Random tip for anyone looking for a suit

I had a pretty bad week with my suits. 2 of them were damaged in the same week, one of which is probably unrecoverable. frickkkk.

As a replacement, I have been researching something in the $500 range. Knowing the quality you can get from Suit Supply in that price range, I had planned on going that route. I mean, hell, they're just down the street from me.

But searching some of the usual suspects (dappered, style forum, reddit, etc), I stumbled upon nothing but glowing reviews for a brand I had never heard of: Benjamin. They have a Sartorial line that is a modern fit, along the same line as the Brooks Brothers Fitzgerald. Slim, but not super slim. Reasonable lapels. Flat front pants.

The thing that set it apart was the fact that it's a full canvas suit, which normally run over $1000. Most of the suits in this price range are fused, which is the worst of the available options (fused, half canvas, full canvas), or half canvas. Suit Supply is half canvas, I believe. Full canvas suits should drape better on your body and be longer lasting. They'll hold up better to dry cleaning and just general wear.

So for $525 plus shipping you can get a well reviewed, full canvas, Super 140s, modern fitting suit. The ONLY thing that may bother some is that they are made in China. But tons of suits are made in China (like suit supply I think). But be your own judge. The abundance of quality reviews ultimately won me over, along with the full canvas.

Hope this helps someone. Seems like a great deal for what you're getting. I bought my suit from ehaberdasher. I have no stake in the game, just trying to help a brotha' out.