Reza discussed change management several times in his videos, though that's not the term he used. He spoke of tradition within tailoring schools and tailor shops. There's a WAY they do it, and that's the WAY we expect you to do it, which explains the disinterest in experimentation and inovation specifically in these two places. On one hand, it makes a lot of sense, if the customer is buying a suit from a specific shop because of the company's reputation for style and quality. On the other hand, changing a successful product or process is an unneccessary risk. Uh oh...I'm out of hands. 😄 I'm thinking of Coka-Cola changing to the New Coke then changing back to Coke Classic. So, to Reza's point, how can a tailor affect change or make new discoveries with both hands literally tied behind their back?

I'm speaking from experience; I'm horrible when it comes to managing change. I've been doing it the whole time I've been working on my latest project, boat seat covers. The "plan" was to figure it out on a paper pattern, test it with muslin, and construct one. Afterward, I'd do the other three at the same time, repeating each step. It was a great plan, except for all the changes I made along the way. I am my own pain in the ass, but if I fire me, there's no one else here interested in doing the job. 🙄

In an actual tailor's shop or as an independent tailor doing contract work, how do you contribute to the growth and inovation and future of the trade if changes to the tradition of tailoring is frowned on or prevented?

I've watched a lot of in depth videos on violin making, and it's interesting how strongly that trade clings to it's traditions, just like tailoring. Of course, suits change to suit fashon, but the fundamental "how" the work is done seems pretty strict. With that in mind, a creative personality stands at their workbench, chalk in hand, and considers rounding that straight line just a bit. If you ask first, you know the answer will be no, HELL NO, or, in my case, I don't want to hear any more of your bullshit! Just do it the way I told you.

Is a trade so rooted in tradition capable of change? Where does that change come from if those in it can't make it, and what happens if change is forced by an outsied influence, such as a ban on petroleum based products or a disease that wipes out cotton crops? From what little I've learned about tailoring and tailors, I'm guessing the answer is probably hanging in a tailor's closet or a scrap box of fabrice full of failed attempts.

Sometimes I just sit and think...other times I write it down. Just sharing. 🤔