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And they make damn fine suits and custom shoes. They even fit them to better conceal whatever weapon you may be carrying.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18536 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18527
Thankfully, there is an antidote to the Bangkok ripoff tourist tailor. I was recommended this place by an AAAC member. It's far away from the Sukhumvit Road tailors and really a world apart. I imagine this guy could hold his own against the best of the UK or Italy.

This is the tailor shop that the highest echelons of Thai society use.

I had a midnight blue tuxedo made there and it turned out beautifully. I probably broke some rules with the burgundy lining but I couldn't resist
the color when I was given the lining samples.

I had an initial fabric selection and then three fittings as the garments progressed. His fabric selections are limited but are of the highest quality.

A suit from July Tailor will cost 4000 - 12000 baht.

I have always seen another Farang (foreigner) in there. His work is in the upper echelons and his prices are much more reasonable than even the best tourist tailors. That being said, they are still lower than a good canvassed off-the-rack suit in the USA.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18527 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11049
Since I was staying at a guesthouse in that area, I went to the Mr. Boss tailor shop next to it.

I was amazed at the variety of materials they had, not only for men, but for women as well. The salesmen there were extremely friendly and not at all pushy like some of the other shops.

Upon entering the shop, I was greeted with smiles and despite my habit of indecisiveness and not being able to choose immediately, they patiently told me to take my time with no obligations.

When I went in the next day, they again greeted me warmly and when I actually got my outfits in 24hrs, I was delighted with the fitting. It was perfect! My friends back here in Singapore adore my outfits, especially since I was given a special 20% discount too!

I highly recommend all my friends to visit Mr. Boss Tailor on your next trip to Bangkok. It was totally worth it!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11049