Originally Posted by heckler

I'm just flying out of HKG today with 7 new shirts, 2 ties and 2 new suits from Pacific Custom Tailors in the Pacific Place Mall. I was originally going to go to Sam's Tailors in Kowloon, but when I arrived there about 10:00am, they were closed. Strange. So I proceeded to my backup plan - Pacific Custom. (Oh yes, turns out I didn't turn my watch back a hour from Tokyo time - Sam's probably opened within an hour of me leaving).

Anyway, the suits and shirts I got from Pacific look very nice.. at least on Par with Sam's if not better. Considering i'm 6'4" and can't buy an off the rack suit anywhere, having a bespoke suit made for $400-500 US is a bargain to me.

Pacific has the same "can I sell you another suit or shirt" hard sell like Sam's and others (which gets annoying in a used car salesman kind of way) - but if you brush aside that nonsense, stick to your guns, and go for what you want - I don't think you'll be disappointed. There are undoubtedly people who have exquisite tastes in clothes - as do I. However i'm a utilitarian and realist when it comes to custom made clothes.. what i'm buying isn't a $3000 Brioni or Armani suit!

Cheers