""We've had dozens of clients bring back entire wardrobes," Andrews said. "For a couple of clients, it's 20 to 40 pieces that we've had to take in because they've lost 20 to 30 pounds.""
"GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro famously cause people to lose a lot of weight, and fast. Some studies show that people taking GLP-1s on average lose up to 15% of their body weight in a year."
"A November 2025 poll of 1,350 people by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 18% of Americans said they had ever used GLP-1 medications. About three-quarters said they used them to lose weight specifically, rather than treat diabetes or other medical conditions."
Many Wall Street clients—including investment bankers, private equity executives, and lawyers—are returning to tailors with slimmer frames and entire wardrobes requiring alteration. Some clients have lost 20 to 30 pounds, necessitating dozens of garments per person to be taken in. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro produce rapid, substantial weight loss, with some studies showing average reductions up to 15% of body weight within a year. A November 2025 Kaiser Family Foundation poll found 18% of Americans had used GLP-1s, with about three-quarters using them primarily for weight loss. The GLP-1 market is projected to reach roughly $126 billion by 2029.
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