JHattery

Is the Shanghai NanWai Tan Textile Cloth Market on #399 LuJiaBang Rd. ("Fabric Market") open on Sundays? Also, do they take credit cards, or cold hard RMB only?

I've gotten recommendations about them, and will have a limited window to see a tailor on an upcoming trip (Sunday, 12/9/07 only for shopping, selection of tailor & first fitting). Can squeeze in additional fittings during the week/evenings, and won't need to receive goods until Saturday 12/15.

Any additional recommendations welcome. There doesn't seem to be much info in this forum re: tailors in Shanghai.

AAEXP

I would recommend ALAN on the first floor (escalator up). He is very good and require no or limited fittings. Accepts credit cards (may add commission to the invoice) or cash. Open on Sundays.

dtsm

http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....09&postcount=5

About 80% are foreigner clients, turn around time will vary - some will do it in 24 hours, others in more time. Basically open 24/7 type hours.

I prefer at least two fittings, which of course requires more time. I've only paid in cash since a couple hundred (US$) goes a long long way.

JHattery

Ended up using Jackson Xue, 1F, stall #153 (based on a personal recommendation). Enter building on "long" side and his stall is basically straight ahead. He did excellent work, and delivered to the hotel the morning of our departure after making a few fitting-related adjustments.

For 3320RMB, we collectively got -

1) 1 2-pc suit, 600 RMB
2) 3 sport coats, 400 RMB ea.
3) 2 dress shirts, 100 RMB ea (small guy, less fabric)
4) 12 dress shirts, 110 RMB ea. (big guy, a lot more fabric - 3 french cuff, 1 button down, 8 plain)

Got another 200 RMB knocked off at last minute because order was "late" due to seamstress issue, so all in 3120 RMB, about $425-430 USD. Much better pricing than Seoul/HK, and equivalent quality IMO.

Very pleased with quality of work and quality of fabric.

Leave plenty of time for fitting(s) for best results.

Mr. Metrology

After searching the forums on the fabric market. I visited there recently. I had 4 suits, and a cashmere long coat made for 3000 RMB. I think I could have gotten the suits for about 400 RMB, but 500 RMB was okay. I used booth #222 as I had read that their work was satisfactory and it turned out fine. I insisted on a fitting and that they take their time. Its a good thing because the coat was a bit tight and the suit jacket was a bit tight as well during the fitting. After the suits were done the young woman who worked there (at my request) took me to a tie booth and I purchased 8 ties for 120 RMB. If I had it to do again I would have them move the side pockets on the coat down about 3 inches, but still I am satisfied overall. UA 1K 1M GS

weather

Agree with JHattery, we also had Jackson Xue as our tailor and all items (11) were made very well and have sttod up. Will use him again on our next trip.

dP21

I'd like to try Jackson as well. A few questions, how far is the market from the Hilton Shanghai? And how many fittings are required? I get in on Thursday and fly out on Sunday to Beijing.

DillMan

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm planning a Late november trip to Shanghai and after seeing this article from 2006 was wondering if the referenced relocation of the fabric market has begun. Does anyone have any current information?

http://madaboutshanghai.blogs.com/ma..._tailor_m.html

llamagatekeeper

Check out Shanghaiexpat.com. They have some pretty knowledgeable people on that board and should be able to help you out.

Rocket2511

Does somebody have any recent experience with a fabric market tailor?

Afaik the marked moved to a different location. Where is it located now?

RCyyz

Was just there in June. It's still @ 399 Lujiabang Lu.

Rocket2511

any suggestions on a good tailor there?

what price do I have to expect for some shirts?

superflush

I've used Smith's on the outside, and Flora on the inside on the 1st floor. I thought both were pretty good.

Shirts should be 90-100 RMB. You shouldn't have to pay extra for french cuff either.

I got a bunch of shirts from Smith's on the corner for 90 RMB.
If you are in Shanghai for a while, I'd recommend getting one made and then go back the next week to make sure the fit is good, then order more.

worldwidedreamer

Has anyone used Jackson Xue recently? Planning a trip in August, and if he's still around would like to send him the business. (Have worked with him pre-pandemic).

narvik

Something tells me the pricing mentioned in the earlier posts isn't accurate any longer.