I like french cuffs. But the only problem with these kind of cuffs is you have a hard time rolling the sleeves if you want to. Not to mention the possibility of loosing the links! Well if can gain access to books which feature people from the 50-70's cuff link wearers are a plenty. Even in good old Malaysia. Shirt sleeves in the 80-90s' were normal sleeves but there are 2 holes to accomodate cuff links. Nowdays cuffs are either 2 buttons and fancy or only french cuffs. RAOUL seems to focus on cuffs and collars design a lot.

So jind86, does that help you make up your mind? Would you be going to Sire's to tailor a suit?

If you do, mention my family's name - Khor. If I'm not mistaken the tailor's name is Chin. He's a very charismatic well spoken gentleman.

Fusion[eX]: Cheers, I posted because of jind86's previous request and I'm too lazy to take out my suit for a picture taking session. Moreover, that fit is better than what I'm getting now.

hey mofonyx thanks for putting up the pix, i may actually visit them sometime.. you were mentioning that it would be cheaper to get materials outside and then bring it to them to get the suit made right?

Yes, get them at Binwani's along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. They ALWAYS have 70% sale. Crazy cheap Super120 wool.

Silk Street – 136 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
50100 Kuala Lumpur.

http://www.binwani.com/stores.htm

If you need Sire's number, just drop me a PM or ask me here and I'll ask my dad for Mr. Chin's number.

Thank you for the info, mofonyx. I wonder how much their 2x120 shirting fabric goes for.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 6 2009, 02:38 AM

What's 2x120?

Cotton fabrics can be heavily discounted. The cheap ones get cheaper but stuff like Ashton doesn't improve in price. It's still expensive but I'll persuade my dad to get them for me cos it is much easier to iron.

They have Cerutti for the fancy schmancy. For wool, I just get the cheapest there is. I like myself some pinstripes and herringbones. Also, the synthetic blend is a very good idea if you're planning to wear your 'wool' pants often because you can THROW THEM IN THE WASHER! and they are BLOODY CHEAP to boot (about RM 70/m or something).

Ahhh.... there are people who visits fabric shops. I thought i was alone. hehehe.

for me, i hardly get any suits off the rack that really fits me. its either it fits the body, but the sleeves abit short, if i get a bigger size to get the correct sleeves lenght then the body part is loozen i guess i had a longer hand.. haha

so, i'll just go for taylor made. last time i got a set of 3 piece suits (blazer, waistcoat, pants)cost around RM600 only.

fabric shopping, so much more exciting.

more detailed info on how to buy fabric outside from the tailor pls =) like how much fabric to buy, any recommended/preferred type of fabric, how much would they cost after the 70% off etc..

jind86:

First go to Chin and get yourself measured. He will then tell you how much fabric to buy for shirt, pants etc. A good tailor requires less cloth to make shirt/pants.

For example, going to Binwani's, they always say 2m for shirt or something like that, but Chin only requires 1.7m (don't remmeber exact figures). So you save 10% because he's a better tailor. In a nutshell, here is less wastage with a superior tailor.

Preference of fabric is how thick your wallet is. If you can afford Cerruti 1881 wool, then go ahead. If you can afford Ashton cotton, then go ahead. Personally, it's just way too expensive for a student. Your choice depends on design of the fabric. Pinstripes, herringbone, plain, checkered. It's up to you.

Price is always a factor, especially if you aren't making millions.

so how much estimate would it cost for his services?

Buddy, your suit needs some tweaking. I hope you know that the jacket should be buttoned when standing right? And do you stuff alot of things inside your pockets?

I still remember that RM500 per metre range of suiting material i saw at Euro Moda. Can afford to touch only!

hey guyz, i need some advice how to tuck in shirt bt dun let my tummy too obvious?

Unfortunately the only way is to wear the pants higher. I'm fat too.

darn my slack kinda tailored for lower thn waist. Seems like time for some shopping.what brand have the cutting to make guyz with fat thigh and hip look better in shape?

No way you can get off the rack to get the sillouette you want!!! No freaking way!! its 1 over 50 chances a person is perfectly fitted for off the rack clothes. Thin and fat people included. So it is not possible to recommend brands for fat people, but only to recommend places to go to find stuff. You can't be a choosy for waist 40 and above. Since you got some stuff tailored, why not ask them to make stuff that gives you a slimmer impression?

O, my waist nt 40 above la juz around 34 to 35.but due to lots of beer, it kinda grows forward which makes it obvious.so anyone can recomend good tailor with reasonable price around penang?student here so budget nt very high.

meh, couldn't be bothered la. I usually do but was so excited after listening to Dvorak's 9th I couldn't be bothered.

not gonna defend my suit cos I know it's awesome. I had like my wallet, ticket, mobile and everything inside. Maybe my keys as well. I find it easier to keep it in my jacket pocket than my pants cos I have big legs even at the time.

some people are just so ana| about stuff, eh? yawn

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Added on March 8, 2009, 1:59 pmthe suit is about RM 1,000ish for tailoring the whole thing, excluding fabric costs. So, I reckon about below 1,500 you can get it done.

This post has been edited by mofonyx: Mar 8 2009, 02:02 PM