measurements stay on file for next time.
We come to you
Can’t get to Richmond from Carnegie?
Ask about our travelling tailor. We bring the fabric samples, style advice and measuring tape to your home or office, then arrange your second fitting with you.
What affects the price
Every order is quoted individually. These are the main things that change it:
- Fabric
- Two-piece or three-piece
- Extras
- Timeline
Any figure we show is an estimate. The final price is confirmed after your details are checked.
Popular extras
- Matching waistcoat
- Extra pair of trousers
- Monogramming
- Custom lining
- Rush order (date within 4 weeks)
Formal Suits questions
What makes a suit formal?
Usually a darker cloth, cleaner details and sometimes a waistcoat. We will help you choose for your occasion.
Should I choose a three-piece?
A waistcoat adds formality and lets you remove the jacket and still look dressed. It suits many formal events.
Can I wear it to work afterwards?
Yes, if we choose the cloth and details with that in mind.
What if my event is soon?
Tell us the date at your first fitting and we will confirm whether we can meet it.
How many fittings will I need?
Usually two. The first (about 45 minutes) covers design, fabric and measurements. The second happens when the garment arrives, and any final adjustments are made in-house, usually within a week.
What if the fit is not right at the second fitting?
We do not hand your garment over until you are happy with the fit. Our in-house tailor makes the adjustments.
Do you keep my measurements?
Yes. Measurements, patterns and alteration notes are kept on file, which makes repeat orders faster and usually removes the need for multiple fittings.
Do you look after clients from Carnegie?
Yes. Carnegie clients visit our Richmond showroom regularly. Our showroom is on Bridge Road in Richmond. We welcome clients from anywhere in Melbourne and beyond, and once your measurements are on file, reorders are simple wherever you live.
We don't hand your garment over until you're happy with the fit. Any adjustments are made by our in-house tailor.
Formal Suits near Carnegie
Our showroom is on Bridge Road in Richmond. We welcome clients from anywhere in Melbourne and beyond, and once your measurements are on file, reorders are simple wherever you live.