Name: Gus Kostas
Age: 36 + tax
Title: Master Tailor
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 2
City you live in: Scottsdale
A typical day in my life includes…
finding answers and solutions for any challenges or questions and designing and delivering a great tailored garment to my customers.
I was born…
in a small town called Sopiki.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the sunshine and the beauty of the desert.
I’m listening to…
the epirotic music I grew up listening to when I was young.
My family…
is the priority of my life; elegance runs in our family.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
young energetic entrepreneurs because I love their energy and I can share my experience with them.
One thing I cannot live without…
a good glass of wine and sense of humor.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
the best master tailor I could be.
I’m inspired by…
Savile Row Bespoke Tailors in London and Neapolitan Tailors in Italy.
The one person who motivates me is…
my grandfather because he had great vision, logic and experience.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
making sure everyone wears tailored clothing.
The perfect day would include…
sunshine, putting smiles on my customers face by delivering a great garment, and a happy hour drink.
My first job was…
as a Tailor.
My favorite escape…
London.
My life…
is simple, elegant, and full of energy and motivation.
I’m currently working on…
Savile Row Bespoke level tailoring.
Always…
innovate and create to be the best.
Never…
compromise your elegance.
Favorite Quote…
“Dress for success to impress or express”.
Biggest Dream…
to share my experience with the young bloods who want to engage with the style fashion and tailoring trade.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
slamming the door.
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Brothers Tailors will be showcasing their fall fashion designs on the runway at Phoenix Fashion Week. Their runway show, “Fun, Fall, Formal” will debut on October 14 at the Talking Stick Resort. The tailored suits will demonstrate why Brothers Tailors is the valley’s premiere custom clothier. For tickets click here.
