Journal
What bespoke really means, how long a suit takes, which cloth survives the tropics and how to avoid a tourist trap. Written in Patong, where we have cut suits since 1999.
Discover the tailor measurement process step-by-step, and find out if your own measurements work for a perfect custom fit
When you are sure of getting a suit, as a buyer, multiple questions arise. That’s a good thing, making sure of all the possible problems, and what you are getting yourself into is never a waste of time nor effort. As a tailor ourselves, we compiled questions one should ask before getting a
CNY is the single busiest week for Patong tailors, and the colour red drives it. Here’s what happens during the week of celebrations and how to order…
Not everyone needs a suit. Custom shirts, chinos, and bermuda shorts from Patong tailors are often better value per piece than the formal wear.
Three days in Phuket between meetings is enough for a proper custom suit. Here’s how to plan the tightest-sensible bespoke timeline around a business trip.
Destination weddings in Phuket run November through February. Here’s the grooms-and-groomsmen tailoring playbook: fabric for humidity, fitting schedule, and…
Fitting women’s bodies across cultural and geographic differences is a quiet craft. Here’s what changes when a Patong tailor cuts for a Western vs Thai woman.
Phuket is a destination wedding hub with an underappreciated tailoring tradition. Here’s how wedding dress and mother-of-the-bride custom work in Patong…
A properly cut women’s business suit is hard to buy off-the-rack anywhere. In Patong it’s achievable in 5-7 days at a price that beats department-store…
Women’s tailoring in Patong is often overlooked in English-language reviews. Here’s what’s actually available, and how to find tailors who do it well.