Race day tailoring, Williamstown
Lighter cloths, bolder colours and a sharp cut for Melbourne’s spring racing season.
- Clients welcome from Williamstown 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.
Spring Racing Suits for Williamstown clients
We will help you choose a cloth that photographs well and stays comfortable in changeable spring weather.
Spring racing is the season to wear something with character: lighter wools, linens, checks and colour.
Linen and lightweight wool are popular choices for Williamstown weddings and long summer evenings.
From the west, Richmond is straightforward to reach for your two fittings.
Most Williamstown clients make the 10 km trip to 214 Bridge Road twice: once to design and measure, once for the second fitting.
If you are coming from Williamstown, Port Melbourne or Yarraville, a weekday appointment is usually the quietest time to visit.
Williamstown sits in the City of Hobsons Bay area, postcode 3016.
We don't hand your garment over until you're happy with the fit. Any adjustments are made by our in-house tailor.
Planning spring racing suits from Williamstown? Get a custom quote in a minute.
What is included
- Second fitting and in-house adjustments
- Timeline planned around race day
- Seasonal fabric advice
- Measurements and posture notes
Who it is for
- Race-goers
- Corporate marquee guests
- Anyone after a statement suit
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 Williamstown?
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
- Custom lining
- Rush order (date within 4 weeks)
Spring Racing Suits questions
When should I book for spring racing?
Early. Suits typically take 3 to 4 weeks, then allow time for your second fitting and adjustments.
What fabrics suit spring racing?
Lighter wools, linens and blends in checks, stripes or colour are popular. We will show you options at your fitting.
Can I wear it beyond the races?
Yes. Choose a versatile cloth and it will work for summer weddings and events too.
Do you make matching waistcoats?
Yes. A waistcoat is a popular race day option.
How long does a custom garment take?
A suit typically takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and shirts 2 to 3 weeks. If you need it for a specific date, tell us at your first fitting and we will confirm whether the timeline works.
Do you hire suits?
No. We do not offer suit hire. Every garment is made for the person who wears it.
Where are your fabrics from?
We hold over 20,000 fabrics, including Australian merino woven in Biella, Italy, and cloths from mills such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Dormeuil and Loro Piana.
Do you look after clients from Williamstown?
Yes. Williamstown 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.
Spring Racing Suits near Williamstown
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.