I am a designer and tailor who operates by appointment only. This is not to say I will never open a
storefront, but for now my philosophy is we are all busy. I want to meet my clients where and when it is
most convenient for them and build them wardrobes that effortlessly work within their lifestyle.
Meeting a client at their home or office also provides an opportunity for me to better visualize their
lifestyle and garment needs. As vain as it may be, we all base our first impressions visually. Our
wardrobe is the third most important component just below our genuine smile and confidence.
As a designer, I pay attention to current, past, and future trends. This enables me to direct my clients in
garment choices that compliment their body type and will not date themselves. As a tailor, I have the
working knowledge of garment anatomy and strive to cut and construct each garment at the highest
level of craftsmanship.
Most of my clients request tailored clothing including: custom suits, sportscoats, trousers, dress and
casual button-down shirts and polos. But these are not the limits to my capabilities. There is something
about the structure, history, and parameters within tailored clothing that appeals to me. I am an
extremely disciplined individual—perhaps a bit too meticulous and detail-oriented at times (just ask my
wife.) But then again, that trait only aids in the precision of my work. All of my suits and shirts are cut
and sewn in the USA by fellow tailors and seamstresses who meet my standards of garment
construction.
I have recently partnered with a custom shoe workshop in Spain to build custom shoes and leather
accessories for my clients.
This talent and passion for design and the arts led me to attend Columbia College Chicago in 2004 where
I majored in Fashion Design and Retail Management with a minor in Costume Design. While attending
school, I had the opportunity to work at Marshall Field’s— first in the visual department creating eye-
catching displays throughout the flagship State Street store. I later transitioned into the alterations
department to hone my technical skills and worked amongst some of the finest tailors and seamstresses
in Chicago. In 2010 I established myself as a brand—Demetrius Nicholas LLC. Every day I thank God to
have the opportunity to practice what I love.
