Tailoring a suit in Ho Chi Minh City

 If you’re a gentleman of the world, you probably know that having a bespoke suit jacket is a must in every gent’s wardrobe even if they only get to wear it once every year. And having a bespoke suit made in most parts of the world is extremely expensive and that’s why finding a good tailor in South East Asia is starting to become a very popular alternative for all travelers.

One of the fun things to do in Vietnam is to have some clothing tailored. You can find super-skilled tailors who will make clothing to fit you like a glove, and turn it around really fast. The reason why prices are lower have nothing to do with the quality of the work but rather with the low cost of living (and therefore wages) of Vietnam. However, you should always be on the lookout for shady tailors that will try to scam you by presenting you with low quality fabrics or worse.

Fit is the single most important part of looking good in your suit. Without fit, even the richest man in the finest bespoke suit comes across more as a rube than a rake. And short of having a suit-made specifically for your measurements, you will always have fit issues with any off the rack suit purchase. Although Hoi An tailors offer everything from the most basic, cheaply made suit, to a veritable work of art, here are some places in Ho Chi Minh City to look at for the best value on custom suits if you do not have a chance to visit Hoi An.

 

1.Cao Minh Tailor

Cao Minh Tailor is a custom clothing shop having several decades behind him around 1948. It seems to be the oldest and a popular bespoke tailor and high-end suit company in Vietnam. Cao Minh is also the pioneer for the development of high-end suits in the country, to say nothing of being the first company to successfully bring high-end suit products to Japan – an extremely high-quality control market. Through continuous development of quality and development, Cao Minh has become the leading brand in bespoke tailoring and suit in Vietnam. The average price of Cao Minh for a suit is around 200$, which though much higher than the prices of others, however bespoke suit making is an art and a laborious process.

Address: 193/13 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 15, Binh Thanh District, HCMC.

 

2.Phan’s Custom Tailor

Saigon residents and visitors will find many an outstanding needle master who can deliver sleek outfits that cater to various styles. Phan’s Custom Tailor specializes in selling and tailoring the latest fashion for their customers. They also bring the famous designs and clothing lines for you to choose or personally design for you. Products range from men’s and women’s suits, shirts, dresses, and accessories such as neckties, bowties, and handkerchiefs. Phan Tailor uses natural fabrics throughout the garment, giving strength and durability to their product which increase the lifespan of every piece of clothing. It you are in a hurry, they will be able to get your clothing done within 48 hours. Just to make sure, everything fits perfect.

Address: 311 Nguyen Cong Tru, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, HCMC.

 

3.H&D Tailor

H&D Tailor is one of the best choices for getting an outfit tailored in Ho Chi Minh City with over 40 years of experience in tailoring. With their skilled and dedicated craftsmen, H&D is the first choice for many entrepreneurs and leaders domestically and internationally. H&D Tailor stocks a wide range of premium fabrics imported from European including England and Italy, so you will be satisfied and confident when wearing their outfits to attend your important events.

Address: 6 Pham Hong Thai, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC.

 

4.Nhut Tailor

Nhut Tailor is not only known for their top- quality work and unique style, but also for their transparency between the customer and the business. There are three branches in Ho Chi Minh having a good reputation in the business for over 42 years. The suits, shirts, tuxedos and overcoats are made with the finest cashmere wool blends and Italian cottons. Their products will only exceed your expectations. Whether you want a bespoke suit, a business shirt or a tie, I’m sure you’ll find what you look for here.

Address: 232 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC.

 

5.Chuong Tailor

Specializing in consulting, designing, tailoring with imported cloths from Italy, France, Korea for suits, jackets, trousers and shirts for individuals and corporates account. They also have a large of high-end fabric in their stores, so get a suit tailored here – you will look a million dollars. Their turnaround is also fast, without any noticeable compromising of quality.

Address: 409 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ward 5, District 3, HCMC.

 

6.Tricia and Verona

Choose from a variety of fabrics and have clothes you want at Tricia and Verona, a boutique and workshop running by two sisters and having more Western sense of style. Boasting regular customers in 15 countries, the shop offers bespoke tuxedos, dresses, shirts and a range of other as-you-wish customized products, especially women’s clothing. Find something you like on the racks, give your measurements and come back after a day or two to pick it up of have some alterations made. Or you can bring your own idea or design and have it tailored for you after some discussion with the owners.

Address: 39 Dong Du, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC.

 

Good quality, good prices and more importantly, good customer service are only some of the reasons why I definitely recommend them as the best tailors in Saigon. So, what are you waiting for?