THE FIT
We use a combination of body measurements and try-on garments to determine your garment’s fit. It’s shaped to your posture, shoulder slope, sleeve pitch, and natural stance. The result is a garment that feels intuitive to wear: structured where it should be, soft where it counts. We offer multiple fittings and lifetime alterations to get it just right.
HOUSE STYLE
Our House Style is easy yet refined: half-lined and half-canvassed for the New Orleans heat, with soft shoulders, an effortless drape, and proportions that nod to classic tailoring without stiffness. We favor wide lapels, straight-leg trousers with side tabs, and a natural break that flatters the line of the leg. We are able to customize all fit and styling options to your preference.
HOUSE LINE
Our signature offering, and the truest expression of the Kilby experience. Each garment is made with extensive handwork through a series of thoughtful consultations and fittings. Clients sit down with us, selecting fabrics, discussing lifestyle, and refining every element…from the cut of a lapel to the placement of a buttonhole. You’re can leave the details to us, or get into the nitty gritty, whichever you prefer.
These garments feature a floating canvas (half or full) and extensive handwork, including:
Lapels that are sewn and attached by hand (this process alone takes upwards of 4 hours)
Buttonholes made by hand in the front of the jacket, and an optional hand-done Milanese buttonhole on the lapel
Collar that is hand-sewn and hand-attached
Handmade chest pockets, and handmade bartack on outer lower pockets
Sleeves and cuffs with handmade stitching
Inner stitching and the lining’s central back seam done by hand
Handmade facing
Armhole/ shoulders seams attached by hand
Exterior pick stitching
Every commission is fully personalized, option for custom-designed linings, embroidered monograms, and quiet details unique to each client. The result is a garment of true character, distinctly yours.
Allow 6–8 weeks.
Two-piece suits in our House Line start at $2125.
SHOP LINE
A streamlined introduction to Kilby tailoring. This line combines modern construction techniques with our signature Kilby fit, from a curated selection of essential fabrics, and simplified styling options. Each piece carries our hallmarks: clean lines, precise fit, half canvas, monogrammed finishing, and the option for a custom-designed liner.
Allow 5–7 weeks.
Two-piece suits in our Shop Line start at $1495.
CUSTOM SHIRTING
Our shirts are made to measure, designed to move naturally with you and feel effortless from the first wear. We work with exceptional fabrics from mills such as Thomas Mason and Reda, offering a wide range of styles and details to suit your needs.
Each shirt can be fully customized, from collar and cuff shape to pocket, button, and monogram options. The range includes everything from classic dress and formal tuxedo shirts to relaxed staples like breathable merino wool and bold striped linen blends. Every element is considered, and your personal pattern is kept on file for future orders.
Allow 3 to 4 weeks.
Shirting starts at $295.
