Min Kim is around the corner from my Office. When I'd drive West on upper Lighthouse, I'd frequently find myself parking in front of their beautiful shop to admire their clothes and scarves. Each time I walked by Min Kim, I always stopped to look. I was riveted and impressed by the clean classic lines, impeccable finishing and the sheer beauty of their clothing. I figured they must be very expensive. I lost out for over 2 years due to this uninformed assumption.
I finally walked in to ASK about their alteration prices. They were authentically warm and welcoming. I felt treated as an honored guest in their home. The shop was delightfully clean, with not a pin out of place.
I'm petite. Consequently, I'd roll up most of my jeans so that I wouldn't trip over them. My other jeans featured hems that dragged on the floor. I asked Min Kim what thy would charge to hem them. Then I asked the same question about hand hemming. I was surprised to find that there was no additional charge for hand hemming. I was also surprised about how very affordable the quote was. So surprised that I queried, "For each leg?" It was per jean.
I brought 2 pairs in for hand hemming. They were pinned with care and excellent communication about length.
They asked me when I needed them. Even though I'd said, "No hurry," the beautifully hemmed jeans were ready for pickup inside of 2 days. They had me try them on to ensure I had exactly what I wanted. I did - in fact, so much so that I wasted no time in bringing in 8 more jeans to be hand hemmed. Because of the extremely affordable price for their artistry and impeccable labor, I all but had to arm wrestle them before they'd accept my check on which I'd gratefully added in more than the price of their bill.
Min Kim did a flawless job on all the jeans (and at an unmatched great price!), They more than exceeded my expectations. Ever since then, I've been able to feel comfortable and have full confidence while entrusting them with my clothing. I'm delighted with the care and attention they've given to all of my clothes. The've expertly shortened and altered my dresses, slacks, shirts and blouses, turning each piece into bespoke clothing.
My next job for them: replicating one of my favorite dresses that had an unfortunate encounter with my favorite pink lipstick in the dryer. The lipstick won the bout. Mea culpa.
I'm thrilled with the quality, prices, expertise and superb customer relations that I can always count on at Min Kim. I've lived on the Peninsula since 1983 and been to many dressmakers. Min Kim has earned my loyalty and business for life.
Dr. Rona Hapern
Pacific Grove, California
Please note: This is an authentic, well-earned, unpaid, unsolicited review and full endorsement of Min Kim Couture in Pacific Grove. I feel grateful for their enabling me to always have trust in their work and their results, for my being able to count on their unflagging conscious competence, supeb work and artistry, committment to excellence, friendly warmth, and for their very reasonable prices. read more