The Man: Andrew Lipson
The Suit: Custom Made by “Moon River by VJ”
The Story: This was the first custom made suit Lipson has ever bought. The company that made it is a similar quality of Hugo Boss’ suits, but it is constructed in Thailand. This manufacturer gets his suits at a wholesale price because all of the materials are sourced in Thailand as well. “They ship it out to you in about four-five weeks, then do a fitting and everything!” Lipson exclaimed, speaking highly of the company. The suit was made when he was in his early twenties, which was a time of “firsts” in Lipson’s life. At that age, it was the first time he was on his own and he had just moved to Chicago. Lipson was up for his first position in the hospitality industry and he wore this suit to the interview at which he landed the job. When he moved to New York City, he wore the same power suit when he secured his position at the Jean-George restaurant Mercer Kitchen where he has been bartending for the past four years.