Atelier Ruperti pulls out all the stops for the big day
You only get married a few times in your life, so it is nice to look picobello on the Big Day. At Atelier Ruperti on Koninginnegracht, the design of each wedding suit is in expert hands. "This is not a bridal shop," stresses founder Sydney Ruperti in his intimate atelier. "But using the finest English and Italian fabrics, I do create a bespoke suit that is completely tailored to your needs."
DATE
20 March 2024
TEXT
Jasper Gramsma
IMAGE
Brian Mul
Atelier Ruperti pulls out all the stops for the big day
You only get married a few times in your life, so it is nice to look picobello on the Big Day. At Atelier Ruperti on Koninginnegracht, the design of each wedding suit is in expert hands. "This is not a bridal shop," stresses founder Sydney Ruperti in his intimate atelier. "But using the finest English and Italian fabrics, I do create a bespoke suit that is completely tailored to your needs."
The creation of the perfect wedding suit starts with asking the right questions. "The choice of materials and colours depends on many things," Ruperti knows. "In what season are you getting married? At what kind of venue? Is there a theme? And of course: what is your budget? Then I show you fabric samples to find out what you like yourself, because the fabric is the basis from which we determine the fit and further detailing."
'The fabric is the base'
For the mostly groomsmen - he also makes suits for brides - Ruperti allows plenty of time. "Often parents, witnesses and master of ceremonies also come along, and then such a process simply takes longer than with a 'normal' tailor-made suit. I always advise not to bring too many people, because everyone has their own opinion and that sometimes makes the final decision difficult."
Burgundy
The classic dark blue suit, widely worn in a country like France, is still in demand. Yet Ruperti notices that under the influence of social media, men are daring to make more eccentric choices. "You see a lot of greens, burgundy and checks these days. Or that blue suit, and then with a contrasting cardigan underneath. That works very well, because when you take off your jacket in the evening, you still stand out from the guests."
'Gentlemen dare to make eccentric choices more often'
He does advise: "Whatever you choose, make sure the suit suits suit you and stay close to yourself. This will make you feel more comfortable on your wedding day. Moreover, you can then also wear the suit later without that corsage and that pocket square, or pair the jacket with a nice pair of jeans." Laughs: "That's the big advantage for men, you don't put a wedding dress back on for a party after your wedding day."
To complete the outfit, Ruperti provides every conceivable accessory if required. "Of course, there is the made-to-measure shirt, which is a much nicer fit than a ready-made shirt," he explains. "But you can also have the tie or bow tie and even braces made with me. And not forgetting the shoes. Depending on your taste and the context of the wedding, we can design a trainer or loafer together, complete with date or initials."
The gentlemen in Atelier Ruperti
Etiquette
Ruperti goes out of his way to do the bespoke suit justice. In doing so, he does not always avoid teaching etiquette. "Unless a watch has special significance, it does not actually belong on the big day: sociability knows no time," he says. Also, gentlemen sometimes tend to go for very eye-catching shoes, in which case I advise drawing attention to the suit. Oh, yes, and that button really needs to be undone if you are going to be photographed with your arms spread!"
Ruperti himself wore no fewer than three suits around his wedding. "Everything I wore was of understated luxury," he sums up. And then with a wink: "But of course, it was the perfect opportunity to show what I'm all about."
text Jasper Gramsma image Brian Mul
The creation of the perfect wedding suit starts with asking the right questions. "The choice of materials and colours depends on many things," Ruperti knows. "In what season are you getting married? At what kind of venue? Is there a theme? And of course: what is your budget? Then I show you fabric samples to find out what you like yourself, because the fabric is the basis from which we determine the fit and further detailing."
'The fabric is the base'
For the mostly groomsmen - he also makes suits for brides - Ruperti allows plenty of time. "Often parents, witnesses and master of ceremonies also come along, and then such a process simply takes longer than with a 'normal' tailor-made suit. I always advise not to bring too many people, because everyone has their own opinion and that sometimes makes the final decision difficult."
Burgundy
The classic dark blue suit, widely worn in a country like France, is still in demand. Yet Ruperti notices that under the influence of social media, men are daring to make more eccentric choices. "You see a lot of greens, burgundy and checks these days. Or that blue suit, and then with a contrasting cardigan underneath. That works very well, because when you take off your jacket in the evening, you still stand out from the guests."
'Gentlemen dare to make eccentric choices more often'
He does advise: "Whatever you choose, make sure the suit suits suit you and stay close to yourself. This will make you feel more comfortable on your wedding day. Moreover, you can then also wear the suit later without that corsage and that pocket square, or pair the jacket with a nice pair of jeans." Laughs: "That's the big advantage for men, you don't put a wedding dress back on for a party after your wedding day."
To complete the outfit, Ruperti provides every conceivable accessory if required. "Of course, there is the made-to-measure shirt, which is a much nicer fit than a ready-made shirt," he explains. "But you can also have the tie or bow tie and even braces made with me. And not forgetting the shoes. Depending on your taste and the context of the wedding, we can design a trainer or loafer together, complete with date or initials."
The gentlemen in Atelier Ruperti
Etiquette
Ruperti goes out of his way to do the bespoke suit justice. In doing so, he does not always avoid teaching etiquette. "Unless a watch has special significance, it does not actually belong on the big day: sociability knows no time," he says. Also, gentlemen sometimes tend to go for very eye-catching shoes, in which case I advise drawing attention to the suit. Oh, yes, and that button really needs to be undone if you are going to be photographed with your arms spread!"
Ruperti himself wore no fewer than three suits around his wedding. "Everything I wore was of understated luxury," he sums up. And then with a wink: "But of course, it was the perfect opportunity to show what I'm all about."
