Catering to all occasions from proms to weddings, Edwing Joseph & Sons offers custom, made-to-measure and fully bespoke tailoring options in Bethlehem.
Edwing Joseph
Owner, Designer, Tailor
Tell us a little bit about you and your professional background! How did you come to open Edwing Joseph & Sons? For years, I struggled discovering a career to pursue. I worked in banking for a few years, went to the police academy and then volunteered as a special police officer for about a year or so, and it was then that I began considering starting my own business. I lived in Haiti for the first 10 years of my life where my father is a master tailor. He was the inspiration behind me pursuing a career in this field and in 2016 I opened my first shop in New Jersey.
Tell us about the variety of custom clothing that you can create for clients. What options are available? Our most approachable collection providing budget-conscious customers with a superior alternative to off-the-rack garments is our “Made to Measure.” We take approximately 25 measurements and you have your selection of fabric, lining and customization options to choose from.
“Custom Made” is our most popular collection, created to provide an exceptional fit with fabrics from the world's best mills. We take approximately 35 measurements and draft individual paper patterns to ensure exact fit.
Our “Fully Bespoke” collection includes three separate fittings throughout the construction process to ensure the perfect fit for the client based on personal taste and desires. We take approximately 45 measurements and draft individual paper patterns to ensure exact fit.
How long does the custom process take from start to finish? The custom process will take six to eight weeks or more depending on whether the individual has chosen a Made to Measure, Custom Made or Fully Bespoke.
Why do you think it's so important that men consider investing in a custom-made suit? When you invest in a custom suit, you're going to get exactly what you want and the process is incredibly convenient. You will never endure the sizing issues of an off-the-rack suit with a custom suit. A high-quality custom suit ensures longevity and you're ultimately spending less over time.
You've worked with some notable clients! Tell us a little bit about that. I've worked with Chris Hansen from To Catch a Predator, multiple NFL players, former NFL player Ronde Barber, JoJo Simmons and more.
You have office appointments available, but tell us about your mobile appointments. What do those entail? As of now, mobile appointments are only an option for wedding parties. Typically, the wedding party will meet at someone's home and I will come and do everyone's measurements.
How has your business had to pivot and adjust during the pandemic? I am currently working out of two locations by appointment only. I meet with individual clients at my location on Market Street, and wedding parties will meet with me at Venture X. Both locations are in Bethlehem and within a mile of each other.
79 W. Market St. Suite 200, Bethlehem
Venture X 306 S. New St., Bethlehem | 201.228.0616 | edwingjsons.com
