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My new tailor for the rest of my life! I brought a bathing suit in that was too big for me for alterations on a Monday & received a text on Wednesday that it was completed. It was difficult enough trying to find a tailor that does swimsuits due to a special sewing machine that is needed but I found Dejavu Tailoring right away online & booked an appointment easily on the website. The pricing is reasonable & the work was beautifully done. I needed this bathing suit for my upcoming trip to Italy & was relieved it was done so fast. Kai is friendly, professional & very skilled. I'm happy to have found him. Most people don't know how hard it is to find a good tailor. I'm going with Kai @ Dejavu Tailoring from now on.
It was a very quick and convenient experience - you book an appointment online, arrive on time and get let up to the 8th floor of the Wework building. The Wework building is only a 9 minute walk from the 33rd st Station which is a plus. The tailoring measurement process literally takes 10 minutes as Kai pins and marks dress for hem. Then he gives you the quote and you pay via card tap or cash. I dropped my chiffon bridesmaid dress off on Monday night and it was ready for pickup Thursday afternoon. I needed tapering in the back to take the dress in, and hemming at the bottom to make it a tad bit shorter (3 layers of dress) and the total came out to $201 with tax included. I'm overall impressed with the timing and the quality of the hem. This is my first time getting something tailored so I don't have a baseline for price, unsure if there's something cheaper on the market. However the convenience made it worth it, and Kai was very friendly and seemed knowledgable during the consultation. I'd recommend coming here for quick tailoring needs!
I purchased a coat online, I was impressed by the rating, and the authentic fur hood. When this coat was delivered to my home I was impressed with the timeliness of the delivery and the quality of the coat. I found it on sale and valued the opportunity to find something so affordable but needed adjustments with the fit. This bought me to the showroom where I was greeted by a customer friendly sale person. I was advised of the super easy return/exchange policy and I explained that I wanted the same coat, she bought me the same coat and bought me a selection to choose from as I exchange for the fit. I loved the selection and chose another coat that was similar to my first choice. I'm extremely glad I visited the showroom because the pictures, quality, and consistent customer services owes me absolutely nothing. As I'm sitting here and watching the sales persons engage with other customers, I am impressed by the consistency, laughter, and professionalism. This was a memorable experience I usually don't shop stores, I shop online because of the convenience but I will track here to make my next purchase because of the quality of actually feeling the fur and the engaging customer service. A++++++++
Best tailor in the city hands down. Came here based on good reviews and it did not disappoint. I brought some pieces to tailor and to my wondeful surprise they do not look tailored at all, they look custom made for me. They did a wonderful job and fast too. Found my tailor in the city. If you have any doubts on coming, don't and make an appointment.
I was doing a quick Yelp & Google search for a tailor to hem 3 pairs of pants, and I found Dejavu Tailoring! I was initially very intrigued by the $5 basic hemming deal they always run, so I booked an appointment and headed uptown to the Wework that Kai's studio is located in. He's super nice & personable, and made me feel very comfortable the entire time. My pants needed a little more finesse than basic hemming, so they ended up being a bit more for more complex stitching, which is still very very good price-wise especially for Midtown! My stuff was ready less than a week later and the quality of the stitching was impeccable. Lines were super straight and neat, and the threads matched my clothes perfectly! I'd definitely come back to Kai to get more tailoring done and he also has really cool custom jackets if you're in the market for some really stylish leather cold-weather outerwear! Thank you again Dejavu & Kai! I highly recommend him for all your tailoring needs :-)
I had been meaning to get these white cargo jeans hemmed for over a year. I'm 5'0" and normally wear a 28in inseam so finding jeans that fit is really tough. Loved the fit of these Urban Outfitters jeans but they were about 4in too long. From booking the appointment, to booking the pick up, the process is very organized and efficient. You can see that Kai kept the original hem of the jeans and everything is very straight. I had dropped off the jeans on a Saturday afternoon and they were ready for pickup by Monday evening. Insane turn around time (not that I needed them for anything urgent).
If you want to look like a million bucks you need clothes that fit perfectly. Dejavu Tailoring gives impeccable service. I'll be back!
I'm here in NYC on a business trip and wanted to shorten the length of a pair of trousers I recently purchased. I found Kai/Dejavu Tailoring on Yelp, and was able to make an appointment promptly through the online system. Kai was swift in pinning my adjustments and then had the pants shortened in two days. The quality of the tailoring is superior and they were seamlessly done. I plan on bringing more items to this tailor when I'm back in the city.
