Tailors in Cincinnati

[Metlin]

I'm looking for good tailors in/around the Cincinnati area. One of the tailors recommended to me was Mike Trotta's, in downtown, and I've had limited but good experience with them.

I was wondering if folks here had any recommendations or suggestions? I figured that if I can find a decent tailor, I'd rather go with them than spending my money on some of the online tailors like Jantzen and the like.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[gefinzi]

1. Ramundo's on Mount Lookout Square (Delta Ave). Great tailor.
2. Romualdo's in Madeira. They don't do true custom (bespoke) tailoring but do MTM and good alternations. Talk to Trevor, the owner, a great guy.

 

[randallr]

Hey...I am from Cincinnati also, where are you two from? I have heard that Tommy LaCotta(sp?) of Hyde Park Tailors is really good. Are you just looking to get some OTR stuff fixed or get bespoke or MTM?

 

[gefinzi]

I've been to Hyde Park Tailors. Nice guy. However I think Ramundo is tops, esp. if you know what you want. Personally, off the rack suits in RLPL or Attolini fit me well so I don't have many "custom" suits made. I'll sometimes have MTM suits by Oxxford or Sameulsohn done by Hunt Club Clothiers downtown. I've had Ramundo make me bespoke overcoats and jackets and a robe. For a really good handmade buttonhole go to Kim's Custom Tailors in Blue Ash (I have some alterations and buttonholes done there).

 

[randallr]

Ramundo and Sons is excellent, I actually know his son Carmen pretty well. Can't really beat a master tailor straight from Italy. Does Kim's offer bespoke shirts? I have been by there before and never stopped in, from the window it looks like they make shirts.

 

[Metlin]

gefinzi, randallr - thank you for your responses! I'll check both out...

Originally Posted by randallr

Hey...I am from Cincinnati also, where are you two from? I have heard that Tommy LaCotta(sp?) of Hyde Park Tailors is really good. Are you just looking to get some OTR stuff fixed or get bespoke or MTM?
I live in downtown, and right now I am looking for some good dress pants and french cuff shirts -- I'm quite open about both MTM and bespoke, and maybe give both a try. I figured that rather than spend money on clothes that don't fit me well, I might as well invest in getting some tailored to me (SF influence etc).

 

[randallr]

Do you normally wear a jacket to work? I see that you want dress pants and french cuff shirts, any reason you don't want jackets? I for one think french cuffs are out of place with anything other than a suit. Some may disagree but they even look out of place with a sportcoat, to me.

 

[mr monty]

more info on Ask Andy

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/f...ad.php?t=68832

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by randallr

Do you normally wear a jacket to work? I see that you want dress pants and french cuff shirts, any reason you don't want jackets? I for one think french cuffs are out of place with anything other than a suit. Some may disagree but they even look out of place with a sportcoat, to me.

I'm a consultant, so it depends on the client - some clients are strictly suit and tie while others are khakis and a polo shirt.

I am just in need of good white shirts (for formal wear), as well as some slacks/trousers and some suit separates. Now, I'm not holding my breath on the latter, but good, tailored shirts is what I'm primarily looking for.

And yes, I agree with you that wearing french cuffs without at least a jacket (or even a tie) is a little too casual.

 

[randallr]

Check your PM's Met!

 

[gefinzi]

I haven't been to Ramundo and Sons. They are a different establishment than Ramundo on Mt. Lookout Square

 

[randallr]

Oh ok, my bad. I think I have heard of him also, forgot there were two in town.

 

[srschirm]

The only tailor I've been to around here has been Mike Trotta, who made a couple shirts for me. They are pretty good. About the only thing I'd change is to slim the arms a bit.

Nice to see my thread from Ask Andy surface here.

I take it Ramundo will do bespoke shirts and suits too?

 

[climber21]

Found this recent article in the WSJ.

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/...TIwMDU4Wj.html

 

[ruinedjacket]

Do not go to Romualdo's in Madeira. I went there with a jacket that I needed repaired. I was told that the fabric would be rewoven (it is an expensive fabric). After weeks without hearing a word from them, I called and was told that "it had just come back from the weavers yesterday". When I asked how much the work would cost, the owner left the phone and did not come back. Eventually, I hung up, mystified.

When I went to pick the jacket up the next day, they tried to hustle me out without allowing me look at it. When I insisted on inspecting the jacket, I found that it had not been rewoven, they had simply sewn a patch on it. It looks like a home ec project gone bad. The jacket is ruined and can't be worn in its current condition.

When I questioned the work, at first the owner threatened to throw me out of the store and then told his clerk to call the police on me.

No lie. I have never seen such outrageous arrogance and poor service in my life.