OUR STORY

Watson Ellis was founded in 2018 by New York based designer Melissa Watson Ellis.

OUR STORY

Melissa Watson Ellis worked as a designer and production manager in the NYC apparel industry for the last decade, five years of which was spent designing at a men's custom suiting company.

Melissa has also designed a line of sewing patterns for the McCall pattern company since she was a teenager. In other words, she's an expert when it comes to fit, garment construction, and apparel design.

WATSON ELLIS brings all of Melissa's experience to bear on our premium products and how they are fitted to your body. We only use the best fabrics from the best mills in Italy and the UK; and our garments are actually handmade at our family-owned and operated factory in China which is second-to-none in terms of bespoke apparel craftsmanship.

We at WATSON ELLIS pride ourselves on our design aesthetic and styling expertise. When you come to us, Melissa and our team will work with you to ensure that the styling and design of your garments is on point in every way.

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Don’t take it from us, see what our clients have to say in some Watson Ellis reviews…

“Melissa is an absolutely DREAM to work with and her suits are just as fantastic as she is. As someone who has never owned a proper suit and who had a lot of hang ups about them, I felt so cared for and supported throughout the fitting process. Melissa is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to fit, fabric, sizing, and styling - I wish I could have her make all my clothes! The suit she created is an absolute stunner: versatile, comfortable, sleek, and able to be worn in many different situations. I can't recommend her and Watson Ellis highly enough. If you want an excellent suit that will last a lifetime, go here!!”

Nora Landis-Shack MPH, CHES * (She/Her) Social Impact Strategist

Watson Ellis Reviews

“I was lucky to work with Melissa before she started her business and I’m grateful to say that I was able to work with her again to create an amazing suit! Her professionalism and attention to detail combined with her ability to make you feel at ease and comfortable throughout the process really makes the fitting experience feel like one of a kind.

If you want to work with someone who cares about getting your fit right and delivering a quality product, I highly recommend giving Watson Ellis a go!”

Wade Fuller

“I visited quite a few tailors when I was looking to have a custom suit made for my wedding, none of whom were as impressive as the team at Watson Ellis. From the moment I stepped into the studio, I could clearly tell that Katherine and Melissa’s attention to detail were unmatched. I am so glad that I entrusted them with creating this suit - it feels and looks amazing, I still receive compliments on it, and I’ll have it for a long long time. If you’re browsing around looking for custom suiting options, do yourself a favor and go to the Watson Ellis studios and see for yourself why they’re a cut above the rest.”

Brian Brochstein

“Watson Ellis is the absolute best place to go to for all your suit needs. I didn't own a suit and needed something nice (I'm a law student). I asked for something that would be relatively conservative but still ME. Melissa worked with me to create a spectacular product.”

Juliana Lord