HeartThais Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Finally relented and had a suit made at Rajawongse. Cost was 12K including hand-stitched lapels and working button-holes. I think I overheard long-time customers getting quoted a 10K price. Anyway, the tailoring is fine. 3 fittings and everything fits perfect. But really, that's not what you want. You want a suit that will flatter your body, not hug it perfectly. If you have an eye for such things and can specify the dimensions of your lapel, gorge, your rise, etc., you can probably work it. However, if you are like me, you just know whether something looks good or not. This suit looks ok on me but not great. The fabrics are mediocre quality. The 180s fabrics have poor finish. This is to be expected for a $350 suit made from 180s fabric. I'd prefer they stock coarser fabrics with better finish but they are much more expensive. Anyway, I say they are worth about what you pay for. Meaning, they aren't a great deal but neither are they a rip off. For $350, you get a full-floating canvassed, well-fitting suit with average fabrics with very mediocre styling. Personally, I'd pay a little more and invest in something that looks better but I wouldn't mind using these as backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbaron Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I got a GREAT suit a few months ago, love it, just before Easter.. fucking awesome. Even the very *HAPPY* salesman looked at me funny when I tried it on as the GL said "Grrr... that's the suit.." Told by many I look like James Bond and have been milking it ever since. Cost about 18k baht down here, included a couple of silk ties and a really nice shirt (usually 3000baht for the shirt). Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I beg to differ, shirts are 1K only. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I haven't worn a suit since the late 80's but if I was to buy one now I would probably get it from Marks & Spencers. Decent quality and you can mix and match the trousers and jackets to get the best fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbaron Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I beg to differ, shirts are 1K only. BB Didn't realise you were in Melbourne recently BB, should have yelled out... it's been a VERY long time between drinks! (Maybe 9 years?! - think it was Woodstock).... or were you the *HAPPY* chap behind the counter!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Red, Subject is "Rajawonse" and did not see a reference from you about Merbourne..... Mai pen rai. As for drinks, I think it was end 2002, beginning 2003, no ? 7 years ago, where did the years go ? BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartThais Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 The shirts at Rajawongse are a better deal at 1k baht a pop, all fabrics. Some fabrics are much better than others. Their plain white shirt is not that good. They don't carry finer fabrics like Sea Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have been using Patricks Fashionway on Suk Soi 11 for several years now, and they have always done outstanding work for me. I have been told by some people that they are considered somewhat pricey. All I can say is that, FOR ME, the quality of their product easily justifies the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I got 2 suits for US$100 quite a few years ago near Soi 8. On the label - [color:blue]Louis's Collection 172/1 Sukhumvit (near Soi 8)[/color] Haven't worn out , still fit , lovely . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Most of these tailors have their work done by the same shop. If you can find out where that shop is, you'd no doubt save a lot of money. p.s. In the US I wore suits all the time. Here they hang gathering dust in my closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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