Phuket - tailors, i know they can be a pest, but....

cotambear · #1 15-08-2005, 23:05

can you get a good deal from any on a suit(s) (price quality). if so, any recommendations?

swiftdave · #2 15-08-2005, 23:34

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Originally Posted by cotambear

can you get a good deal from any on a suit(s) (price quality). if so, any recommendations?

I ended up buying 4 suits from a guy on Bangla rd. I'll try to find his name.
4 suits, 8 pairs pants, 9 shirts, 5 ties - $600 US. Couldn't be happier with the fit or the quality. All with Armani labels and lining. In fact I'm wearing one right now. Didn't really need all that I bought, but I figured, what the hell, I'm here right.

I'm normally a slob so when I have meetings now, I look like a million bucks.

IreMark · #3 15-08-2005, 23:42

I hate them. "Hello Sir, Where are you from? Whats your name? ohhhh Ireland. You want a suit". I just told you no 20 times now get out of my face.

Coolhand · #4 15-08-2005, 23:55

I am just waiting to see if any of them watch the Fast Show:-
"Good morning, sir. How are we today, sir?"
"Fine. And you?"
"Radiant, sir. Radiant. Woo that is a lovely suit, isn’t it sir?"
"Yes, it’s nice."
"Suits you, sir, suit like that, Ooh! Do you want one off the peg or do you want one made up?"
"Well I’m looking for something a bit smart; I’m starting a new job."
"Ooh, congratulations! Will you be having your own secretary, sir?"
"Yes, yes I think so"
"Will you be giving it to her, sir?"

Nicke · #5 16-08-2005, 16:45

I recommend Peach Tailor, Pablo who is in Patong now was very happy with his new shirts from them.

floppy · #6 16-08-2005, 18:16

Hi! if you think tailors are anoying , I went to bali last year and its twice as bad there Tailors and time share sellers .They are out of control ,there every where shoving it down your throat, Im sure every third person under the age of 25 is rounded up at the airport and conned into spending half there holiday selling the crap..but patong is picking up on the trend as well .not that time share doesnt work but its not for me..floppy

void · #7 21-08-2005, 05:32

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Originally Posted by cotambear

can you get a good deal from any on a suit(s) (price quality). if so, any recommendations?

There are a lot of threads on Tailors on Phuket-info.com. Just do a search.

Here are a couple of threads:

Info on quantity of material, info on suit style, and advise on suit selection:
http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7473

Suggested tailors in BKK & Phuket, Info on fabric selection, Info on suit style:
http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6234