‘The Brooklinen of suits’: How Zohran Mamdani makes his $500 suits work
The Guardian••nation
Key Points:
- Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s 111th mayor, popularized Suitsupply suits during his campaign, earning praise for wearing affordable $500 suits on a national stage.
- Suitsupply offers stylish, well-made suits with luxury fabrics sourced from Italian mills, using half-canvas construction to keep prices under $500, appealing especially to millennials and Gen Z buyers.
- The rise of e-commerce and brands like Suitsupply has made quality suits more accessible, shifting the perception of suits from exclusive status symbols to attainable wardrobe staples for everyday buyers.
- Experts recommend focusing on fit, particularly in the shoulders, and understanding suit construction (half-canvas vs. full-canvas) as key factors when purchasing an affordable
