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the word "bespoke" itself is derived from the verb "bespeak", to speak for something, in the specialised meaning "to give order for it to be made". the term bespoke in fashion is reserved for individually patterned and crafted clothing, analogous to women's haute couture, in contrast with mass-manufactured ready-to-wear (also called off-the-peg or off-the-rack). the term originated from savile row, a street in london considered the "golden mile of tailoring". bespoke clothing is traditionally cut from a pattern from made to measure, instructions that is produced to order from an adjusted block pattern. the british advertising standards authority has ruled it is a fair practice to use the term "bespoke" for products which do not fully incorporate traditional construction methods. i am a british designer and bespoke tailor of high end contemporary patchwork check designs, which are deeply rooted in history and narrative. my garments & products are handmade to be family heirloom