One of the most pleasant customer experiences in recent memory. I went to Dejavu awhile back when the store was in Alphabet City. The $5 hem lured me and I thought it was incredible deal considering almost everyone charges 15/20 for same work. After a big sample sale I needed 5 pairs of pants altered again. I googled Dejavu who moved to Williamsburg a block away from Bedford L stop. The hem special is still $5!! Chatted with owner, Kai, who said that he loves to give back to community with his very price approachable alterations. And best part, besides the price, without asking all the pants were hemmed by the next day.
Had a few items that I needed serious tailoring and so I made my appointment and the rest is history. Today, I returned to pick up my clothes and I was so happy at how they all came out. Kai tailored my linen wide leg pants and was able to take a very roomy vest and tailor that to my body. I have a pair of premium Levi's jeans that were way to long but the wanted to keep the original hem. The end result it look like they were made from the factory. I didn't have to worry about comprising the look or length. My clothes look better after the tailoring than when I purchased them. The quality that goes into the tailoring is top notch and the value and savings is incredible. No more wasting money if clothes get too big or need to be let out. Salvage those clothes and save your money. Run don't walk and get that perfect tailored look
I had two gowns that I purchased online, both very long and I needed to get them tailored. One gown I planned to wear on my cruise in January of 2024. Unfortunately, I found out that the cleaners that I used for several years and the wife used to do all of my tailoring of my jeans, pants, tops, skirts, etc., closed 6 months prior. I had no idea of who or where to go, so I checked Yelp. I was successful in finding a great hair braider on Yelp, so I thought let me see the reviews on good tailors. I found a dry cleaner on the Upper East side, but they were out of the way from where I live and work. Afterwards, I found Dejavu Tailoring, and the hundreds of reviews they had, more than the first place I found. Dejavu has also been featured in the media. As a result, I decided to check Dejavu Tailoring out. I spoke with Kai the owner and explained what I needed to have done. His office was a few blocks in the Garment District from where I worked, so that was very convenient. I brought in both dresses, and he measured the first navy gown, and the second blue ombre gown I wanted to wear for the cruise was next. We went back and forth on the length of the hem. Kai wanted to make it floor length, and I wanted my heels to show, at least the front of the heel as they were sparkly. We decided on an inch to hem. As I thought more on it, I was not happy with that, so then later that day I sent him the photos of the picture of the gown on the model, and I also researched on hem lines and what I was looking for. I didn't want the dress to be too formal as it had pockets and I wanted it to look dressy and fun. I had met him again the next day to try the dress on again before he tailored it, with what I wanted as it was not floor length, but almost floor length he said. The week after I came to pick it up and I was nervous on how it would look, and the gown was perfect, it skimmed the floor without touching it, and my heels were able to peek out when I put my foot forward. I was able to swirl around, and the ombre color was striking. It was a lot more than I expected to pay for tailoring as far as price to be honest, but once it was completed, I was very satisfied and was happy with Kai and his tailoring and customer service, and his love and passion for his work showed in how my gown was tailored. I recently went back to Kai this month as I had purchased a multi color dress that was too large in the armpits, and also a blue blouse that was too large on the shoulders. Kai worked his magic again. A week later I went to pick up my clothing, and had fitted them on. The blouse fit much better, and so did the dress, it made a big difference and looked like the dress was custom made for me. Kai also has his own coat and clothing label, and showed and had me try on a few leather and fur coats, and wool and fur coats that were both stunning and beautiful. Thank you Kai for all that you do! I am happy that I chose you to be my tailor! God bless you!
After seeing his great reviews on Yelp, I decided to try out Déjà-vu Tailoring. I had a few pairs of vintage jeans I thrifted online, but the items' measurements didn't match the description. Specifically, the waist on two pairs was a good two inches larger than advertised. So I took them to Kai at Déjà-vu. He had to do extensive alterations on those pairs to take in the waistline, and I also got an original hem on both pairs. The finished product is like a completely new pair! I attached photos of one pair of shorts that needed these extensive alterations. Now I have a wardrobe staple to last many years!
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the high quality tailoring, friendly and attentive service, fast turnaround times, and reasonable pricing.
