In most polls, this company always comes in the top three for Hong Kong custom tailors. And that by itself is an amazing feat for a city that at one time boasted nearly 1,000 tailors.
This tailor is mentioned not only because they are Excellent, but also because their web site – http://wwchan.com/ – does a fine job of explaining how a true custom suit is built. And yes, they do both men’s and women’s items.
While they do tour the U.S., their main office is located at:
A2, 2/F, Burlington House
94 Nathan Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong
+852 2366 9738, 2366 2634 (phone)
+852 2368 2194 (fax)
sales@wwchan.com (Arnold Wong)
Business hours:
Monday to Saturday (9:00am – 6:00pm)
Sunday (Closed)
For those not in Hong Kong, the firm makes thrice-yearly tours of the United States where its cutter Patrick Chu will measure customers and where customers can peruse fabric samples. On each tour, it generally has both a suiting and a shirting special. Recent suiting specials have included VBC, Charles Clayton and Loro Piana. Of late, it has been taking approximately three months from the time of the order to the time of delivery.
Once a customer’s pattern is on file, Chan can and will take orders via e-mail and will dispatch fabric swatches for a customer’s consideration. Such off-tour orders are generally accomplished within 4-6 weeks.
Two-piece suits start at approximately $900 U.S., although more expensive (generally British) fabrics will increase the price. Shirts start at slightly over $100 U.S. CMT (Cut Make Trim, also known as COM for Customer’s Own Material) prices are approximately $60 for shirts, $700 for 2-piece suits, $900 for 3-piece suits, and $525 for jackets.
