Made to Measure
Five steps
From consultation to delivery in approximately ten working days.
Every Centi Atelier suit follows the same five-step journey. Consult. Measure. Choose cloth. Construct. Deliver. The journey can take place in person at one of our boutiques, with a Centi-trained traveling tailor anywhere in the world, or remotely via our digital measurement protocol.
Step 01 · Consult
Begin a conversation with an atelier specialist.
Tell us the occasion, your existing wardrobe, your style references, and the silhouette you want. This is where we listen — and where the suit begins. The consult is free and takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on detail.
Step 1 — consultation
Step 02 · Measure
Twenty-eight to forty-two measurements, taken by hand.
Be measured by a master tailor in person or by a Centi-trained traveling tailor anywhere in the world. We capture between 28 and 42 individual measurements depending on garment — including shoulder slope, blade prominence, posture, and the way you wear your trousers. Our digital protocol is also available for remote clients.
Step 2 — measurement
Step 03 · Choose Cloth
Thirty-three certified mills. Hundreds of customization choices.
Choose from our 33-mill fabric library. Italian Heritage (VBC, Zegna, Cerruti 1881, Guabello), British Heritage, Italian Premium (cashmere, silk, Super 150s and above). Then customize: lapel style (notch, peak, shawl), lining, buttons, pockets, vents, monogramming, and working buttonholes.
Step 3 — cutting and basting
Step 04 · Construct
Cut, fused, basted, and finished by hand.
Your suit is cut, fused, basted, and finished in our atelier. Every order is touched by a master tailor and signed off before it leaves the bench. MAISON is constructed with hand-canvassed jackets and hand-finished buttonholes.
Step 4 — first fitting
Step 05 · Deliver
~10 working days. Two delivery plans.
Your finished suit ships in approximately ten working days. Plan 1 (Express, 3–5 days): available worldwide; recipient pays applicable duty. Plan 2 (Tax-Included, 7–9 days): available in the US (48 states), Spain, UK, Germany, and France. Both plans include atelier-direct insurance and full tracking.
Step 5 — finishing and delivery
Lead time & shipping
10 working days from order confirmation, plus shipping.
Standard lead time is ~10 working days from order confirmation. Shipping adds 3–5 days (Express) or 7–9 days (Tax-Included). Peak season (Q4, wedding season) may add 2–3 working days. Rush production is available case-by-case.
Sizing & fit guarantee
If a suit does not fit, we make it right.
Centi Atelier's 0.5% return rate reflects how rarely we miss. When we do, we make it right: free alterations at any Centi boutique; reimbursement for outside alterations for traveling tailor clients; and full remake at our cost for first-order fitting issues. Your trust is the asset we protect most.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the MTM process take?
Approximately 10 working days from order confirmation, plus shipping (3–5 days Express or 7–9 days Tax-Included).
Can I do this entirely remotely?
Yes. The digital measurement protocol guides remote clients through 28+ measurements. A short video review with an atelier specialist confirms the order.
How many fabric choices are there?
We are certified by 33 mills, with hundreds of cloths active at any given time. The library refreshes seasonally.
Do you offer alterations?
Yes — free at any Centi boutique. For traveling tailor and brand-partner clients, we reimburse outside alterations for fit issues on first orders.
What is the minimum order?
One suit. There are no monthly minimums and no upfront fees.