Does anyone have recommendations for an expert tailor in Hoi An or Bankok via the internet?

November 20, 2006 9:26 PM

I am looking for an excellent tailor in either Hoi An or Bankok that would be able to custom tailor a new wardrobe for me via the internet.

I will not be able to make it overseas for the next 2 years, and I would like to get started soon with ordering etc. If anyone has links of places that they can personally recommend, I would appreciate it. I will be asking for more than simple suits and dresses, so anyone with superior tailoring skills that could be recommended would be appreciated.
A place with a website or email address is preffered.

posted by rubyeyo to clothing, beauty, & fashion (5 comments total)

The problems are the fitting and the materials. You really need to be there so that they can take their own measurements and you really need to pick out the materials yourself. Otherwise you are going to get a shoddily made, ill-fitting drape made of upholstery material.

Don't worry though, the sweatshops tied to bespoke tailors can crank out your clothes in a matter of hours, I kid you not.

That said, if you must, you can try Embassy Fashion House or their rival Ambassador Fashion House.
posted by Pollomacho at 9:39 PM on November 20, 2006

Rajawongse Clothier is the place you're looking for. They recommend you come in personally, but they do offer service via email.

While I haven't yet had any suits made there, I plan to. This is where both Bushes, John Kerry, Tom Ridge and [shudder] Nancy Regan have their clothes made in Bangkok (or so says USA Today).
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 10:19 PM on November 20, 2006

Search for 'bangkok tailor' on flyertalk.com forums. You'll get plenty of advice there.
posted by Hash at 11:26 PM on November 20, 2006

How much does a tailored suit cost, out of curiouisity?
posted by craven_morhead at 7:05 AM on November 21, 2006

In Vietnam or Thailand, a men's suit 3 piece made of nice material would be around $70 USD.

I am a novice tailor and will be able to send all my exact measurements and my own materials with detailed instructions. So that I am not too worried about, I just want someone who will be reliable through internet purchases.
posted by rubyeyo at 7:48 AM on November 21, 2006