When it comes to fine men's tailoring, Western Costume is second to none. For more than 80 years, the Men's Tailor Shop has offered both the finest service available and a rich history of costuming. From the western garb of the silent films to the futuristic costumes of "Star Trek," Western Costume was there.

It has been speculated that during the 1930's and 40's there wasn't a film made in which Western didn't have a hand. Manufacturing clothing for actors such as Rudolph Valentino, Errol Flynn, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, John Wayne and James Stewart was a daily activity at Western Costume. More recently, Western Costume has also played a hand in creating costumes for today's blockbuster stars, like Warren Beatty, Adam Sandler, Ben Affleck and Tom Cruise.

Master Tailor, Nestor Alban, began his career in Ecuador immediately after finishing high school. While managing his own tailor shop, Nestor continued his education, enrolling in numerous courses, including one through Christian Dior Paris. After coming to the United States, Nestor worked several of the most exclusive tailoring shops in Beverly Hills before beginning his journey here at Western Costume. For more than 26 years, Nestor has brought his unique style and expertise to Western, and has created costumes for Hollywood icons including Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey in "L.A. Confidential," Jack Nicholson in "The Two Jakes," and Brad Pitt in "A River Runs Through It."

From swashbuckling doublets to today's modern suits, there is nothing that the Tailor Shop cannot pioneer or replicate. Until recently, the expertise of Western's tailors was available only to members of the film and theater community. However, due to public demand, our Tailor Shop is now open to the public for custom made suits, pants, shirts and any garment that the wildest imagination can dream.

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