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Why pay a Premium and Settle for Less? For people who pay attention to details, it is in the detailed craftsmanship of your suit which can show off sparks of your personality and character. Apart from the Milanese Buttonholes that A...

【2019 Grooms Alert】Wedding Suits – An Alternative to Tuxedo

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Enjoy a HK$1000 off to order a three-piece suit for your wedding here! What are the alternatives to a traditional tuxedo? Your wedding day will be the moment where you have the most photos taken of you in your lifetime. Your every move, every blink, is recorded by...

【Tailor-M Special】Exclusive HK$500 Voucher of David Fashions

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Brummell Tailor – Hidden Gem in Central

Treasure Buried in the Concrete Jungle At the heart of Hong Kong's financial district, Central, are the glamorous shopping malls like IFC, Landmark and Prince's Building. Apart from the traditional designer brands, it is not difficult to...

【Double-Breasted Tuxedo】A Classy Touch of Royalty

Having a suit made for your wedding is without doubt one of the major decisions of your life, considering that your wedding photo will be hung on the wall of your living room for the next decade. Following the movie Kingsman, starring Colin Firth, the...

【Sea Island Cotton Shirts】Haven’t had one before? You are in for a Treat!

Purchase any suit worth HK$4,880 and receive a Sea-Island Cotton Shirt for Free! As Easter approaches, children may often receive Easter Eggs or Easter Bunnies as Easter Gifts. As for adults, sorry that it's not Christmas and you don't get to receive any gifts. Oh...

【Freebies Alert】Free shirts, Tie and Pocket Square

We have previously introduced L&K Bespoke Tailor's Headcutter Lewis, who is not only experienced but a tailor who follows the latest trends and techniques to keep the style and cut of his products up to date. This has attracted plenty of seasoned international...

【Gentlemen】 Stay Warm and Remain Charming in Winter!

Winter time in Hong Kong is quite hard. While women wear less to look beautiful, gentlemen would also want to keep warm elegantly. One question: how does the gentleman keep warm charmingly in winter? It might be too hot to wear a suit in summer, but it might be also...

【Special Shirts Deal】HK$899 for 3 Tailored Shirts

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Shirts - An Essential You Can't Get Enough Of Shirts is an item which every man's wardrobe has. Whether they are dress shirts that you wear to work with your suit, or casual shirts to go along with your Khaki's or Jeans on vacation. Whether you're heading out to...

【Suit Craftsmanship】The Milanese Buttonhole

For people who pay attention to details, it is in the detailed craftsmanship of your suit which can show off sparks of your personality and character. Among which, the Buttonhole on top of the lapel is one of the most visible details on a suit jacket. Milanese...

Buy any Suit, Get Three FREE Shirts!!!!

David Fashions is now celebrating its 33rd Anniversary! They want to share happiness with every customer, to thank for the support for these years. To buy any tailor-made suit at David Fashions, you can get FREE three shirts worth HK$1,464 (HK$488 each)! David...

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Brummell Tailor – Hidden Gem in Central

Bettie Bespoke – Where it all Began

Bettie Bespoke is to launch a collection of designer bespoke suit. Bettie's designs are complemented with a hint of both Eastern and Western cultures. But how did she start her path to becoming a unique designer? Experience of working for Alexander McQueen Bettie...

The Meaning of The Lancelot Logo

In this first post, let's talk about our logo first! ( I designed myself ) May I? There is a house walking through a Lancelot shield and leaving as an elegant deer. "House" represents Knight: A businessman is a knight who is fighting for his life, his family, his...

Halo World, I am a stylist and tailor, Stephen

Hi guys, I am Stephen, a senior stylist of The Lancelot. Thanks for everyone's support for a long time. Many many friends ( or you can call customers ) asked me to write a blog... for years, but I just spent all my time on doing styling, investigating about suit...

【Visiting Tailor】Save Time and Energy at the Push of a Button

Struggling to find time to visit the Tailors? You’re working tirelessly at the office, day and night. Overwhelmed with a tight schedule, you race against time to get all your jobs done before the end of the working week. You even struggle to free up time to enjoy a...

【Best of Asia】Hong Kong among the Best Tailors in Asia

While Hong Kong is often recognized for its international standing as an international financial center. Some would also realize that Hong Kong also has some of the best tailors in the world.

【Designer Suits】Sparkle up your Grey & Navy suits

What are the most common colours that you see in your wardrobe? Black & White? Navy? Charcoal Grey? Isn't that boring? Bettie Bespoke offers some tips to help you explore different colors for your suits! Not too overwhelming, but just adding that little bit of...

