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  1. tshirtandshorts

    The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

    Sorry I haven't updated my tuxedo results with Lee Baron; I was out with the flu for two weeks after I came back to the States, and am just starting to feel better today. I had one basted fitting, was scheduled for one more Saturday, but they emailed me and said the power went out in their...
  2. tshirtandshorts

    The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

    Pen fold, Yes, got the vest, and per your suggestion, got the cummerbund also. A couple of options never hurt anyone. :)
  3. tshirtandshorts

    The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

    So I went to Lee Baron yesterday and got measured and fitted. They showed me two fabrics and I chose VBC 2209 92, a 310 g. black wool & mohair. They asked me to come back at 4 pm for fitting. They seem to be working hard to get the tuxedo finished before I leave and still allow me to get a...
  4. tshirtandshorts

    The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

    Thanks for all the great information. I'll try to update with pics of the basted and final fittings. Cheers!
  5. tshirtandshorts

    The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

    The wise thing to do would be to get the Jos A. Bank tuxedo for about $270, but I've never been called wise. :) After reading through all the threads here, I think I'll notice the little details in a nice suit that I would have never noticed before, and they will start to bother me like a...
  6. tshirtandshorts

    The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

    Hi, I'm going to HK for about six days and would like to get a tuxedo made for playing in my local community orchestra. I emailed a few tailors and while some caught my eye, WW Chan for example, a tux from them is way over my budget. I'm not really knowledgeable on menswear, so I've been...
  7. tshirtandshorts

    Introduce yourself.

    Hi, Like my name, I'm a t-shirt and shorts kind of guy most days (lovely SoCal weather permitting), but I do like the dress up when the occasion presents itself. My philosophy when buying anything is buy once, cry once. lol

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