The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

[Isolation]

Well, I wasn't suggesting Dugdale, I was specifically suggesting a replacement for Dugdale in Harrison Burley.

 

[Hifilover]



Well, I wasn't suggesting Dugdale, I was specifically suggesting a replacement for Dugdale in Harrison Burley.

Any comment from Huddersfield Fine Worsted ?

 

[Isolation]

I've only gotten stuff from Hardy Minnis's side, got their flannel and fresco, and liked both. Haven't had the chance to really compare them with Fox, Dugdale, or Huddersfield. I've decided mostly based on design and weight that suited my needs. Of course, Huddersfield Fine Worsted's offerings tend to be more expensive. Also Harrison Burley doesn't offer anything that's specifically fresco/high twist.

I've mostly enjoyed some of the "rib weave" fabric which is a bit like a hopsack but denser and a bit more formal, and great for blazer suits, and their worsted flannels, which drape well for the weight. I'm comparing that mostly with italian worsted flannel which I've found to not drape as well.

Most of the flannel I'd gotten from other british mills are woollen, and even those that aren't (dugdale english and town classics) are quite a bit heavier (14oz) as opposed to Burley's 11oz (they have some heavier ones too). I do prefer the heavier stuff, but I like having some lighter flannel around, and their offerings suit my needs perfectly. I've ordered some of their italian stuff and supers too, but haven't seen anything made up yet. Their tweed (donegals) are also good. It's on the lighter, softer side, which I don't see as a bad thing, and very pleasant. It's a lot less stiff than the Molloy ones I've had before, but I'm sure that's a function of the weight as much as anything. Like I said, I don't see it as a bad thing at all, but it's hard to compare the two. I like the tweed a lot aesthetic, but it's not easy to find occasion to wear the 18oz stuff, and I don't need my tweed stuff to actually be thornproof, so I personally love it, and am very glad I found this, and at a very reasonable price.

So the short is, I'm happy with what I've got, they are also quite a bit cheaper, but selection is not huge. So far I haven't gotten fabrics from them that I can compare in any useful way with the other more well known mills, since I've specifically gotten things that weren't available otherwise.

 

[GBR]



You can see the company name who sell this fabric on the book cover. I don't think it is a secret at all.
Just like people know that you can buy a kilo of "pak choy" at SSP much cheaper than Citysuper in Hong Kong.

I am merely trying to understand the point PekingRoadHK is actually trying to make; as with all his posts there is no obvious purpose to them and I wonder why these are actually here.

I rather think that Hifilover BigbigJonny are closer to the truth than we might think.

 

[kwoknero]

I concur with Isolation regards to Harrison Burley's Flannel items, I got Arthur Harrison and Dormeuil 10,000 Flannel and I liked them both a lot. As Hardy Minnis, I like their new design on Tweed and Flannels, but they tend to be on the expensive side.

 

[exodos]

Only marginally related, I've preferred british cloth for a long time, but since Dugdale started selling through an agent I've started using Harrison Burley, and have been very satisfied with them. Very reasonable prices, and you can ask for swatches. Unfortunately not as much of a selection, but the cloth I did get were very good and suited my purpose.

I second your point. Harrison Burley does provide reasonably priced and good quality cloth. They have three stock ranges. The most basic one, "Superfine All Wool Suiting Flannel" is a very decent workhorse fabric, although not versatile for HK climate. Their exquisite range also provides an extremely good value for the money. Never tried their highest Ultimate range though.

 

[Hifilover]



I second your point. Harrison Burley does provide reasonably priced and good quality cloth. They have three stock ranges. The most basic one, "Superfine All Wool Suiting Flannel" is a very decent workhorse fabric, although not versatile for HK climate.  Their exquisite range also provides an extremely good value for the money. Never tried their  highest Ultimate range though.

How was your experience with H Baramon ?

 

[Hifilover]



I am merely trying to understand the point PekingRoadHK is actually trying to make; as with all his posts there is no obvious purpose to them and I wonder why these are actually here.

I rather think that Hifilover BigbigJonny are closer to the truth than we might think.

Mr GBR , PekingRoadHK is trying all his best to re-loop or interruptting people 's discussion to follow him in order avoid tailor shops and go to Bao tou directly . He enjoys debating ver much .

 

[Haroldwong]

Thank You sir!, I really appreciate your balanced and serious take on this. I will be sure to take more photos to share with all of you guys during my next visit to the shop (should be this week!).
I like my slim suits but I do want to be taken seriously haha. Lets see the final results first

 

[GBR]



Thank You sir!, I really appreciate your balanced and serious take on this. I will be sure to take more photos to share with all of you guys during my next visit to the shop (should be this week!).
I like my slim suits but I do want to be taken seriously haha. Lets see the final results first

Not at all, your post was very interesting along with your experience and deserves serious responses. All we seem to have presently is this repetitive nonsense about workshops and tailors shops which has no purpose whatever.

I very much look forward the next couple of fittings, this is how both the OP and others can learn. It can be a daunting prospect to bespeak a suit in Hong Kong if you are not familiar with the various tailors and just avoid the touts at Star Ferry, Kowloonside.

You know where you want to wear it and what you might be expect to wear, other than that it is, as I said, your money and suit and your preferences must always come before those of others. I might not want that style and you might not want mine but we're both correct and can still discuss options and experiences. That is how people learn and can be the strength of a web board

 

[Hifilover]



I think so? not sure, didn't ask where they're from. No it wasn't glued, was definitely floating. HK $ 7792 2 pc

Fake full canvas are still floating . If you take photos of jacket inside during fitting (without linning). Guys in here can tell .

 

[GBR]



Fake full canvas are still floating . If you take photos of jacket inside during fitting (without linning). Guys in here can tell .

Are you suggest any old bit of rag to hand being used instead of canvas?

 

[burgerkong]

For the record here is the fabric distributor Peking Road was referring to:

http://longwear.com.hk/index.html

 

[Hifilover]



For the record here is the fabric distributor Peking Road was referring to: 

http://longwear.com.hk/index.html

Yes .

 

[PekingRoadHK]

For the record here is the fabric distributor Peking Road was referring to:

http://longwear.com.hk/index.html

There are many fabric shops in HK, offering good fabrics to walk-in customers. We can pick the right fabric from various sources besides online shopping and tailor shops. We have wide selection of choice for CMT. This is another example:

Dormeuil 150s, HK$780/yard


Cerruti 150s, HK$720/yard


This is another fabric shop, and they are selling Holland & Sherry per meter instead of per yard:


This Holland & Sherry 400g is for winter: