The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

[Kid Nickels]

^ that's ridiculous.

 

[JLibourel]



So WW Chan is doing a tour, and that might be useful. What's experience like compared to a normal in store service? Do you not get proper fittings? Is the price similar?

There is an awful lot about Chan floating about in this forum. I suggest you use the search function. I have only used Chan through their tours, never bothered with multiple fittings and have been extremely satisfied.

 

[bamboo]

WOW! Talk about price increase. Gordon Yao quoted me a 3pc suit in Hardy's Alsport Tweed for $2900USD!!! I did NOT expect that kind of pricing from an Asian tailor. I believe Napoli Si Misura would cost less.

It looks quite odd as I just got the same price quote for 2pc fresco as last year and the price seems not line up with your number. ??

 

[DavidHarley]

Thanks man! Real helpful. I am looking to get me a suit from China and, as it happens, this overview will give me a great start.

 

[slagg666]

Bamboo, it is NOT a typo. I have the email reply from them if you want to see it. They also told me they do NOT do CMT for first time customers, so you have to get the whole package from them.

 

[TravelGuy]

I have plenty of pics about this tailor on my tumblr 'obiter dictum'

He is my most trusted bespoke master. He is located in Causeway Bay Hong kong, very old school and no website.

He specialise in pagoda shoulders, although he can execute any shoulder well. I have big upper arms so I am not easy to work with and I must select the right person in order to get it right.

I checked your tumblr, but still cannot find who this one is (Though that's an amazing suit by Anthony Sinclair).Can you share his address? I would go tomorrow.

I'm a n00b in all style and fashion matters, but it's very important to me to look proper. I ordered 1 from GY but would like to try out another tailor as well. I feel like GY is overpriced because he is well known, and I can get better value in Italy.

 

[Merino Bros]

Two recent projects:

1. Jacket by Gordon Yao: Harrisons Saltire 97528, 3-roll-2, bilateral patch pockets, natural shoulders
Pants by Browns Tailor: Harrisons Flannel 39220, single forward pleated, 1 3/4" cuffed






2. 3-piece suit by Browns Tailor: Harrrisons Flannel 39220, slightly roped shoulders, Milanese buttonhole

 

[tchoy]

Looks great! How does the Saltire compare to the regular Harrison cashmere?

 

[GBR]

The Yao jacket looks a little tight when fastened, is the scarf and pullover an addition compared to the fittings and thus causing it. You do not show the comparable view of the Browns suit unfortunately.

 

[Merino Bros]

The Yao jacket looks a little tight when fastened, is the scarf and pullover an addition compared to the fittings and thus causing it. You do not show the comparable view of the Browns suit unfortunately.

yup, you are right. The tightening is due to the scarf inside. Actually, it has quite a perfect fit

 

[Merino Bros]

Looks great! How does the Saltire compare to the regular Harrison cashmere?

Hi, tchoy, Harrisons has two collections of pure cashmere jacketing. One is Millionaire, which is 310g worsted cashmere. The other one is Saltire. As 330g woollen cashmere, Saltire has more nap and wear warmer.

 

[tchoy]

I was referring to the Millionaire which bunch I like very much haven't had the opportunity to inspect the Saltire bunch as yet.

 

[Merino Bros]

I was referring to the Millionaire which bunch I like very much haven't had the opportunity to inspect the Saltire bunch as yet.

You will probably love it

Actually, you can take a look at our facebook. We have uploaded photos of different collections.

 

[alco]

any help?

Anyone can recommend a good alterations place in Hong Kong or maybe who The Armoury uses? Nothing major, just functioning jacket button cuffs or hemming of the pants length. Would rather get it right the first time then try out shops one by one.

 

[charlie64]

My banal but hopefully helpful first post in this forum (re alteration tailors):

1. Melbourne Plaza. There are a few alteration tailors on the first floor (i.e. the floor above entrance level). I believe The Armoury sends some of its work here.

2. World Wide House. Again there are a few alteration tailors here. They are on the same level as the elevated walkway connecting Chater House and Exchange Square.

I've used stores in both and they are ok.

I've also found other suggestions via Google but these are in the Hollywood Road or Sheung Wan area so haven't tried them.