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merrypr4nkster



Joined: 03 Jun 2009

PostPosted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:45 pm    Post subject: Suit Up Reply with quote

I'm looking to get a sweet suit somewhere near the seoul area. Anyone have any recommendations on a place. And can you give me an approximate price range? Looking to drop maybe 500,000, around there.
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NSMatt



Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Location: London

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:23 am    Post subject: Re: Suit Up Reply with quote

merrypr4nkster wrote:
I'm looking to get a sweet suit somewhere near the seoul area. Anyone have any recommendations on a place. And can you give me an approximate price range? Looking to drop maybe 500,000, around there.


Save your money and get one made in HoiAn, Vietnam

You can get twice the quality for 1/3 of the price.
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highstreet



Joined: 13 Nov 2010

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are plane tickets and hotels free these days in Vietnam?
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DejaVu



Joined: 27 Jan 2011
Location: Your dreams

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My uncle has done business in Seoul many times in the past and says that Itaewon has loadssss of places to get a custom-made suit.

He says the tailors bombard you in the area so they'll come to you but make sure you shop around. He says he hasn't been over there for a while but guesses a suit costs about 300 or so.
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NSMatt



Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Location: London

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

highstreet wrote:
Are plane tickets and hotels free these days in Vietnam?


It's a vacation or end of contract option.
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Kimchifart



Joined: 15 Sep 2010

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Suit Up Reply with quote

merrypr4nkster wrote:
I'm looking to get a sweet suit somewhere near the seoul area. Anyone have any recommendations on a place. And can you give me an approximate price range? Looking to drop maybe 500,000, around there.


Just go to Saville Row in London.
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SMOE NSET



Joined: 25 Feb 2010
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was just measured for a suit at a place near Dongmyo-Ap Station.

Right out exit 8. I am going back for a fitting on Saturday. The place comes highly recommended from my cousin-in-law who has had many suits made there. It has been in business over 100 years so it must be alright. Just don't be put off by the really tacky suits on display. Scared me a bit at first but then I saw their normal attire and it calmed me. I will let you know after they finish my suit.
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FMPJ



Joined: 03 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DejaVu wrote:
My uncle has done business in Seoul many times in the past and says that Itaewon has loadssss of places to get a custom-made suit.

He says the tailors bombard you in the area so they'll come to you but make sure you shop around. He says he hasn't been over there for a while but guesses a suit costs about 300 or so.


Hahn's, at about 450,000 won, is the best option in Itaewon.
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SMOE NSET



Joined: 25 Feb 2010
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Forgot to add the price: It was 540,000Won.

The price includes:
Pants
Jacket
Vest
Bowtie
Dress Shirt

all tailored to my specifications (colours, pockets, buttons, shapes, etc)
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MattAwesome



Joined: 30 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i had great suits custom tailored for under 200k in itaewon. you know youre in the right area when every guy asks if you want a suit.
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Gimbap Lover



Joined: 06 Mar 2011

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had two 3 piece suits, a wool overcoat, 5 silk ties and two monogrammed French cuff dress shirts all tailor made in Thailand and I paid $200 for them. Still in great shape after 5 years, although I'm getting too fat for them.
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RyanInKorea



Joined: 17 Jan 2008

PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've had four suits made for me in Korea. I go to a place in Yeoksam on line 7. It's called Dainty. It was recommended from a friend and now I am kind of stuck knowing the women who owns the place, so I feel like I should continue using her tailoring services.

I think the average price is 300,000 won for a three-piece suit. I usually get a discount of two or three man wons when I pay cash, which I always do.
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