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At-a-Glance Guide to FlyerTalkers' Favorite Bangkok Tailor Shops
Introduction
Appointments are strongly recommended for all tailor shops. Reputable shops are busy, and may find it difficult if not impossible to accommodate walk-ins, especially if they are first-time customers.
Detailed information about prices, quality, turnaround, etc., can be found within the thread or on the tailors' websites. Please feel free to post questions in the thread if you'd like specific feedback from other FlyerTalkers.
Shops Most Frequently Discussed in the Thread
Key: ♀ women's tailoring services available
Key: ♢ authentic luxury-brand fabrics, specialized workmanship, and/or more expensive overall, turnaround may be longer
Key: ☺ offers Thai or Asian styles as well as traditional western styles
Raja's Fashions
Tel +66 2 253 8379 or +66 2 253 8389 (Raja and Bobby, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tailor on Ten ♢
Tel +66 84 877 1543 (Alex or Ben, proprietors)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Tramp (no website) ♀ ♢♢
Tel +66 2 630-6649 or +66 89 816-6143 (Mr Kyi, proprietor - pronounced Kee)
Area: River/Bangrak
Rajawongse Clothier
Tel +66 xxx (Jesse or Victor, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Universal Tailors ♀ ♢
Tel +66 816112313 (Mr RONNIE, proprietor)
Area: Silom Soi 18
Pinky Tailor ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Mr Pinky, proprietor)
Area: Ploenchit/Wireless
July Tailor ♢♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Sompop, proprietor)
Area: Silom/Saladaeng
Hermann Suits
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Narin Couture ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Narin, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Cotton House (no website) ♀♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor) - specifically for women's clothing
Area: River/Bangkrak
New International Boutique House (aka Nick's) ♀
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tanika Tailor ♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 (0) 2 229 4416
Area: Sukhumvit & Silom
Other Shops Mentioned in this Thread
Last edit (DD): Removed ♀ from ToT - confirmed with shop.
FlyerTalkers with at least 90 days of membership and a minimum of 90 posts are encouraged to update or add missing info to this wiki.
At-a-Glance Guide to FlyerTalkers' Favorite Bangkok Tailor Shops
Introduction
Appointments are strongly recommended for all tailor shops. Reputable shops are busy, and may find it difficult if not impossible to accommodate walk-ins, especially if they are first-time customers.
Detailed information about prices, quality, turnaround, etc., can be found within the thread or on the tailors' websites. Please feel free to post questions in the thread if you'd like specific feedback from other FlyerTalkers.
Shops Most Frequently Discussed in the Thread
Key: ♀ women's tailoring services available
Key: ♢ authentic luxury-brand fabrics, specialized workmanship, and/or more expensive overall, turnaround may be longer
Key: ☺ offers Thai or Asian styles as well as traditional western styles
Raja's Fashions
Tel +66 2 253 8379 or +66 2 253 8389 (Raja and Bobby, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tailor on Ten ♢
Tel +66 84 877 1543 (Alex or Ben, proprietors)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Tramp (no website) ♀ ♢♢
Tel +66 2 630-6649 or +66 89 816-6143 (Mr Kyi, proprietor - pronounced Kee)
Area: River/Bangrak
Rajawongse Clothier
Tel +66 xxx (Jesse or Victor, proprietors - father and son)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Universal Tailors ♀ ♢
Tel +66 816112313 (Mr RONNIE, proprietor)
Area: Silom Soi 18
Pinky Tailor ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Mr Pinky, proprietor)
Area: Ploenchit/Wireless
July Tailor ♢♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Sompop, proprietor)
Area: Silom/Saladaeng
Hermann Suits
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Asoke
Narin Couture ♀ ♢
Tel +66 xxx (Khun Narin, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Cotton House (no website) ♀♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor) - specifically for women's clothing
Area: River/Bangkrak
New International Boutique House (aka Nick's) ♀
Tel +66 xxx (xxx, proprietor)
Area: Sukhumvit/Nana
Tanika Tailor ♀ ♢ ☺
Tel +66 (0) 2 229 4416
Area: Sukhumvit & Silom
Other Shops Mentioned in this Thread
- Milan or Inter-Milan
- Mr Song or A. Song Tailor
- Tanika
- Art's
- Crown
- Lucky Man Fashions
- Max's
- Moon River
- Nickerman's
- Alex Fashions
- Euro Boutique
- James Fashions
- Majestic Tailors
- Versace's
- World Group
- Embassy Tailor
Last edit (DD): Removed ♀ from ToT - confirmed with shop.
FlyerTalkers with at least 90 days of membership and a minimum of 90 posts are encouraged to update or add missing info to this wiki.
Bangkok Tailors
Feb 5, 2020, 7:11 am
#346
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
thanks for the feedback joorinainen !
I needed the suit for the whole year. and it is good to hear that you have had good experiences with Tanika and also the note regarding the time. Tanika said that it shouldn't be a problem to finish the suit within the 3 weeks, especially since I am relatively well available for the fitting in the meantime. I will write to Tanika and ask if this price includes a full-canvas suit. what just surprised me was the price, which is over 1000 €. I come from Germany and know a tailor there who is not that bad. they ask for a qualitative wool with 150s (half-canvased) about 1000 €. they told me there that it was possible to tailor full canvas, which made the price more expensive, almost twice as expensive. the question i am asking is: do i really need a full canvases suit?
the advantage at the tailor in Germany is that you have a contact person next to you.
