I remember walking in here a few months back because I needed a proper black suit since all my previous suits are brightly colored. It was an impromptu walk-in for me at the time but the ladies at the desk helped me out and scheduled me in on the spot. They took my measurements and we spent a good hour or two picking out fabrics and they have A LOT of selections to pick from from the pattern of the fabric down to the button and type of lapels. They were very good at suggesting styles based on my preferences (I'm an easy going guy with too much time on my hands). They helped me pick out different colored shirts so I could wear my suit to different functions and the quality and of the fabrics justified the cost. Three weeks later (Yes, it does take time for a custom and tailor fitted suit to be made), my suit came in and I drove back for a test fit. Some minor alterations aside, the suit is perfect for me. Once I save up bit, I think I'll come back so I can get a second suit for more fun occasions. I highly recommend this place. read more

Friendly, kind, and informative staff. Spoke with Nicholas B. and he was very knowledgeable. If you go here, you gotta go to him! He was great read more

I browsed a few suit stores for my wedding, but the attention to detail and service lead me to choose this one for my special day. I've had a couple suits made by other notable retailers before, but this is a whole different level. Philip and Sophia's friendliness made me feel like I was chatting with friends rather than a salesperson. They never pushed more expensive options and were able to walk me through all the intricacies that came with creating a bespoke suit. I had no regrets on my special day. Months later when a dry cleaner crushed the buttons on my suit, they even took the suit back in and repaired everything free of charge. Although the suit was a nice chunk of change, the service, craftsmanship, and expertise was well worth it. read more

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This will be a bit of an odd review because my initial experience with Hive & Colony was excellent - 4 or 5 stars. I ordered a tailored 3 piece tuxedo for my wedding ~2 years ago. I enjoyed working with the staff and the finished product was excellent. However, I just recently noticed a small detail was off. They stitched my initials totally incorrectly on the vest and I never noticed. No big deal, I thought. I'll just make them aware and they can rectify this small mistake. I have ordered custom suits for ~20 years and whenever there has been a clear tailor mistake, the suit or item in question was always taken back for correction. In this case, when I first made H&V aware, they said they can send me to their local tailor and pay for the fix. They said they would call me back to arrange, but they never did. I called again and this time they said they can't fix it themselves and that I should call the local tailor myself. They also said they wouldn't pay for it. I was upset by this. I spent thousands of dollars on a custom suit that they delivered incorrectly and they won't stand by their work. In my book, this is inexcusable, especially for such a high ticket item. Interestingly, the tailor they recommended, Forest Tailoring, mentioned to me personally they stopped working with H&V. They wouldn't say why but they made it clear they had a bad experience with them. I'm in the same boat and I will NEVER use H&V again. read more

Hive & Colony - Here are the initials, which are completely wrong. - Formal Wear Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My fiance and I checked out 3 local suit shops for our wedding. Hive & Colony was the 2nd shop we looked into, and it was the one that really made a lasting impression on us. I had the pleasure of tagging along my fiance on his suit appointments, and it was honestly a blast thanks to the professional and hospitable staff at Hive & Colony. The suit that my fiance got for the wedding is fire! I think it's so cool that you can customize the interior lining of the jackets and add stitched characters. My fiance wanted to get a look and feel for different swatches on his first appointment at Hive & colony. Phillip assisted us during this time, and he meticulously went through a whole gamut of textures and colors. I was wowed by how knowledgeable he was of the textures. I also appreciated his insights on materials that would be best for temperamental weather since we're getting married in New Orleans. My fiance primarily worked with Sophie, who was the absolute BEST! She helped my fiance narrow down his suit details and assisted with the fittings up to the wedding. Admittedly, the groomsmen dragged their feet a bit when it came to getting their suits. She set expectations right at the get-go and created a reverse timeline of when the guys needed to get fitted. She was highly communicative throughout the entire process (e.g. sending out reminders, helping my fiance fine tune the lining, letting us know when the groomsmen got fitted and/or picked up their suits, etc.), and she even helped to expedite when she could. read more

Perfect fit and great service. Knowledgeable at how to measure and good at suggesting styles

I want to update this review and apologize to Hive and Colony. I have to say that over time, I have really come to like this suit. I think it fits well and wears well. They also offered me a discount for any troubles I had and I am now well satisfied with this company and I would use them. Thank you HIVE AND COLONY! read more

This Review is long overdue and is for Mr. Ixaias Avila. I came in because I needed a 3 piece suit for my brother's wedding. Ixaias was quick to welcome me and educate me on fabrics and pricing. This is my first custom suit so I wanted it done right. Ixaias took his time to measure me and offer me advice on how to dress for the event. When the suit finally came we did some extra tailoring, so that took an extra couple days. When it came back it fit perfect. I felt like a million bucks at the event and it felt even more special with my initials and name embroidered discreetly inside the suit. When I took my suit to get dry cleaned, the business I used unfortunately damaged my mother of pearl buttons. I called Ixaias and he took them to the tailor and got them fixed for me for free! Amazing experience. Special thanks to Ixaias. I look forward to my next suit. read more

