The Vanity of an Ancient King

So, serendipity knocked on the door of suite 401 40W27th today. At the door were my main client contacts for IMG, creators of (amongst other things) Fashion Week, and their publication Fashion Week Daily. It was a surprise, unscheduled meeting about some of the finer points of the new layout we're designing. The meeting went quickly, and at the end, I asked Chris Tennent, Executive Editor, where he'd go for a MTM suit.

http://mrnednyc.com/

So tomorrow I make the appointment.

OK, so recently I realised I need a spring/summer/autumn suit. My prior one is no longer viable, as the moths got to it =(. It's not so bad, as I am no longer that size.

I don't wear them often, but when I do, I want to blow the doors off. I also want it to be versatile enough that I can dress it down, and not make my bosses look shabby. It's never OK to make your bosses look bad.

My prior suit was a CK affair, black, which while lovely, turned out to be a bit more fussy than I'd have liked. It tended to be "too formal" for anything but evening-wear. I'm thinking this time, a charcoal, and perhaps with a pinstripe. However, I'm having trouble looking for a good style/cut.

I'm liking what Ralph Lauren is doing with the fitted/large lapel look — sort of a modern interpretation of a pre-war (WWII) style. CK Doesn't seem to be doing anything as interesting. But who else should be on my radar? My budget is roughly $1-2k if needed (but obviously wouldn't mind spending less), as a good, proper suit will last *many* years, and the style should be more on the classic side than the trendy (so I don't look silly in 3 years). Is Cavali doing anything? I can't seem to find any new pics of the current collection. Anyone else?

I plan on purchasing/fitting this week-end, so any suggestions for research would be fantastic. Just looking for a 2pc, no need for a vest.