Time capsule!! So much history. Love this place!!! Family own staple in Dtla. All your suit making needs in one place with premium wool selection. read more

Brought a new sewer there to her delight. She was helped by a wonderful gentleman who helped direct her to fabric for her needs

I came in looking to purchase high quality fabric for several tailored suit that I have in mind, ready to buy. Unfortunately, the bald guy barely opened the door, spoken to me rudely, refused to assist me and left me standing on the sidewalk without offering any help. I took my business elsewhere." read more

This store is a public institution. When you step inside, it feels like you are in an upscale time capsule. They have tailoring supplies, and fabrics for men's wear and suits. Upstairs in the bargain bin you might find some really random fabric that isn't part of their usual collection. I found some vintage purple velvet once. And then downstairs behind the stairs is their remnants table, which is great if you need scraps of fabric for a project, or if you're making tiny garments for the sewing classes at Trade Tech. I don't believe they offer a formal student discount, but they will usually make a deal with you of some kind if you mention you are a student.like I mentioned, they carry tailoring supplies, so they have things you will not find in the rest of the garment district, such as silk buttonhole thread, really nice hand sewing needles, and high-quality lining fabric. read more

Although I would normally give a more generous review of a third party, I must warn customers not to take recommendations from B Black & Sons on their choice of tailors. I was interested in specific fabric from B Black and inquired about local bespoke tailors who they recommend to turn out a modern suit for my wedding using the fabric that they supplied. They pointed me in the direction of Evolution of Style, This sham of a tailor conned me out of a full up front payment for 2 suits and shirts. 6 weeks was to be the deadline and unfortunately at the time of this review (12 weeks later) i still have no suit. Wedding complete with another off the rack outfit and B Black did little to help resolve this problem although given several opportunities to try. If you recommend a tailor, your reputation is on the line that the tailor you recommend is honest and trustworthy. Unfortunately B Black chose poorly and should condemn this tailor for his bad business practice. read more

Here's what you do: Get gussied up in your Sunday best vintage, guys a tweed suit, gals...also a tweed suit, and hop in the Bel-Air for a day trip to downtown Los Angeles of yesteryear to the oldest, best menswear suiting fabric heaven of a shop. Check out the sepia tone pictures on the wall. Is that you in the back row wearing a perfectly tailored Norfolk jacket and a mile of Brillcream? Could be, you're back in time, but in a good way, not in a Jack Nicholson in "The Shining" way. Smell the fine woolens, caress the camel hair, surf the sharkskin, and place your orders as you would at a lunch counter. These are the same guys who've been here since, well, the pictures on the wall, and they have a system. It's not 'Soup Nazi', just efficient and old fashioned and kinda fun. They're swell guys. There's something to be said for choosing your own fabric and taking it to a tailor who'll stitch up the suit or trousers of your dreams. They can recommend someone if you don't have a tailor already. There are miles of the most beautiful pinstripes and glen plaids, tweeds, mohair, you name it....all gorgeous wovens in classy colors. If you sew there's no better place for first class suiting fabric and supplies. They have absolutely everything. Got your stuff? Now head off to Phillipe's for a french dip. You don't think I'd send you all the way to downtown just to buy fabric, do you? Okay, so I would. I love fabric that much. So sue me, or force me to wear cheap gabardine. It would hurt worse. read more

I found B Black during my search for some heavy weight woolens and I definitely found more than what I could have ever imagined here. They carry camel hair, cashmere, coating, crepe, flannel, gabardine, suitings, super 100s, super 150s and tweeds! Their selection of camel hairs and cashmeres knocked me on my ass. I found this stunning glen plaid cashmere that was perfect for a jacket I was designing. They also have super 100's for every occasion whether it be pants or tailored jackets. Their prices could be a bit high. However, it's definitely a matter of quality here. Also, they definitely have an established history in LA. They have been serving the trade since 1922! Customer service is superb here so don't be afraid to ask questions at any time. Furthermore, swatching is a cinch here which is more than I can say for some of the other downtown fabric stores. Simply put, B Black and Son is one of the most amazing resources for woolens and tailoring supplies anywhere in Los Angeles. read more

We were referred from our tailor and although downtown is a very scary place, the people inside were so warm and friendly. The owner, Mr. Black and Rene, the assistant, made our experience so very pleasant. Mr. Black took the time to show us ALL of the different materials we could choose and helped us make a very good choice. I am having a custom made suit and I just love the way the material falls. read more

Pretty much THE place to go to for men's suiting and shirt fabric if you can't get into the wholesale-only places. I've only been in the store once, but the service was very helpful and not the usual hard-sell like you get in the district. Here's my story: I saw some fabric I liked but couldn't afford at the time. I took a picture of the label and filed it away for thinking about. Two months later, I email and ask for a swatch, just to refresh my memory, and offer to pay for it (who gives swatches for free any more, especially mail order?). The staff cheerfully send said swatch, gratis and very promptly. THEN it was another two months before I got the cash together and placed an order via email for the yardage. Again, correspondence with the staff was promptly turned around, despite it being the holidays. Earlier today, the fabric arrived at my office ON THE BOLT (not squashed into a flat-rate shipping box) and it had been wrapped up in plastic AND several layers of very sturdy paper so that even if the UPS shipping apes had done their worst, it would have survived - scuff and water proof. Oh yeah, that gets them the fifth star. The number of times I've had fabric arrived perma-creased and beat to heck... Not this time! Very pleased and absolutely planning to buy from these guys again. :) read more

