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saint_moi · Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:36 am Post subject: Tailors in Itaewon ?..

Can anyone recommend a good tailor with a good English ability, in Itaewon? I've been offered suits possibly a thousand times, and just assumed those guys would rip me off. I dont wanna have a suit made, just want complicated alterations to clothes.

Anyone know a good tailor ey?

Leslie Cheswyck · Joined: 31 May 2003 Location: University of Western Chile

Manchester Tailor. A few steps from McDonald's.

tomwaits · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Location: PC Bong

I've heard if you select the right guy--and bargain a bit--you can get great deals there. A lot of guys buy suits there before going home...

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

London Tailor, opposite the Fire Station. Not the cheapest, but quality a cut above the rest.

peppermint · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 12:22 am Post subject:

I've always heard that Songtan is better for that kind of thing. A friend lives in Itaewon and drives all the way out there for his suits

hellofaniceguy · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: On your computer screen!

In Itaewon...an English speaking tailor?!?! You a comedian! Should be on the telly!
Try and NOT find an English speaking tailor! But...all will rip you off to some extent. It's bait and switch. If you KNOW about material and the quality of it...you are safe. But most tailors KNOW that you don't know jack squat about material and they sell you cheap material...low thread count...and tell you it's the best! Get educated on the quality of material and the thread and you'll get a better deal. Have then make and extra pair of trousers with your suit. Always get an extra pair or two or trousers when making a suit.

Pyongshin Sangja · Joined: 20 Apr 2003 Location: I love baby!

J.J. is the man!

the saint · Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Location: not there yet...

Can you get long wool topcoats tailored here? Like this...

How much do you think this would set me back?

Perhaps I could get one off the peg. Any suggestions?

saint_moi · Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:25 pm Post subject:

Suit and extra pants huh. Ok, how much did you guys pay to have suits tailored?

animalbirdfish · Joined: 04 Feb 2004

My good friend always uses the one upstairs from the Soul Train hip-hop clothing store, near McDonald's. The tailor's shop is split with a framing/matting shop.

They're dead cheap and he's always been really happy with their work.

Harpeau · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC

Osan Air Force Base is the place to go IMHO.

saint_moi · Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 4:51 pm Post subject:

Question stands. If u say dirt cheap, how much was that?

How much did u guys pay for your suits?

Khunopie · Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 7:30 pm Post subject:

Skip Korea. Go to bangkok and get a PREMIUM QUALITY suit, Egyption cotton shirt and tie for around $250..... go here or sister shop Raja Fashions on Sukhumvit Soi 4.... and yes I am getting a commission
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May all your fashion dreams come true.

Swiss James · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location: Shanghai

There's always one who suggests it might be far easier and cheaper to fly to an entirely different country to have a suit made. Rolling Eyes

Khunopie · Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:27 pm Post subject: