Originally Posted by Pickles
I use A Man Hing Cheong, which is consistently excellent. The attention and care these guys put on the product is very high. I'll go through 3 or 4 fittings before they can declare themselves satisfied. The suits fit so well that I feel I'm not wearing anything, and when I wear my regular off-the rack, I can feel a marked difference in fit and comfort. I have my shirts made at Ascot Chang, but I'm thinking to switching to them for my shirts too.
It would be very difficult to have anything made for the first time without sufficient time for 3-4 fittings.
Of course, you pay for what you get...
"A-Man Cheong" is supposed to be one of the other of the Big 3!
I agree and think you need a minimum of three fittings:
1. Initial fitting for measurements;
2. Mid-construction fitting, which can be later that same day or the next day; and
3. Finished suit fitting, when they still need to make minor refinements.
A fourth fitting would be necessary of you still see something you want to adjust after you get the clothes back from the 3rd fitting.