valerian Posted October 31, 2009 Report Posted October 31, 2009 Hi everyone Going on a trip to Hong Kong and Thailand next week. I'm thinking about getting a bespoke linen suit in Hong Kong. Are there any HK savvy members here who can recommend a tailor from personal expercience? Thanks a bunch! Val.
KB Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 I'll ask my people if they know someone Val. Send me a PM to remind me tomorrow. Ken
valerian Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Posted November 1, 2009 That's very kind of you, Ken. Will do that. Gotta find out when tomorrow is for you though. Val.
Agrippa Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 You might want to consider getting the suit in Thailand as well, as there is no shortage of competent (most often Indian) tailors there. One good shop in Bangkok is (or used to be at least) Boss Apparels, close to the National Stadium skytrain stop. I was told by British expats I met that it was where they got their clothes made and personally I was very happy with my purchase of some linen shirts and a linen suit. Not rock bottom prices, but more than fair compared to Europe and very laid back and competent staff. Might be worth a look.
KB Posted November 1, 2009 Report Posted November 1, 2009 Tomorrow now Val As Agrippa says Thailand is also a good option, friends of mine traveled there and the son (very fashion conscious) bought 3 Bespoke suits. I saw them and they were all excellent quality, I can't remember how much he paid but they were very cheap. Ken
Jimster Posted November 2, 2009 Report Posted November 2, 2009 I've dealt with Joe Hemrajani for 20 years. He's very traditional and uses only the finest fabrics. His brother runs the shop. My tailor
valerian Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Posted November 5, 2009 Guys, thanks very much for the hints! Looking forward to talk to these tailors. Kind regards Val.
Member X Posted November 6, 2009 Report Posted November 6, 2009 I was looking at this a while ago and Jantzen was seemingly a good bet if you're buying off the internet, but better if you can get sized while you're over there as then the sizes are accurate!
johnaphro Posted December 16, 2009 Report Posted December 16, 2009 Ditto! I buy shirts from Joe,highly recommented! I've dealt with Joe Hemrajani for 20 years. He's very traditional and uses only the finest fabrics. His brother runs the shop. My tailor
eddhead Posted December 16, 2009 Report Posted December 16, 2009 I was looking at this a while ago and Jantzen was seemingly a good bet if you're buying off the internet, but better if you can get sized while you're over there as then the sizes are accurate! Ihave used Jantzen as well and am very happy with both his shirts and suits.
slay Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Paid around 300Euro for 1 business suit with vest&shirt and one smoking (tuxedo) with shirt. Picked the fabrics myself, could have probably had it for 100 or 150 less if I had chosen different fabrics! Bought it at MBK (in bangkok), http://m1mbk.com
danander11 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 I haven't used Sam (yet), but when we go to HK end of the year I will get at least one suit made by him just to say that I did. Sams Tailors ( http://www.samstailor.biz/ ) is probably one of the best. From what I've heard his prices are better than you would think. Good luck and let us know how it went..
eddhead Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 purchased a beautiful cream colored italian linen suit from jantzen tailors for my wedding in cancun last week. ricky from jantzen has my measurements on file, i have worked with him in the past so i bought it site on seen. the suit was exactly what i was looking for, really nice. I recommend them highly. www.jantzentailor.com
djscotie Posted November 4, 2010 Report Posted November 4, 2010 I used Sams Taylor in Hong Kong when I was there last March. Its the true 24hr suit experience and he has a great range of fabrics. I visited two other taylors before going to Sam's and the fabrics offered to me were rubbish! Sam's is great place steeped in history with pictures of Sam with a whole host of Celeb clients. Dont be afraid to haggle though, I halved the price of my suit and shirt
hakgwai Posted November 11, 2010 Report Posted November 11, 2010 im in hk and i use jenzten their new shop is much better looking than the old one
Jetpac Posted December 19, 2010 Report Posted December 19, 2010 Im looking at getting some shirts from Jentzen for work/casual wear as i need some new ones. Ordering online. is there anything you guys would recommend when ordering online from Jentzen? requests, style, extras, allowances with measurements etc? i was looking at some plain shirts with a monogram maybe on the cuff?
DawnJohny Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 You can try David Fashions in the Hong Kong for tailoring suits.His styles,designs,fabrics are fantastic.I also bought many suits from him fir his styles,designs and fabrics.
vootzilla Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 Its pretty cheap here in Bangkok for tailored shirts and suits. To me, design pattern is not super modern type. More of typical design but u can select anything u want from collar to cuff. Most importantly, its kinda cheap and neat.
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