Made to fit a particular person (esp. clothes) The thobe/jubbah you’re wearing right now doesn’t fit you. You can protest if you wish, dismiss what you know to be a self-evident truth as the mindless ramblings of some random person with a column. But unless your frame falls into the small percentage of the “average†everyman […]
With immense choice comes great responsibility. When the management of every possibility is literally at your fingertips, vast choices can become confusing. A professional event requires what kind of collar style again? What’s more comfortable for the home, button-less sleeves or a French style? And the all-important question, when can I wear a hood? With all the variety […]
Let’s take this from the top. When ordering one of alqamees’ bespoke tailored thobes, you’re going to want to make decisions that guarantee looking great. It will be imperative, then, to have your outfit work for you and utilize your features in a way that enhances your look. So, as if it needed an intro, let’s […]
Every little bit counts, and when we’re talking about the placket, it’s an important ‘little bit’ and often goes un-customized. And what a shame! An apt placket can make a good outfit great, and can cause an ensemble to own a room. However an out-of-place placket is often donned by an out-of-place individual. Here’s a […]
After much await, much anticipation and patience, alqamees is Finally coming to London! It took long, but we made sure we are ready to make every moment of it worthwhile. Visit alqamees Travelling Tailors at the Muslim Lifestyle Show @ Olympia London Exhibition Center (#G26) Located at Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, United Kingdom on April 30th and May […]
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Yet on the Internet, some people take this type of compliment way too far. Getting someone else’s work onto a site is as easy as pressing Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. We’ve been in the custom clothing industry for six years and we’ve seen our fair share of […]