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2 months ago
Kai literally saved my life and somehow perfectly altered a stupidly delicate organza dress that was like 4 sizes too small for me in 4 days. I had to leave for a wedding on the west coast in less than a week and had no option besides praying that someone could fix this super expensive dress asap AND HE DID IT!!! The only tailor I'll ever go to in NYC. 10/10 recommend! read more
3 months ago
My new tailor for the rest of my life! I brought a bathing suit in that was too big for me for alterations on a Monday & received a text on Wednesday that it was completed. It was difficult enough trying to find a tailor that does swimsuits due to a special sewing machine that is needed but I found Dejavu Tailoring right away online & booked an appointment easily on the website. The pricing is reasonable & the work was beautifully done. I needed this bathing suit for my upcoming trip to Italy & was relieved it was done so fast. Kai is friendly, professional & very skilled. I'm happy to have found him. Most people don't know how hard it is to find a good tailor. I'm going with Kai @ Dejavu Tailoring from now on. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
It was a very quick and convenient experience - you book an appointment online, arrive on time and get let up to the 8th floor of the Wework building. The Wework building is only a 9 minute walk from the 33rd st Station which is a plus. The tailoring measurement process literally takes 10 minutes as Kai pins and marks dress for hem. Then he gives you the quote and you pay via card tap or cash. I dropped my chiffon bridesmaid dress off on Monday night and it was ready for pickup Thursday afternoon. I needed tapering in the back to take the dress in, and hemming at the bottom to make it a tad bit shorter (3 layers of dress) and the total came out to $201 with tax included. I'm overall impressed with the timing and the quality of the hem. This is my first time getting something tailored so I don't have a baseline for price, unsure if there's something cheaper on the market. However the convenience made it worth it, and Kai was very friendly and seemed knowledgable during the consultation. I'd recommend coming here for quick tailoring needs! read more
6 months ago
I purchased a coat online, I was impressed by the rating, and the authentic fur hood. When this coat was delivered to my home I was impressed with the timeliness of the delivery and the quality of the coat. I found it on sale and valued the opportunity to find something so affordable but needed adjustments with the fit. This bought me to the showroom where I was greeted by a customer friendly sale person. I was advised of the super easy return/exchange policy and I explained that I wanted the same coat, she bought me the same coat and bought me a selection to choose from as I exchange for the fit. I loved the selection and chose another coat that was similar to my first choice. I'm extremely glad I visited the showroom because the pictures, quality, and consistent customer services owes me absolutely nothing. As I'm sitting here and watching the sales persons engage with other customers, I am impressed by the consistency, laughter, and professionalism. This was a memorable experience I usually don't shop stores, I shop online because of the convenience but I will track here to make my next purchase because of the quality of actually feeling the fur and the engaging customer service. A++++++++ read more
10 months ago
Best tailor in the city hands down. Came here based on good reviews and it did not disappoint. I brought some pieces to tailor and to my wondeful surprise they do not look tailored at all, they look custom made for me. They did a wonderful job and fast too. Found my tailor in the city. If you have any doubts on coming, don't and make an appointment. read more
I was doing a quick Yelp & Google search for a tailor to hem 3 pairs of pants, and I found Dejavu Tailoring! I was initially very intrigued by the $5 basic hemming deal they always run, so I booked an appointment and headed uptown to the Wework that Kai's studio is located in. He's super nice & personable, and made me feel very comfortable the entire time. My pants needed a little more finesse than basic hemming, so they ended up being a bit more for more complex stitching, which is still very very good price-wise especially for Midtown! My stuff was ready less than a week later and the quality of the stitching was impeccable. Lines were super straight and neat, and the threads matched my clothes perfectly! I'd definitely come back to Kai to get more tailoring done and he also has really cool custom jackets if you're in the market for some really stylish leather cold-weather outerwear! Thank you again Dejavu & Kai! I highly recommend him for all your tailoring needs :-) read more
I had been meaning to get these white cargo jeans hemmed for over a year. I'm 5'0" and normally wear a 28in inseam so finding jeans that fit is really tough. Loved the fit of these Urban Outfitters jeans but they were about 4in too long. From booking the appointment, to booking the pick up, the process is very organized and efficient. You can see that Kai kept the original hem of the jeans and everything is very straight. I had dropped off the jeans on a Saturday afternoon and they were ready for pickup by Monday evening. Insane turn around time (not that I needed them for anything urgent). read more
1 year ago
If you want to look like a million bucks you need clothes that fit perfectly. Dejavu Tailoring gives impeccable service. I'll be back! read more
2 years ago
I'm here in NYC on a business trip and wanted to shorten the length of a pair of trousers I recently purchased. I found Kai/Dejavu Tailoring on Yelp, and was able to make an appointment promptly through the online system. Kai was swift in pinning my adjustments and then had the pants shortened in two days. The quality of the tailoring is superior and they were seamlessly done. I plan on bringing more items to this tailor when I'm back in the city. read more
