Posts by healinginfluence

I have been a customer since June of 2007. Gordon Yao comes to Washington, DC once a year. I now have three of his suits and two sport coats. I've been happy with the results. I have never needed an alteration despite having only one...

Thank you for sharing these photos. I'm not an expert. I think the pants look great. The jacket looks like it is too big for you. I agree about the sleeves. I think you should take it back. Please don't blame yourself. This is the...

I'm going to chime in here simply to share my experience fwiw. Over the years I've had suits made from a variety of sources including Mr. Field and Doug Hayward in London. I now use Gordon Yao when he visits Washington from Hong Kong. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Svenn Got basted fitting by Gordon here in HK yesterday. I was quite impressed, I'll report back when the final product is done. I asked for him to take out the shoulder padding and make...

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I drove to Westminster today and met with Elio. He was kind enough to open for me on a Sunday. He seems like an experienced MTM fitter. The factory is big and clean. They sell mainly Holland & Sherry cloth. I ordered two suits:...

Quote: Originally Posted by 82-Greg If you are willing to travel about an hour north, you can visit English-American tailors in Westminster, MD. Discussed extensively on the boards. No relationship to me beyond...

Thank you The_Foxx for those helpful suggestions. I had forgotten about James.

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyThe Tailor Yes they are fully canvased, and have more handwork than any other garment made in America except Oxxford. Ask for the new H. Freeman model for Fall '10 if you want modern and...

I need about four new suits. I am 5"5" tall and weigh about 125 pounds. Off the rack is a challenge for me. The last suits I bought were from Gordon Yao in HK. The fit is fine but the quality of the cloth is nothing...