Listen "51 | Was He Born to Revolutionize Tailoring? Ft. Oscar Torres"
Episode Synopsis
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.👔 GET MY FREE GUIDE TO HELP YOU DRESS BETTERTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings00:31 Meet Oscar Torres: The Tailor's Journey01:06 The Art of Custom Tailoring02:15 Building a Brand: Los Torres Tailors03:20 Navigating Business During COVID06:08 Early Inspirations and Humble Beginnings10:49 Apprenticeship and Learning the Craft12:09 Starting a Business: Challenges and Triumphs21:51 Creating a Family Atmosphere for Clients25:00 The Transactional Nature of Custom Tailoring25:34 Personalized Customer Experience26:30 Listening to Customers' Needs28:41 The Bespoke Tailoring Process33:55 Defining the House Style37:41 Turnaround Time and True Bespoke42:19 Expanding the Business51:09 Always Be Fly: A PhilosophyVISIT LOS TORRES TAILORS:🌐https://lostorrestailors.com/📸https://www.instagram.com/lostorrestailors/CONNECT WITH REG🌐www.nyfashiongeek.com📸https://www.instagram.com/newyorkfashiongeek/?hl=en💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-ferguson?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkfashiongeek💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢Leave a review on SpotifyFull Show Notes, Timestamps, Transcript & Guest Links Here