I have spent the last 3 and a half years searching throughout Ann Arbor and metro Detroit for a…read moregood tailor. That search is finally over. Before moving back to the midwest, my local tailor was a man who trained in Milan and spent 50 years in the business. He was perhaps best known for making John Kerry's bespoke suits (and if you've ever seen photos of John Kerry, you know those suits fit his body wonderfully). Getting clothes tailored from him was like a high--and I've been chasing that high all over the region for the last few years. So after being dissatisfied at 4 other tailors in the area, I gave Ojen a shot. I had somehow gotten my hands on an obscenely nice (and expensive) coat, and needed a few nips and tucks here and there. Nothing was necessarily complicated, but the unique construction of the coat meant it needed a gentle hand, particularly around the sleeve buttons, to avoid scarring. The coat of course turned out perfect (hence the rating), but a few other aspects of the experience are notable. Ojen and her co-worker explained every decision to me and walked through exactly what they would do to the coat. They communicated great via text, and also had me try on the coat a couple times throughout the process to make sure the fit was exactly right. They also under-promised and over-delivered on the timeline. While it was not cheap, it was certainly comparable to the other highly-rated tailors in the region. In my experience, Ojen is the best in Ann Arbor, and certainly worth a visit.

I needed to get my son's suit jacket taken in. It was the weekend of The Game and my son was only…read morein town until Saturday. Ojen's was able to get my son measured Saturday evening and had the jacket ready by Monday. I really appreciated them going beyond expectations. Definitely recommended. I'll be back in the future.

Awful awful experience. The lady is uneducated and does not know how to talk. Zero professionalism…read more Please be kind to yourself and don't go to this person.

I got a custom made suit and shirt form 1701 Bespoke and I could not be more satisfied. Tom and Max…read moredo excellent work. They are friendly, detailed, and most importantly very knowledgable about their craft. The initial appointment is a hour long to get all of your measurements precisely done. Then on to fabric selection and all the options down to button type. There is a wide array of styles and quality of fabric to choose from. I just got back from the second fitting and the suit and shirt feel amazing and look great. Getting quality custom made clothing involves quality material and customer service, which is exactly what you'll find here. I can't wait to transition my closet to bespoke clothes. I will be returning here for many years to come.

I don't normally wear suits, let alone custom tailored suits, but I wanted a nice one-of-a-kind…read moresuit for my wedding. Max helped walk me through the process and the different fabrics for different looks and different weather. The whole process was made easy and suit I received was exactly what I was hoping for. Before this process I would have said that I would never buy a tailored suit but now, having gone through the process, I can definitely see myself wearing suits more often and becoming a repeat customer.

Received alterations on a men's tuxedo and a night women's dress. Both jobs were completed on time,…read morewith the highest quality. Friendly, pleasent, and professional service at a reasonable cost. Highly recommended.

I had Krista sew on several of my military AGSU patches (8+) on a tight timeline, and as always she…read moreabsolutely delivered. She completed everything quickly and had my uniform looking sharp, professional, and in tip-top shape. The fit was perfect and the attention to detail was outstanding. Highly recommend her for anyone needing quality alterations done right and quickly! Love working with Krista, she even spent time with my kids to occupy them while I was changing and ensuring my uniform was exactly as I needed it to be!

Vahan is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. With Buddha-esque simplicity, the man radiates a…read moregentle happiness that infuses the store with an amber glow. The ol' creak of the door, rich smell of the wood, and rows of thick suits creates a heady experience. I've been going to Vahan's since I was a small child, when I would accompany a parent or two who needed something tailored or wanted to peruse the luxurious bounty. Lest you think the only appeal is Vahan's customer service, be aware that the man's tailoring skills are advanced enough to border on the paranormal. One of the greatest institutions Ann Arbor has left. Long live Vahan!

I bought a MTM (made-to-measure) suit online that offered a tailoring credit for minor alterations…read more I've never been to a tailor before, so I brought it to Vahan's because Yelp said so. It was a mistake. I regret it. I'm not sure if Vahan (who was kind-er) or his assistant George (who was mean-er) were offended by the fact that I bought a suit using the Internet or that it was a more modern and slim style, but they hassled me about both, and not in a paternalistic "I know a lot about suits" kind of way, but in a racist, "now you've made me uncomfortable" kind of way. As in, George yells at me, "You're in America now, you should buy American." Excuse me? I might not be white, but I've always been "in America." I was born in Illinois. And where do you think Italian suits come from? End of story, the suit jacket needed to be sent back, but the pants could have been hemmed here. Too bad. I chose to take my $75 tailoring credit to somewhere that doesn't racially profile me. The only reason I'm giving them a second star is because I have no idea how they are at altering clothes. they might sew like a boss, but after this, I just don't care.

