I visited Ken to have a suit made for my upcoming wedding. Having zero experience with custom…read moreclothing I was putting all my trust Ken to help me decide how I wanted to look. I can't be more pleased with my decision, Ken was patient, professional and made me the kind of suit I never thought I'd be able to own, it's incredible. Again, I don't know anything about fashion, but this guy is super talented and a real SI hidden gem.

I went to Ken for a tuxedo on July 22,2021. I need a tuxedo for several events over the next…read moreseveral months. My nieces wedding was Sept.11 2021. he assured me there would be no problem. I called him in the middle of August to find out the status. He had to call me back and told me that fabric was on back order and just came in. He put a rush on it but I will have the tuxedo for the wedding. I have never heard of any manufacture that will not offer a different material as a replacement??? Lets face it he forgot to order it. He then calls in Sept. informing me the tuxedo will not be ready for the wedding. I told him to just make sure I had the tuxedo for my sons wedding on Dec 11 2021. I had to wear an old tuxedo to my nieces wedding. It was embarrassing. In Oct. I was told the Tuxedo was in. I went for a fitting and could not believe the tuxedo was about 3 sizes to small. He said he didn't know how this happened and took my measurements again. On Nov 18. I once again went for a fitting. The tuxedo was nice but needed some minor adjustments and the satin stripe down the legs were not put on. I went yesterday and the stripe was still not put on the pants. I am 9 days away from my sons wedding. He added the stripe and brought the tuxedo to my house last night. He put the tuxedo in a garment bag that had a horrible stench to it. He had to smell it when he put the Tuxedo in, but he did it anyway. The tuxedo picked up the smell. Luckily my wife had a spray that took the smell out. What kind of person does something like that. A sincere apology would have been nice. Never given. How about here is a bow tie on me. The last thing I need is another bow tie. I not the point, it's the Act. How about I know you been back and forth more that you should have. I have an espresso for you. Again I don't need a cup of coffee. It the gesture. Four and a half months to get my Tuxedo from him. Luigi G

Here is what you get when you order a custom suit from Mr. Ned:…read more Varham, son of the founder Ned, takes your measurements and quizzes you gently about what sort of suit you have in mind. They will make you any sort suit you want -- there isn't an enforced house style -- although Varham will steer you away from any utterly wrongheaded decisions. The measurements are applied to a pre-existing block pattern that best matches the cut you've specified. Second fitting is with just the basted body of the jacket to allow for significant alterations. Final fitting has the collar and sleeves already set, the trousers completed, with just the buttonholes and fine tweaking remaining. Total turnaround time is roughly 6-8 weeks; total cost using standard super 100/120 fabric is $850; functioning sleeve buttons and hand finishing along the lapel will run you $50 a piece. This is not true custom/bespoke given that they are working off an existing pattern. That said, I have to imagine they're drawing from a great multitude of proprietary patterns in order to accommodate all the sizes and shapes coming through their door. Moreover, all work is done on the premises, and the owner takes the measurements personally and shepherds your suit through every stage of production. In my mind, that's about as close as you're going to get to custom at a price that's remotely affordable without a finance job. Now am I happy with my first suit from Mr. Ned? Frankly, I am a tiny bit ambivalent. On the plus side: the trousers are fantastic and are perfect not just in fit but are of a piece with the ensemble. The back of the jacket and the sleeves exhibit terrific fit and drape. Finally, the lapel has a kind of graceful flow that says, "I am wearing a custom made garment!" to anyone sensitive to this strain of vanity. My criticism involves a rather imperfect drape to the sides and a lack of polish in the details due to the garment being largely machine made (although all the critical components like the sleeves are set by hand). At my final fitting, Varham pointed out this was my first suit with them. Implicitly the second suit would be an improvement, at least in the fit department. For most readers, $850 is a lot to spend on something that is only the first step towards a perfect fitting suit. For me, it's justifiable in that I wear suits for work constantly. I require a garment that is not only truly comfortable, but can withstand the wear and tear of NYC life; my suit is made from 14 oz Scabal Super 100 which is some pretty tough wool - it feels like a military uniform. Is it worth it? Absolutely. I wear my Mr. Ned suit more than any other. I feel more confident, thinner, smarter, etc. It's hard to put a price on materialistically driven self-worth, right? More objectively, Mr. Ned is widely regarded as the best game in town for custom suits under a $1,000. He knows his craft, delivers the goods on time, and makes the garments in NYC. I can't think of anyone else that can even come close to offering that kind of value for money. Cool Trivia: Mr. Ned is the preferred tailor of film director Wes Anderson and made all the suits for the Royal Tenembaums.

