WW Chan's March Tour

GBR · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by July

Yao's workmanship isn't comparable to Chan's in my limited experience. Chan's is arguably superior. Yao is also relatively inflexible in terms of style; that is, he has his notion of what looks good and will try to persuade you to agree. That said, I think the "house style" is generally attractive, but if choosing Yao, you should make sure ahead of time that your general tastes align with his.

I would disagree on both counts. Having had suits from both in the past I have settled on Yao with considerable satisfaction and pleasure.

wqvong · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by HitMan009

For anyone that order from their March tour, did anyone not receive their order? I haven't received mines yet. I emailed them a few days ago and they haven't responded yet.

Got my items last week.

dragon8 · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by July

Yao's workmanship isn't comparable to Chan's in my limited experience. Chan's is arguably superior. Yao is also relatively inflexible in terms of style; that is, he has his notion of what looks good and will try to persuade you to agree. That said, I think the "house style" is generally attractive, but if choosing Yao, you should make sure ahead of time that your general tastes align with his.

Yao's workmanship is on par with Chan if not better.

taxgenius · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by dragon8

Prices have sure gone up!

Agree. Appears to be 18% higher than 14 months ago.

TheTukker · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by taxgenius

Agree. Appears to be 18% higher than 14 months ago.

No wonder they call you taxgenius; please let us know if there is an appropriate (or inappropriate) loophole.

taxgenius · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by Lonneker

No wonder they call you taxgenius; please let us know if there is an appropriate (or inappropriate) loophole.

I wish. With the Chan price increase, I am tempted to go local.

fox81 · Jul 5, 2011

maybe it has something to do with the weakness of the USD (and accordingly the HKD)

dragon8 · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by fox81

maybe it has something to do with the weakness of the USD (and accordingly the HKD)

No, they mentioned something about wool prices going up.

TheTukker · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by taxgenius

I wish. With the Chan price increase, I am tempted to go local.

You may just regret that; not sure there is much better value for money. Also, haven't 'local' wool prices gone up?

taxgenius · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by Lonneker

You may just regret that; not sure there is much better value for money. Also, haven't 'local' wool prices gone up?

I priced a specific fabric at Chan and at Ercole (NYC) with Chan being $200 cheaper. However, when you add in Chan's shipping costs for a basted fitting, they are the same cost.

ThinkDerm · Jul 6, 2011

tg - can't you deduct the suits if you have your name embroidered (on the outside) and use it for work? I have not done this, but I'm asking =)

taxgenius · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by ThinkDerm

tg - can't you deduct the suits if you have your name embroidered (on the outside) and use it for work? I have not done this, but I'm asking =)

It would only be deductible if it were a condition of employment and the clothes were not suitable for everyday wear.

ThinkDerm · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by taxgenius

It would only be deductible if it were a condition of employment and the clothes were not suitable for everyday wear.
well, if the suit is embroidered on the left chest above the pocket - "Dr. Ray, Psychiatry" - that fits the conditions and would be deductible, correct? ala a lab coat, but instead a suit...

bmf895 · Jul 6, 2011

FTW: Ask for embroidery using basting thread.

TheTukker · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by taxgenius

I priced a specific fabric at Chan and at Ercole (NYC) with Chan being $200 cheaper. However, when you add in Chan's shipping costs for a basted fitting, they are the same cost.

Interesting. No personal experience with Ercole's; just seen NYR's stuff and read his stories about the operation. Very appealing. Then again, can't go wrong with Patrick at Chan's. Just curious: what fabric are you contemplating?

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