Amazing service! This was my first time trying this place out + I won't be going anywhere else. I…read morecalled Ali to see about fixing an inseam on my jumpsuit I needed within a few hours -- he delivered that plus more! Such a nice guy + my jumpsuit is so much better. I would give 10+ stars if I could!

I brought in an off-the-rack boat cover for an alteration. We needed it to be fitted to our boat &…read moredone quickly - Awada was able to meet our needs. Boat dealers required us to leave our boat & cover for 4-6 weeks to do the alteration - during the summer! Not an option for us. But we needed the alteration done, so we searched for traditional tailors. Awada was upfront that they hadn't worked on a boat cover before, but took it on. The final alteration addressed the problem and met our expectations. Not a perfect fit, but that'd be impossible without having the boat to fit it. They were very speedy, took only 4 days from drop off to pick up.

Heather has done a lot of work for me and all has been such great quality. She is flexible,…read morefriendly, and affordable. You can trust her with your most precious garments - she will treat them with care and will always ask before making any decisions. Heather altered my large wedding gown sewed cups into my rehearsal dinner dress, and, took up the gem of a fully beaded/sequined maid of honor dress. She went above and beyond and let me borrow an antique bustle hook for my wedding day. Additionally, she allowed me to ship my wedding gown from the store, directly to her house so I didn't have to worry about it sitting on my porch while I was at work. When it came time to ship my dress again for my destination wedding, Heather helped me repackage it in the original box. Truly went above and beyond what was expected! Would recommend get to anyone in the Ann Arbor area!

Heather did such an amazing job altering my wedding dress! I bought it off the rack at a bridal…read moreboutique and when she was done with it, it fit like a glove, was the perfect length for dancing, and had a bustle that looked and felt so pretty from the back. The price was also super reasonable for all of the work she did. It was such a pleasure working with Heather!

Pearce was great. He was efficient and was very informative. I got fitted for my Tux for my wedding…read moreso this was important. He was patient and made sure I was aware of all my options.

I had a great experience. I got there and didn't have much time but Larry was there to greet me. He…read morehelped me with sizing, colors, and matching to make my experience the best it could've been. He was flexible with colors and staying within my price range. I highly recommend - the service was great.

Excellent service. The sales people actually listened and helped me pick out the perfect suit. I…read morewon't go anywhere else when I need something formal.

Great quality with my suit, great perks for doing business with them, and a great experience and…read moreatmosphere. At Bridal Expos and online, you usually get bombarded with the chain Menswear places to do your business with for your wedding day (like I did). The styles at these places were bland and I wanted something different. I stumbled upon Sam Michael's and from my first visit (of probably 5 or 6 in total), I was hooked! Walking in here for the first time, I didn't know what to expected. I explained that I was getting married, and 8 groomsmen and 2 parents that needed suits. I was sat down and shown all of my different rental options, which included suits, tuxes, pants, ties, shoes and other accessories. So many decisions, but I was granted the ability to stay there and think carefully, but also explained to that I can change it as many times as I want up to a month or so before the wedding date. Attached are some pictures of the suit I picked for myself and my groomsmen. It was a brand new suit in their inventory that they personally owned, as well as the color choice for my accents (pocket square and tie). Michael and team were very professional through the entire process. We had multiple texts and phone calls back and forth during my moving of our wedding date as well as when my accent color was discontinued. After the wedding was all said and done, I was granted a $500 shopping spree on a suit set of my choice. That was really exciting and I got a nice blue, checkered patterned suit. Initially the suit was advertised to me as "slightly more expensive" but better quality and service than competitors. After we allocated our wedding finances after we got married, at Sam Michael's, I actually spent LESS than what I budgeted and LESS than a competitor I was initially going to go with. Totally worth it here! Thank you Mike and team for everything! I felt like family every time I walked in. No errors or resizing for any of us during our pick ups.

It would be helpful if the store had a voicemail or information on their website stating they're…read moreclosed for the summer. I called three times and went to the front door only to find a sheet of paper. Terrible communication skills. They were even recommended to me as THE place to go...but I guess not.

Who closes for 3 weeks between December 11-January 6. There was information mentioned of this when…read morehe dropped off. Got there with a note on the door. My son was unable to get his clothes before he heads home and the studies abroad.