Hong Kong Tailor?
Jan 29, 2011, 6:08 am
#196
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I think its the last one that's the key. Consistency. I've read a number of reports here on FT and elsewhere of a great experience in Shanghai only for the next time to be a dissapointment. To be honest, having never had a suit made in SH, I am in no position to compare myself! Perhaps those with more experience can chime in?
May 25, 2011, 8:34 pm
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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/
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Jun 5, 2011, 6:19 pm
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Womens alterations
I have lost some weight and need my Indian made suits altered. Since I won't be in India anytime soon but will be in hkg and Saigon...can anyone recommend a good tailor for alterations and be accustomed to women's bodies?
Jun 13, 2011, 2:26 pm
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Can anyone recommend a tailor for getting shirts made, from a copy (I have a shirt that I want the exact copy/measurements/style/etc)?
I've had shirts made from this style (Hugo Boss shirt) from Seoul, Singapore, Beijing and Bangkok and need a few more (some are falling apart from repeated wear).
I'll be heading to Hong Kong a couple of times in the next month or so, but never having a suit or shirts made there, I don't have experience at any place at all.
I'm just basically looking for quality and speed, but the cost is also a bit important (I don't need it to cost as much as the original HB shirt would cost anyway!).
Thanks in advance - if anyone is curious where I've got other shirts/suits made in the other places (if it helps recommendations), let me know!
Also, around how much should I expect each shirt to cost (I know, material matters)...
-jeremy
I've had shirts made from this style (Hugo Boss shirt) from Seoul, Singapore, Beijing and Bangkok and need a few more (some are falling apart from repeated wear).
I'll be heading to Hong Kong a couple of times in the next month or so, but never having a suit or shirts made there, I don't have experience at any place at all.
I'm just basically looking for quality and speed, but the cost is also a bit important (I don't need it to cost as much as the original HB shirt would cost anyway!).
Thanks in advance - if anyone is curious where I've got other shirts/suits made in the other places (if it helps recommendations), let me know!
Also, around how much should I expect each shirt to cost (I know, material matters)...
-jeremy
Jun 21, 2011, 6:07 pm
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Have not read the whole thread
Many tailor shops in HK and Bangkok use the same system - they hold their own stocks of material that you choose from or BYO , the shop staff take your measurements and then use a central tailoring pool they have set prices with. When you go back for your fitting the tailor from the tailoring pool doing your order comes to the shop and takes the fitting. If you are a star or president Sam Melwani from Burlington Arcade on Nathan Rd will come to your suite or you can go to the tiny shop and have a beer, and another. Many people went there for a shirt and went away with three suits also.
Many tailor shops in HK and Bangkok use the same system - they hold their own stocks of material that you choose from or BYO , the shop staff take your measurements and then use a central tailoring pool they have set prices with. When you go back for your fitting the tailor from the tailoring pool doing your order comes to the shop and takes the fitting. If you are a star or president Sam Melwani from Burlington Arcade on Nathan Rd will come to your suite or you can go to the tiny shop and have a beer, and another. Many people went there for a shirt and went away with three suits also.
Jul 6, 2011, 10:19 am
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Whoever recommended Pacific Custom Tailors, can you please explain what is so great about the place?
I went in, talked with the first guy there, and saw a sticker on the fabric cubbies that said shirts: HK$550. I asked the guy how much a shirt would be to make, and if they could do it in two days (from a copy) and he pointed to the price.
I laughed and walked out.
I should have known it wouldn't be cheap at the Pacific Place mall, but US$70 for a single shirt? Forget it, you can do cheaper in Singapore, Europe or the US.
-jeremy
I went in, talked with the first guy there, and saw a sticker on the fabric cubbies that said shirts: HK$550. I asked the guy how much a shirt would be to make, and if they could do it in two days (from a copy) and he pointed to the price.
I laughed and walked out.
I should have known it wouldn't be cheap at the Pacific Place mall, but US$70 for a single shirt? Forget it, you can do cheaper in Singapore, Europe or the US.
-jeremy
Jul 6, 2011, 10:27 pm
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Aah, but can they do it better? I'd gladly pay 70 USD for a tailored shirt that fits me perfectly, is well made, and can take a beating in the wash numerous time. I'd even pay more than that, and have.
Jul 8, 2011, 10:41 am
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I've paid US$12 (cheapest) for shirts at Lisa's in Beijing, ~US$25 for shirts at Raja's in Bankgkok, ~US$25 at Washington Shirts in Seoul and ~US$40 at some place in Singapore and all things considered, I'd easily go back to Lisa's or Washington for shirts...US$70 I would never pay, and would pick up my favourite styled Hugo Boss shirt at any US Department store for nearly US$70...and yes, all of my shirts are washed by myself and all but the very first ones (5 years now) I got made at Washington are absolutely perfect, and naturally, the ones from Singapore are by far the worst and they couldn't even make a copy accurate.
I guess I'm going to stay out of HK Tailor shops unless I hear about the right ones (that supermasterphil mentions)...
