Chicago's Standard for Bespoke
Chicago is a city defined by those who build, lead and create, and your clothing should carry that same weight. We study posture before proportions, movement before measurements and character before cloth. Every ESQ garment is cut to your own pattern and sewn by hand from the finest Italian and English fabrics.
What We Make
Bespoke suits from $3,295. Bespoke shirts from $395. Wedding suits and tuxedos from $3,495. We also tailor sport coats and blazers, overcoats, topcoats and bomber jackets, plus ties and accessories.
The ESQ Process
Consultation, fabric selection from more than 20,000 options, pattern making and fitting, then your finished garment — typically in five to six weeks. Six months of complimentary steam care follows every delivery.
Initial Consultation
The finest tailoring begins not with fabric or measurements, but with understanding. Through a personal consultation, we learn how you live, move, and dress, creating a garment that feels as natural as it is refined. Bespoke suits begin at $3,295 and shirts at $395.
Fabric Selection
Every exceptional garment begins with an exceptional cloth. Choose from over 20,000 fabrics woven by the world's most revered mills, including Loro Piana, Scabal, and other storied houses of Italy and England.
Fitting and Pattern Making
Your personal pattern is drafted from the ground up and refined by our master tailors to achieve an uncompromising fit. Completion typically takes five to six weeks.
Your Finished Garment
Your finished garment is the culmination of exceptional craftsmanship and personal expression. As the seasons evolve, we'll continue to curate new fabrics and designs that reflect your style.
HOMEPAGE FAQs
How much does a custom suit cost in Chicago?
At ESQ in Chicago,bespoke suitsbegin at $3,295,bespoke shirtsat $395, andwedding suits and tuxedosat $3,495. Final pricing depends on the cloth you select, the mill it comes from, and details such as linings, buttons and hand finishing.
What is the difference between bespoke and made to measure?
Bespoke means an individual paper pattern is drafted for your body from scratch, then refined through fittings. Made to measure adjusts a pre-existing block pattern. ESQ builds a personal pattern from 34 measurements, which is why fit and posture correction are far more precise.
How long does a bespoke suit take?
A bespoke ESQ suit typically takes five to six weeks from your first appointment to delivery. Alterations after your second fitting are usually completed within one week. Wedding parties should begin three to four months before the wedding date to allow time for fittings.
Where is ESQ located in Chicago?
ESQ hastwo showrooms. The Chicago showroom is at 180 N LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60601, in the Loop, reachable at 312.757.8500. The Winnetka showroom is at 1085 Gage St., Winnetka, IL 60093, on the North Shore, reachable at 847.200.9722.
Do I need an appointment for a custom suit?
Appointments are recommended so an experienced clothier is reserved for you, but walk-ins are welcome at both showrooms. You canbook online through our appointment page, call either showroom directly, or start with a virtual consultation if you are outside Chicago.
What fabrics can I choose from?
More than 20,000 fabricsfrom the world's most revered mills, including Loro Piana, Scabal and Dormeuil. Options range from year-round merino wool and worsteds to baby cashmere, vicuña, silk, linen and warm-weather blends, with new collections curated each season.
How many measurements does ESQ take?
ESQ records 34 measurements, compared with the industry standard of 12 to 18. We also assess posture, shoulder slope, stance and natural movement, so the finished garment fits how you actually stand, sit and walk rather than how a size chart says you should.
Do you make custom shirts, jackets and overcoats too?
Yes. Alongside bespoke suits we makecustom dress shirts,sport coats and blazers,tuxedos, andovercoats, topcoats and bomber jacketsfor men.Ties and accessoriesand ready-to-wear pieces such as theBamboo ShirtandEssential Teeare available in our online shop.
Can ESQ dress an entire wedding party?
Yes. Weoutfit the groom and everyone beside him, coordinating fabrics, timelines, fittings and finishing details across the party, including out-of-town groomsmen. Wedding suits and tuxedos start at $3,495 and typically take five to six weeks per garment.
What happens after my suit is delivered?
Every ESQ delivery includes six months of complimentary steam care. Your personal pattern is kept on file, so future suits, shirts and jackets can be ordered without starting over, and we continue curating new fabrics and designs each season for your wardrobe.
Our showrooms
CHICAGO
180 N LaSalle St.
312.757.8500
-
WINNETKA
1085 Gage St.
847.200.9722