I have had three suits made here. Despite the fact that Varahm is a nice guy and they use union…read morelabor and treat their employees well, I Will never go back. The first suit I had made turned out too boxy for my taste, but I recognize that as my fault since I was new to the custom clothing world and simply didn't know what I wanted well enough to express my opinion on the matter. That said, there were construction problems that rest on Ned's shoulders. Most notably, the lapel was not sewn properly and so there are dramatic, unsightly ripples at the notch. Also, despite being boxy, the jacket is incredibly uncomfortable. I can not wear it for mroe than thirty or forty minutes while working at the computer without cramping in my upper back. This suit sits in my closet and I wear it maybe 2 times a year. The second suit I had made turned out better. This was because I was clear about my likes and dislikes with respect to the previous suit. While the cut is more to my liking, there were construction problems that really detract from the suit. Most notably, the suit came with a small hole in the crotch. Seriously. Also significant, the shoulders were cut differently and so the whole thing doesn't look uniform. Arg. I wear this suit when I want to look decent, but don't care if something bad happens to my clothes. (i.e., I might wear it to a wedding reception where it is likely to have a drink spilled on it, but never to a fancy dinner or an interview) Less you think they get better the more you work with them. The third suit was a total disaster. The sleeves were opened for buttons then inexplicably sewn all the way shut. The sleeves were attached in such a way to make me look like a zombie while wearing it. The fit was a weird combination of boxy and too tight. Literally unwearable. I simply gave the jacket away and now have one pair of very, very expensive suit pants. For labor-friendly alternatives try Martin Greenfield in Brooklyn or Samuelson made suits from Paul Stuart.

Unacceptable stress and poor project management for a high-end tuxedo…read more My experience with David was incredibly disappointing and stressful. Despite placing a deposit in June for a December wedding-giving us a six-month lead time-the process was mismanaged from start to finish. Although I requested a mid-November completion to avoid last-minute anxiety, and David promised to accommodate this, the timeline was completely ignored. I had to chase him repeatedly for updates. I didn't receive a first fitting until seven days before my wedding. Even then, the suit was in shambles: a jacket missing a sleeve, pants without buttons, and no vest. This forced me to attend three stressful fittings during my wedding week. At one point, he actually asked if delivery after my wedding date would be acceptable. I lost so much faith in the process that I purchased a backup tuxedo from Suitsupply just to be safe. Eventually, he delivered the suit at 11:00 PM the night before my wedding. For a garment costing nearly five figures, the quality is merely 'decent,' not outstanding, and it was missing several custom details we agreed upon at the start. I cannot recommend this service.

surprisingly not many female suitmakers around! Im happy I chose David and he was fabulous to work…read morewith, we had a lot of fun customising my three piece suit - there are endless options of fabrics, linings, buttons- it was full on customised. I have worn the pieces separately, they're on constant rotation. he also offers adjustments throughout their lifespan which is helpful for my ever-fluctuating body.

They make mistakes and then they ask you to carry the burden. I had ordered a couple of things from…read morethem in the past but one day they delivered two coats I hadn't ordered. I emailed them to ask what it was about and they realized they had shipped another order to me without even realizing it. Without offering a single word of apologies they just asked me to print out a return slip and drop off the package -- all at my expenses in terms of gas, print outs (we don't have a printer at home), and time. In other words, they were expecting me to do they own job without even saying thank you or that they were sorry for the inconvenience they caused me. A rude unprofessional company who I will never buy from ever again.