Milan Tailors from Hong Kong, is coming to Europe!

Whether it is Tuxedo or Dinner Suit for weddings, Business Suits for work, tailoring your own handcrafted suit has never crossed the mind of many people, as it is not something you can easily find on the high street... Even if there is one, it can often be very...

【About your suit】 The Headcutter

Have you ever imagined who is the Headcutter behind each bespoke tailor in Hong Kong? We met up and spoke with L&K Bespoke Tailor, one of the "Most Popular" tailors on TailorM. Michael is the owner and a Suit Consultant of L&K Bespoke Tailor, boasting more than 30...

【Overseas Exchange】At the Forefront of International Styling and Techniques

On-the-job training is not uncommon, but have you ever heard about “Tailor Overseas Training Tour”? Although Hong Kong tailoring industry is inherited from the established traditional craftsmanship, local tailors insist on improving themselves. They foster the local...

【Relocation Notice】 Mozart Bespoke, New Shop Address

“(The tailors at) Mozart don’t pick the most expensive suit fabrics, but the most suitable ones for you” said Hong Kong author Marcus Yip. Mozart Bespoke has recently moved to a new shop location from previously Duddell Street. The new shop is located at…

He Is a Tailor, but also a Magician

It is impossible that everyone has a model-like figure in the reality. Some maybe big-framed, some may have a pear-shaped body. A ready-for-wear suit probably is not suitable for their figures. That’s why they would choose a tailor-made suit. However, there is another...

【2019 Grooms Alert】Wedding Suits – An Alternative to Tuxedo

【Tailor-M Special】Exclusive HK$500 Voucher of David Fashions

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【Sea Island Cotton Shirts】Haven’t had one before? You are in for a Treat!

【Freebies Alert】Free shirts, Tie and Pocket Square

【Special Shirts Deal】HK$899 for 3 Tailored Shirts

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Buy any Suit, Get Three FREE Shirts!!!!

【New look for 2019】Free Pocket Square for your suit!

A fresh look for 2019 - Add a sparkle to your suit 2018 is almost coming to an end. As we enter 2019, ever thought of giving yourself a brand new image for a fresh start? As business gets tougher in the wobbly economic environment, first impressions count! A bespoke...

【Party Season】 How to dress appropriately, while charming most at parties?

All the Christmas decorations that we see around the shopping malls are obvious signs that we approach the end of the year again. This means the time of corporate parties and banquets, and you may need to start thinking about the party outfits... It's often a big...

【Freebies worth HK$1,476】Free shirt and trousers!

Is there anything more daunting than the thought of having to do your laundry after work? Surely, one can’t wear the same shirt and trousers for five days? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you have so many shirts and trousers that you don’t have to do your laundry...

【Tailor-M Special Offer】Get a tailored suit from only HK$1850!

Falling leaves. A much drier and cooler weather. Migrating birds. All of these reminds you of Autumn. Time to get your clothes changed, get ready for the fall and winter this year! Time to say goodbye to your Summer suits Tailor-M is to bring a good news to everyone...

【Limited Offer】Exclusive HK$500 Voucher of David Fashions

Tailor-M is now providing an exclusive discount voucher of David Fashions. You can enjoy a HK$500 off, once you purchase over HK$2,000. Don't miss the opportunity, and make an online booking here immediately! David Fashions provides various kinds of fabrics for your...

【2018 Grooms Alert】Wedding Suits – An Alternative to Tuxedo

Latest offer, Tuxedos

Enjoy a HK$1000 off to order a three-piece suit for your 2018 wedding here! What are the alternatives to a traditional tuxedo? Your wedding day will be the moment where you have the most photos taken of you in your lifetime. Your every move, every blink, is...

【2019 Grooms Alert】Wedding Suits – An Alternative to Tuxedo

【Double-Breasted Tuxedo】A Classy Touch of Royalty

【Lifetime Memory】 Don’t Let the Tuxedo Ruin Your Wedding

Don’t Let the Tuxedo Ruin Your Wedding On the wedding day, the bride’s dress and makeup are undoubtedly remarkable. However, the wedding tuxedo also plays an important role in big day. If it doesn’t fit well, it could become a blemish on the fabulous day. It will...

【2018 Grooms Alert】Wedding Suits – An Alternative to Tuxedo

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【Party Suits】Ways to Dress Well for Year-End Celebrations

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The year of 2017 is coming to an end soon. Received invitations to parties or proms? Amid the festive season, your suits should not be as rigid as your dress code for work. Instead, try party suits with a more stunning design, highlighting your character and fashion...

