I had some old suits that my sons liked but needed good tailoring to fit them. I knew alterations of this kind are not easy and needed great experience to do properly. Doing research to find a good place, I came across High Society and remembered my father had some great suits made for him there. Made an appointment and went in with my sons. Mr. Lim and Brandon were very welcoming and professional and clearly knew what needed to be done. The store is beautiful as well with a lot of gorgeous pieces on display. Mr. Lim did a bunch of measurements and said they would be ready in a week. We just picked the suits up and they look amazing! So many small details done right completely changes how the suits look. We are all so happy with how they turned out! Thank you so much, Mr. Lim and crew. Bespoke suits for me next! read more

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. The tailor presents himself as a designer, so I trusted him with several expensive pieces for alterations. Sadly, most of the items were damaged, including very simple tasks such as shortening T-shirts -- which were also done poorly. What made the experience worse was the lack of accountability: no apology, no professionalism, and an overall rude attitude from both the tailor and the staff. The focus seemed purely financial, with no respect for the client or the garments. The team appears inexperienced, lacking both the technical skills and the understanding that tailoring and design are crafts that require taste, care, and respectful communication -- not just tools and prices. I strongly do not recommend bringing valuable pieces here for alterations, and I would not advise learning or training with them either. Design is an art, and customer service is part of that art -- unfortunately, both are missing here. read more

High Society made my husband's tux for our wedding, including a beautiful custom silk shirt. The whole ensemble came out looking amazing, it fits him so well, and communication was great throughout the process as well. Definitely on the pricier side, but so worth it!! read more

I had an excellent experience having a tux/shirt made here for my wedding. David, Mr. Han, and the rest of the team were a pleasure to work with and extremely professional. Bespoke tailoring requires a level of trust with the tailor and the team here fully delivered and exceeded my expectations, in spite of some bumps in the road. Everything came out perfectly and I would love to come back and create something new in the future. read more

Commissioned a Scorpion Jacket from the movie Drive (2011). Very happy with the results, the silk material is a beautiful shade and the embroidery is phenomenal. David and Nuage were very courteous and professional throughout the entire process. I was impressed by their dedication to get the measurements exactly right. Over email, they asked that I send them a list of measurements. They added that if there's a zip-up jacket I like that fits me well, to take pictures of myself in it front/back/side, then mail them that jacket. I did just that, and picked up my jackets in-person at the store in Los Angeles on a trip that I had planned (they did offer to mail it to me if I'd like it sooner). My friends have seen the jacket, and are now interested in commissioning custom suits of their own for formal events. Highly recommend High Society for custom attire. I see why they're so loved in Hollywood and by the community. read more

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Another (former) ktown legend bites the dust. Living in LA there were a few tailors in ktown that were known to be amazing. High Society was one of those storied, IYKYK places. I don't typically recommend Goldfinger anymore because it's gone downhill as well (albeit still better than the vast, vast majority of tailors in Los Angeles), but I will say I would 10/10 times send people there rather than here. **Quality** I brought in a few alterations that were not difficult but were for items that were relatively expensive. I paid exorbitant alteration fees (and was initially happy to do so) because I hoped their work as a bespoke tailor would mean higher quality work than your typical seamstress. Unfortunately, the work was not better and, in several cases, worse. Items came back with snags and holes (ruining a $1K jacket in the process). Hems were not straight, etc. Jacket sleeves were shortened but not linings so I had stuff coming out of my cuffs like I was 15th century count living in England. Would not recommend bringing any items you care about. **Service** Front of house is pretty great at making you feel like you're inadequate as soon as they find out you're not there for a bespoke offering. Watching the rebrand of a high-quality tailoring shop from Ktown to a vibey bespoke shop in Midcity was definitely an experience. read more

This place should be ashamed of themselves to say they are professional!! This is how they sewed a expensive evening gown!! They also completely stained and wrinkled the dress!!! I have a wedding tomorrow and have nothing to wear!!!! I'm sooooo beyond disappointed with this place!!! Their prices are beyond outrageous and you would think they at least do good work but they are a fail! Avoid this rude and unprofessional place!!!!! read more

