Tailor in Philadelphia needed

[Steve B.]

Have had great experiences with Ventresca in Doylestown (disclaimer) during book research and tour. But they are not American trad...

Thanks for the info, Toggery.

 

[humrepair]

I've been very satisfied with the clothing Frank Ventresca in Jenkintown has made for me.He has also done alterations on clothing I purchased elsewhere.
Neil

 

[jekv12]

I think Englunds has brached out a bit beyond prep/trad.

Interestingly, each of the towns on the Main Line seems to have its own custom tailor/shirtmaker, most in a storefront on Lancaster Avenue. One of these days I'll have to visit them all.

Shirtmaven, I think PBM was the last of the group you mentioned to close its doors, maybe 5 years ago. Interestingly, there seems to be a PBM warehouse in the far Northeast, who knows what it carries.

There's a good shirtmaker in the Northeast? Please, if you don't mind sharing...

 

[ChuckE]

Thanks for the feedback. I looked up Centofanti after Renault posted the info; and yes they are in the suburbs. Two posts referred to Bresch but I don't know how to look up all of his recommendations. I live 2 blocks from Rich Chae; but if there is a language and culture barrier, that would not be good. My old tailor in Tampa would also give me ideas on expanding my wardrobe. I don't know how to find that here; but I certainly can't get that from someone with a language barrier. I heard some of the responses looking at the old times; but I will acknowledge that it is sad that in the 5th largest city in US, I have to go to the suburbs to find a good tailor. I guess I'll go to Centofanti.

Chuck

PS are there ways for find someone to give guidance on growing a wardrobe? Thanks

 

[Righty]

I just bought a D&G suit from La Rouge in Marlton, NJ. They use the tailor at the Versace in King of Prussia. I'll let you know how it turns out

Matt

 

[jekv12]

I will acknowledge that it is sad that in the 5th largest city in US, I have to go to the suburbs to find a good tailor. I guess I'll go to Centofanti.

Well, still in Philadelphia is Ernesto's on 5th Street, just a bit south of South street. There are a few others along south 5th street as well, but I don't have any personal experience with them. http://www.ernestotailoring.com/ Again, not sure if they would do alterations, but it's worth a phone call. They do talk about making suggestions for your wardrobe, but given their primary business is making tailored clothing, that's no surprise.

 

[ChuckE]

I went to Ernesto's. They can make a suit from scratch; they will do basic alterations, but they would not recut a pair of pants; they were afraid to do it. I left with suits in hand.

I took my suits to Chae's on 15th street. Ironically, this also happens to be within a block of where I live.

Thanks again.

Chuck

 

[EricM1229]

Originally Posted by ChuckE

I went to Ernesto's. They can make a suit from scratch; they will do basic alterations, but they would not recut a pair of pants; they were afraid to do it. I left with suits in hand.

I took my suits to Chae's on 15th street. Ironically, this also happens to be within a block of where I live.

Thanks again.

Chuck

HI Chuck:

How was Chae's alterations for you?