Art Lewin: Master Tailor and Visionary Designer Crafting Timeless Elegance for the World’s Elite
From childhood, Art Lewin was captivated by the elegance of finely tailored suits, luxurious homes, and sleek cars—a fascination that shaped his vision of becoming a businessman. This early passion evolved into a deep curiosity about people—their minds, beliefs, and how they perceive the world. As the CEO and Founder of Art Lewin Bespoke, he combines this insight with exceptional workmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to superior customer service, earning him a devoted clientele who value both quality and authenticity.
For Art, leadership is about resilience and confidence; he advises standing tall through mistakes as an essential part of growth in business. Beyond his craft, he balances a full life with his children, fine dining, socializing, fitness, reading, and frequent weekend getaways, embodying the well-rounded spirit of a thoughtful entrepreneur who doesn’t just create clothing but crafts experiences.
Trusted Industry Leader and Visionary Custom Clothier
Art is the Owner and Creative Director of Executive Clothiers, one of the nation’s most trusted custom clothiers since its founding in 1989. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in direct marketing and corporate image consulting, serving as the preferred custom clothier for some of California’s most prominent figures in business and entertainment.
Art has been prominently featured in numerous prestigious publications and media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, CNN, Esquire, GQ, MyFox 11, Wall Street Journal, Hispanic Business Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Los Angeles Business Journal, CSQ, American Express, INC Magazine, Club Corp Magazine, Beverly Hills Lifestyle, Hollywood Reporter, Confidential Magazine, as well as various radio shows and television programs.
A Legacy of Excellence
Today, Art Lewin Bespoke stands as one of the nation’s leading custom clothiers, offering comprehensive wardrobe planning, coordination, and maintenance to ensure clients are impeccably dressed for any occasion. For over three decades, the company has served entertainment industry leaders and business magnates alike. As a second-generation clothier, Art Lewin attributes the company’s loyal clientele to his exceptional workmanship, deep knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding customer service.
In addition to his role as a bespoke tailor, Art serves on the Executive Committee Board and chairs the Membership Committee at the City Club on Bunker Hill, a prestigious members-only private executive club. He is also a Platinum and Board Member of the Presidential Inner Circle and the founder of PBN, a professional business networking group with over 10,000 online members. Art is the co-author of The Hustle Code and the bestselling author of Tailor Made Success for Entrepreneurs.
Driven Immigrant Entrepreneur
Art is a father, a son, a husband, a brother, and an author known for his loyalty, motivation, drive, directness, and strong friendships. An immigrant from Chile, his fascination with fancy suits, homes, and cars began in childhood, fueling his lifelong ambition to become a businessman. His journey started with a simple idea: to serve businesspeople by meeting their professional clothing needs conveniently within their own offices.
From Humble Beginnings to Dressing the World’s Elite
Art is married to his wife, Jamie, and in his spare time, he enjoys spending quality moments with his children, indulging in fine dining, socializing, working out, reading, and taking numerous weekend getaways. Originally from Chile, Art grew up in humble circumstances—living in a mud house with a dirt floor. He came to the United States illegally in 1977 and considers himself fortunate for the path his life has taken.
“We are not a simple company. Our customers have the highest expectations in the world,” states Art Lewin of Art Lewin Bespoke LLC. For more than 30 years, he has dressed some of the most successful and powerful entrepreneurs and businesspeople globally. His exclusive custom-made and ready-to-wear designs are prominently featured on clients ranging from the international corporate elite to Hollywood red carpet events.
Southern California’s Premier Bespoke Tailoring Since 1989
Founded in 1989, Art Lewin Bespoke has built a distinguished reputation as the premier tailor for Southern California’s business elite and celebrities, renowned for offering unparalleled customization options. The company prides itself on a personalized approach, meticulously tailoring each garment to the exact measurements and unique preferences of its clients. Their fabrics are sourced from the world’s finest mills across Italy, England, Scotland, and France, providing access to an extensive collection of over 4,000 distinctive cloths.
Dedication to Personalized Style and Enduring Success
The globally renowned tailored styles and meticulously crafted suits and shirts of Art Lewin Bespoke are known for their classic, timeless, and elegant appeal. His loyal clientele includes members of royal families and notable figures such as Hugh Hefner, Sylvester Stallone, Frank Stallone, Robert Wagner, Michael Clarke Duncan, Eric Roberts, Terry Crews, Ernie Hudson, Steve Allen, Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson, Lou Ferrigno, Bill Maher, William Landau, Antonio Sabato Jr., Jon Voight, Elliott Gould, Sofia Milos, and Oscar De La Hoya.
One of the most notable moments in his career was styling William Shatner for the popular Priceline commercial. Art reflects on a milestone in his career, stating, “The most exciting day in my life as a designer happened when I met Hugh Hefner. Working with him has been a great blessing.” Since their first meeting in 1999, Art has designed Hefner’s signature black trousers and his custom shirts in pink, blue, red, and yellow, all featuring white collars and cuffs.
Art explains, “Our clients come from around the world. These men and women share details of their busy lives and schedules with me, and I design wardrobes tailored specifically to their needs.” He takes great interest in meeting new clients and understanding every aspect of their lives, aiming to grasp their minds, thoughts, and beliefs in order to create suits and shirts made uniquely for them.
He acknowledges that being a successful designer requires an enormous amount of dedicated, nonstop work, emphasizing, “Getting to the top, and staying there requires extreme determination,” highlighting the relentless commitment behind his enduring success.
Foundation of Lasting Client Loyalty
Beyond its bespoke suit, Art Lewin Bespoke is also renowned for expert alterations, invisible reweaving, and an exclusive selection of private label suits, showcasing its comprehensive commitment to fulfilling every client’s sartorial needs.
When asked about the principles that guide his work and culture, Art Lewin firmly believes in “doing what you say and saying what you do.” This unwavering commitment to integrity and transparency has been fundamental in building a loyal clientele and establishing Art Lewin Bespoke as one of the premier bespoke clothiers in the world.
Joy of Tailoring Success and Leadership
The most rewarding part of Art Lewin’s daily routine is witnessing the smiles on his clients’ faces the moment they put on their bespoke suits for the first time. He takes great joy in seeing their positive reactions to how a perfectly tailored suit should fit. His advice to aspiring leaders and businesspeople is to stand tall regardless of mistakes, viewing them as essential steps in leadership and growth. He emphasizes the importance of making decisions quickly and confidently, believing decisiveness is key to success in business.
