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51 | Was He Born to Revolutionize Tailoring? Ft. Oscar Torres
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Oscar Torres is a master tailor and the founder of Los Torres Tailors, known for his exceptional skill in creating bespoke suits. Starting his tailoring journey at the age of 14 under the mentorship of a seasoned tailor named Cleveland, Oscar has honed his craft to perfection. Now, with offices in New York, Madison Avenue, and Philadelphia, and collaborations across stores in East Brunswick, Montclair, and Connecticut, Oscar has established himself as a trusted name in the world of custom clothing.
In this episode, you'll learn,
- The philosophy behind "always be fly" and how it transcends fashion to incorporate mindset and behavior.
- The detailed process of creating a bespoke suit, from initial consultations and fabric selection to final adjustments.
- How Oscar Torres turned personal challenges into opportunities, revamping his business during the COVID-19 pandemic and securing key collaborations for future growth.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings
00:31 Meet Oscar Torres: The Tailor's Journey
01:06 The Art of Custom Tailoring
02:15 Building a Brand: Los Torres Tailors
03:20 Navigating Business During COVID
06:08 Early Inspirations and Humble Beginnings
10:49 Apprenticeship and Learning the Craft
12:09 Starting a Business: Challenges and Triumphs
21:51 Creating a Family Atmosphere for Clients
25:00 The Transactional Nature of Custom Tailoring
25:34 Personalized Customer Experience
26:30 Listening to Customers' Needs
28:41 The Bespoke Tailoring Process
33:55 Defining the House Style
37:41 Turnaround Time and True Bespoke
42:19 Expanding the Business
51:09 Always Be Fly: A Philosophy
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