Zink & Sons Tailors in Sydney - Page 2

I don't think I've read a thing yet in this thread that says anything useful for or against their ability to cut and tailor. I have looked into their closed premises through the window myself, but won't judge a book by its cover.

^^^Quite right - we're just having a bit of fun keeping the thread alive until someone pops up who knows something.

I had a quick look at their website, and they certainly have quite a history (established in 1895) which obviously says something about them.

I can't help thinking that perhaps all they are missing is a new fitout and some better marketing which would bring in some new younger clients and the clothes are in fact great and they have all of their business based on word of mouth or passed down through the generations, much like many of the Savile Row firms who struggled with the old money clients dying off before guys like Carlo Brandelli came along and worked out that you can actually market Bespoke very well to a different type of clientele.

Their cut is English according to the site.

I have a book that's 11 years old which describes Zink's as the "legendary tailor" of Sydney.

Having never been there myself, I can't back such claims.

I ordered a suit from Zink a few years ago and just ordered another this past weekend. I was very happy with the fit of the suit and the service that I received the first time around, but I haven't worn the suit that much because a) the fabric is quite a bold pinstripe that I haven't been brave enough to wear that often and b) I put on a bit of weight which meant that the trouser waist was a little too tight.

Anyway, ordering my second suit from them has inspired me to start wearing the original one again, and I must say I'm as pleased with the fit as when I first bought it.

I'm new to this so please pardon any ignorance that I may be displaying or lack of decorum.

I just wanted to say that I have had two bespoke suits made by Zink, one about 9 years ago and the other around 5 years ago.

The first one was a H & S chalkstripe in relatively heavy wool double breasted, working button holes, double venting, jets and flaps. The second one was a dinner suit with notched satin lapels and matching satin stripe down the outside leg. Both have served me very well for many years and they still look new.

The only gripe I have is not with the garments but with Mr Jones himself. When I went to their shop for my first suit, a very nice old English gentleman with funny uneven shoulders attended to me and my measuring including a full and friendly discussion about what would suit my type of body. I never saw that man again but instead dealt with Mr Jones (not the son). I found him on every occasion to be cold, stand offish and slightly bitter about everything. The sort of person who after you ask him how he is and how business is going, doesnt show any interest in you in return (not even fake interest for social correctness sake). On that basis I found it to be a relatively cold and impersonal experience. I even tried to took him a few customers being family to me and they in turn commissioned around 4 or 5 suits each. Still, not a friendly word.

Maybe I'm wrong but for me, I like a bit more of a personal touch so that the whole experience is enjoyable not only the receipt of a competent garment in the end.

In terms of their style, very old fashioned Saville Row. Very structured and angular, padded shoulders but cut to perfection, and put together flawlessly. They have a particularly good ability to match patterns when they join various parts of the coat.

Hope this is of assistance.

I'm glad you've found them more friendly. I've never met the son, as he wasn't part of the business when I was a customer. Maybe the son's influence and presence has made the father happier.

Did he ask you anything about yourself though? expressing an interest in you or what is just about him and his business?

By the way what are they creating for you?

I would like to see some pics of the suit when it's done (and during fittings as well if possible). Hope it all turns out well for you.