Korean Job Discussion Forums

hugekebab · Joined: 05 Jan 2008

Hi,

I need a suit for an assembly in my uni. Does anyone know of a decent place in cheonan that has the non 70's throwback types of suits?

Thanks

Trevor · Joined: 16 Nov 2005

There's is a store called Indian. I think you can do okay there. If you can afford 400K and want a nice suit, you could find a tailor in Seoul.

hugekebab · Joined: 05 Jan 2008

hmm 400k is a bit pricey, but I've always fancied a taylor made.

Is the Indian shop on the same road as megamart, I think I recall seeing that?

Julius · Joined: 27 Jul 2006

yeah the mens range in any major department store is quite a dissapointment I think. A tiny selection of 50's brown through to tacky shiny 70's black. This is part of the reason most korean men look like clones as far as i can see.

yeah just choose your own materials/ colour/ design and pay for a decent Itaewon tailor.

Trevor · Joined: 16 Nov 2005

I get my suits tailor made in Thailand for a fraction of that. This summer I had a 170's Cashmere pinstripe and a lighter-colored linen suit made for about $120 USD each (in Phuket). I'm happy with them. Clothes that fit really well are a wonderful thing to have - and they can be scarce in Korea. The custom tailoring biz can be a little sharky, particularly in Itaewon, though. Make sure you know your way around if you go that route.