# Custom Suiting

- Link: https://shopquirkla.com/custom-suiting/
- Published: 2026-09-28T03:08:41-07:00
- Author: Melynda Choothesa

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Quirk · Bespoke suiting · Los Angeles & remote

# Custom suiting.⏎ Anything but boring.

Fully bespoke. Entirely personal. For a wedding, a special occasion, or simply the
way you want to show up.

Work with Melynda Choothesa, Founder and Creative Director of Quirk and Couture 
Zen, on a look that feels like you. Tell us what you have in mind, and let’s explore
the possibilities.

 [  Discuss your project ↗  ](https://shopquirkla.com/contact-us/)

Custom design by Melynda Choothesa / Couture Zen.

![Ty modeling a white patterned tuxedo jacket with contrasting black lapels, shown
from the side](https://shopquirkla.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ty-tuxedo-334.
jpg)

 A custom tuxedo jacket, styled on Ty.

![Melynda Choothesa, Founder and Creative Director of Quirk and Couture Zen](https://
shopquirkla.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/melynda-founder.jpg)

 Melynda Choothesa
Founder & Creative Director

Meet your designer

## Hi, I’m Melynda.

I’m Melynda Choothesa, Founder and Creative Director of Quirk and Couture Zen. Based
in Los Angeles, I’m also a fashion designer, costume designer and stylist. My work
moves between music-video costumes, personal styling and bespoke pieces for individual
clients.

My costume work includes Bad Bunny’s “Volví” in Puerto Rico. I also designed and
constructed a Satine-inspired costume for model Kelsey Merritt, reworking a vintage
showgirl corset with hand-draped details. For Kaiser Permanente’s Rose Parade float,
my work brought costume design and styling to a very different setting.

Across those projects and private commissions, I think about the person, the setting
and what the clothes need to do. For your bespoke piece, that starts with your ideas,
how you move and how you want to feel—from the silhouette to the fabric and finishing
details.

 [  More about Melynda & Couture Zen ↗  ](https://couturezen.com/about/)

From the custom archive · Orlando wedding

## From “Volví”⏎ to a wedding day.

After Melynda designed costumes for Bad Bunny’s “Volví” music video in Puerto Rico,
a tuxedo from the video caught the attention of a couple planning their wedding 
in Orlando. Drawn to the video’s “Latino Gatsby” look, they tracked her down to 
commission a bespoke version for the groom.

Made from raw Thai silk, the jacket was fully bespoke—and the entire commission 
happened remotely over Zoom. Melynda never met the couple in person. She created
two options, and one stayed with the studio. Ty models a jacket from that project
here, with contrasting black lapels and pocket trim.

![Ty modeling the custom white tuxedo jacket from the front](https://shopquirkla.
com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ty-tuxedo-330.jpg)

 The silhouette, styled with knitwear.

![Closer view of the jacket’s black lapels, patterned white fabric and contrasting
pocket trim](https://shopquirkla.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ty-tuxedo-338.jpg)

 Raw Thai silk, black lapels and contrasting details.

A closer look

## Raw Thai silk.⏎ Personality in the details.

The subtle pattern brings another layer to the white tuxedo jacket. Get closer to
the fabric used for this bespoke wedding piece.

![Magnified photographic detail of the patterned white raw Thai silk used in the
wedding tuxedo jacket](https://shopquirkla.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ty-silk-
detail-scaled-1.jpg)

 Fabric detail from the pictured jacket.

From the studio

## Another way to⏎ wear a tuxedo.

A burgundy double-breasted tuxedo made for a private client. Contrasting black lapels
and matching trousers give the look a distinct point of view.

Custom suiting starts with the person wearing it. We can explore the silhouette,
color and details that make formalwear feel like you.

 [  Talk about your own piece ↗  ](https://shopquirkla.com/contact-us/)

![Front fitting view — the complete burgundy tuxedo.](https://shopquirkla.com/wp-
content/uploads/2026/10/burgundy-tuxedo-crop-v1.png)

 Front fitting view — the complete burgundy tuxedo.

From the red carpet to a personal commission

## A design with⏎ another chapter.

Melynda designed the original navy-and-green suit for Justin Chien of _The Brothers
Sun_ to wear to the _Avatar: The Last Airbender_ world premiere.

After the look circulated in the AAPI and entertainment communities, another client
approached her for a version of his own. The fitting photograph here shows that 
subsequent commission.

 [  See the original red-carpet look ↗  ](https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/justin-chien-attends-netflixs-avatar-the-last-airbender-news-photo/2014623730)

![The later private-client commission — front fitting view.](https://shopquirkla.
com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/navy-green-suit-v1.png)

 The later private-client commission — front fitting view.

Private commissions

## A softer shade⏎ of suiting.

A sage suit with a single-breasted jacket and matching trousers. Front and side 
fitting views show the silhouette from different angles.

From quiet color to expressive formalwear, your own preferences guide the conversation.

![Front fitting view — jacket, trousers and footwear.](https://shopquirkla.com/wp-
content/uploads/2026/10/sage-suit-front-v1.png)

 Front fitting view — jacket, trousers and footwear.

![Side fitting view — the full silhouette.](https://shopquirkla.com/wp-content/uploads/
2026/10/sage-suit-side-v1.png)

 Side fitting view — the full silhouette.

Coordinated wedding commissions

## Two looks.⏎ One shared story.

Melynda designed both a floral-detailed checked suit and the coordinating pale pink
wedding dress. A shared botanical theme connects two individual looks.

 [  Explore bespoke weddings →  ](https://shopquirkla.com/bespoke-weddings/)

![The complete coordinating wedding suit at a fitting.](https://shopquirkla.com/
wp-content/uploads/2026/10/floral-wedding-suit-full.png)

 The complete coordinating wedding suit at a fitting.

Wherever you are

## Let’s work your way.

### Connect over Zoom

Start the conversation remotely. The Orlando wedding commission was completed entirely
over Zoom, without an in-person meeting.

### Meet in person

Prefer an in-person conversation? Ask about appointments or having us fly to meet
you. Travel is available by arrangement.

Let’s make it personal

## Tell us what you have in mind.

Share your occasion, date, location, inspiration and approximate budget. We can 
discuss the design direction, project scope and timing from there.

 [  Start a conversation ↗  ](https://shopquirkla.com/contact-us/)

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