Hong Kong Tailor needed to make Green Tartan Trousers

[cdmoore1855]

Hi Guys

Does anyone know a reasonably priced place to get these made, I dont't want to go the expensive guys for something that will be worn once at year at most.

Cheers

Christian

 

[AndrewRogers]

Originally Posted by cdmoore1855

Hi Guys

Does anyone know a reasonably priced place to get these made, I dont't want to go the expensive guys for something that will be worn once at year at most.

Cheers

Christian

luk-cha spoke of some ridiculously cheap places once before, so you might like to PM him in case he doesn't spot this thread.

 

[Fishball]

Originally Posted by AndrewRogers

luk-cha spoke of some ridiculously cheap places once before, so you might like to PM him in case he doesn't spot this thread.

Christian,

Are you mean "black watch"?
The one and only kiltmaker in HK is Yuen's in Central, I think yuen brothers can help with tartan pants.
Their price is very reasonable, but not as cheap as Luk-Cha pantmaker.

 

[AndrewRogers]

So that the original poster knows what he might be getting if he asks for Black Watch, here it is

It is quite popular. I have some, Tailor Caid has some and some others have some on the way

 

[waikeywi]

Originally Posted by cdmoore1855

Hi Guys

Does anyone know a reasonably priced place to get these made, I dont't want to go the expensive guys for something that will be worn once at year at most.

Cheers

Christian

If you don't mind, H&M (central store) has it, only for HKD299!! Go look for it.

 

[cdmoore1855]

I will check out H&M, I am meeting Luk-Cha tonight so will ask his advice

Thanks

 

[TheWraith]

Originally Posted by AndrewRogers

So that the original poster knows what he might be getting if he asks for Black Watch, here it is

It is quite popular. I have some, Tailor Caid has some and some others have some on the way

My smoking jacket has black watch lapels. Very nice.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by cdmoore1855

I will check out H&M, I am meeting Luk-Cha tonight so will ask his advice

Thanks

it all depends on you budget - dont forget in HK you get what you pay for the pants i paid $280 for are worth that and not more, like the white labeled **** you can get from tesco's - no frills

 

[cdmoore1855]

Ok, lets say I am happy to upto $750, they don't need to be wool

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by cdmoore1855

Ok, lets say I am happy to upto $750, they don't need to be wool

how many times are you wanting to wear them?

 

[cdmoore1855]

Once a year only for a specific Irish event

 

[JLibourel]

^Well, then, I presume you would NOT want the Black Watch, the "Auld Forty-Twa" being so inextricably Scottish.

Not sure how many other "green tartans" are available.

If you are willing to spend (U.S.) $750 for a pair of trousers, you should be able to get the very finest Hong Kong tailoring for a lot less than that. W.W. Chan usually charges around $450 for trousers from good British fabrics.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by JLibourel

^Well, then, I presume you would NOT want the Black Watch, the "Auld Forty-Twa" being so inextricably Scottish.

Not sure how many other "green tartans" are available.

If you are willing to spend (U.S.) $750 for a pair of trousers, you should be able to get the very finest Hong Kong tailoring for a lot less than that. W.W. Chan usually charges around $450 for trousers from good British fabrics.

we are talking in HK dollors not US

 

[Fishball]

Yuen's should be ok at HK$750, I think.Otherwise, buy cloth from Andrew, and make it by Luk Cha guy.
And yes, Black Watch is too Scottish not Irish, you have to choose the other tartan.

 

[AndrewRogers]

Originally Posted by Fishball

Yuen's should be ok at HK$750, I think.Otherwise, buy cloth from Andrew, and make it by Luk Cha guy.
And yes, Black Watch is too Scottish not Irish, you have to choose the other tartan.

This site might help http://www.lindaclifford.com/TartanEmblem.html