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The fine people at High Society collaborated brilliantly to create my one-of-a-kind three-piece wedding suit. They went above and beyond the call of duty: gathering just the right materials (timeless sage green fabric, wool/silk/linen blend), following all of my specifications, exhaustively tailoring every piece to fit perfectly, hand-finishing every corner down to the last stitch. They even had it pressed out of house when the very fine fabric wasn't behaving quite as it should. The craftsmanship of the finished product is immaculate, and it looks better than I ever could have hoped for the price. (The other custom tailors I considered charge much more for much less.) I can't wait to find an excuse to wear it again! I couldn't recommend High Society more. They really care about their customers. Thanks to the whole team. read more

I have been getting custom pants made here for years. Thankful for David Lim, Mr. Lim's son, carrying on the legacy. Especially with David bringing his deep rooted design background. Always a pleasure creating new pieces with High Society. If you are looking for Bespoke and something out of the ordinary, this is your home. Nothing in Los Angeles comes close, just have a glance at their client list... read more

I'm so glad I found this place. These guys really know how to make you look good in a suit. Every time I wear anything tailored by these guys I get compliments from everyone. I used to hate wearing suits till I found high society. Now I try to wear my suit every chance I get. Thank you High Society! read more

Hi, I came here for some alterations on a few items: a tuxedo shirt, two tuxedos (jacket and pants), and a separate pair of dress pants. They were honest about one of the jacket's not needing alterations, and in particular, there was a pair of pants that due to color matching was the only option but significantly too large. I was a little worried after the measurement process and being a new customer, but that worry melted away immediately when I came back to pick the alterations up, even before fit checking them. They essentially recut the pants without throwing off the balance of the garment, and saved the day. If you're on a tighter budget this may not be the place as a honest heads up, but they're worth every single penny. Highly recommended. read more

I came here a couple times and altered pants, they did a pretty decent job. I brought in a sports coat that had bulky shoulder pads and didn't fit well. I asked if this jacket could be salvaged or should I just give it away. They insisted that there would be no problem removing the shoulder pads out and making the jacket look great. I went along with their recommendation, spent $50. I come back, and they stated they needed to charge an additional $40 because there was extra work. I put on the jacket and to my surprise, the shoulders are horrific. Jacket does not hug my shoulders at all, can see creases everywhere. I expressed my concerns and the tailor kept saying, "looks good" "looks good". Very disappointed as they knew themselves that they did not do an adequate job, but continued to let me leave with a disgustingly altered jacket. Will post pictures soon. read more

I have a strange body shape / type, and I wanted a custom suit for my wedding. High Society exceeded all of my expectations, and they were incredibly helpful in answering all of my questions along the way. I will certainly be back for each new suit I need in the future -- not just for my wedding. read more

Mr. Richard Lim is a goddamn artist. Since 1968, Mr. Lim has been designing, fitting and creating clothes for the Hollywood elite and I am honored and privileged to have had him make a few bespoke items for me. I started by taking in 4 Saks suits to have him tailor and after an impeccable job, I decided to have a few shirts done as well. Let me say, you don't know how a shirt is supposed to feel and fit until you get one made by this man. Even if it's a simple white shirt, you feel different in it, like an added aura of added confidence and people around you will notice something different even if they can't particularly point it out. I had a black tie event I needed to attend last week and the week before I decided to take the plunge and get a bespoke tuxedo made for the event. The result? amazing astounding awesome breathtaking extraordinary fascinating incredible marvelous spectacular stunning unbelievable wonderful But even thesaurus.com's synonyms do not do his works justice. I'll solely be coming here for any of my future suiting needs. Also, shout out to Sunny for always bringing a smiling face to the table! :) Oh, and lastly, this tuxedo was the main contributor in helping me win best dressed at the black tie. read more

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got a custom 3 piece suit made here for fiancee. Very pleased with the results. Some notes: - they have access to Italian mill fabrics if you are interested in higher end fabrics like Loro Piana - it was a 3 week turnaround essentially, and the suit is made in-house. - plenty of free parking behind the building! - slightly tricky to work with if you can't speak Korean. But they have in house managers like Jerry who is a great in between person that can translate - mr. Han is great! Very friendly tailor with a great eye for proportions. My man has a very slim build and it's tricky to fit clothing to him that accents his body, but Mr. Han knew exactly what to do! Even accented my man's cute toosh when requested by me. read more

