An investment banker by trade, Andrew Menon has a passion for fine suits that he channels into a business that crafts them for gentlemen worldwide. Acutely aware of the impact and impression a well-tailored suit makes, the 47-year-old CEO of luxury bespoke tailor MARLO ensures that all its creations not just fit like a glove, but also transcend seasons and trends.
“As an authentic bespoke suiting brand, MARLO prides itself on heritage and bringing an international perspective to the local market. We differentiate ourselves by never saying no to our clients’ requests for bespoke features in their garments. Clients have said it is like having a piece of Savile Row in Singapore.”
Savile Row in London, home to renowned bespoke tailors.
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“My favourite details of a suit are mostly [those] unique to MARLO and they’re telltale signs of a finely crafted suit. These include a handmade floating canvas construct and unique lapels that commensurate with chest width.”
Menon loves the finer points of a MARLO suit.
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“A suit definitely makes the man. When in regular wear, men look ordinary. A well-tailored suit is like Superman’s outfit; it portrays men in a different light. It brings out one’s best—confidence, prestige, mystique, glamour, class, presence, boldness and power.”
A client getting fitted at MARLO.
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“To me, fashion is an atypical tendency rooted in heritage and tradition—an expression of self and individualism. My first fashion memory is one where I attended a party in bell-bottoms while everyone else was in distressed, tapered jeans—a trend at the time.”
Trousers, about $569, Acne Studios at MR PORTER
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“I usually use the bar soap from Aēsop for both hair and body, styling wax from KEVIN.MURPHY, and an aftershave that alternates between Dior, Dolce&Gabbana and Le Labo.”
After-shave balm, $68, Le Labo at MR PORTER
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“I keep up a fitness routine with a 10km run five times a week and occasional swims.”
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“My favourite place in the world is anywhere I can be alone with a bottle of Amarone for a couple of hours and maybe catch up on work.”
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, $168, Winedelivery.sg
“My spirit animal is definitely the lion. After all, I’m a Leo and I do see a lot of Leo character traits in myself.”