One of the most pleasant customer experiences in recent memory. I went to Dejavu awhile back when the store was in Alphabet City. The $5 hem lured me and I thought it was incredible deal considering almost everyone charges 15/20 for same work. After a big sample sale I needed 5 pairs of pants altered again. I googled Dejavu who moved to Williamsburg a block away from Bedford L stop. The hem special is still $5!! Chatted with owner, Kai, who said that he loves to give back to community with his very price approachable alterations. And best part, besides the price, without asking all the pants were hemmed by the next day. read more
2 years ago
Had a few items that I needed serious tailoring and so I made my appointment and the rest is history. Today, I returned to pick up my clothes and I was so happy at how they all came out. Kai tailored my linen wide leg pants and was able to take a very roomy vest and tailor that to my body. I have a pair of premium Levi's jeans that were way to long but the wanted to keep the original hem. The end result it look like they were made from the factory. I didn't have to worry about comprising the look or length. My clothes look better after the tailoring than when I purchased them. The quality that goes into the tailoring is top notch and the value and savings is incredible. No more wasting money if clothes get too big or need to be let out. Salvage those clothes and save your money. Run don't walk and get that perfect tailored look read more
2 years ago
I had two gowns that I purchased online, both very long and I needed to get them tailored. One gown I planned to wear on my cruise in January of 2024. Unfortunately, I found out that the cleaners that I used for several years and the wife used to do all of my tailoring of my jeans, pants, tops, skirts, etc., closed 6 months prior. I had no idea of who or where to go, so I checked Yelp. I was successful in finding a great hair braider on Yelp, so I thought let me see the reviews on good tailors. I found a dry cleaner on the Upper East side, but they were out of the way from where I live and work. Afterwards, I found Dejavu Tailoring, and the hundreds of reviews they had, more than the first place I found. Dejavu has also been featured in the media. As a result, I decided to check Dejavu Tailoring out. I spoke with Kai the owner and explained what I needed to have done. His office was a few blocks in the Garment District from where I worked, so that was very convenient. I brought in both dresses, and he measured the first navy gown, and the second blue ombre gown I wanted to wear for the cruise was next. We went back and forth on the length of the hem. Kai wanted to make it floor length, and I wanted my heels to show, at least the front of the heel as they were sparkly. We decided on an inch to hem. As I thought more on it, I was not happy with that, so then later that day I sent him the photos of the picture of the gown on the model, and I also researched on hem lines and what I was looking for. I didn't want the dress to be too formal as it had pockets and I wanted it to look dressy and fun. I had met him again the next day to try the dress on again before he tailored it, with what I wanted as it was not floor length, but almost floor length he said. The week after I came to pick it up and I was nervous on how it would look, and the gown was perfect, it skimmed the floor without touching it, and my heels were able to peek out when I put my foot forward. I was able to swirl around, and the ombre color was striking. It was a lot more than I expected to pay for tailoring as far as price to be honest, but once it was completed, I was very satisfied and was happy with Kai and his tailoring and customer service, and his love and passion for his work showed in how my gown was tailored. I recently went back to Kai this month as I had purchased a multi color dress that was too large in the armpits, and also a blue blouse that was too large on the shoulders. Kai worked his magic again. A week later I went to pick up my clothing, and had fitted them on. The blouse fit much better, and so did the dress, it made a big difference and looked like the dress was custom made for me. Kai also has his own coat and clothing label, and showed and had me try on a few leather and fur coats, and wool and fur coats that were both stunning and beautiful. Thank you Kai for all that you do! I am happy that I chose you to be my tailor! God bless you! read more
2 years ago
After seeing his great reviews on Yelp, I decided to try out Déjà-vu Tailoring. I had a few pairs of vintage jeans I thrifted online, but the items' measurements didn't match the description. Specifically, the waist on two pairs was a good two inches larger than advertised. So I took them to Kai at Déjà-vu. He had to do extensive alterations on those pairs to take in the waistline, and I also got an original hem on both pairs. The finished product is like a completely new pair! I attached photos of one pair of shorts that needed these extensive alterations. Now I have a wardrobe staple to last many years! read more
2 years ago