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High Society is a 10/10. We had two outfits made for my fiancé here for our wedding: a suit and a tuxedo. Both are absolute perfection. We visited several other places before coming to High Society. Everywhere else was stressful: too many fabrics, vague pricing, and ambiguous quality. We always left other visits feeling confused and exhausted. At High Society, we immediately found the perfect fabric and the team made it really easy for us to make every other decision. We were undecided about the style for the tuxedo, and after showing my dress and some of our inspiration photos, the team helped us picked the perfect look that was even better than anything we could have picked ourselves. And we are quite into fashion! The pricing is very fair -- it's not inexpensive by any means, but completely appropriate for the quality. Beyond the first appointment, each fitting was professional and speedy. They took their time, but didn't ever waste our time. And the final result exceeded our very high expectations. If you are getting married or need a truly perfect suit, look no further. read more

From the moment you walk in the door the service at High Society is excellent. My husband and I went to High Society for his first tailored suit. Jerry helped us with all the details. He will take you step by step and answer all your questions. My husband's suit and shirt turned out beautifully. There is a fine attention to detail from the quality of the fabrics to tailoring a fit that is exactly what you want and lots of opportunities to put your unique spin on your new suit. I highly recommend and will definitely go back. Cherry on top, parking in the back of the building makes it very convenient! read more

THE BEST! I needed a suit fast (getting hitched in Las Vegas) and a friend recommended this place. I called and made an appointment the next day so get the suit on time. Cassie was super helpful and made the process of picking colour and fabric a true dream. I've never had a custom suit made. I've worn suits that never really fit right. Pants too baggy, jacket too long, just wearing a giant barrel with suspenders like an old tyme hobo etc. I'm not a fashion forward kind of guy but I know what I don't like when it comes to a suit. After the try on session I felt great about my purchase. Slim modern fit. Super comfortable. Didn't feel like I was about to hit the disco like I was my Uncle in the 70's like most tailors try their best to make you look. Totally worth the money getting a suit designed to fit your body. Some say my body looks like a bowling pin yet somehow they made me look like an upside down bowling pin (tough and cool) They make suits for movies and I deserve to dress like a Hollywood celebrity (Antonio Banderas) read more

Forget the autographed pictures of celebrities that adorn their walls. Forget the Twilight poster that greets you every time you pass through their parking lot. Forget whatever timidity you have about getting your first bespoke garment. I stopped by here on a whim 2 years ago after seeing the jacket Ryan Gosling wore in Drive sitting at the store front. Since then, I have had a sport coat, suit, and overcoat made. Each piece is the highlight of my wardrobe. High Society will create the best piece of clothing you will ever own, perfectly crafted to every contour of your body and filled with every detail your imagination can muster. All afforded to you at a very reasonable price given the exceptional quality provided. But that is not what keeps me coming back to High Society - the people are. David, Jerry, Eric, Sunny, Cassie, and Mr. Han are all incredibly affable, knowledgeable, and patient. They will make sure that you leave happy, no matter how many changes you request throughout the fitting process. You will leave supremely satisfied and looking like one of those celebrities that adorns their walls. read more

Really great customer service. They remember me by name and I am a new customer. Saving up to get suit made here and looking forward to it read more

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Excellent service. Had a fully custom suit made here for a rather reasonable rate. While more expensive than made to measure or off the rack the results are worth it. Great quality, fabric selection and staff. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I got a jacket and trousers altered here and just got around to wearing both pieces. The alteration definitely improved on the silhouettes and proportions of both garments and I am satisfied with the quality of workmanship. It took them about a week to perform the alterations which seems reasonable given that I was a first-time customer who walked in. The price, while not outlandish, was on the high end of the spectrum. My old tailor would have matched the quality of work but at rate 10-15% lower. I will be returning. read more

The owner, David, is not a nice guy. We commissioned him to do a jumpsuit and since he obviously didn't know what he was doing, he asked if we had a jumpsuit that he could use for the pattern. We let him borrow a $1000 jumpsuit that we had but when he showed us the work he did, it was unusable. Poor stitching, threads sticking out and it didn't even follow the cut of the borrowed jumpsuit. Hence, we decided to cut our losses, anticipating that we would have to eat the $400 deposit (didn't give us the receipt by the way and we paid cash - our mistake) and asked for the jumpsuit back - which he refused to do unless we paid for the poorly designed jumpsuit we commissioned. This is called blackmail. Now we are forced to take this jerk to small claims. Also, he never answered my emails nor phone calls. Be forwarded...stay away from this thief! read more

