spaceman
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I've noticed that Yu and Yao have been spoken about in the same breath quite frequently, but as far as I know, nobody's gone into much detail comparing the two.
Now, as always, the disclaimer is that I am in no way trying to see which one is better. I'm only hoping to try both. To be honest, I'm just excited to be getting something done by either of these guys, as I've previously only had suits made by our "family tailor" in Hong Kong, who was reasonably cheap and efficient but not great.
On a hot tip from Fishball, I've purchased 2 different patterns of the J&J Minnis Rangoon line for CHEAP. The light fabrics were perfect for me, as I now live in Abu Dhabi. Still, I didn't have it in me to get any fabric from the Airborne line...
I plan to get a suit done at each tailor shop:
1) light grey. 2-button. High button stance. Very narrow lapels (thinking about 2 1/4"). as soft a shoulder as they'll do. high arm holes. yeah, that kind of look...
http://www.hfw-huddersfield.co.uk/ha...tki=907594626?
2) dark blue shadow stripe. (I wanted the dark blue narrow pin stripe, but they're sold out). High 2-button again. Very narrow PEAKED lapels. red lining. red collar melton. Yes, I'm attention seeking.
http://www.hfw-huddersfield.co.uk/ha...tki=564756762?
To be honest I'm not sure about the shadow stripe, but they were out of the narrow pin that I wanted. If I don't like it, it may be for sale, and I may just see what the tailors have on their shelves.
so:
1) which suit should I get done where? word on the street is that Yu might have more selection for buttons and trims, so maybe the blue one there.
2) what do you think about collar melton. dare i go for a brown on the grey suit? it is otherwise quite boring.
3) any other advice on details that i should emphasize especially strongly to each/either tailor?
price quote for Yu was a fair bit cheaper than Yao, but both are very reasonable after considering how cheap I got the fabric.
...or do you guys think I should just go to one tailor or the other (likely Yu, as he's cheaper!)
feedback and comments appreciated. I fly in on a stopover next week, then will have 4 mad days to get all of the rest of the fittings in - over new years none the less.
PS. I'll also be getting a pair of shoes or two done, at either Dophen, Zees, or both. Comments and comparisons of each would also be appreciated.
Now, as always, the disclaimer is that I am in no way trying to see which one is better. I'm only hoping to try both. To be honest, I'm just excited to be getting something done by either of these guys, as I've previously only had suits made by our "family tailor" in Hong Kong, who was reasonably cheap and efficient but not great.
On a hot tip from Fishball, I've purchased 2 different patterns of the J&J Minnis Rangoon line for CHEAP. The light fabrics were perfect for me, as I now live in Abu Dhabi. Still, I didn't have it in me to get any fabric from the Airborne line...
I plan to get a suit done at each tailor shop:
1) light grey. 2-button. High button stance. Very narrow lapels (thinking about 2 1/4"). as soft a shoulder as they'll do. high arm holes. yeah, that kind of look...
http://www.hfw-huddersfield.co.uk/ha...tki=907594626?
2) dark blue shadow stripe. (I wanted the dark blue narrow pin stripe, but they're sold out). High 2-button again. Very narrow PEAKED lapels. red lining. red collar melton. Yes, I'm attention seeking.
http://www.hfw-huddersfield.co.uk/ha...tki=564756762?
To be honest I'm not sure about the shadow stripe, but they were out of the narrow pin that I wanted. If I don't like it, it may be for sale, and I may just see what the tailors have on their shelves.
so:
1) which suit should I get done where? word on the street is that Yu might have more selection for buttons and trims, so maybe the blue one there.
2) what do you think about collar melton. dare i go for a brown on the grey suit? it is otherwise quite boring.
3) any other advice on details that i should emphasize especially strongly to each/either tailor?
price quote for Yu was a fair bit cheaper than Yao, but both are very reasonable after considering how cheap I got the fabric.
...or do you guys think I should just go to one tailor or the other (likely Yu, as he's cheaper!)
feedback and comments appreciated. I fly in on a stopover next week, then will have 4 mad days to get all of the rest of the fittings in - over new years none the less.
PS. I'll also be getting a pair of shoes or two done, at either Dophen, Zees, or both. Comments and comparisons of each would also be appreciated.