About
It started with a suit that did not fit.
The founder
Derek Burbidge.
I always enjoyed fashion, but I never knew the formal side of it. When I got married, I was given poor advice and ended up in a rental that was a fake tuxedo and suit hybrid. On our honeymoon in Thailand I had two suits made, and that was the moment I understood the mistake I had made on my wedding day. Cardero started from there.
Since then I have dressed thousands of men across the Fraser Valley, the Lower Mainland, and across North America, one private appointment at a time.
The method
Learn the man first. Then build the wardrobe.
Most shops sell a garment. We start the other way around.
Learn the man first
Your work, your build, and the life the clothing has to keep up with. The 21 measurements come after the conversation, not before.
No agenda
There is no commission here. The advice you get is the advice that makes you look right, with nothing underneath it.
You leave with more
A plan and a clearer idea of what works for you, whether you order that day or not.
When you are ready
The door is open.
Reserve a private appointment at the studio closest to you and we will take it from there.
★★★★★
“The suit fit wonderfully, requiring no additional changes, and I was astonished at how comfortable it was. Excellent quality and value.”Nicodemus
Reserve Your Appointment
The appointment is free. By appointment only. Langley, Coquitlam, and Abbotsford.