Came into High Society with an original Versace that needed tailoring. Was treated with the utmost respect and professionalism. David and Mr. Han worked quickly and skillfully to fit me perfectly and i am so very pleased i chose High Society for this very special alteration. I'll definitely be returning and i highly recommend High Society to anyone looking to get a custom suit fitted by experts. These guys really know what they're doing! 10/10 read more

I went to get a suit made for my wedding. I was hesitant at first, I just wanted to wear a suit that I already owned, which was a made to measure type suit. But I'm really glad I got one here. The suit was perfect. I have an odd body shape and I thought a made to measure suit would be good enough, but it doesn't compare to the suit that was made from scratch to fit my body. The staff really went above and beyond. I really wanted a specific shade of bluish gray and they had to shop for fabric until I found one that I liked. They'll customize everything (lots of things that I didn't even know could be customized) and make recommendations when you're not sure/overwhelmed with options. I'm not sure if I can go back to getting a suit anywhere else. read more

I'm not an off the rack guy at all due to my size. I was recommended to High Society by another friend who's been a long time customer. Their entry level price for a bespoke suit it about $300 less than anyone I found in Vegas. The quality and fit is outstanding. Mr He, the cutter, did a fantastic job for me. Well worth the 265 mile trip to LA for their services. I had purchased one made to measure suit here in Vegas for 500 bucks less than what a bespoke would cost at High Society. Damn, was that a mistake. High Society is the way to go. I've also now ordered a sports jacket similar to a Dior jacket I saw 20 years ago. Dior doesn't make jackets for a man my size. I'm sure it will be spectacular read more

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High society tailor is the spot. I've had multiple jackets, Suits, pants, and even a custom military jacket (heavily altered from a surplus store) done here and all have fit exceedingly well. After losing weight I thought it would be a better idea to have my pants custom tailored to me instead of just buying new items and I'm glad I did. Prices are fair for the work done. I would love to have custom suiting done here when I have extra money for that, I know the prices and quality will be well matched. Turn around times are quick and I will continue to be coming back as a regular customer! read more

I really, really, REALLY wanted to like this place. I had been doing extensive research into getting a bespoke suit done in the LA area and High Society kept coming up as a viable solution. I decided to give them a try by altering two suits that I had that needed to be altered in several ways (taking in the sides, shortening sleeves, adjusting collar on back of neck, etc). I'm a HUGE stickler for detail. It's in my nature to appreciate fine workmanship and to chastise sloppy crafting. I'm a believer that how you do small things is how you do big things-- if you take the time and attention to make sure all the buttons sewn on a jacket are evenly spaced, down to within a millimeter, then you probably are also able to craft full bespoke suits of impeccable quality. This is my measuring stick, and High Society fell short. Also, the people you hire are a reflection of you and your business. You could be the world's greatest tailor, personally, yet if you hire someone that just does "good enough" work, then guess what? You are now also just "good enough." I'm sure Richard Lim is an excellent tailor unto himself, but whoever he has working the alterations in the back has basically alienated me from doing future business with him. Several things did not live up to my expectations. Firstly, the cost for alterations was bordering on the ridiculous side ($200-some-odd dollars for two suits). I gave them a shot here, though, since I was hoping the craftsmanship would justify the cost. It didn't. Secondly, I had to go back THREE SEPARATE TIMES to get all my alterations completed. Granted, the first time I didn't communicate effectively to the tailor (which wasn't Richard Lim, to be fair, it was one of his house tailors), but the next two times was error on the part of the tailor. I even made sure to speak with someone in-house that is fluent in English to make doubly-sure the tailor understood, but apparently that didn't work out. Thirdly, and this one irks me the most: The sleeves on one of my suit jackets is shorter by 1/4" than the other sleeve. Now, you might be saying to yourself, "1/4" only? Stop being such a stickler!" Trust me, it makes a difference when you're showing 1/2" of cuff on one arm and 1/4" of cuff on the other. You end up looking like a lopsided Quasimoto. That shit doesn't fly with me. Had the tailor hit all my tailoring expectations the first time then I wouldn't mind paying the cost for alterations. As it stands I now have to continue shopping around for a tailor that can alter my suits right. read more