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Honestly the best customer service hands down. Philip was so professional and knowledgeable in suits and explaining EVERY aspect! I know nothing about suits (my fiancé does) and I totally understood every nuisance of the customized suit process from Phillip's explanation. And, you get discount for 4 or more suits. A priority for us was to be able to have the entire bridal party of 6 to get fitted since they're out of town and Philip was SO SUPPORTIVE and thoughtful in setting up a plan to schedule and measure and delivery for the wedding date. My fiancé and I went to another place before coming here and that place didn't give us the time of day. They also couldn't accommodate more than a party of 3. Will be coming back here! They're a ten year old company and first store on the West cost. Don't let the few reviews scare you and come at least talk to Philip!! The store was so clean and professional and hell, I want a suit here! read more

Hive & Colony - Formal Wear Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Brought my husband in for a custom suit for a wedding we were going to attend in about 5 weeks. Great service and extremely detail oriented service. They were conscious of our needs and didn't try to upsell different options but instead catered the service to make sure we were comfortable and got what we needed. Got the suit just in time and even had it adjusted after. Ask for Ixaias!! read more

Hive & Colony - Formal Wear Near Me - Santa Clara, California

After an exhaustive search for a dinner jacket for my 55th birthday event I finally went to H&C to get measured and make a purchase. The service was impressive and impeccable from beginning to end and I'll return for future purchases. The quality is superb and match the customer service, well worth the money and a great experience. read more

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Ask for Sophie. She led with honesty and told me a Hive and Colony wasn't right for me since I had such a tight timeline but rather than send me off she proceeded to spend the next 15 minutes guiding me and helping me like I was an old friend. They have my business the next time I'm in the market for a suit read more

My buddy and I came into Hive & Colony looking to get some bespoke suits for an upcoming wedding less than a month away. Harrison greeted us and asked us to come back cause he had an existing appointment. We spent the next couple of hours going around Valley Fair mall and the surrounding areas to see what was available at an accelerated timeline. We ventured as far as Santana Row, as well as the Men's Wearhouse across the street. We couldn't find anything that caught our eye that would be ready in time for the wedding. Additionally, one of the other suit stores in the mall happened to be closed at the time, and I am so glad that it was. When we returned to the store, Harrison and Philip were there ready to help us on our journey towards getting our custom suits. Starting off with a delicious gesture from off the top shelf, I knew we were in classy, creative hands. There were countless color, fabric, and pattern options to choose from in several binders and swatches. It began a bit overwhelming, but with the careful consideration of these well-dressed designers, they guided us in the direction that would best fit our body types. Once our patterns and fabrics were chosen, we could move on to choosing custom stitch colors, button choices, engraving options, lining fabric, etc. There were so many custom (even hidden) touches that would make our suits one of a kind. After going through the countless options for jackets, pants, and shirts, we moved onto getting measured. The only other place I've gotten measured for a suit was Men's Wearhouse. H&C had many more measurements taken on and around my body, so I was confident that my suit would fit me perfectly. After about a couple hours of choosing options and getting measured, it was time to settle up. I can tell you that my suit was not a cheap one. If you're looking for a lesser priced option, H&C is probably not the place for you. But I can tell you that for me, every penny was well worth it. From beginning to end, Harrison and Philip were extremely professional and detail oriented. A few days before the wedding (right at the estimated eta we were quoted), we headed back to the store to try on our suits for the first time. Putting on a suit that was specifically tailored for you is a pretty spectacular feeling. I had a huge smile on my face while putting on my shirt and pants that were made specifically for my body. Although my jacket fit a tiny bit loose in one area, we didn't have time to make any alterations before the wedding. So Philip instructed me to bring it by for free adjustments (for the lifetime of the suit, btw) after the wedding. As a lesser attractive man, I wanted a suit that would stand out from the rest (a bit of peacocking, if you will) and that would make a statement. This suit did just that. I received so many compliments both in person and on social media on how my suit looked and fit. I'm so grateful that we found a place that could make me look and, more importantly, feel good. I was extremely comfortable in my new threads and they even withstood my aggressive dancing and running around in the woods all night during the wedding. Thank you, so much, Philip and Harrison!! Anh and I will definitely be back for another round. read more

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My fiancé brought me in looking for his next tailored suit for a special occasion but the customer service was horrendous. Mostly due to prejudice. If you looking for a tailor store skip this and go across the street on Santana Row. Clearly their boba drama was far more important than a potential customer read more

