At  Syed Bawkher & Co, we believe that a well-made suit is not just a fashion statement, but rather should be seen as investment pieces.
   Our suits are constructed with a layer of horsehair canvas underneath the wool fabric shell. First off, what does it mean for a suit to be “Canvassed”? A canvassed suit jacket has layers of canvassing material (the canvas), generally comprised of wool and horsehair, that sits between the outer suit fabric and the inner lining of a suit jacket. While this canvas is hidden from view on the exterior, it plays an incredibly important role in keeping the proper balance, structure and shape of the suit. It’s all about form – the form of the suit to your body. And as you wear a canvassed suit over time, the canvas itself begins to conform to your body’s shape, thereby becoming a better fit the more you wear it.

    This canvas holds the shape of the suit and keeps it from sagging or deforming, much like the foundation of a house keeps it upright. The canvas is cut to the jacket’s shape, then the wool is stitched to the canvas. The canvas lining allows the suit fabric to drape naturally, allowing a clean, well put-together look. It takes years of training and additional hours of handwork for a tailor to be able to craft this the correct way.
       Patterns are drafted on canvas rather than paper for easy adjustments. Using a combination of discreet hand and machine work, we create suits that are a piece of art more than just a garment. Other characteristics include blunt edges, silk-threaded buttonholes, Carozo Nut Buttons and Bemberg linings.