My husband had the suit that he wore for our wedding made here. We'd spoken to several tailors around Los Angeles and done a few initial consultations, and both Mr. Lim's turnaround time (just 2-3 weeks) and pricing simply beat them all, hands down. Additionally, after the initial measurements, we only had to go in for one fitting. And the suit itself was designed impeccably. I wouldn't go in as a complete newbie to bespoke tailoring; it is helpful to know what you're looking for in terms of style, fabric, etc. But frankly, I think this is the best bespoke tailoring place you'll find in LA in terms of flexibility, quality and price. They're also open on Saturdays for those of you who can't make it over to Koreatown on weekdays. As a side note, they have a parking lot in the back. read more

This place is great. I just had my suit made for my engagement party. I don't really like how off the rack suits fit me and I can't recommend this place enough. Being able to customize pretty much every aspect of your clothing seems daunting but the staff there put me at ease and provided helpful suggestions. I was under a bit of a time crunch but they were able to accommodate me. I'll definitely be back. read more

I've been working with Mr Lim for almost 15 years now and this is the place to get the perfect workmanship, hand made doesn't get better than this. everybody is very helpful and if you do communicate well with them once it's enough, great people, great fabrics and perfect finished product. Max read more

Recently came to High Society to get a bespoke suit for my upcoming wedding. As this is my first time getting a bespoke suit, I was a bit daunted by the whole process. Well... anxiety or concerns were quickly put to rest by this friendly, professional group. From start-to-finish, they made the process easy, understandable, and enjoyable. They well understood my vision -- a slim fit, burgundy suit -- and worked further toward honing to my more specific desires, i.e., lapel size, pockets, etc. All in, a wonderful experience (and very affordable) for anyone looking to have a great suit made by some great people. An added bonus, for what you're getting, it's a very quick turnaround time. Thanks again and can't wait to be wearing a High Society suit on our special day! read more

Found out about this shop from reddit. Highly regarded as the best tailor in LA from several subreddit threads on men's fashion. Their client list speaks for itself. I went to two tailors prior to coming here, and I'm glad I came here. Not only does Jerry and staff have excellent customer service and friendliness, the tailor Mr. Han showed expertise when he asked me to return my Brooks Brothers suit for a bigger size. All the other tailors I had seen previously didn't recommend that. They would have just cut it right then and there and taken my money. High Society, however, advised me on how to best tailor my suit. When fitting me to the suit, he changed the entire appearance of the suit with just a few needles. It was remarkable. They may be slightly higher priced, but it is absolutely worth it. Best in town! read more

I was very impressed with the friendly and helpful customer service at High Society! I'll definitely be coming back here for future alterations and custom shirts. I had a suit altered and a custom white shirt made. Both were done very quickly and professionally! read more

Great product and great service. There's something to be said for a service-oriented business that still makes you feel like the customer is king. Sit back back, pour a shot and put your feet up. Or get fitted and get going. You can stay as long or as little as you like. Either way, you feel valued. It's more than a tailor. It's an experience. read more

Everyone feels THAT much more confident when they look good. And a large part of looking put-together is wearing clothes that fit your unique body type! I'm shorter than most and have to tailor all of my clothes including shorts. I'm so glad I found this place. It's centrally located with free and easy parking! They also do their best to accommodate you if you need your items by a certain date. Mr. Han, Jerry, and Cassie clearly know their stuff. They are kind, patient, and professional. I trust that they will keep me looking polished for many years to come and you should too! read more

My fiance had a custom suit made by Richard Lim for our wedding. The staff took the time to find the perfect materials and color for him. He was extremely happy with the final product. I also had a long cashmere coat altered with them. They quoted a great price and I had a my coat back within the week. We will definitely go back for future alterations! read more

David is wonderful and had a jacket made for me in a very quick timeline. He used measurements I sent remotely and did an exquisite job! I would highly recommend and will be using him again! read more

Had a couple suits made from here. From the beginning, High Society has been courteous and knowledgeable about suiting. They answered all my questions with patience and catered to what my expectations were for my suits. Bottom line is if you want a suit that looks great, feels great and is bespoke, get your suit from High Society, it won't disappoint. read more

Cannot recommend the team at High Society enough! Very, very pleased with the suit and double breasted vest made for my wedding. It really could not have fit any better. Sunny in the front was very accommodating and walked me through the entire process. It was really quite enjoyable--I made my fit+fabric choices, measurements were taken, came back for a fitting, and a few weeks later my order was ready. Everything was seamless. I've been able to wear the suit a few times now and I have gotten several compliments on just about every part of the suit, but the double breasted vest has received the most attention by far. I'm very happy with the suit and I'm looking forward to literally wearing-it-out so I can make another order at High Society. read more