Question:
Hello,
I am visiting Hong Kong in about 2 weeks on vacation. I will be there for 4 days, then in Bangkok for 4 days, and back in HK for 1 day. I would like to get a custom suit made and a few custom shirts.
WW Chan is out of my price range. Jantzen seems like it better fits my budget. I was wondering what the general consensus was about the quality of a Jantzen suit (I understand that their shirts are a great value). I'm not expecting the same quality as a more expensive tailor like Chan, but how does Jantzen compare to an RTW suit manufacturer?
I also had a friend's brother recommend Eddie Sui (Fat Tai?). Has anyone heard of him? Comparison to Jantzen in terms of quality/price?
Thanks for the advice.
PS. I've searched through the forums but haven't found a great answer to my questions (Jantzen shirts are talked about much more than their suits - maybe thats a sign?). If its been answered, feel free to point me in the right direction.
Answer:
Yes, little has been said about Jantzen's suits. The following two threads are the only ones of which I'm aware:
I have a couple pairs of trousers from Jantzen. The fit and construction are merely ok. I will say they are superior to anything else around that price point which generally comes from either Thailand or TST.
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For suits, I recommend you visit Baron Kay's Tailor in Hong Kong. I wrote about my experience there and at Jantzen Tailor in this thread:
Jeff
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I know you mentioned that WW Chan are more than you planned to spend but just thought I would mention that I had a suit (two pairs of pants) made there about three months ago (actually the ladies department but a male style suit.)
The three pieces (jacket, manstyle cuff pants and wide leg pants) in Loro Piana 120 grade wool cost $1100 Australian. I had three fittings in the four days I was in Hong Kong and the suit was delivered freshly pressed to my hotel just before I left.
The suit fits great and the quaility of workmans ship is really very good. Some features I love:
:fully lined pants (with hand knotted cord to attach the lining to the suit fabric at the hem)
:jacket lined in a special cerise lining which was ordered in for me
:real horn buttons and perfectly crafted button holes (all working)
:stripes all match up (shoulders/armholes etc.)
:perfectly fitting shoulders with minimal padding.
I have had quite a number of things made before but nothing that even comes close to being as sucessful. I can't wait to get another.
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