For over two decades, Matthew Plotner has mastered the rare art of bespoke tailoring, a craft that culminated in the creation of Beyond Measure Custom, his brand devoted to the pursuit of timeless elegance. From celebrated artists to business luminaries, Plotner’s clientele is united by a shared appreciation for clothing that whispers luxury rather than shouts it.
Though he works within the world of fashion, Plotner’s philosophy defies the transient. His designs are not dictated by trend or season but by the enduring allure of form, fit, and feeling. “The clothes we choose define how we move through space, how we think, and how we carry ourselves,” he reflects, a perspective shaped by his early years as a classically trained opera singer and pianist, where performance and presence were inseparable.
Unbound by formal training, Plotner’s creative instinct draws from cinema and the elegance of old-world refinement; an era when people dressed not merely to impress, but to inspire. His tenure at Ralph Lauren, where he led the brand’s global custom division, sharpened his eye for craftsmanship and introduced him to the finest mills across Europe. There, among bespoke masters, he absorbed the nuances of cut, drape, and proportion that define true luxury.
Today, within his Potomac, Maryland showroom, Plotner curates a selection of the world’s most exquisite fabrics, realized through the artistry of his New York master tailor. The result is Beyond Measure Custom; a brand that doesn’t chase attention, but commands it quietly, through the integrity of its craft and the timeless confidence of those who wear it.