Hot Picks: Tuxedo

When you are going to attend some very vital occasions, such as wedding banquets or proms, what you need will be a more formal suit – Tuxedo. There are so many tailors who provide custom-made suit. The Formal "Suit" for Wedding Banquets...

Fine Dining In Your Shorts?

Fine dining at a restaurant in Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton or Mandarin Oriental has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to the rise of the middle-class in Hong Kong in recent years. You may have been to lunch or dinner in...

A Waterproof Suit is Available Now!

Not everyone enjoys in a raining day which probably can ruin your outfit of the day. If you also are one of the haters of rainy days, let's see how to avoid your suit from getting wet. Bettie Bespoke Boutique has introduced a waterproof fabric. No matter what kind...

【Technology Revolution】Keeping your shirts wrinkle-free!

As Summer approaches, you become all sweaty under the unbearable heat by noon. You wish you could take off the suit blazer immediately to cool yourself down. You are nonetheless very hesitant to do that, as you know that your shirt is full of wrinkles after the...

【Interactive】 Best Suit Fabrics for Asia’s Weather

Darmian recommends two suit fabrics for Hong Kong’s subtropical climate and summer-all-year-round Singapore. Darmian also gives a tip on tailor-making suits..

【Suiting Fabric】Your options apart from Wool

Whenever we come across suiting fabrics, many people would often comment that “Wool is the best!” It certainly is among the most common fabrics used in suits. However, what are the other alternatives to wool? What is really the best fabric for me? Roger Shaikh of...

【Fresco】 The Summer Suits Fabrics

(Ander): Hi Darmian. I am looking for summer suits for upcoming summer season. Is there any cool, airy fabrics you recommend for making suits? (Darmian): Hi Ander, thanks for your email. Wearing suits in hot summer seasons could be...

The Best Suit Fabric for This Winter

It has been November already. Everyone should get prepared for their suits in the coming winter. Maybe you will ask, what is the difference between summer suits and winter suits? What is the best suit fabric for each season? Most of them are in the dull colors such as...

【Interactive】 Summer & Winter Shirts Fabrics

There is winter and summer fabrics for suits. What about shirts? 2 things you should know in choosing shirts for cold winters & hot summers…

【Interactive】 Fabrics for Casual Suits

Suits made of wool being too business formal? Darmian suggests another 2 kinds of suit fabrics for informal casual suits for your weekend gatherings…

【Interactive】 Suit Fabrics for Spring

What are the suit fabrics best for spring seasons? Darmian gives 2 ideas on spring suit fabrics

Choosing The Fabric – Thread Count

Apart from the raw material of the fabric, thread count is also another key feature in fabrics. In simple terms, tread count is simply the number of threads in each square inch of fabric. Higher Thread Count the Better? In general, the higher...

Choosing The Best Fabric for Shirts

We shared about the different types of suit fabric in our previous post. How about for shirts? Ever wonder what is the best fabric for shirts? Shirt Fabric – Pure Cotton is the best? Most people prefer 100%...

Choosing The Best Fabric for Suits

Ever wonder what is the best fabric for suits? If it’s your first time stepping foot into a tailor store, it can be quite daunting and intimidating for some people. The question “How can I help you, sir?” simply feels like a bomb has been...

【Buttonholes】Functional Jacket Sleeve Buttonholes

【Suit Craftsmanship】The Milanese Buttonhole

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【Facts you didn’t know】What’s wrong with the models’ suit?

"Attire worn by models might not be as flawless as you think", says a professional tailor. That's why everyone can actually dress better than models! If you have visited tailor shops before, you may have seen the fabrics books in shops that feature models with...

【Suit Style】 Suit Color other than Black, Grey, and Navy…

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Black, grey and navy are traditional classy picks on suit colors, suitable for business & formal meetings. Too many suits of these colors? Looking for some alternative suit color? Darmian recommends this color highly.

【Smart Casual】Checked Suit – Perfect foil for Mix and Match

A checked suit has recently arisen to be a popular choice in the fashion world. Its versatility means that gentlemen can use various ways to mix and match with the checked suit for different occasions. In this season, the checked suit is appearing in both men's and...

【Semi-Tailoring】Unfolding the Secrets of Semi-tailoring

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We previously interviewed with Patrick Kwok, the founder of Derby Suits & Tailoring, who introduced semi-tailoring to Hong Kong. He hopes to provide an additional option for consumers to consider when they are planning to purchase a suit. In this follow up series,...