Custom suits and fine clothing. This place is fast, efficient with great customer service. Modern and trendy!!! @Hive&Colony @ixvivs Great Fits for any occasion. Couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. Ask for Ixaias!!! read more

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I was in need for a new suit for a couple weddings happening this year. I came in, Philip took care of me. Walked me through everything I needed to know for my first custom suit with Hive and Colony, and even how to take care of my suit in the future if anything ever happened to it. Could not have asked for a better experience. Definitely won't be the last time I come here for a suit or anything else. Thank you Philip and the rest of the team. read more

Hive & Colony - Custom suit after being fitted by Philip! - Formal Wear Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is a long overdue review for Philip @ Hive & Colony. I had the pleasure of working with Philip for my wedding day suit. The entire experience was fantastic, primarily due to Philip's attention to detail and dedication to the customer. Philip helped me customize my suit, from picking the fabric to all the small details throughout. He always gave his advice and guidance, but still allowed me to make my own decisions. The entire process felt very consultative and I absolutely love the way my suit came out. I had such a great experience that Philip ended up doing a suit for my father as well, for him to wear on my wedding day. Go see him for your next suit now!! read more

I wish I could leave more than a 5 star review!! Philip was absolutely incredible. His attention to detail, advice and overall positive demeanor helped me craft the perfect suit with him. He helped me select details that combined the perfect feminine touch in my suit. Can't recommend Hive & Colony enough for a women's suit! Philip... you rock!! read more

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I purchased a suit for my wedding here and it was a true 5 star experience. Ixias and his team was very knowledgeable and helped me with selecting the right style and materials to fit the look i was going for. At times when i was clueless they were able to give very good guidance and really did create a one-of-a-kind design for me. They really are selling a service here and not a suit, the team went above and beyond, even giving me 1:1 time with their tailor so that i could have the perfect fit. I will definitely be returning. read more

Amazing experience in the store. To be clear, these suits are not made by a local clothier, but instead they are made in China. BUT so are indochinos, suit supply, and honestly just about every other custom suit option. Even my Boss Suits are Italian fabric but made in China / Indonesia. So same thing and I don't think Hive and Colony does anything wrong there. There are a few custom local clothiers that make them in the US but it is hard to find and expensive. I decided to keep my order with them because of the great service and transparency. I am hoping for the best with my suit but will edit this once it comes in. Don't worry - I'll also add pictures! Oh also the impeccable service is thanks to Pablo! read more

Went to Hive and Colony to purchase a suit for my daughters wedding. Customer service the day I went in was great. Never got a call or email communication that it was ready. After 8 weeks I made the attempt to call, and was told the suit was there 3 weeks prior to my follow up call. Never received any communication by email or even a phone call. Went in to try on, and wasn't pleased with the fit, so obviously there had to be some alterations. Customer service at this point wasn't as great as initial visit. They offered to Mail the suit after alterations. Received by Fed Ex , almost 2 weeks later. So disappointed with how this was packaged. The jacket was inside out and crammed in the box, as well as the pant, and hangers. The only thing folded in the box was the suit bag. For the amount of money you invest in a tailored suit and receive in this matter was very disappointing! Now there's an added expense of getting it pressed/steamed before it can be worn. read more

Hive & Colony - After removing from box - Formal Wear Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My son is 6 foot three and has a 29 inch waist, he is a track athlete at IU. He needed a suit and two national chains near his midwestern school blew him off and didn't even offer him any options. He was a bit beaten down by his experience. After some research Hive and Colony got our business. I made an appointment (a day in advance) The salesman at our San Jose store spent 75 minutes with my son, asking him questions, showing him options and measuring him. The attention to detail was amazing. Normally they would deliver the suit to him personally and do any alterations. My son headed back to school a day after his fitting so they mailed his suit to him. He is truly thrilled with the outcome. I love that even though we chose their least expensive suit option they gave my son service as if he was royalty. My younger and easier to fit son has already asked for the same Christmas/Birthday gift. ;) read more

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I had a suit made and Hive made alterations and made sure the fit was perfect. Also they are careful to be mindful to your personal preferences and small touches, like the sleeve length if you want your watch to show. There is a lot of fabric selections to choose from, and lots of customization you can do like the buttons and the lapel style. Hive really went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with my fit, and it was very appreciated how much attention and care they have to make sure you like the fit. I like my trouser length a little longer so they made that edit after my first round of alterations. They also adjusted the vest for a snugger fit and the whole 3 piece suit looked perfect. They are super friendly and also good at fashion tips. It was really nice to get fitted from Hive and I look forward to getting my next suit from them! Also they come in a really nice traveling bags. And the hanger is really nice and has felt on it. Everything just looks and feels really nice! read more

