The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

[dbc]



 
I'm new here and also completely clueless about custom-tailoring :S, but I'm also looking for a suit that's less traditional. I'm a 2nd year student and can't spend over $10000HKD on a suit from WW Chan.
Any other tailors in HK that would satisfy my request at a lower price range?
Thanks!

which is??

 

[dragon8]



 
I'm new here and also completely clueless about custom-tailoring :S, but I'm also looking for a suit that's less traditional. I'm a 2nd year student and can't spend over $10000HKD on a suit from WW Chan.
Any other tailors in HK that would satisfy my request at a lower price range?
Thanks!

When you mean "less traditional" what is your intrepretation? 2nd year law?

 

[tmecheung]

which is??

price range? I was hoping for something under $5000.

When you mean "less traditional" what is your intrepretation? 2nd year law?

sorry I wasn't too clear. something along the styles of dior homme, like slim fit, modern. and i'm 2nd year business.

 

[add911_11]



 
I'm new here and also completely clueless about custom-tailoring :S, but I'm also looking for a suit that's less traditional. I'm a 2nd year student and can't spend over $10000HKD on a suit from WW Chan.
Any other tailors in HK that would satisfy my request at a lower price range?
Thanks!

There are a lot of tailors in HK you know, and not everyone goes to WW Chan

 

[tmecheung]

There are a lot of tailors in HK you know, and not everyone goes to WW Chan

i don't doubt that at all! i'm just wondering which ones are more decent within an under $5000 price range.

 

[Mark Waters]

If you take your normal mark-up the customer gets a bargain and so will return and your margins are not harmed.

 

[Mark Waters]

I am loking for a good tailor in HK tosupply me in UK and need CMT prices including shipping .Please send me quotes and contact details.Many thanks

 

[GBR]



I am loking for a good tailor in HK tosupply me in UK and need CMT prices  including shipping .Please send me quotes and contact details.Many thanks

Why not research here who these may be and then approach them directly? They are not necessarily going to this this isolated post. You need to consider how best to use the net not simply take a lazy route.

 

[Mark Waters]

Originally Posted by Mork

Yeah, I was kind of surprised at the second, given that the first was so good. Big issues with sleeve length, that weren't apparent at the basted fitting. Don't want to be too critical, though, until they've had a chance to fix it up ... frustrating as it is, obviously these things can happen.

I think I've learned some key lessons, though, including:

- pick fabric in person rather than by scanned images (the tones were different to what I expected)

- need to call the Chan workshop - relying on email with them at the moment is death.

- at least 2 fittings.

Picking fabric in person is a must and as many fittings as time allows.

Why not research here who these may be and then approach them directly? They are not necessarily going to this this isolated post. You need to consider how best to use the net not simply take a lazy route.

I had thought of that.You clearly get off on insulting peoples inteligence.How very anal.

 

[Slewfoot]

Both recent questions should try and contact Peter Lee. There is tons of information on this thread and via Google is one searches a bit.

 

[TheTukker]

MW must be a troll, no?

 

[porcupine85]

The fit of Edward Tam was right. But there were issues like loose threads on one of my pants (made 3 pants, one suit and one shirt). But the tailors I have worked with so far don't have the level of attention to detail as I would expect.

Also, Tam doesn't tend to give you better buttons or fusing options unless you ask.

 

[addedfuel]

I've been reading these forums for 6 months and finally joined today. I've been visiting Il Sarto on Gilman's Bazaar in Central for the past year or so for my suits and shirts. My priority is the cut versus the fabric and these guys are very detailed and current with trends as opposed to the more traditional tailors. Suits start at 4650$ (4250$ only in 2011) requiring 1 to 2 fittings.

 

[mrclam]

Anyone have any word on prices going up/down in the coming year?

 

[luk-cha]



Anyone have any word on prices going up/down in the coming year?

i think they would only go up, normally around CNY