Non-asian custom suits

[luke77]

Hi everyone,

First post here, I'm usually a lurker, and in all likelihood it's a very stupid question, but...I'm trying to put together a wardrobe, and I'm intrigued by the custom tailor shops that you read about in countries like Japan, Vietnam, China, etc. where you can have custom-made suits made for incredible prices, like $150-200 for a suit. Particularly because I am on a tight clothes budget and can't afford nice suits otherwise. Unfortunately, I won't be near Asia anytime soon so I can't take advantage of any of these places. I did find out, however, that I will be traveling through Mexico/Latin America, and maybe even South America, in several months. My question is whether you can get custom-made suits for cheap in any of these countries like you can in Asia. I know latin/south america isn't known for their tailors, but I imagine that there are people in need of high-quality clothes in these places, so I thought I'd ask...in particular, a country like Argentina seems very fashionable and European, and I know that the country is popular among budget travelers...but I'm interested in Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, etc. as well.

Thanks!
Luke

Can anyone help me out

 

[acidboy]

Some tailors from HK go to the United States, like WW Chan. You could check their websites out.

 

[Newton]

this guy cant afford Chan.

I have heard theres a couple of not bad tailors in Mexico, use the search function my friend.

 

[CommercialDoc]

If your travels take you to Lima, Peru, I would strongly reccomend Casa Espana.

Custom suits in Zegna, LP and Dormeuil at approx. 450-650.
Custom shirts from Thomas Mason fabrics for $40 per.
Baby alpaca custom overcoats and sportcoats for $250.

The construction is excellent and avoids the S.American penchant for stiff, fused garments. They take measurements and have a muslin fitting w/in 24 hours; then a partially constructed canvas lining within another 24 hours; and a finished garment for final adjustment after another 48 hours.

Casa Espana
Pasaje Los Pinos 173
Miraflores
241-4444