There are no good fabric stores in my area, so I was delighted to visit B Black & Sons while in LA for a wedding this past weekend. A cheerful family member greeted me, explained the tags, and encouraged me to browse. Their wools are LOVELY!! Was seeking a 100% wool crepe for a skirt. Sorry to learn that crepes are currently difficult to find. I am indeed looking forward to making a skirt with the delicious wool I chose. Would love to return for fabric to make a light-colored wool suit... read more

This is an amazing place to get your wool fabrics. In desperate need of finding some quality wool fabrics for my school sewing project, I was recommended to shop at B Black & Sons. Upon arriving at the place (you can't miss their huge sign), you are greeted with their very kind and friendly staff. I found my wool with the help of an employee as he gave me the price of the wool on top of a discount just for being a student! I was then helped by another employee to find the perfect interfacing for the jacket I was planning on making along with the right-sized shoulder pads. For the amount of wool, interfacing, shoulder pads, and more the total cost was a little over a hundred dollars. That is DEFINITELY a lot cheaper than most stores, guaranteed. I love this place and I will definitely return! read more

This will be my first and last to come to this store. Rene, the hispanic guy is the salesman and he is very helpful but super liar. I ask for discount and he told me for Luxury Superfine Fabric 160 wool is $160.00 and he told me to give me $20 discount and he the told me the Australian "Super" Wool Fabric 120 wool is $99 and he told me to give me $20.00 discount. When I got home I checked their website and the price of Luxury Superfine Fabric 160 wool is $140.00 and not $160.00 and the price of "Super" Wool Fabric 120 wool is $69.95 and not $99, although, he gave me $20.00 discount it did not help me at all because he raised the price to begin with. Very disappointed. read more

This is definitely the place to go if you're in need of some quality woolens and suitings. Huge selection! What always brings me back is their tailoring supplies. They always have what I need... especially in zippers oddly enough. Plus they're really knowledgeable and friendly. It's great that they have an updated and organized website so I can check for what I need before I come in. read more

I walk in this store, many times and service there so poor and bad, special the owner there is not professional don't know how to talk with costumer so rood ,not listening what costumer looking for. The sells people the same. I guess that store never clines there place, is not fresh, so dusty shame of you! I never go that place, not plasent people working there. I fell sorry for the read more

Worst customer service I ever encountered! The man of Hispanic decent is extremely rude he started screaming at me for no apparent reason because of a pair of scissors I went to return. I'm sorry but I believe customer's should not be treated like that.! I asked him to see a different pair of scissors but he refused! People be aware of this anger management problem this guy has! I can't believe this place has 10 stars. I honestly hope they don't do this to customers often because honestly I have never been treated this bad! read more

How many ways do I love this store? It's a real haberdashery with real tailoring supplies and real suiting materials, among other things. This is a store that is blessedly for serious tailors and seamstresses. Parking is challenging because it's downtown, but you'll find plenty of options. I took a few pictures for my blog readers on a recent visit for anyone who wants to see: http://wp.me/p2IaeS-1ap. read more

I came here on a field trip with my tailoring class. This store has really good quality woolen fabrics. Fabrics and notions you absolutely cannot and will not find in Joann's. It's for the serious seamstresses and tailors. I simply came in with the paper pattern of the coat I wanted to make. The man helping me was so knowledgeable and patient with me. He listed all the notions I was going to need. He brought it all together for me to the counter. I will definitely consider going to B. Blacks again for my future projects. read more

I came here a few yrs back looking for fabric for suits that I was having made for my wedding. The selection and the service were great!

Easy to find, parking readily available. Attentive service and wonderful selection of suiting wools, tweed wools, corduroy and various linings. Very helpful staff. Will return in the future. Neighborhood iffy. read more

When I think of the best store to buy menswear fabric I thought of B Black & Sons. This kind of fabric for well made suits and jackets. There is good selection with textile designs and thickness of fabrics to choose from. Great for women's as well as silk fabrics. read more

went in a few days ago to buy fabric and was totally ripped off. the hispanic guy either has bad calculator skills or intentionally ripped us off. he charged us 15 dollars extra. to the owners, the dad is a cool guy, the son, totally rude and dismissive. I'm not surprised to see their store empty. good options of fabrics but shady people nonetheless. double check their math and learn from my mistake read more

Best place to buy material. They have everything you could want for a good buck. Great place.

Amazing store!! Super customer service. Real wool!!

I really do like the owners of the shop. They are kind and try to be helpful whenever I come in. But I have to say there items are very overpriced. I went into their shop looking for garment bags and fashion clothing hangers (which I know aren't expensive). I saw exactly what I was looking for (a clear plastic zip up bag, nothing special) and asked the man how much? He told me $4.35 and I asked for how many? He said for one. ????? No. I know for a fact that garment bags shouldn't be more than $1.00, even in LA and in the past I've bought items from them such as sewing hams that I found cheaper at Michael Levine. So I went somewhere else. Admittedly, it is surprisingly hard finding garment bags (you'd think the FASHION district would carry them in every other shop, but I found nothing there). Eventually I found TCI Supply Inc. which sells 50 bags for $16.00 (now that's more like it). I want to give the store my business because I love supporting small shops like that, but on a budget there are a million other places around DTLA that will sell the exact same items in their shop for far cheaper read more