Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Mond of Copenhagen Summer Party in Oslo, a welcome opportunity to reconnect with a brand I truly admire. Set in their elegant Prinsens gate showroom, the event brought together clients, style enthusiasts, and the Mond team to celebrate summer with chilled drinks, music, and sharp tailoring. It was a rare chance to spend more time in the space, taking in the rich textures of exposed fabrics, finely crafted suits, shoes, and accessories. The relaxed atmosphere led to great conversations with fellow menswear aficionados about tailoring, craftsmanship, and shared sartorial passions.
Meet Mond of Copenhagen
I first came across Mond of Copenhagen two years ago while searching for a made-to-measure brand to create my wedding suit. Before committing to the wedding suit itself, I decided to start with a separate suit to test the fit, style, and quality they could offer. I’ll share my experience with both suits shortly, but first, a brief introduction to the brand:
Mond of Copenhagen was founded in 2011 by brothers Michael and Martin Birch Jacobsen in Copenhagen, with a mission to revolutionize men’s custom tailoring by making personalized garments more accessible through technology-driven processes (more on that in the following articles). Their first store opened in 2013 on Ågade 110 in Copenhagen, followed by a second location in Aarhus. It has since expanded internationally, opening flagship stores in Oslo, Hamburg and Vienna, growing to become Denmark’s largest custom tailoring company.
The brand offers a classic fabric selection from the most famous mills in Italy and England, alongside in-house fabrics. They combine these premium materials with skilled European craftsmanship to create high-quality, personalized suits.
Mond offers made-to-measure garments. Unlike bespoke tailoring, where each suit is hand-cut from scratch by one or more tailors, typically on-site, made-to-measure starts from an existing base pattern that is adjusted to your specific body measurements. In Mond’s case, this is done using advanced 3D body-scanning technology for high precision as well as manual measurements. This approach offers a near-perfect fit with greater efficiency and accessibility. Customers can also order suits remotely by submitting their measurements through Mond’s online tool, SmartFit.
At Mond, the belief is that custom tailoring is the future of classic menswear, a vision that resonates deeply with me. In a world dominated by fast fashion and disposable clothing, I believe it’s essential to invest in quality pieces that fit perfectly and last for years. In other words: buy less, buy better.
My Mond Suits
There’s something very personal about having a suit made for you. It’s not just about the measurements, it’s about the intention behind the fabric, the cut, the lining, the buttons. Why are you making it? When will you wear it? What story does it tell?
With Mond, I created two suits for two very different purposes:
The formal 3-piece suit
I needed a grey suit and wanted to try a three-piece for the first time. Grey is one of the two classic colors recommended for a first suit, alongside navy blue. However, since I don’t need it for work, I was looking for something with a bit more personality, not just a plain grey. I chose a herringbone fabric that, from a distance, appears striped but reveals its textured weave up close. It adds a subtle touch of sophistication, which was exactly what I was aiming for.
The shade of grey leans slightly dark, making the suit feel more formal, so I decided to balance that with a distinctly Italian-inspired style. I opted for Roman soft shoulders and curved patch pockets. The latter, in particular, reduce the formality compared to flap or jetted pockets and make the jacket easier to wear as separates. The notch lapels sits high, which elongates the silhouette, and are generously wide, which I prefer. I’m personally not a fan of the very slim lapels that still dominate much of today’s ready-to-wear. Fortunately, Mond offers a great selection of lapel styles and widths.
The jacket quarters, the curved opening at the front, are cut quite open, which I enjoy in that case, especially when worn with the waistcoat. Without the vest, though, the open cut reveals a bit of shirt and tie due to the trousers not being high-rise enough, something I would recommend avoiding. Still, in the context of a three-piece suit, where the jacket is traditionally worn open, this isn’t a problem.
As for the trousers, I went with side adjusters, which I always prefer over belt loops when wearing suits. I also always request inner buttons so I can wear suspenders. I chose a single pleat, which adds a sharp, elegant line to the leg. In the end, the fit turned out slightly slimmer than I usually go for, but overall, I was very pleased with the suit and I wear it happily for more formal occasions.
The Southern French Wedding Summer Suit
My second suit, made after being thoroughly convinced by the first, is the one I wore for my wedding last summer. The ceremony took place back home in the south of France, in June, where temperatures can easily rise above 30°C. I needed a proper summer suit. However, as the groom, I still wanted something elegant and formal. Although I love linen, I didn’t want to spend one of the most important days of my life worrying about wrinkles. So I opted for a lightweight high-twist wool in a cream tone, and went for a double-breasted cut this time to give the suit extra presence.
I kept the same soft Roman shoulders and curved patch pockets, reinforcing the Italian vibe I love so much, inspired by my background on the French Riviera. The peak lapels are even wider than those on my first suit and look absolutely stunning. This time, I asked for a roomier fit, as the previous suit felt a little too slim in some areas. I also wanted something more breathable and comfortable in the heat.
As for the trousers, I insisted on raising the waistband to sit at the navel, which is the ideal position for my body shape. I’ve never felt so comfortable in a pair of trousers before! I also had buttons added inside the waistband so I could wear them with suspenders. Overall, I absolutely love this suit, and I received many compliments on the day of my wedding. Of course, I was the groom, but I still think the suit played its part 😉
Coming Soon: The Process of Suit Making at Mond of Copenhagen
Many men find visiting a made-to-measure store intimidating at first, I know I did. That’s why I want to walk you through the process and show exactly what to expect.
I’ll soon publish a detailed article on Debonton covering the entire process of making a suit at Mond’s Oslo store, from the initial consultation and 3D body scan to choosing fabrics, defining the cut, selecting the construction type as well as the details and getting the perfect fit through multiple fittings and adjustments. It is going to be an honest and detailed look into what it is really like to create a made-to-measure suit from start to finish.
In Closing
I am genuinely looking forward to sharing more of this journey with Mond of Copenhagen, a brand I admire for its style, quality, vision, and excellent value for money.
Until then, feel free to reach out if you have any questions and check our article on the suit mistakes that undermine your style.
Of course take a look at Mond’s website, or better yet, visit them for a consultation yourself. I promise you will be in good hands.