Do I have to fly to Tokyo to get a decent suit/jacket/coat?

stevejobs · Feb 27, 2008

I'm on the small side and although I love the style and cut of Zegna and similar designers, I find it impossible to find anything in my size. I don't want to either go the route of bespoke/mtm or use the boys room, so I'm thinking of travelling to Tokyo, Seoul or Hong Kong to get a decently fit suit. Most Asians are close my size and I'm sure the designers stock appropriately sized garments in those outlets. Why they don't bring some of them over here is a mystery to me. Asians and other shorter statured guys make up a sizable proportion of customers in the major coastal cities where I live.

Hanseat · Feb 27, 2008

I'm sure you'd find something in Italy as well- italians aren't exactly giants themselves

coogie · Feb 27, 2008

I'm going to Hong Kong soon and hope to get MTM there of course

but i heard its really great shopping too in the central area.

Why don't you want a mtm suit? they probably cost $300 for a good one

alliswell · Feb 27, 2008

OP-

Average Americans a) are too big and b) will get bigger within the lifetime of their clothes so c) they buy their clothes too big. Manufacturers make clothes for average Americans. This is why it seems there are no clothes for skinny people. If you want stuff that fits well, get it MTM or size down. If you're a genuine 36" chest or you're 5'2", you're SOL. MTM is your only answer.

Tarmac · Feb 27, 2008

fly to Barney's

SoCal2NYC · Feb 27, 2008

Fly to to a land where they don't have StyleForum.

stevejobs · Feb 27, 2008

Originally Posted by letmebefell

OP-

Average Americans a) are too big and b) will get bigger within the lifetime of their clothes so c) they buy their clothes too big. Manufacturers make clothes for average Americans. This is why it seems there are no clothes for skinny people. If you want stuff that fits well, get it MTM or size down. If you're a genuine 36" chest or you're 5'2", you're SOL.

I agree with your assessment.

texas_jack · Feb 27, 2008

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Fly to to a land where they don't have StyleForum.
Do you know how the internet works?

stevejobs · Feb 27, 2008

Originally Posted by texas_jack

Do you know how the internet works?

SoCal2NYC is just a grumpy old man...

Coho · Feb 28, 2008

Hmm, I thought he's gay (read: cheery).

Originally Posted by stevejobs

SoCal2NYC is just a grumpy old man...

Coho · Feb 28, 2008

How true is this? Can people who live in Japan, Taiwan, or HK confirm?

Originally Posted by stevejobs

I'm on the small side and although I love the style and cut of Zegna and similar designers, I find it impossible to find anything in my size. I don't want to either go the route of bespoke/mtm or use the boys room, so I'm thinking of travelling to Tokyo, Seoul or Hong Kong to get a decently fit suit. Most Asians are close my size and I'm sure the designers stock appropriately sized garments in those outlets. Why they don't bring some of them over here is a mystery to me. Asians and other shorter statured guys make up a sizable proportion of customers in the major coastal cities where I live.

yfyf · Feb 28, 2008

HK is sadly not the Mecca of 36S either, though there are certainly more than your average American city. I go to HK for the tailors and because Tassels sells Edward Green's consistently at less than full retail.

Tokyo is a better bet since 36 is more common and they will go down to 34. Seoul I've never been.

Viktri · Feb 28, 2008

Originally Posted by Coho

How true is this? Can people who live in Japan, Taiwan, or HK confirm?
I can't speak for the suits, but I know the T shirts and stuff are alot smaller in HK.

nmoraitis · Feb 28, 2008

Originally Posted by Coho

Hmm, I thought he's gay (read: cheery).

No, I think he's gay (read: does dudes)

Coho · Feb 28, 2008

Not to hijack the thread, but what's the cheapest airline fair for round trip from Cali to Hong Kong or Japan? Through whom?

Do I have to fly to Tokyo to get a decent suit/jacket/coat?

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