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nathanrutledge · Joined: 01 May 2008 Location: Marakesh

I had some shirts made last year in Itaewon and decided to have some more made this summer. Out of curiosity, who have you used before? Who would you recommend? I was satisfied with the shirts I got but if people have some places they prefer and some reasons why, I'd love to hear them.

Slaps · Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Sitting on top of the world

I would recommend Goshe in Apgujeong.

The shirts start at w69,000 for Korean fabric and go up to about w180,000 (IIRC) for the high end Italian cloth.

The guys working there speak good English and ask you quite a few questions about how you want the shirt styled but most importantly they know their stuff.
The shirts took about 3days to be made and the quality is great.

It's difficult to give exact directions but it's near Mafia Bar (closer to Rodeo than Apgu Stn).

Also, they have pics of lots of Korean stars in their shirts so it obviously has a good rep with the locals.

VanIslander · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject:

Fashion Custom Tailor in Itaewon made over 20 dress shirts for me, at 45,000 won each, some short sleeved, a couple not to be tucked in but most standard dress shirts in various materials and weights, the cotton ones I'm appreciating the most. Their selection isn't great for shirts but they make my suits so I get all at the same place. Their biggest upside is the ATTENTIVE service, not talking about the English savvy sales pitch by the old guy who's been doing it forever, but the detail and care in fitting, in double checking, in insisting they get it right, to the point of adding buttons or re-adjusting where needed. Every shirt fits wonderfully. I'm a happy customer. I'll be going back there once again before the summer is out, not far from the Hamilton Hotel on the same side of the street.

Arthur Dent · Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Location: Kochu whirld

I bought some shirts made by Hamilton shirts in Itaewon. The fitting was well done and the price was affordable. I haven't bought any from them recently though. With summer here, I prefer the shirts I bought in Bali for a few dollars. Ready to wear and ultra thin fabric for those humid days. Not necessarily appropriate for most schools though.

An American officer told me that most shirts fitted by stores in Itaewon are sent to Hamilton. Can't say whether this is true.

darkcity · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA

njamesd · Joined: 25 Sep 2006

I've had several shirts made at Han's Tailor in Itaewon. Very professional and good fit. For full cotton, the price ranges from 45,000 to 60,000 won. I also had a suit made there. The fabric was cut and fitted on site, and the end result was quite impressive. I would highly recommend them.

Pwillig · Joined: 26 Jan 2009

Captain Corea · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Location: Seoul

I buy 2-4 shirts a year from Hamilton shirts in Itaewon - decent price, decent quality

eIn07912 · Joined: 06 Dec 2008 Location: seoul

i use the guys at Fashion Custom Tailor, same side as Hamilton hotel.

really, i dont think there is much difference between the guys in itaewon. they all use mostly the same material and i know a few of them even use the same seamstress (sewing machien operator)

i usually get silk, as its light weight so its cooler in the summer, and looks nice with slacks and a tie or i can dress it down with jeans and fli fops (as i do most of the time)

i like to bring in a picture from a designer like Calvin Klein and i have them mock it completely. they even have some similar fabric. they mock the calvin klein shirts to the T. u cant tell i got them tailored for 30,000 and not paid 65 for off the rack. im thinking of seeing if they can copy calvin klein shorts too, not sure if they have the material though...

njamesd · Joined: 25 Sep 2006