-jeremy
Jul 8, 2011, 11:41 am
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I recently went back to Hong Kong for a wedding banquet and my luggage with suit in it was lost. Thankfully, I got lucky and found a tailor in Central. They got me a great fitting suit in time for the wedding and I didn't have to spend a fortune.
Quick plug: Ying Tai Ltd. 9 Queen’s Rd., Central
Quick plug: Ying Tai Ltd. 9 Queen’s Rd., Central
Jul 11, 2011, 5:20 pm
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I'm sure it's been mentioned here already, but I always stop by Jantzen Tailors when I go to HK for decent quality MTM shirts and suits at reasonable prices. I always specify that my suits be fully canvassed, which they are happy to do at no additional cost. My guess is their default is fused; customers who don't ask probably don't know better.
My staple suits come from W.W.Chan. Top quality workmanship and selection of wools with prices to match.
My staple suits come from W.W.Chan. Top quality workmanship and selection of wools with prices to match.
Jul 11, 2011, 5:38 pm
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I'm sure it's been mentioned here already, but I always stop by Jantzen Tailors when I go to HK for decent quality MTM shirts and suits at reasonable prices. I always specify that my suits be fully canvassed, which they are happy to do at no additional cost. My guess is their default is fused; customers who don't ask probably don't know better.
My staple suits come from W.W.Chan. Top quality workmanship and selection of wools with prices to match.
My staple suits come from W.W.Chan. Top quality workmanship and selection of wools with prices to match.
Jul 24, 2011, 3:16 am
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A-Man Hing Cheong
Visited A-Man Hing Cheong. Went in expecting to pay $800 and up for a men's suit, but it was much more expensive than that. Looked at swatches of super 120 summer weights, and the starting prices were HK$10,000 for a suit. An extra pair of trousers could be had for 1/3 of the full suit price (pretty standard in HK from what I can tell).
Asked the concierges at the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons for other recommendations in Central - both had Lord's Tailor (on Pedder Street) on their lists of recommended tailors. Did an Internet search and didn't see any bad reviews of Lord's Tailor. In fact, saw that it made many of the top lists, including Esquire magazine, Asia Business Traveller magazine, one of the major expat sites, etc. Their super 120 summer weights start at HK$4,500. The fabrics at HK$4,500 were quite nice. The next price point up is HK$6,000. Am getting one at HK$4,500 and one at HK$6,000. Will follow up with a post on how they turned out. Asked if they offered a discount for paying with cash instead of credit card, but they said no. Brought a Brooks Brothers suit to get altered smaller and they quoted HK$1,000.
Asked the concierges at the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons for other recommendations in Central - both had Lord's Tailor (on Pedder Street) on their lists of recommended tailors. Did an Internet search and didn't see any bad reviews of Lord's Tailor. In fact, saw that it made many of the top lists, including Esquire magazine, Asia Business Traveller magazine, one of the major expat sites, etc. Their super 120 summer weights start at HK$4,500. The fabrics at HK$4,500 were quite nice. The next price point up is HK$6,000. Am getting one at HK$4,500 and one at HK$6,000. Will follow up with a post on how they turned out. Asked if they offered a discount for paying with cash instead of credit card, but they said no. Brought a Brooks Brothers suit to get altered smaller and they quoted HK$1,000.
Jul 24, 2011, 4:31 am
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Visited A-Man Hing Cheong. Went in expecting to pay $800 and up for a men's suit, but it was much more expensive than that. Looked at swatches of super 120 summer weights, and the starting prices were HK$10,000 for a suit. An extra pair of trousers could be had for 1/3 of the full suit price (pretty standard in HK from what I can tell).
Asked the concierges at the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons for other recommendations in Central - both had Lord's Tailor (on Pedder Street) on their lists of recommended tailors. Did an Internet search and didn't see any bad reviews of Lord's Tailor. In fact, saw that it made many of the top lists, including Esquire magazine, Asia Business Traveller magazine, one of the major expat sites, etc. Their super 120 summer weights start at HK$4,500. The fabrics at HK$4,500 were quite nice. The next price point up is HK$6,000. Am getting one at HK$4,500 and one at HK$6,000. Will follow up with a post on how they turned out. Asked if they offered a discount for paying with cash instead of credit card, but they said no. Brought a Brooks Brothers suit to get altered smaller and they quoted HK$1,000.
Asked the concierges at the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons for other recommendations in Central - both had Lord's Tailor (on Pedder Street) on their lists of recommended tailors. Did an Internet search and didn't see any bad reviews of Lord's Tailor. In fact, saw that it made many of the top lists, including Esquire magazine, Asia Business Traveller magazine, one of the major expat sites, etc. Their super 120 summer weights start at HK$4,500. The fabrics at HK$4,500 were quite nice. The next price point up is HK$6,000. Am getting one at HK$4,500 and one at HK$6,000. Will follow up with a post on how they turned out. Asked if they offered a discount for paying with cash instead of credit card, but they said no. Brought a Brooks Brothers suit to get altered smaller and they quoted HK$1,000.
