Tailor in Mumbai
Feb 4, 2012 | 10:09 pm
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Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I've been too busy to check either of those option out.
I had also asked the concierge at my hotel (currently Four Seasons) and they have a tailor that comes to the hotel with samples and does the fitting here. Apparently they can turn the initial fit out in 24 hours at a cost of about INR 8000 for the stitching and anywhere from INR 8000 and up for the fabric. I'm sure this is overpriced, but how overpriced is it for a quality tailor, which I have to assume he is if used by the FS.
Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I've been too busy to check either of those option out.
I had also asked the concierge at my hotel (currently Four Seasons) and they have a tailor that comes to the hotel with samples and does the fitting here. Apparently they can turn the initial fit out in 24 hours at a cost of about INR 8000 for the stitching and anywhere from INR 8000 and up for the fabric. I'm sure this is overpriced, but how overpriced is it for a quality tailor, which I have to assume he is if used by the FS.
Feb 5, 2012 | 1:30 am
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I had also asked the concierge at my hotel (currently Four Seasons) and they have a tailor that comes to the hotel with samples and does the fitting here. Apparently they can turn the initial fit out in 24 hours at a cost of about INR 8000 for the stitching and anywhere from INR 8000 and up for the fabric. I'm sure this is overpriced, but how overpriced is it for a quality tailor, which I have to assume he is if used by the FS.
Feb 5, 2012 | 8:09 pm
#18
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It depends. If it is a bespoke tailor the costs are likely to be a markup of something like 15..20% for the tailoring, and then for the fabric as well. If you get super 130 italian wool or something of the sort - well, that markup, especially in the fabric costs, will begin to bite much harder.
Vaish is a well known bespoke tailor in bombay .. and check this thread for more. http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowTopic-...harashtra.html
Vaish is a well known bespoke tailor in bombay .. and check this thread for more. http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowTopic-...harashtra.html
Feb 7, 2012 | 2:56 am
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Ended up opting not to deal with a tailor on this trip - don't really feel like having the fittings or making any decisions at the moment. FWIW, I am now at the Grand Hyatt and they also have a tailor that will come to the hotel. Can't vouch for the quality at either - but I'm sure the prices reflect this convenience.
Feb 11, 2013 | 7:33 pm
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Will be staying at the taj next week, will certainly try the local tailor in the building.
My big Q is - does a fabric brand non affiliated tailor have enough variety and high end quality fabric to choosw from ?
I walked into the reid and taylor shop also in south bombay and did see a big fabric selection and always wonder if tailors carry a similar range.
Thank you...
My big Q is - does a fabric brand non affiliated tailor have enough variety and high end quality fabric to choosw from ?
I walked into the reid and taylor shop also in south bombay and did see a big fabric selection and always wonder if tailors carry a similar range.
Thank you...