With All The Competition and Noise in the Big City, How to Choose?
Bangkok tailors are known across the globe for their affordable prices, top quality and fast production. Those traveling to Bangkok are well aware that Thai tailors are attuned to detail and offer quality workmanship. Stopping in one of the hundreds of tailor shops in the city is a priority for many visitors.
While we can all agree there are hundreds of tailor shops in the city, we might not agree on which ones are the best. It’s not easy to find the right tailor – this is for sure. But with the help of the tips below, we hope it can make the process a little easier.
So what are the things you should look for when in search of a high quality suit? There’s a few pointers we’ve put together that will help you narrow down your search of the perfect Bangkok tailor.
1. Cheaper is Not Always Better
If there is one thing you take from this article, let it be the knowledge of you get what you pay for. This couldn’t be truer when it comes to bespoke tailoring. While walking the streets of Sukhumvit, you’ll see handfuls of tailors offering wicked cheap suit packages. Amazing right? Absolutely not. Good quality costs. There’s no magical way these tailors can cut enough corners to afford to offer suits at that price. Don’t fall for these traps! If you do, don’t expect a quality end product.
2. Word of Mouth
One of the first things you should do in your preliminary research is to read the online reviews. The internet is full of other people’s experiences. This is where you’ll learn the reality of a company and the quality of its products. Though, be wary of self-promoting reviews.
3. All in Good Time
The founder of Damanino Bespoke, Mr. Daniel Singh, can tell you himself that good tailoring takes time. It is a beautiful, artistic and extremely detailed process that cannot be rushed. Beware of tailors who promise to get you something made within 24 hours. Take this as a red flag! When you have a suit tailored at Damanino, we suggest up to three fittings in order to get as close to perfection as possible.
4. Show Me What You Got
It’s as simple as that – ask to see some examples of the tailor’s previous work. Be thorough in your search and pay attention to details. Look at the workmanship of the inside seams, the button fixing, and the hemlines.
5. Give ‘Em a Ring
Finding a new tailor is sort of like hiring a new employee. And what better way to shorten the interview process than to start off with a simple phone call. Test them out over the phone! Call them and ask them some questions about their work. A true tailor will be able to address you in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
5. Hit Them With a Test
Before you put all your trust into a new tailor, give them a garment you wouldn’t mind being ruined. See what they do with it and what alterations they suggest. A good tailor will notice things like the wrinkles in the back of a jacket or how to alter the shoulder seam so that it sits better on your shoulder bone.
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If you can find a tailor that passes all of these tests, he might be the one for you. All that is left is to make sure you get along and that the relationship is relaxed and easygoing. Now you just need to find out his preference of alcohol, because it’s what you’ll be bringing him during the holidays.