I, too, am heading to HK for the first time next week. I am not as well versed in fine clothing as many of you appear to be, but I am planning on having a suit tailored for me while I am over there. I will be there for the better part of 7 days, so I should have time for the measurements and several fittings. I do have a couple of potential problems though. For one, I will be working from 8 to 5 every day, and staying on Lantau Island (just south of the airport). That could make it difficult to make it to a tailor before the shop closes, and would probably make them less likely to visit my apartment, no?

My father was in HK several years ago (2001, I believe), and he had a suit and sport coat tailored by James Chen in the Mandarin. Dad highly recommends Chen, as I see a few of you do as well, but I am curious as to his latest prices. For the suit and coat dad bought, he only paid about $500 US. I'm sure prices have gone up from there, but how much I do not know. I am looking for at least one suit, shirt, and tie, and a ballpark figure would be much appreciated. Also, does anybody have an email address or website for James Chen? I would prefer to not make a long distance call to set up an appointment with him.