May 18, 2021
Angel Ramos, cofounder and Chief Creative Officer of the West Village menswear shop 18th Amendment, has been offering online fitting for the past three years. His method is straightforward, clients are sent jacket prototypes so Ramos can get a sense of the fit and drape, then the actual garment is shipped to the customer for […]
May 5, 2021
Although Angel Ramos and I have only met a few times, we’ve always seemed to have something in common when it came to styles we liked. Angel wears slippers a lot…
April 19, 2021
The latest to join this bespoke band of brothers is Angel Ramos, with a shop he opened in January. As similar as their businesses may appear, each man (coincidentally, each a father of two) brings his own particular style to the fore, with aesthetics that evolved from their very different paths to tailoring…
March 3, 2021
As loungewear and sartorial masks might have been the last year’s most wearable asset, the sartorial world has come up with some new era (hopefully soon post covid) ideas like virtual and private fitting that make the tailoring aficionados very happy! Angel Ramos launched Angel Bespoke in 2012…
November 1, 2020
I recently caught up with Angel Ramos while he was presenting a trunk show at the Ritz Carlton Dallas. He shared his fascinating back story which included his college years at Liberty University in Virginia where he played baseball. Post college Ramos explored a few professional endeavors including real estate…
September 30, 2020
As you’ve probably gathered from watching other cyclists whiz by you, there are lots of clothes specifically designed for being more comfortable — and performing better — on a bike. Angel Ramos, a creative director at fashion brand 18th Amendment who started cycling during the early days of the pandemic…
September 1, 2020
18th Amendment, a Manhattan-based leading custom-tailoring menswear brand, is re-launching its website to reveal an entirely new platform highlighting the inaugural launch of its ‘Made to Order’ (MTO) collection…
March 11, 2020
While many of you out there are probably already “style icons” in your own right, for some of you, the sartorial journey might have just begun.
We believe in the old saying, “you have to learn the rules before you can break them.” This is the very foundation of dressing well. Understanding the basics, like what color shoes match with which color fabrics, how to “stage” your pocket square, and how to properly tie your tie; these are all key pieces of knowledge that will serve you well in life whether you are 25 or 75.
January 19, 2020
Sterling K. Brown looked sharp in an 18th Amendment black-and-white checked tuxedo jacket with wide black lapels and cuffs, paired with a crisp white tuxedo shirt, black trousers and a black bow tie. Stylist Naz Meknat helped him to accessorize further…