nologic

So, I have a lot of experience with WW Chan: many items and many years (4-5).



The first items I bought from them were from the Shanghai branch. Definitely better prices )and maybe even some bargaining ability, whereas with WW Chan in HK, there is no price negotiation.

The fabrics are the same, and the standards nmay even be trying to be the same, but the workmanship is substantially inferior.

I didn't really think of them as two entities, so I returned my Shanghai garmets to HKG, and after a few reviosions, we got the exact fit and workmanship I wanted (classic Zegna). And, the "fixed" those items for free.

When I have bought items from HKG, they suggested I stick with the Hong Kong tailors, where the masters of the shop from Hong Kong could have more control.

Would I go back to Shanghai again? Maybe, now tha have my style and tastes so worked out the HK.


On the other hand, they may be the "best" tailors in Shanghai, and I would use them over no choice.

Also, they tour the Us 2-3x per year, so you can meet them and they will correct and make changes and send things back to you.

Shesells

In the end we didn't get any tailoring done. Our time evaporated and we decided we'll wait for Thailand/Vietnam again.

sxpsxpsxp

I had Harry make me 2 suites and 3 shirts. He's the designer, and he has a local make the suits and someone else make the shirts. Reasonable prices, good service and almost no sales pressure. I think the shirts and suits came out very well. My better half will be the final judge of that when I get home, though.

http://www.mohinifashions.com/

Jamoldo

SXP, good to know someone else had a good experience with Harry. All of my friends who have tried him have been happy too. In fact, I've got to make some french cuff shirts soon and will be over to see him then...

Also, has anyone else had custom made shoes made? I know a poster here (Andrew) recommended Dophen, which I am willing to try, but other ideas would be welcome too...

500 miles at a time

I'm partial to Maxwells Clothiers. http://www.maxwellsclothiers.com/

Prices are good and I'm happy with the quality. I was looking for anything super fancy or special so YMMV.

cathayfan

There are plenty of good tailors around mirador mansion where you can get made to measure suits. Dont forget to bargain with them

babypenguin

I had my suit made at david fashion in TST last october. the result is reasonably good for a 24 hours service, except the botton holes are not open.

anyone here has tried david fashions? and opinion? I am going to hongkong in february, should i try another tailor?

thanks

gougoul

Hi,

anyone knows what to think of Lords' Tailor, Collar & Cuffs and Man Hing Cheong ?
Are those upscale shirtmakers ?
Any better (upscale fabrics/expertise) recommendation in Central near the MO ?
Basically I'm looking for high quality shirts.
Thanks in advance !

Pickles

Most of my dress shirts come from A Man Hing Cheong. Excellent stuff overall, not cheap, but cheaper than equivalent quality off the rack in the US or UK, and a perfect fit, of course. I also have some from Ascot Chang, which is really famous, but I found not as good, in either service or in quality of the finished product.

In terms of durability, I found that a few of my A Man Hing Cheong shirts eventually shrink after repeated washings (we're talking years of use) with no fraying or wear, while all of my Ascot Chang shirts have suffered from this.

gougoul

Thanks for the info !

Any opinions on the first two ?

Pickles

No, never had any work done at the other two. Finding a tailor is like finding a place to cut your hair. Once you find somewhere you like, the barriers to switching are psychological and very high.

gougoul

I agree on that Thanks !

gougoul

Hi, sorry to revive this thread.
Anyone has an opinion on B Clemo Tailor ?

Let me know !

peasant

Very true! (about the switching costs of tailors) I use Poon Kee (upstairs along Wellington Street) and have done so for 15 years. I just had a suit made again by him - first one I've needed for 8 years (the quality is good enough that I'm still wearing stuff from 15 years ago) 5100 HKD, including two trousers, but the cost very much depends on the cloth you choose.

My wife keeps on wanting me to go somewhere trendier - but I just won't do it. But as he doesn't do shirts, I use Pacific Tailor (Pacific Place) for those.

gougoul

For shirts I had loads of recommendations for Ascott Chang.
So I guess I'll give it a try. Apparently they're one of the few doing bespoke (as compared to MtM) and have a great choice of fabrics.
They also don't subcontract shirtmaking, unlike many other tailors.