Custom Capsule: Mark Perkins
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Designer's Notes
Designer's Notes
The Rugged Elegance Capsule is an example of a custom capsule wardrobe we created for our client Mark Perkins in Chicago.
Mark knows the frustration of finding clothes that fit. At 6’4” 250 lbs, Mark, a former strength & conditioning coach turned medical sales professional, has always had a hard time shopping for clothing that works for his muscular frame... So of course, everything would need to be custom-made for him.
Since Mark didn't have much in his closet that fits well ("if it fits my thighs it's huge in the waist, and if it fits my shoulders it's a balloon at my belly") we figured it would be a good idea to design a capsule that covers a lot of ground (for business, nights out, to-and-from the gym, etc) while also locking-down some timeless, versatile pieces that we can continue to build his wardrobe around with future orders.
And since Mark is in Chicago (famous for their cold and windy winters) I figured we should start with some hard-wearing outerwear and work our way down from there, giving him lots of options to easily style each garment for a variety of settings.
Mark's capsule includes 18 items that can be mixed-and-matched (in any combination) to create at least 100 different outfits - with effortless combinations for any occasion. See the image gallery for some of the outfits we were able to photograph.
The 18 Items
- Herringbone Wool Blend Overcoat
- Moleskin Peacoat
- Harris Tweed Trucker Jacket
- Stretch Flannel Suit
- Oxford Shirt
- Wool, Silk & Linen Hopsack Jacket
- Corduroy Trouser
- Cotton & Wool Blend Puppytooth Shirt
- Sean Fine Merino Turtleneck Sweater
- Crawford Ribbed Merino Cardigan
- Dicky Long-Sleeve Cotton 2-Button Polo
- Hamilton Elevated Performance Crewneck Sweatshirt
- Hamilton Elevated Performance Sweatpants
- Bamboo Tie
- Classic Patterned Tie
- Brooklyn Merino Beanie
- Manhattan Cashmere Beanie
- Patterned Pocket Square
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For a deeper diver into this capsule, see the full article on our blog.
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We create bespoke capsule wardrobes: 8–12 custom garments (anything from t-shirts to suits, depending on your needs) that mix and match into 15–20 complete outfits. Every piece is designed to work together seamlessly, so getting dressed becomes effortless - you always look sharp, confident, and completely put together.
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We start with a free 15-minute call to learn about your goals, needs and budget. Then we present a curated wardrobe plan (which we can edit together) and guide you through your virtual fitting process.
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We check in on your current garments, update your fit on file (if necessary), and plan your next additions.
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