The (hopefully) definitive thread on NYC tailors

[clee1982]

Anyone tried L.S. Custom on 63rd and Lex 2nd floor). I’m still sticking with Wazin but if it’s on the weekend they’re closer so don’t mind simple things if they’re quick

Edit it’s 61st not 63rd

 

[belgian_journalist]

so expensive... but i guess someone's gotta pay the rent.

If you're willing to travel to Brooklyn, so many great options here.

Where do you recommend in Brooklyn, @dukenukem4ever?

 

[volcanotristate]

Where do you recommend in Brooklyn, @dukenukem4ever?

Martin Greenfield

 

[oulipien]

If you're willing to travel to Brooklyn, so many great options here.

Such as … ?

 

[jeremygo]

Any recommendations for dry cleaners that can take good care of higher end suits in the Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan area? Ideally looking for a sponge and press if possible. I’ve seen Jeeves and Hallak recommended but would really prefer not to travel to the UES.

 

[jeremygo]

The guys at The Armoury recommended Greenwich Cleaners btw, so I'll probably give them a try since it's relatively convenient.

 

[A12321]

Any recommendations in lower Manhattan for shortening collar?

 

[jeremygo]

Any recommendations in lower Manhattan for shortening collar?

The tailoring room is frequently recommended here.

 

[A12321]

The tailoring room is frequently recommended here.

Well this guy did not have any luck with a collar shortening, which is what I am looking for.

The (hopefully) definitive thread on NYC tailors

Another data point - just dropped up two pairs of trousers at tailoring room and hem is $20, letting out waist is $35. A week turnaround.

www.styleforum.net

 

[jeremygo]

Well this guy did not have any luck with a collar shortening, which is what I am looking for.

The (hopefully) definitive thread on NYC tailors

Another data point - just dropped up two pairs of trousers at tailoring room and hem is $20, letting out waist is $35. A week turnaround.

www.styleforum.net

There's also a downtown Wazin location (off Canal I think) that could help you out I'm sure.
Edit: apparently no longer in existence

 

[gdl203]

There's also a downtown Wazin location (off Canal I think) that could help you out I'm sure.

No more

 

[mikealvaa]

Has anyone had any experience with Alteration Specialists?

Alteration Specialists

 

[Using Technology]

Such as … ?

I'd also love to know any Brooklyn recs, especially around Prospect Park (Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, etc.).

 

[jeremygo]

Has anyone had any experience with Alteration Specialists?

Alteration Specialists

I have used them a few times.

They're fine but I've had a few issues with them. One pair of trousers they took in the waist instead of letting them out. I've had to have them re-hem several trousers after getting the length wrong. The end result has always been fine, but just took a bit of annoying work to get there.

For what it's worth the staff in Brooklyn is very nice!

 

[corpseposeur]

Any recommendations for dry cleaners that can take good care of higher end suits in the Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan area? Ideally looking for a sponge and press if possible. I’ve seen Jeeves and Hallak recommended but would really prefer not to travel to the UES.

I think Jeeves picks up in you're in the city, I haven't used them but they've been recommended by my tailors.

I used Wazin previously, but I was pretty disappointed in a few jobs he had done and wouldn't recommend.

A London tailor recommended L&S Custom Tailors for alterations on 138 E 61st St Suite 201 (not to be confused with LS Custom Clothing) I have a few RTW suits that I've been meaning to take to them.