I found both of these articles really interesting, and thought some of you might like to read them - especially if you have considered getting pieces custom-made (or like me, are simply curious.)

First of all, the adventures of working with overseas tailors - and with a very cooperative Savile Row cutter who allowed one of his suits to be used - to attempt to reproduce a superb suit, and finding that it was very difficult to do so. This reminded me of Angie's adventures with successful and unsuccessful custom-tailored pieces many years ago.
http://www.newyorker.com/busin.....l_facebook

Second, the experience of getting an impeccably tailored corset perfectly fitted to your skeleton at San Francisco's Dark Garden. Corsets have never appealed to me personally - I don't do costuming/cosplay and they don't fit with my personal style - but boy, do I love to look. This is an incredible piece.
http://offbeatbride.com/dark-garden-corset/