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  2. Matthew Lesko - Wikipedia

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    [11] But in the last couple paragraphs of the same article, the author cites the names of multiple people who have actually used Lesko's books and teachings to get free money for several different things, everything from having their roof replaced on their home to "a local government program that gave them $12,000 to help pay for a gravel ...

  3. Bespoke tailoring - Wikipedia

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    The word bespoke derives from the verb bespeak, to speak for something, in the specialised meaning of "to give order for it to be made." [1] Fashion terminology reserves bespoke for individually patterned and crafted men's clothing, analogous to women's haute couture, [2] as opposed to mass-manufactured ready-to-wear (off-the-peg or off-the-rack).

  4. History of suits - Wikipedia

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    Leading European men began wearing well-cut, tailored suits recognizable today. The simplicity of the new clothes and their somber colors contrasted strongly with the extravagant, foppish styles just before. Brummell's influence introduced the modern era of men's clothing which now includes the modern suit jacket, full-length pants, and necktie ...

  5. Tailor - Wikipedia

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    Alcega illustrated 163 patterns to scale in 23 categories of men's and women's garments. [10]: 2–3 Master tailors used proprietary methods for creating their clothing patterns. [11] Up until approximately 1790, patterns to be used for cutting were considered trade secrets to be exclusively owned by the masters. By the late 18th century ...

  6. Hickey Freeman - Wikipedia

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    Hickey Freeman is a manufacturer of suits for men and boys, which was founded in Rochester, New York, US, in 1899, and operated a factory there from 1908 until 2023.In 2023, ownership of the brand name and the historic factory diverged, with production of Hickey-Freeman branded clothing, currently owned by Authentic Brands Group, [1] being moved to Mexican facilities operated by Peerless Clothing.

  7. Suit - Wikipedia

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    By the 1980s, women were entering the white-collar workforce in increasing numbers, and their dress fashions adopted looks not dissimilar from men's business wear. By the early to mid-1980s, conservatively tailored skirt suits were the norm, in the same colours and fabrics considered standard in men's suits.

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    'Suits' star Gabriel Macht is reprising his role as Harvey Specter in the upcoming NBC spinoff series 'Suits L.A.' ... 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile. The Best Pillows for Every ...

  9. Bespoke - Wikipedia

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    After that, the adjective was generally associated with men's tailor-made suits. [2] Before about the 19th century, most clothing was made to measure, or bespoke, whether made by professional tailors or dressmakers, or as often, at home. The same applied to many other types of goods.