Made to Measure by Magee 1866


Made to Measure

Made to Measure

At Magee 1866, we have been specialising in exquisite tailoring since the 1940’s,
our Made to Measure service combines our expert tailoring with our love of luxury fabrics.

At Magee 1866, we have been specialising in exquisite tailoring since the 1940’s, our Made to Measure service combines our expert tailoring with our love of luxury fabrics.

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The Made to Measure collection offers a wide selection of design options – single or double-breasted jackets and waistcoats, select the number and style of pockets and buttons, lapel width and design, single or double vent as well as side adjusters and hem details on trousers.

Choose from dozens of fabrics, from timeless Donegal Tweeds to pure new wool suiting, many of which are designed and woven at our mill in Donegal. Select and define every detail – linings, buttons, melton, piping, stitching and add the finishing touches to your suit or jacket with personalised embroidery.

Our design philosophy has always promoted the concept of ‘slow fashion’ through timeless collections, where pieces are designed to be worn time and time again. Sustainable fabric and high-quality, long-lasting products define our DNA.

The Made to Measure collection offers a wide selection of design options – single or double-breasted jackets and waistcoats, select the number and style of pockets and buttons, lapel width and design, single or double vent as well as side adjusters and hem details on trousers.

Choose from dozens of fabrics, from timeless Donegal Tweeds to pure new wool suiting, many of which are designed and woven at our mill in Donegal. Select and define every detail – linings, buttons, melton, piping, stitching and add the finishing touches to your suit or jacket with personalised embroidery.

Our design philosophy has always promoted the concept of ‘slow fashion’ through timeless collections, where pieces are designed to be worn time and time again. Sustainable fabric and high-quality, long-lasting products define our DNA.

The Process

In store tailoring experts will take you through five short steps to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, be it for a wedding, special occasion, business suit or indeed a smart blazer.

Magee 1866 Heritage

Get the perfect fit.

Your suit is made from scratch to your measurements, based on two tailoring blocks – classic or tailored. Our in store tailoring experts will work off the best block for you and make the necessary adjustments to ensure you have a perfectly fitting garment.

Get the perfect fit
Select your fabric
Magee 1866 Heritage

Select your fabric.

Choose from dozens of fabrics, many of which are designed and woven at our mill in Donegal.

Magee 1866 Heritage

Select the finer details.

Choose from our extensive collection of linings, buttons, threads, collars, meltons and piping. Select from a variety of styling details. This is the stage where you can really make your mark.

Select the finer details
Personalise it
Magee 1866 Heritage

Personalise it.

Add the finishing touches to your suit or jacket with personalised embroidery.

Magee 1866 Heritage

Ready to wear.

Your order will take six weeks to arrive from the date of order and can be collected from our stores or delivered direct to your door.

Ready to Wear
 
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What you have to say

“After contemplating a visit to London to have a bespoke suit made up, I decided to take the advice of my Partner whom strongly advised me to check Magee first. I visited the Donegal town store only 7 weeks before the date in which I needed the suit. From the initial contact with Kieran until the time when the suit was ready for collection, the entire experience was seamless (no pun intended). Kieran was an absolute pleasure to deal with and has a knowledge beyond his years. I’m very particular so having somebody as astute as Kieran had made my decisions very easy. I had decided to go for a fully made to measure rich navy Italian wool 2-piece with all the custom additions such as Rome style lapels and contrast lining etc. The experience was so good, I also decided to buy my Father a lovely gilet too. I know for certain that my experience won’t be my last. I very much look forward to the same experience in the near future.” - Christopher Felloni

“I wanted to write to personally thank you for helping my family and I with the selection of the beautiful wedding suits. I can’t stress enough how memorable you made it. You and everyone in the Donegal shop created a truly personal and professional experience which I continue to share with my friends and colleagues. On another note the suits themselves received nothing but the highest praise from anyone who seen them. From their quality, fabric and that nostalgic Irish connection they create, they were a masterpiece. I believe you and Magee have crafted a beautiful customer experience and woven it with a high-quality product. I want to thank you and everyone in Magee, and I promise I will be back soon again.” - Lino & Aine

