The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

[Hifilover]

I think the tailoring cost was around HKD$5000.

To those interested in doing CMT using cloth under the Harrisons umbrella, note that certain distributor(s) charge almost double the price per meter of cloth for exactly the same product to non-tailor, private customers.

How much did you actually paid including RJW canvas?

 

[Hifilover]

You have an initial appointment in which you choose your fabric, get measured and talk about the style of jacket/suit. There house style is shirt shoulder, 3 roll 2, wide sweeping lapels with a lower gorge, lower buttoning point and a slightly longer length.

The next stage is a first fitting, the garment is still in it's early so ages of development and a lot of changes can still be made here. I am having the length increased, armhole reduced. Back let out at the centre seam etc things which can't be done on standard MTM fittings.

The garment should be pretty much complete at the next fitting with only very minor final alterations.

They call this semi bespoke as they are still using a standard block pattern.

How long does it take from order to finished product ?

 

[RickyTakhar]

How long does it take from order to finished product ?

I ordered via a trunk show .So it will be around 7 months for me . But if you are from Hong Kong I'd assume 8 weeks maybe

 

[discerningneedle]

How much did you actually paid including RJW canvas?

Again I dont remember exactly but I think it was $5200 (the RJW was $300 extra)

 

[Hifilover]

Again I dont remember exactly but I think it was $5200 (the RJW was $300 extra)

Around USD 700 , like to say excellent value . Where did you get the fabric and cost of fabric ?

 

[discerningneedle]

Around USD 700 , like to say excellent value . Where did you get the fabric and cost of fabric ?

From the US distributor USD$136/yard × 3.2 yards + $40 shipping.

And yes, especially compared to some of the WWC on this thread, it's excellent value.

 

[Hifilover]

From the US distributor USD$136/yard × 3.2 yards + $40 shipping.

And yes, especially compared to some of the WWC on this thread, it's excellent value.

Did you commission any shirt ?

 

[discerningneedle]

Did you commission any shirt ?

Yes I did - just one in their basic fabric. Fits better than my Jantzen shirts and I'm planning on ordering more with Thomas Mason fabric.

 

[once a day]

Yes I did - just one in their basic fabric. Fits better than my Jantzen shirts and I'm planning on ordering more with Thomas Mason fabric.

Great - how much/what price range for TM shirt fabric?

 

[discerningneedle]

Great - how much/what price range for TM shirt fabric?

Starts at $1200HKD

 

[once a day]

Starts at $1200HKD

great - that's very reasonable considering the fabric. Best of luck with the shirt - hope to see pics here once finished.

 

[shirtingfantasy]

B + C = ...: Master Bi, Mr Tommy Chow Bespoke shirt review (Part I)
March 08, 2019
https://shirtingfantasy.blogspot.com/2019/03/b-c-master-bi-mr-tommy-chow-bespoke.html

The photos are more exciting. The CMT prices are also listed as would be requested by @PekingRoadHK

 

[sadkfjaskfaj]

Does anyone know how to say 'half canvas' in Chinese/Cantonese? Thanks.

 

[Chowkin]

半襆

 

[Hifilover]

B + C = ...: Master Bi, Mr Tommy Chow Bespoke shirt review (Part I)
March 08, 2019
https://shirtingfantasy.blogspot.com/2019/03/b-c-master-bi-mr-tommy-chow-bespoke.html

The photos are more exciting. The CMT prices are also listed as would be requested by @PekingRoadHK

Good information .