A Tailor’s Tale: From Circus Costumes to Bespoke Suits
Mr Cuff  .  23 Feb 2025

Why Choose MR. CUFF?

Invest in Quality, Embrace Individuality.

At MR. CUFF, we know clothing isn’t just fabric – it’s a means of expressing confidence, taste and personality. We create each piece to enhance the wearer’s presence, not merely to be worn.

Crafted by Real Tailors

Every team member on the floor is a skilled tailor – not a salesperson in disguise. We work in a combined retail and workshop space so you see every stage of your garment’s creation. This transparency ensures you truly understand the craftsmanship behind every stitch.

Bespoke with a Local Touch

We’re proudly Melbourne based – designing and making garments right here using premium Australian wool and influences from relaxed American sportswear. It’s tailoring that reflects Australia’s style, suited to our lifestyle. Our operation supports local business, reduces waste, and keeps carbon footprint low.

Tailored for Life

Every garment is built to last. On‑site production allows us to offer adjustments and repairs, helping your MR. CUFF pieces become wardrobe staples for years to come. We favour substance over fashion, ensuring longevity and quality in every piece.

Sustainable Approach

We minimise waste by repurposing fabric scraps into accessories, supporting local artisans in the process. Every material we use is ethically sourced, every process thoughtfully considered. It’s luxury that respects people and planet.

Reviving a Legacy

Our mission goes beyond suits – we want to bring bespoke tailoring back into Australia’s cultural narrative. By creating jobs for local tailors and fostering traditional skills, we’re building a legacy of craftsmanship.

The Tailor’s Story

Jarrad Cuff

From circus stages to world travel, Jarrad’s journey shaped his passion for menswear. Sewing a suit in a hotel room sparked a career that later led him to graduate with high distinction from RMIT’s Fashion Design programme. Today he crafts each suit by hand, drawing on decades of experience and a commitment to ethical materials and timeless style.

Marco Rachele

Raised in a tailoring family and armed with a degree in marketing, Marco returned from overseas study to refine his craft under his father’s mentorship and then master tailor Adriano Carbone. Now a partner and designer at MR. CUFF, he blends Italian heritage with modern sensibility to deliver garments that stand out and endure.

Our Bespoke Process

Everything begins with a consultation. You’ll explore fabrics, tailoring options and design ideas. In around seven weeks you’ll return for your first fitting. We refine the fit through a complimentary follow‑up fitting and another within two weeks. The result? A garment that’s perfectly yours

Final Thought

MR. CUFF stands for more than tailoring – it stands for integrity, artistry and connection. We’re not just making garments. We’re helping you define your style with pieces made to last. Every stitch tells a story, and yours begins here.

How to Get Started

Book a consultation at either of our Melbourne locations (City or Docklands). Our floor staff are tailors who’ll guide you through the entire bespoke experience – from fabric choice right through to final fitting.

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The Cost of Being a Tailor

One of the first things you learn as a bespoke tailor is that nothing is ever simple. Every stitch, every seam, every cut requires full focus and a deep understanding of your craft. You need to know your product inside and out – from construction and fabric to pattern and form.

The Cost of Being a Tailor

One of the first things you learn as a bespoke tailor is that nothing is ever simple. Every stitch, every seam, every cut requires full focus and a deep understanding of your craft. You need to know your product inside and out – from construction and fabric to pattern and form.

Ethics and Sustainability

All MR CUFF garments are made by hand in our Melbourne workshop, which is attached to our retail store. Our tailors work in full view of the street, right behind a large window. It is not just a nice detail – it’s our way of showing complete transparency.

A Tailor’s Tale: From Circus Costumes to Bespoke Suits

The world of bespoke tailoring is steeped in tradition, a lineage of master craftsmen meticulously crafting garments that exude elegance and individuality.

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