Made For You

By Jack Bettridge

In a world of fast food and one-size-fits-all sensibilities, how often does something feel made especially for you? The "Made for You" section celebrates those items that are created with such a high quality of hand workmanship and degree of customization that they become individual to you. In each issue, our editors will endeavor to bring you special things from anywhere on the globe, choosing them solely on the basis of outstanding quality. Our goal is to give you guidance on the best of everything.

BRITISH INVASION—EDWARD SEXTON
England's edgy custom tailor, Edward Sexton, is invading the U.S. market armed with a formalwear package that provides a tuxedo, shirt, tie and socks delivered by Christmas when you order by Thanksgiving. The $17,500 service includes three fittings at your convenience and video conferences that let you see the progression of your suit. Or you could wait for Sexton to introduce his ready-to-wear collection in the spring. www.edwardsexton.co.uk

FREEWHEELING—LEASETRADER.COM
Car leases are great because you can wash your hands of a car after the term is up without any fuss or muss, but they fall flat when you must or simply wish to get out of a lease early. Before Leasetrader.com the options were grim: wait until the end of your lease or buy the car and sell it. Now when you want to unload because of extenuating circumstances or just because the new models came out and you're bored with last year's Ferrari, you can find someone to take over your lease. Or conversely, buy into a lease with a shorter term than the car companies offer. www.leasetrader.com

DINNERWEAR MUSIC—STEINWAY BLACK TIE
The same people who give us the grand pianos that fill elegant concert halls with music now custom-make the formalwear you can sport while listening to it. Made in conjunction with the Italian Fashion Group, the line features sleek cuts fashioned from super fabrics from the likes of Loro Piana and Ermenegildo Zegna. Levels of service include custom, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear. The first two options are loaded with diverse hidden pocket treatments. Limited-edition piano cufflinks with signature Steinway diamonds by De Beers are also available. www.steinwayblacktie.com

AN OFFER YOU CAN'T REFUSE—ANNOTATED GODFATHER
When did the Godfather realize it was Barzini all along? For the answer to this and other niggling questions about one of the greatest screenplays ever written, obsessed fans of The Godfather as well as simple admirers should check out The Annotated Godfather (Black Dog & Leventhal, $29.95). As well as examining the film scene by scene, the book defines Italianisms, resurrects bits from deleted scenes, exposes bits of trivia and provides photographs and details of set design. www.blackdogandleventhal.com

LEATHER FREEDOM—ALAN MICHAEL USA
Looking to move your leather jacket wardrobe past the motorcycle set? Alan Michael USA Leatherworks' Freedom Brand groups heritage jacket designs with plentiful hide and lining choices that celebrate more than just two-wheelers. Models include the professorial Axel, the Ricky, with its 1950s rock-idol look, an aviator and a baseball jacket, the self-explanatory Cargo and, of course, a biker jacket. www.alanmichaelusa.com

LINKS LUXURY—BESPOKE DUNNING CLOTHES
You likely can't putt like Masters champion Zach Johnson, but you can wear his clothes. The youngster tamed Augusta bedecked in gear custom-made by Canada's Dunning Golf. The Dunning high-end performance golf gear wicks away moisture, supports muscles and provides UV protection, while remaining comfortable and looking stylish. Company president Ralph Dunning will personally visit you to create a bespoke collection, from performance polos to thermal tops and outerwear, all cut to measurements. Dunning's "ultimate rainsuit" wicks moisture while adjusting to your body temperature and wind conditions. 800-955-6528 or www.dunninggolf.com

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