Sonny Mitchell wearing a custom, made-to-measure blue plaid blazer from REDA fabric, with a pocket square, and a light blue striped shirt, against a neutral background.
James Collier in a KILBY safari jacket made of all-season Marzotto textured olive green fabric and custom tailored trousers, standing on a circular pedestal in a room with white curtains and a patterned rug.

Custom clothing, made by request.
Designed in our New Orleans atelier.

Cover page for Lookbook Edition 01 titled 'Fundamentals' for 2025 by photographer James Shaw.

These are the pieces we reach for again and again.

Designed with ease, built with intention. Neutral, wearable, never ordinary.

Our starting point. Maybe yours, too.

Rotating images of the Carte Postale pocket square collection, with designs based on vintage New Orleans postcards, including scenes from the Mississippi River, a Bayou steamboat, Cafe du Monde, Pontchartrain Beach, and a Mardi Gras Parade

A limited-edition series of silk pocket squares, each inspired by a vintage New Orleans postcard.

Handmade in Italy in a run of just 15 per design.

Kristen Collier, James Collier, and Sonny Mitchell in the Kilby Suiting Atelier Showroom in New Orleans on Magazine Street

THE PEOPLE BEHIND KILBY

Kilby was founded by James Collier and Kristen Engelsen Collier. They’re joined by collaborator Sonny Mitchell.

Together, they bring decades of experience to helping clients build wardrobes they love.

Person in a checkered blazer holding Scabal fabric swatches, including plaid and solid patterns, for tailoring custom suits with KILBY.

MADE TO MEASURE

Every Kilby garment is made by request and custom fit to you.

We offer everything from tailored suits and jackets to shirts, trousers, safari jackets, and overcoats.

During your consultation, we’ll guide you through fabric selection, fit, and design to ensure the final piece reflects your style and how you live.

Bride and groom holding hands in front of mountain backdrop on their wedding day. The groom wears a custom black tuxedo from KILBY.

CUSTOM WEDDING ATTIRE

Whether you’re walking down the aisle or standing by someone who is, we make tailored clothing for weddings of all kinds.

From classic tuxedos to laid-back separates, every piece is made with intention, and meant to be remembered.

Interior of a clothing store featuring a brick wall with a decorative vase on a table, jackets on a rack, a mannequin dressed in formal attire, and a marble table with fabric swatches. A large light fixture hangs from the ceiling.

STEP INSIDE OUR ATELIER

We meet with clients by appointment in our Magazine Street space, but you're always welcome to stop by, say hello, and see what we’ve been working on.

If you’re starting a wardrobe from scratch, looking for the perfect shirt, or designing something for a special occasion, we’ll guide you through every step.

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View fullsize Two custom tuxedos for Jon and Grace’s wedding — one for the groom, one for the father of the bride. Congrats to the beautiful couple 🤍
View fullsize Available in the atelier at 3955 Magazine Street. We’re here from 11-6. $95 per print. DM us to reserve yours or arrange shipping.
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View fullsize Look 10 from Edition 01: Fundamentals. This one wraps the series. A deep brown suit with a soft drape, worn here with a blue and white micro-check shirt and one of the silk pocket squares from our first limited edition line (stay tuned). We built t
View fullsize Look 9 from Edition 01: Fundamentals. If you’re going to get anything custom, start with the shirt. A white button-down that fits just right is the thing you’ll wear the most—so get one you really really like. This one is our fav
View fullsize Look 8 from Edition 01: Fundamentals. This is a true all-season suit, especially when you live somewhere that feels like summer most of the year. Cut in a wool hopsack, which is an open, breathable weave that lets air move through. It holds its sha
View fullsize Look 7 from Edition 01: Fundamentals. We’ve shown it here and there, mostly because we can’t stop wearing it. Consider this the official introduction: the Kilby safari jacket. We designed it for the in-between moments—when a sport
View fullsize Look 6 from Edition 01: Fundamentals. Most wardrobes start with navy and gray trousers. Cream is what we recommend next. It lightens everything up, pairs with just about everything, and makes the whole outfit feel more considered—even when the
View fullsize Look 5 from Edition 01: Fundamentals For neutral suits like this one, we tend to go double-breasted. There’s something about the shape that feels polished but easy—especially with our favorite mother-of-pearl buttons for a little subtle
View fullsize Look 4 from Edition 01: Fundamentals. We’ve never formally introduced our overcoats—but we’ve been making them quietly for a while now. Custom, made-to-measure, built with the same care as the rest of what we do. This one’s
View fullsize Look 3 from Edition 01: Fundamentals. Featuring the chambray shirt—the white and blue button-down’s chiller cousin. Still polished, just a bit more laid-back. Go-to sand trousers, and a wool/silk/linen sport coat James probably wears too