Hive & Colony - 3 piece suit - Formal Wear Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Worked with Hive and Colony Lead Stylist, Alan Maldonado at the Tysons Corner, VA store. Without doubt he is one of the top clothing advisor in the industry. His knowledge of fit, fabrics and tailoring and his ability to guide clients in building a true custom wardrobe are incredible. read more

my best friend wanted to buy a suit, but all of the options at department stores like Nordstrom, Macys, etc the inventory and quality did not come as close as Hive & Colony. Ixy at Hive and Colony was the most meticulous and patient about the customization of suits and the process. He provided a plethora of options and provided great support when curating the perfect suit. His attentiveness and attention to details is spectacular. The turnaround time for the suit was 3 weeks. He notified us immediately when the suit arrived. The sizing was PERFECT. It fit like a glove. Would give Ixy more than 5 stars if we could. He dresses the best out of all of the employees. Will be returning in the future to purchase customized suits from him. read more

Hive & Colony - Formal Wear Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came to Hive and Colony in search of a custom wedding suit - they absolutely delivered! I worked primarily with Philip and his attention to detail was amazing. Beyond that, he made the whole process very educational and approachable. I could not recommend coming here more for your suiting needs! read more

Chris is amazing. The quality of service, patience with other customers ( some people) while getting me fitted and attention to detail was top notch! Love all the custom options Hive & Colony provides, couldn't be more excited to see the final suit all put together! read more

I was headed to my first wedding in literally years and thanks to Covid-15 (as in 15 lbs), I was in need of a new suit. As it was a close friend getting married and I actually had multiple weddings coming up, I figured I would go for something a little nicer, specifically MTM. I actually happened to find this place while shopping at Valley Fair by coincidence. Harrison really took care of me and helped me go through every detail and I was so surprised and impressed the level of detail and customization that could be done with their suits. The suit was made fairly quickly, within a couple weeks, and after a quick fitting and slight adjustments, the suit fit perfectly. I love the suit so much I am considering getting another one made, and I will definitely come back to Hive & Colony. read more

Photos are here! Big thanks again to Hive & Colony for such an amazing job read more

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Had to write a review after the stellar service and help from Phil. Walked in looking for a suit needed for an event, he was able to walk me through the process seamlessly! Once the suit came in, I was more than happy with what he helped me pick out. Would highly recommend getting a suit here if the chance calls for one. read more

I was looking for a tux for my wedding and came across Hive and Colony. Price wasn't too bad considering an off the rack tux would have cost about $650 anyways. Why not spend a little bit more and get it custom. I went in planning on getting a 2 piece tux but ended up ordering a 3 piece and a custom shirt to go along with it. Man I was glad I came here. Philip helped me throughout the process of picking all the fabrics, cuts, buttons, etc. He was super patient throughout the whole process. When the suit came, it did need one or two minor adjustments but boy did it fit like a glove. I don't get overly excited about much things in life but I couldn't help but get excited about putting the final product on again. Once you get a custom suit, especially one from Hive and Colony, you probably won't look at off the rack the same anymore. If you're looking for a suit or a tux, do yourself a favor and see Philip at Hive and Colony. You won't regret it. read more

I got my custom tuxedo for my wedding done at Hive and Colony and it turned out great! The process was easy, thorough, and the service was great. Went in for an initial appointment for design and then when the tuxedo arrived, we did an additional tailoring tweak that really elevated the look! Could not be happier. Will be coming back for my suits going forward. read more

If you are looking for a suit or tux, this is the place! Customer service is hands down the best I have ever had. Philip is the person to make things happen for you. Philip saved me big time by getting my wedding tuxedo ready on a short notice. Literally he made sure my tuxedo was on point the day before my wedding. Super grateful to have someone who will go above and beyond just for you. read more

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The experience here is like no other, I've never had a suit before and Justin measured everything super well. He did an amazing job at explaining every little detail all the way til the suit arrived and it turned out fantastic. 10/10 would recommend and I will be returning for another suit. read more

It was a great experience purchasing my suit here. Philip was especially helpful and knowledgeable, which made the entire process seamless. Should the occasion come, I'll be returning to Hive & Colony for another bespoke suit. read more

Needed a suit for a wedding so after walking around my usual Valley Fair haunts, I was told to check this place out from another business down the way. I was a bit intimidated at first with all the selections but Philip really helped me narrow down some options so I wasn't staring at a thousand buttons and a million fabrics. In the end, it's the best fitting suit I've ever gotten and all at a very reasonable price. I really appreciated their transparency with delivery times as it did take a few weeks to get it into the store. I wouldn't hesitate to get more clothes from them in the future. read more