Greytown Bespoke

"I have worn suits from Auckland, Sydney and London. Elliot's cut is the only one I reach for when it matters."
— The Hon. James Whitworth, Martinborough, client since 2018

Greytown Bespoke — Bespoke Tailoring & Alterations Studio

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01 · Bespoke suits

Cut and sewn for your body alone.

Every bespoke suit begins with thirty-two measurements taken in the studio. Elliot drafts a paper pattern from scratch — no blocks, no digital shortcuts — and cuts the cloth by hand on the same bench where he pins the fitting. Two-piece suits take eight to twelve weeks and three fittings: baste, forward and final.

Bespoke suiting
GarmentFromLead timeFittings
Two-piece suit (jacket + trousers)$2,8008–12 weeks3
Three-piece suit (+ waistcoat)$3,40010–14 weeks3–4
Dinner suit / tuxedo$3,20010–12 weeks3
Morning suit (wedding)$3,60012–16 weeks4

02 · Jackets & trousers

Separates that stand on their own.

Not every occasion wants a matched suit. A blazer in Hainsworth flannel or a pair of Scabal cavalry twill trousers can carry a wardrobe for years. All separates are cut to the same bespoke standard.

Separates
GarmentFromLead time
Sport coat / blazer$1,6006–8 weeks
Trousers$6504–6 weeks
Waistcoat$4804–6 weeks
Overcoat$2,40010–14 weeks
Bespoke shirt (minimum 3)$280 each4–6 weeks

03 · Alterations

Make what you own fit properly.

We alter any garment — off-the-rack suits, wedding dresses, vintage coats, leather jackets. Most jobs are turned around in five to seven working days. Express service (48 hours) available for an additional 50%.

Common alterations
AlterationFrom
Hem trousers$45
Taper trouser leg$55
Shorten jacket sleeves$65
Take in jacket waist$85
Let out jacket (if seam allows)$95
Reline coat or jacket$180
Reshape shoulders$220
Wedding dress hem + bustle$160

04 · Our fabrics

The cloth makes the garment.

We hold a permanent collection of around 200 bolts and swatch books from five mills. Every cloth is selected for the New Zealand climate — breathable wools, crease-resistant worsteds and hard-wearing tweeds.

Can't find what you want? We order from the full range of any mill — delivery from the UK takes three to four weeks.

05 · The fitting process

Three fittings to a perfect garment.

  1. Initial consultation

    We discuss the occasion, your wardrobe and the look you want. Elliot takes 32 measurements and helps you choose a cloth, lining and buttons. Allow 60–90 minutes. No charge.

  2. Baste fitting

    Four to six weeks later. The jacket is basted together in calico so we can check the shoulder, chest and length before cutting the real cloth. Adjustments are pinned live.

  3. Forward fitting

    The garment is now in cloth with pockets and lapels. We fine-tune the waist suppression, sleeve pitch and trouser break. Buttons are agreed.

  4. Final fitting

    Everything is finished: buttonholes, lining, hand-stitched edges. You try it on, we press it and you walk out wearing it — or we ship it anywhere in New Zealand for $18.

Size guide converter

Find your size across regions.

Enter your chest, waist and inside-leg measurements to see your closest standard size in UK, EU and US systems. Between sizes? We tell you which way to go.

Region
UK 40R Closest standard size. Your measurements suggest a regular fit.

What clients say

Testimonials

"Elliot rebuilt the shoulders on a thirty-year-old Gieves jacket I inherited from my father. It fits me now as though it was cut for me, which in a way it was."
— David Chen, Wellington · alteration, 2024
"Three suits in, and I can't imagine going back to off-the-rack. The Loro Piana navy is the best thing in my wardrobe."
— Hannah Reeves, Martinborough · bespoke, 2025
"The wedding suit arrived the day before the rehearsal and fit like a glove. Elliot even lined the inside pocket with fabric from my wife's dress."
— Reuben Wallace, Carterton · bespoke, 2023

Studio hours

Opening hours

DayHours
Monday9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday9 am – 5 pm
Thursday9 am – 7 pm (late night)
Friday9 am – 5 pm
Saturday10 am – 2 pm
SundayClosed

Closed on public holidays. Wellington visits: first Thursday each month, Thorndon studio — email to book.

06 · Book an appointment

Book a fitting.

Call 06 304 0000 or email fit@greytownbespoke.co.nz with the garment type, occasion and your preferred date. Elliot will confirm within 24 hours.

Greytown Bespoke
82 Main Street, Greytown 5712
Next to Schoc Chocolates, opposite the White Swan Hotel

From Wellington: 80 minutes via the Remutaka Hill Road. Train to Woodside then a 15-minute drive. Free parking on Main Street.