Kai is incredible--he tailored an oversized dress for me. It came out better than the original design, fit perfectly and was done quickly. Best tailor in NYC - thanks again! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Thank you Kai for tailoring this coat (pictured) and 2 pants! They got hemmed to the perfect length. It was so fast (2 days) and the process was seamless; the studio is based in a WeWork and appointments can be made online (first for fitting then for pickup). Excited to wear these (new) pieces!! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Kai and his team were amazing!! Kai himself is incredibly charismatic and very observant to what changes need to be done before I even said a word. He shortened the straps on this dress, added a hook and eye, hemmed 4 inches off, and adjusted where the wrap string was to make the dress a bit more conservative in the front. The work is immaculate and absolutely perfectly done! He expedited the service for me to get it done in time for my event, and given the quality and speed, the value was amazing. Can't wait to be back with more of my dresses I was so worried about the intricacies of this dress in regard to tailoring, but the dress is absolutely perfect! read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
I've been looking for a tailor and I came across dejavu, so I decided to give it a try. Kai offered to take in the waist too, which wasn't something I even considered. I decided to go for it because I've never had jeans that DIDN'T gap around my waist. He told me they'd be ready in 3-5 business days (they were ready sooner than that). I picked them up today, and I am one happy customer!!! These jeans look like they were made for me! The hemming and stitching is so well done, they look like I bought them this way. These jeans fit me soooo good! Worth every penny! I can't wait to get the rest of my clothes tailored. The location is also great! I work close by and I've been able to do all this on my lunch break. Cannot recommend enough!! read more
2 years ago
Kai and his team did magic taking in my dress. Thought it would be a mess to tailor since it had boning and additional layer of lining, but it came out so so good. Tailored to fit my shape so well, I am so happy with the results. Turnover time is pretty quick! read more
2 years ago
had an outstanding experience with Dejavu back in December!! Kai was super flexible scheduling and accommodated my busy schedule. We worked together to find the best possible solution for a skirt I wanted tailored, but that had a pattern in the fabric that required some creative placement. I was willing to compromise since it seemed like it would be a tricky job but lo and behold the Dejavu experts did a fabulous job and managed to get the skirt tailored to fit me PERFECTLY without affecting the pattern at all. I am so thrilled with the results, and I will absolutely be returning very soon with more alterations. My favorite way to shop now is finding hi-quality second-hand (and often designer) pieces, and having Dejavu fit them to me perfectly. My wardrobe is shaping up to be the best it's ever been and I'm so thankful to Kai and the Dejavu team for their wonderful work! read more
2 years ago
Kai is amazing! He transformed my bridesmaid dress to a beautiful corset back. I ordered the dress 2 sizes too small and could not zip my back at all. In order to fix my problem, he came with an amazing solution to remove the zippers and make it a corset back. He turned this transformation around in less than a week and I couldn't be happier! I recommend Kai to everyone. He is so funny and patient. read more
1 year ago
Kai always does a great job with my alterations - especially on making me actually now want to wear these two dresses! Will definitely come back! read more
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I bought a corset top that was a size too large. I was able to get it fixed quickly and it looks great! Kai was able to taper in the sides and was able to keep the design intact. Will come back again for future alterations read more
Like many things I've procrastinated, I put off finding a tailor in the city for way too long. After finally deciding to do my research, I came across Deja Vu and booked an appointment after seeing the price range and great reviews. I felt a little iffy about some of the other places I considered but got a great feeling when I came across Kai's site. I brought almost ten pairs of pants, multiple shirts, and my two favorite pairs of jeans to Kai. Not only did he hem all the pants beautifully (all the stitching was hand done), he repaired a rip in one pair of jeans so well I couldn't even find where the hole used to be. The other pair of jeans is a true testament to his skill - a few months ago I found my dream denim on clearance but was crushed when I received them and realized how unwearably long they were. I read in another review that Kai was able to shorten jeans while keeping the original hem and shape of the leg, and was hoping he could do the same for these. I literally could not be happier with the way they turned out. Even when you inspect the hem inside and out, it looks so natural you literally cannot tell the jeans have been altered. Can't even tell you how excited I was to finally wear them. When I came to pick up my clothes, he had me try on everything once more to ensure we were all set, and I didn't feel rushed. Kai really takes his time with his customers and makes sure everything is just to their liking - he really got my clothes in tip top shape whether it was fixing holes, securing loose buttons, altering necklines/collars, or hemming the pants. I'm honestly really excited that such a huge portion of my clothes are wearable again. Kai is truly the best and I can't wait to work with him again. Can't recommend Deja Vu enough! read more
3 years ago
***Update since they moved to midtown*** Another great experience at Dejavu. Brought in a suit jacket to get shortened and have the sleeves shortened. Excellent work, service, and price. Their booking system is really lconvenient too, as it prevents delays and gives you time to really explain what you're looking for. 5 stars, def coming back. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Had the best experience getting my bridesmaids dress tailored. I was really particular and the dress turned out perfectly, I got so many compliments. He turned a boring boxy bridesmaid dress into a knock out read more
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