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Albert Lam - NYC Bespoke Tailor
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When there were several tailors in Chinatown. albert was and still is considered the best down town.
he has a great selection of fabric.
He has made clothing for former mayor David dinkins.
he made me two suits about 15-20 years ago. they were full canvased and very well made. Work was done on site.
have not spoken to him inyears. No idae what the quaality is like these days.
Carl
he has a great selection of fabric.
He has made clothing for former mayor David dinkins.
he made me two suits about 15-20 years ago. they were full canvased and very well made. Work was done on site.
have not spoken to him inyears. No idae what the quaality is like these days.
Carl
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I spoke with him briefly and he seemed to be very knowledgable. He told me prices start at $1000 for his bespoke service for super 120/140/150 fabrics and two fittings. Fully-canvassed and all work is done on premises. There is no "house cut," but he's willing to imitate any cut like Chan. I would strongly consider them for my next suit.
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If you do, please report back.Originally Posted by chorse123
Ha, funny you should ask. Based on my first impressions of Mr. Lam, and Shirtmaven's positive review, I think I just might purchase my next suit from him, albeit, this won't be until this summer at least. Alan Bee, if you do decide to use Mr. Lam, please let me know as well.
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I've ordered a suit from Albert Lam in May '07. Paid close to approx $1600 for a navy blue super 120. Went for two fittings and had it in about four weeks. The workmanship is alright, nothing spectacular. Definitely not worth the money.
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I've ordered a suit from Albert Lam in May '07. Paid close to approx $1600 for a navy blue super 120. Went for two fittings and had it in about four weeks. The workmanship is alright, nothing spectacular. Definitely not worth the money.Originally Posted by smon320
How so?
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Albert Lam has been making my suits since 1987. I have probably bought 30 or more suits from him. I have always been happy with them. He does not cut corners. For example, all of the button holes are handstitched. When he started making suits for me, a federal judge noted that my practice must be flourishing because my suits were much better. I recommend him.
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I have used albert lam for 30 years. He is still reliable and excellent quality in suits, sport coats and slacks. He has not changed the way he makes the garments. Prices have gone up, but that is probably between inflation and the cost of good wools and other materials which have been rising faster than inflation.
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Hi, stant62 and Alan Bee - have you bought a suit from Albert Lam? The last two positive posts are by people who have only one post and joined same month they posted. They could be legitimate, just doesn't look right.
I was in Chinatown and walked in, spoke with Albert and looked at some fabrics. I think he said suits start at $1,100 and I looked at some real nice supper 150s and Zegna fabrics at 1,600 - 1800 a suit.
I was in Chinatown and walked in, spoke with Albert and looked at some fabrics. I think he said suits start at $1,100 and I looked at some real nice supper 150s and Zegna fabrics at 1,600 - 1800 a suit.
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just curious to see if anyone has had any updates since the last post. i walked by his store today and had a brief chat with him. he seemed quite knowledgeable and pleasant. his suits now start at about $1500. anything a bit better will put you in the $2500 range. all work is done on premise and all suits are fully canvassed. i saw some of the suits hanging in the shop - the styles were really quite average (for the price). as mentioned above, there isn't a house cut - he's willing to work with you. two fittings.
i would really like to hear what others have to say, especially comparing his suits to other similar priced suits. thanks!
i would really like to hear what others have to say, especially comparing his suits to other similar priced suits. thanks!
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