How does The Motor City Tailor work?

John Burton meets clients at home or office by appointment, measures for a wardrobe plan, selects fabrics, and delivers professionally tailored custom or bespoke garments.

What areas does John Burton serve?

Primarily Detroit/Southfield MI and Chicago IL, plus NYC, Miami, and Naples by appointment.

What types of custom clothing are offered?

Suits, sport coats, trousers, shirts, tuxedos, custom jeans, and women's collections including dresses, suits, outerwear, shoes, bags, and travel accessories.

The Motor City Tailor The Motor City Tailor

The Motor City Tailor is John Burton, a bespoke clothier serving busy professionals in Detroit and Chicago with custom suits, shirts, and accessories by appointment.

Who Is The Motor City Tailor

John Burton, known as The Motor City Tailor, has spent more than three decades helping executives and professionals refine their image with high‑quality custom clothing.
He meets clients at their home or office in the Detroit and Chicago areas, providing a concierge tailoring experience that prioritizes fit, fabric, and long‑term wardrobe planning.

Custom And Bespoke Suits

Clients in Detroit and downtown Chicago rely on John for custom and bespoke suits that are cut to their measurements and lifestyle, from boardroom power suits to business‑casual separates.
Drawing on premium mills like Holland & Sherry and the Tom James manufacturing network, he delivers made‑to‑measure and fully bespoke garments that emphasize construction, drape, and durability.

Wedding Suits In Detroit And Chicago

For grooms and wedding parties in Metro Detroit and Chicago, The Motor City Tailor designs custom wedding suits and tuxedos that coordinate with the event’s venue, season, and color story.
On‑site consultations allow couples to review fabrics, lapel styles, linings, and accessories so the groom’s look feels timeless in photos and comfortable from ceremony through reception.

Women’s Custom Clothing

Beyond menswear, John offers women’s custom clothing, including tailored suits, dresses, outerwear, and ready‑made options curated for professional women in Detroit and Chicago.
Women can work with him to build a coordinated wardrobe—shoes, bags, belts, and outerwear—that balances polish with practicality for board meetings, travel, and social events.

Why Chicago And Detroit Choose Him

Clients in both Chicago’s Loop and Metro Detroit appreciate that John eliminates shopping time by bringing fabric books, style ideas, and expert measurements directly to them.
His long career with Tom James and reputation for bespoke tailoring have made The Motor City Tailor a trusted partner for anyone who wants a sharper, more intentional wardrobe in these two cities.