As a new Shanghai resident, I had to tell you about one of the most essential place of the city – except from the Bund – called the fabric market. It is the best place you can dream of to make all the tailored clothes you are missing. I personally tested for you the Lujiabang Road fabric market – metro Nanpu Bridge – where you can find hundreds of tailors and seamstresses. The best advice I can give you first is to go all over the building and its 3 floors to see what kind of clothes are available. Nevertheless, if you don’t find what you are looking for or if you have a really precise model in the lead, just bring with you a picture of it. The fabric market tailors will certainly have the ability to match your expectations.

Following friend’s recommendation, I have decided to go to “Milano Tailor”. Their corner is located on the ground floor, on the left side when you enter in the building. I suggest you to ask for Kate Xu. She will be able to inform you precisely on styles, cuts and fabrics. Give her only 10 minutes and she will take all the measurements she needs.

I was personally looking for a made-to-measure duffle coat and blue navy velvet jacket. The cut was evidently perfectly adjusted to my bulk and I have been surprisingly pleased by the quality of the fabric and the finish done with great care, particularly for buttons and internal pockets – see pictures below.

To try your tailored clothes, you will have to wait only one week after the day you ordered them. If you are okay with the shape and the cut, you can go back home with them immediately, but if you want to adjust some elements, you can get them back from the morning after.

I already plan to go back there next-end and I will certainly yield to an old fancy. I would like to order my first tailored tuxedo and pretend to be a respectable trucker. If you don’t want to be much extravagant, you can also order made-to-measure shirts and suits for unbeatable prices.

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Our era sees the advent of fisherman jackets. And lots of designers like Folk, Heritage Research or Suit are offering their version of this popular piece, uptating it to something modern. What you’re seeing on the picture comes from the latter. Actually, the jacket is a basic cotton made parka with some little cool features along : drawstings, front flat pockets and an awesome look. What could we say more than… we love parkas!! :)

£170 from Aphrodite1994

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Regardless of Question Air modest sales I’ve made a selection there. The idea is to build a sailor outfit. It evidently starts with some fashionable hi boat shoes in which H by Hudson is specialized. To match them, some casual trousers might be appropriate, just pick a particular color like teal. Lets skip the graphic tee from Alexander McQueen to talk about an Edwin striped sweater. You may have already seen it on our blog, it would suit the look nicely. The greatest deal of this selection is unquestionably the peacoat from Paul Smith: 80% wool made, for a decent price. Some accessories are important to complete the outfit : we’ve got a fair isle beanie from Hartford and a striped scarf from Obey.

H by Hudson Shoes £116 (was £145) from Question Air
Suit Trousers £42 (was £60) from Question Air
Alexander McQueen T-Shirt £66 (was £110) from Question Air
Edwin Sweater £60 (was £85) from Question Air
Paul Smith Sweater £186 (was £265) from Question Air
Hartford Beanie £35 (was £50) from Question Air
Obey Scarf £28 (was £39) from Question Air

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US Sales are starting today. Every site has a “BLACK FRIDAY” discount. 80′s Purple doesn’t ignore the rule, everything is 25% off. You could enjoy it making few purchases, as these Howe Suit pants. They’re grey, plaid made, fitted, with some sober checks, discounted, what do you need more? ;)

$73,5 from (was $98) 80′s Purple

PS: To get your 25% discount enter the code “BLACKFRIDAY” at checkout. Get also a $10 gift card spending over $99

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