The Hong Kong Tailors Thread

[shirtingfantasy]

@Mr Pauper From my understanding, aren't one piece collars more on the dandy/flashy side? Or can they look low-key?

Consider this style:

 

[BernieL]

@Mr Pauper @shirtingfantasy I stand corrected - this one piece collar looks refined and has the perfect roll! I checked the rest of the IG pictures for Mirador Mansion and their collars seem to more stylish than what Ascot Chang puts out. Its a pity there are no pictures of the one piece collar worn open-necked without a sportscoat covering it.

If AC fails to deliver a satisfactory button down collar, I might have them do a one piece as a last resort.

 

[Hifilover]

For one piece collar , you always need to hang by a hanger after ironing . It may look like a payama if you fold and store in closet . Not good for travelling .

 

[clhkg]

For one piece collar , you always need to hang by a hanger after ironing . It may look like a payama if you fold and store in closet . Not good for travelling .

Don't you hang any shirts after ironing?

 

[shirtingfantasy]

My Golden Eagle shirt. Almost the shirt tailor I can recommend other than Ascot Chang - will need further testing before I can definitively say that.



Golden Eagle Shirt Review - Part I
https://shirtingfantasy.blogspot.com/2018/11/golden-eagle-shirt-review-part-i.html

Golden Eagle Shirt Review - Part II
https://shirtingfantasy.blogspot.com/2018/11/golden-eagle-shirt-review-part-ii.html

P.S. For those who asked why I am not reviewing @wongmanhoi2015, the reason is simple: too friendly to stay unbiased... and he is well-known here anyway...

 

[Fishball]

Because Wong is extremely busy. You need to wait more than a month in order to get your new shirts

 

[Hifilover]

Has anyone tried Mr. Bi ? Mr. Bi is former head shirt cutter of David Shirt.

 

[dotlikeimpact]

Hi all, new here. Going to HK later this week on a 7-day business trip (Sat-Fri). Budget of around 5K HKD for a suit. Is it even worth trying to get a suit made?

If so, who would you recommend? My taste runs more toward contemporary, slim, etc.

 

[Hifilover]

Not recommend .

 

[shirtingfantasy]

Has anyone tried Mr. Bi ? Mr. Bi is former head shirt cutter of David Shirt.

I used B&C personally, and also introduced at least 3 of my friends there. From what the shop-keeper Mr Tommy Chow said, they use the shirt-maker 畢師傅 - which I assume is the "Mr Bi" you mentioned.

Mr Chow is said to have worked for David Shirt previously, so I think his claim is at least consistent with his purported place of training (I have heard tailors claiming they "use the same Sifu as WW Chan" but when I asked anything further they start to contradict themselves).

They offer a fitting shirt if one orders three or more shirts - as such, they can deliver a very reasonable fit for even a first project.

 

[shirtingfantasy]

Hi all, new here. Going to HK later this week on a 7-day business trip (Sat-Fri). Budget of around 5K HKD for a suit. Is it even worth trying to get a suit made?

If so, who would you recommend? My taste runs more toward contemporary, slim, etc.

For slim and contemporary style, you can try the tailors in Hollywood Plaza, Mongkok. They specialize in making slim and modern looking suits especially for young professionals in HK. I know of many real estate consultants, financial planners etc endorsing their product.

If you are okay with ready-to-wear, G2000 Black is a solid choice. But their cut became less slim and grown a bit old-fashioned in recent seasons. So perhaps you have to go back to G2000 for the modern cut.

 

[Hifilover]

I used B&C personally, and also introduced at least 3 of my friends there. From what the shop-keeper Mr Tommy Chow said, they use the shirt-maker 畢師傅 - which I assume is the "Mr Bi" you mentioned.

Mr Chow is said to have worked for David Shirt previously, so I think his claim is at least consistent with his purported place of training (I have heard tailors claiming they "use the same Sifu as WW Chan" but when I asked anything further they start to contradict themselves).

They offer a fitting shirt if one orders three or more shirts - as such, they can deliver a very reasonable fit for even a first project.

Similar case as Wong Man Hoi , people claimed he worked in Ascot Chang before . But now , he only measure and cut , remaining work leave for workers . Sifu who claimed worked in Top Tailor Shops before do not mean they offer total same workmanship. Workers or makers are different level , not to mention most use Shenzhen small open workshops. It is just sales gimmick . You need to judge by your own wisdom . Afterall , you get what you pay for .

 

[Hifilover]

I wonder B&C still offer CMT at HK$300 as before . Recently , they moved upstair and I have not made anything after they moved .

 

[shirtingfantasy]

Similar case as Wong Man Hoi , people claimed he worked in Ascot Chang before . But now , he only measure and cut , remaining work leave for workers . Sifu who claimed worked in Top Tailor Shops before do not mean they offer total same workmanship. Workers or makers are different level , not to mention most use Shenzhen small open workshops. It is just sales gimmick . You need to judge by your own wisdom . Afterall , you get what you pay for .

I do not know of any shirt-maker who does measure, cut and sewing all by himself/ herself - not even in Italy or Japan. It is understood that once a Sifu leaves a shop he may not have access to the same makers.

In the case of Mr MH Wong (@wongmanhoi1025), he said he worked at Ascot Chang as maker before he opened his own workshop. In the case of B&C, Mr Chow said he worked at David Shirt as a store manager or similar. He is involved in fitting but not cutting or making.

Both offer very nice shirts, according to my rather small brain.

 

[shirtingfantasy]

I wonder B&C still offer CMT at HK$300 as before . Recently , they moved upstair and I have not made anything after they moved .

Incidentally, I texted Mr Chow today and may actually visit B&C tomorrow. Will keep you guys informed. Their non-fused cuffs and collar construction is something I miss (the other being Sunshine Shirts House in Jordan, Kowloon).

And, finally, my Part III review for Golden Eagle shirts:



Golden Eagle Shirt Review - Part III
January 16, 2019
https://shirtingfantasy.blogspot.com/2019/01/golden-eagle-shirt-review-part-iii.html

Hope it is of use to those wishing to have some proper shirts made in HK. My reviews of T&A (English bespoke) and Finamore 1925 (Italian MTM) will hopefully be available soon...