Custom Suiting and Separates

Designed in New Orleans

Born in New Orleans, our custom garments blend the city’s laid-back elegance with top-tier craftsmanship.

Think high street tailoring, but with a modern Southern approach.

MADE TO MEASURE

Our garments are custom made to your measurements, ready in 4-6 weeks. At your consultation, we guide you through selecting fabrics, design options, and take measurements to perfect your fit.
292A3391.jpg
292A3363.jpg
292A3334.jpg
292A3396.jpg

CUSTOM SEPARATES

In addition to suiting, we specialize in crafting sport coats, trousers, dress shirts, and overcoats.

FOR THE GROOM

We’ll create everything from timeless classics to custom statements, complete with all the touches to make your pieces into a keepsake.

THE TEAM

With a decade of experience in menswear, KILBY was founded in 2024 by James Collier and Kristen Engelsen, as tribute to fine craftsmanship.

We’re open by appointment or by chance, Monday through Saturday, 11-6.

LATEST POSTS

View fullsize We get asked all the time, 'Why the name Kilby?' We named our brand after James' paternal grandfather, James Kilby Collier—a man who appreciated the finer things in life, from a perfectly tailored suit to the value of family and tradition. As a
View fullsize We can’t resist a standout texture. This sportcoat is made of a cotton-wool blend from Italian mill @stylbiella that has a slight nubbiness in the weave, which gives cold-season charm while staying super lightweight. We also designed it with pa
View fullsize We’re big fans of brown, navy and blue’s more interesting cousin. This jacket and pants also make great separates that pair with pretty much everything. Suit: Super 130’s wool sharkskin from our House Collection. Available made-to-
View fullsize This is KILBY’s showroom. Art by family and friends, a serendipitous “Louisiana” stripe couch, an ever-growing collection of whiskey, and a library of fabrics. Come say hi. 📷: @the.james.shaw
View fullsize Team KILBY will be in Lafayette, LA, on Wednesday, October 23, and Thursday, October 24, offering concierge fittings for made-to-measure garments. Once your garments are crafted (within 4-6 weeks), you can choose either an in-person delivery and fit
View fullsize We love seersucker. The puckering in the fabric’s weave makes it breathable and resistant to wrinkling. Translation: perfect for our weather. Originally a workingman’s utility fabric worn by military and railroad workers, it was eventual
View fullsize
View fullsize Congratulations to newlyweds Daniel & Mary Laura 🤍