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Hi Blacktaro,Hi John,
My earlier post was long time ago so price have changed now. USD 810 or approx VND 22 mil. for two pieces made from VBC books is the same price I got last year (as a local VNese and a long time client). So your quoted price is fair.
They are fully bespoke and will cut your own pattern, you could customize any anything you want. As a rule of thumb for first bespoke suit, please do not deviate too far away from the house’s style.
Negotiation is easier before when the shop only has a small customer base (especially during covid). Nowadays, with inflation and it is closer to the holiday, it is much much harder. You could try but ymmv. Quality wise, the negotiated price doesn’t impact the your suit.
I have been using service from Hanoi Peak for awhile so occasionally I could get some treat (like free shirt made or they could alter my RTW suit from other brands for free) but it is not guarantee.
Sir advantages are they have a more varieties of fabric and they have been in business longer than most bespoke shop in Hanoi. Meanwhile, they do charge higher price.
A note I usually share to anyone making suit in Vietnam is to let the shop know exactly when you need the suit to be completed beforehand so they could plan ahead with all the fitting session.
Not my style personally but boy do I appreciate it…
What did you choose for fabric?
I understand. It's not for everyone. I happen to love their style.Not my style personally but boy do I appreciate it…
Yeah it's fantastic.I understand. It's not for everyone. I happen to love their style.
Hi John,Hi Blacktaro,
Thank you for the very helpful response. I do have another quick question for you as a local.
1) Do you have any experience with bespoke shoes in Hanoi?
2) I will be traveling with my partner, and she would like to have some dresses made. Do you know any women's tailoring shops that have a good reputation for quality construction, materials and honesty? We both dislike poorly made garments because they look bad, wear out quickly, and harm the environment.
Thank you for your help so far!
Best,
John
Hi John,
1/ We have MTM shoes in Hanoi, in which the shoes will be fitted to each of your foot and the detail is fully customizable. For true bespoke shoes with your own last build, I am afraid there is no shop doing that I’ve heard of in Vietnam. We don’t have much last maker around the country and they prefer making lasts in batch for rtw collection rather than individual customer.
2/ Unfortunately, I don’t know much about custom womenswear here.
Hi mate,Hi Blacktaro!
Would you say Hanoi Peak Bespoke makes a true bespoke suit? I was just quoted $860 for a S110 VBC full canvas two piece suit. I like the photos of their suits they have on instagram, but I struggle trying to differentiate a true bespoke shop from the plethora of MTM medium to low quality operation run in Hanoi / Hoi An / HCM. $860 is a price I am happy to pay, (and a bargain compared to western pricing) especially for a true bespoke suit.
Lastly, can Hanoi Peak Bespoke be completely trusted to act in my best interest? Or is it up to me to monitor and verify on my own? Do I get a "special price" as a foreigner. Am I expected to negotiate, or since they are a premium operation, the prices are set and that would be insulting. (or worse, result in me receiving a poorer quality suit to match the negotiated price.)
Finally, would Sir Tailor produce a superior product to Hanoi Peak, or are their higher prices reflective of the wool quality they are willing to work with?
Thank you for your advice.
John
Hi again,Hi Blacktaro,
Thank you for the very helpful response. I do have another quick question for you as a local.
1) Do you have any experience with bespoke shoes in Hanoi?
2) I will be traveling with my partner, and she would like to have some dresses made. Do you know any women's tailoring shops that have a good reputation for quality construction, materials and honesty? We both dislike poorly made garments because they look bad, wear out quickly, and harm the environment.
Thank you for your help so far!
Best,
John
This looks absolutely great. The fit is fantastic and it has just the right amount of character. I love the Sexton suits I've seen posted here and there. The jackets seem really strong, while still being wearable and comfortable. I just rewatched Argo yesterday on a flight and was admiring the suits and this gives me a similar impression.