I've been a customer for about a year and a half now. The team here is excellent. Very friendly,…read morenot pushy salesmen but instead informative, knowledgeable on their fabrics and cuts and fit. They've helped me redesign nearly my whole wardrobe and I'm extremely happy. I have an overcoat, a couple of shirts, some trousers, a sports jacket and four suits and regularly wear them all. They fit better than anything I own, feel comfortable and I regularly get compliments. Looking forward to these pieces lasting years and years. I highly recommend AoS!

He is gentleman with great selection and he offers a lot of options for a formal affairread more

Extremely overpriced alterations. $200 for a simple trim, it included dry cleaning something I…read moredidn't ask for or was informed about before or needed.

I was hesitant at first hiring a stylist. I didn't know what to think but I'm so glad I did it…read more Living in Manhattan everyone looks so put together. As I'm getting older I wanted to look my best. I knew I kept shopping and instead of wasting my money on things that don't look the best for me why not hire a stylist. I have to say I'm so glad I did. Adrian is amazing, he makes you feel comfortable right away and knows what he is doing. He went through my closet like a pro and pulled things together that I would never think of. I will be using him for all the seasons going forward.

I have been working with Dalestyle for over 2 years now, I specifically work with Adrian. He has…read morebeen fabulous and has changed my dressing life. I am in fashion so I didn't think that I needed a stylist.... however that changed after the first meeting. He has been amazing, I come to him when I have to dress for events and he has also helped organise my wardrobe and help me with my day to day dressing. Adrian really took me out of my comfort zone and introduced new styles and shapes that I never would have chosen myself. He knows my style well now and lets me know when he see's thing I need for my wardrobe and also any sample sales coming up. I give Adrian and Dalestyle 5 stars as they exceeded my expectations.

I lost my favorite hoodie and was looking to replicate it with same hoodie I found online. Solin…read morewas able to put the design of my choosing on my new hoodie the same day. He even matched the font for my name in the back! He charged me reasonably and it looks so professional. Definitely coming back in the future.

I recently placed an order with Local Tees and the owner, Solin, was so helpful. The sweatshirts…read morecame out fantastic and he is so creative. The design was so unique and everyone loved the shirts! Such a pleasure dealing with him and highly recommend Local Tees!

Decided to buy a tux with 2 black tie events coming up. Thought I could buy something inexpensive…read moreat Macy's but wasn't impressed with the tux quality nor the ultimate cost. So I did some research for a local tailor and decided to give Vihan a try based on the reviews. What I found was an institution of over 50 years in North Jersey. Vihan Custom Tailors was exactly what I was searching for in a custom shop. First and foremost, Joe was super welcoming and gregarious. I explained I needed a tux for an upcoming wedding and outlined my timing. He was helpful and very accommodating. If I had a dollar for every time Joe said "no problem" to any of my requests, it would have paid for the tux! Just by looking at me, he brought me to the rack with my size to get a good fit. The quality of the jackets was immediately noticeable. All of the blazers were stylish. The process was quick and painless. Next, Joe showed me around the store so I could see the rest of their dapper inventory. We added a shirt and a couple accessories and I was on my way. When my tux came in, I met Vihan, the founder and tailor of the shop. During the fitting, I watched a master in action. My body is on the stockier side so I'm always concerned about the fit of suits. Vihan assured me it wouldn't be an issue. After the fitting, I asked Joe if one of the blazers I liked the previous visit could be ready with my tuxedo on short notice for the rehearsal dinner. As usual, Joe's answer was "no problem!" When the tuxedo and blazer came in I couldn't be happier. I love the quality of the tux. It immediately stood out for the premium material and intricate stitching. Vihan & his team did a fantastic job with the alterations, including to my shirt. The tuxedo was form-fitting and not boxy. I was ecstatic with the fit. During the wedding festivities, I was extremely excited about how well the blazer and the tuxedo looked and felt. Both outfits stood out; especially the tux in a sea of tuxes. Needless to stay I will be going to Vihan for all of my menswear and tailoring needs in the future. Loved getting to know the Joe, Vihan & the team. You'll always be in good hands with them. In the age of department stores, a family-owned, local bespoke tailor is quite the find. Vihan's classic, personal experience shouldn't be missed. See you guys soon!

The only place I found doing same day alterations, they were amazing in a pinch. Very happy I found…read morethis spot and will be back!