“After contemplating a visit to London to have a bespoke suit made up, I decided to take the advice of my Partner whom strongly advised me to check Magee first. I visited the Donegal town store only 7 weeks before the date in which I needed the suit. From the initial contact with Kieran until the time when the suit was ready for collection, the entire experience was seamless (no pun intended). Kieran was an absolute pleasure to deal with and has a knowledge beyond his years. I’m very particular so having somebody as astute as Kieran had made my decisions very easy. I had decided to go for a fully made to measure rich navy Italian wool 2-piece with all the custom additions such as Rome style lapels and contrast lining etc. The experience was so good, I also decided to buy my Father a lovely gilet too. I know for certain that my experience won’t be my last. I very much look forward to the same experience in the near future.” - Christopher Felloni

“I wanted to write to personally thank you for helping my family and I with the selection of the beautiful wedding suits. I can’t stress enough how memorable you made it. You and everyone in the Donegal shop created a truly personal and professional experience which I continue to share with my friends and colleagues. On another note the suits themselves received nothing but the highest praise from anyone who seen them. From their quality, fabric and that nostalgic Irish connection they create, they were a masterpiece. I believe you and Magee have crafted a beautiful customer experience and woven it with a high-quality product. I want to thank you and everyone in Magee, and I promise I will be back soon again.” - Lino & Aine

“After contemplating a visit to London to have a bespoke suit made up, I decided to take the advice of my Partner whom strongly advised me to check Magee first. I visited the Donegal town store only 7 weeks before the date in which I needed the suit. From the initial contact with Kieran until the time when the suit was ready for collection, the entire experience was seamless (no pun intended). Kieran was an absolute pleasure to deal with and has a knowledge beyond his years. I’m very particular so having somebody as astute as Kieran had made my decisions very easy. I had decided to go for a fully made to measure rich navy Italian wool 2-piece with all the custom additions such as Rome style lapels and contrast lining etc. The experience was so good, I also decided to buy my Father a lovely gilet too. I know for certain that my experience won’t be my last. I very much look forward to the same experience in the near future.” - Christopher Felloni

Tailoring Then & Now

Magee 1866
Magee 1866

A 5th generation Irish family business, Magee 1866 was founded on handwoven tweed over 150 years ago. The company started by sending fabric bunches to tailors throughout the UK and Ireland. In the mid-1940s Howard Temple (2nd generation) saw an increasing demand for ready-to-wear with a decline in the tailoring trade and started to manufacture tailored garments.

Already known for our colourful Donegal Tweeds, moving to the finished garment was a natural progression. Our unique fabrics stood out from the industrial grey suiting that was the main product on the market. Magee 1866 thornproof suits and Donegal Tweed jackets stood the test of time and put us on the map for tailoring. The thornproof suit cost about 15 guineas, or £6 at the time.

Building on this extensive history, tailoring is still at the heart of our business. Alongside this, and in line with how we dress today, we have expanded our offering and developed casual lifestyle collections. However, a beautifully tailored suit or jacket is still an essential piece for every wardrobe.

A 5th generation Irish family business, Magee 1866 was founded on handwoven tweed over 150 years ago. The company started by sending fabric bunches to tailors throughout the UK and Ireland. In the mid-1940s Howard Temple (2nd generation) saw an increasing demand for ready-to-wear with a decline in the tailoring trade and started to manufacture tailored garments.

Already known for our colourful Donegal Tweeds, moving to the finished garment was a natural progression. Our unique fabrics stood out from the industrial grey suiting that was the main product on the market. Magee 1866 thornproof suits and Donegal Tweed jackets stood the test of time and put us on the map for tailoring. The thornproof suit cost about 15 guineas, or £6 at the time.

Building on this extensive history, tailoring is still at the heart of our business. Alongside this, and in line with how we dress today, we have expanded our offering and developed casual lifestyle collections. However, a beautifully tailored suit or jacket is still an essential piece for every wardrobe.

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