What I find a little strange is that the manufacturer (Cavami) that tanika uses and told that this comes from Italy, I can not find this manufacturer listed somewhere. and I think the manufacturer would be listed somewhere if it actually existed. trusting my new tailor is also important to me. if it is wool from Thailand or China that wants to give the impression with Italian names that it would be of higher quality would be a criterion for me for no cooperation.
it may also be that the wool, despite the fact that it is from Asia has great quality, but for me this is the basic requirement for a cooperation that the information at this price is correct. and I chose Tanika for the reason that she seems to have a serious impression. should anyone in the forum have an idea from the manufacturer Cavani I would be very grateful for the feedback.
I will write Tanika reg the manufacture as well as the type of work (full-canvased etc) and let you know.
thanks !
I needed the suit for the whole year. and it is good to hear that you have had good experiences with Tanika and also the note regarding the time. Tanika said that it shouldn't be a problem to finish the suit within the 3 weeks, especially since I am relatively well available for the fitting in the meantime. I will write to Tanika and ask if this price includes a full-canvas suit. what just surprised me was the price, which is over 1000 €. I come from Germany and know a tailor there who is not that bad. they ask for a qualitative wool with 150s (half-canvased) about 1000 €. they told me there that it was possible to tailor full canvas, which made the price more expensive, almost twice as expensive. the question i am asking is: do i really need a full canvases suit?
the advantage at the tailor in Germany is that you have a contact person next to you.
What I find a little strange is that the manufacturer (Cavami) that tanika uses and told that this comes from Italy, I can not find this manufacturer listed somewhere. and I think the manufacturer would be listed somewhere if it actually existed. trusting my new tailor is also important to me. if it is wool from Thailand or China that wants to give the impression with Italian names that it would be of higher quality would be a criterion for me for no cooperation.
it may also be that the wool, despite the fact that it is from Asia has great quality, but for me this is the basic requirement for a cooperation that the information at this price is correct. and I chose Tanika for the reason that she seems to have a serious impression. should anyone in the forum have an idea from the manufacturer Cavani I would be very grateful for the feedback.
I will write Tanika reg the manufacture as well as the type of work (full-canvased etc) and let you know.
thanks !
If you decide to go with Tanika i would suggest that you choose a "workhorse cloth". Navy or grey and no less than 300grams of weight preferrably more. This kind of cloth tends to tailor and drape better and it will hold it's shape better. It's not expensive either. Make sure you have enough time and fittings and don't accept the suit until it's just like you wanted. Do the last fitting in their fitting room and don't accept "we will deliver to your hotel when it's ready".
Mar 10, 2020, 9:30 am
#348
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K - 2mm, AA Platinum- 2mm, Starwood Lifetime Platinum (Ambassador)
Posts: 457
Interestingly enough, I just got an update from Tailor On Ten that starting March 1st they have upgrading their suit construction and are now making 1/2 canvased suit jackets. They are drawing custom patterns for each customer making for a truly bespoke product. Looking forward to giving one a spin next time I’m in Bangkok.
Mar 26, 2020, 3:13 pm
#349
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
Interestingly enough, I just got an update from Tailor On Ten that starting March 1st they have upgrading their suit construction and are now making 1/2 canvased suit jackets. They are drawing custom patterns for each customer making for a truly bespoke product. Looking forward to giving one a spin next time I’m in Bangkok.
Oct 3, 2020, 12:09 pm
#350
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 4
Cavani are indeed Chinese, retailing "Italian wool" through middlemen in Hong Kong. I would avoid, though I can't say personally that it's bad per se. It's a Chinese front operation essentially and no, it doesn't exist in Italy as far as I am aware.
Dec 12, 2021, 5:28 am
#351
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: London
Programs: BA bronze, Hertz pres circle, Marriott Platinum, hilton diamond
Posts: 2,537
any recent tailoring? I'll be in bkk for about 5 days and wondering if thats enough time. I have a sudden unexpected wedding invitation so need something smart. At the same time I never have to wear suits so I dont need something that lasts forever. Maybe 2 suits for a 3 day wedding, and 3 shirts. Probably wont have to wear them again for another few years either.
Edit: if someone had a recommendation in phuket it would be a lot easier!
Edit: if someone had a recommendation in phuket it would be a lot easier!
Dec 12, 2021, 6:04 am
#352
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,699
any recent tailoring? I'll be in bkk for about 5 days and wondering if thats enough time. I have a sudden unexpected wedding invitation so need something smart. At the same time I never have to wear suits so I dont need something that lasts forever. Maybe 2 suits for a 3 day wedding, and 3 shirts. Probably wont have to wear them again for another few years either.
Edit: if someone had a recommendation in phuket it would be a lot easier!
Edit: if someone had a recommendation in phuket it would be a lot easier!
If you want a throw-away suit go to any tailor on Sukhumvit…
Dec 12, 2021, 3:15 pm
#353
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,019
any recent tailoring? I'll be in bkk for about 5 days and wondering if thats enough time. I have a sudden unexpected wedding invitation so need something smart. At the same time I never have to wear suits so I dont need something that lasts forever. Maybe 2 suits for a 3 day wedding, and 3 shirts. Probably wont have to wear them again for another few years either.
Edit: if someone had a recommendation in phuket it would be a lot easier!
Edit: if someone had a recommendation in phuket it would be a lot easier!