【Door-to-door Service】The Ultimate Tailoring Experience

You may love a tailor-made suit, but simply be put-off by the thought of traveling over to the tailor, pick a fabric and get measured up... 'Door-to-Door Service' on Tailor-M To save you time and energy, Tailor-M is to bring you good news — users can now request...

【 Bespoke Suits 】 How Much & Where to Buy Custom Suits in Hong Kong?

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Tips & info on where to buy suits in Hong Kong, prices for custom-made suits, and latest trends in the tailoring industry of the Asia city.

【Bulk Purchase】One Request, Multiple Quotations

Creating a Professional Team Image at the click of a Button! Purchasing suit uniforms for a company is not easy. Difficult to predict the sizes needed, lack of sourcing channels, time-consuming to get quotations, uncertain quality. Despite the obvious advantages of...

【Smart Casual】Your Summer Vacation Partner – Linen Suit

With fewer and fewer occasions for a strictly formal dress code, "smart casual" has been increasingly popular as an alternative. These days, even many fine dining restaurants and 5 star hotels (especially in Asia) only requires its guests to dress in "Smart Casual". ...

【Bespoke Tailoring vs Ready-to-Wear?】What if I just need something in between?

Bespoke tailoring and Ready-to-wear, lie on both ends of the spectrum of suit-making. Cost and quality are basically the two obvious fundamental differences between the two. Would the sweet spot be somewhere in between? Bespoke Tailoring can be pricey, but...

【Prices, Reviews, Shop Address…】 All You Need to Know About Hong Kong Tailors

Your questions on Hong Kong tailors – how much, how long to get it done, shop locations, which tailors to visit – all answered here. With handful tips.

【Gentlemen】 Stay Warm and Remain Charming in Winter!

【 Old Hong Kong 】 The Most Stylish Suits in 1920s

What are the most stylish suits of old Hong Kong in 1920s? Not the Mao suits (or Yat-Sen suits), but the French-style suits. See picture of French-Style…

【Bye Bobbies】 Remove Pilling on Clothes (with Prevention Tips)

Pilling is the little pills (or bobbies) appearing on clothes after wash, usually caused by friction. Here are 4 easy ways to remove pilling…

【Fall & Winter 2018】 3 Big Trends on Men’s Suits…

Looking for some ideas on autumn/ winter suits in 2018? Here are the 3 big trends in autumn/ winter suits for men that you should watch out for. Firstly…

【 White? Blue? 】 Best Shirt Colour for Interview & Important Meetings (Part 2)

What is the best shirt colour for interview? But first, you need to know the meanings of each colour. Different shirt colour delivers different messages to the interviewers/ meeting attendants. Darmian tells you the meanings of different colours, and tips in wearing these coloured shirts…

【 White? Blue? 】 Best Shirt Colour for Interview & Important Meetings (Part 1)

【 Rain, Rain, Go Away 】 Dry Your Wet Clothes with “This”…

Rain, rain, rain! Get wet with your suits, shirts, dresses or jackets?? Never use hairdryer, but dry your wet clothes with this…

【Half-lining Suit】Music to the Ears of all Suit Wearers

The heat wave that has hit Hong Kong recently suggests that Summer is here! Nonetheless, working in a client-facing job in the commercial district, it means that a full formal suit is inevitable for you, despite the unbearable heat. At the very best you can loosen...

【 Suit Fitness Challenge】 How Good- or Badly-Fitted are Your Suits?

(The Suit Fitness Challenge) You don’t have to be a suit expert, but this suit fitness challenge can tell if your suit is well- or ill-fitted in 3 seconds.

【 Suit + Sneakers? 】 A Fancy, or Weird Combination?

[Question from SK Chan] Hi Darmian, leather shoes are classy companion for suits. What about sneakers? What is your view on sneakers-and-suit combination? Darmian S: Hi SK, thanks for your email. Suits are multi-purpose wear, it can be used as formal wear and casual...

【 How to Customise Suits 】 The Interior and Suit Jacket Lining

What is “Lining”? Lining, is a separate layer of silky fabric constructed inside the suit jacket. Some commonly used fabrics for lining are silk, rayon &…

【What Suits to Wear?】 3 Big Fashion Trends this year

Looking for some ideas what to wear in 2018? Here are 3 big fashion trends you should watch out for in wearing suits. First one is regular…

【 Father’s Day 2018 】 A Guide to Father’s Day Gift

Still thinking of Father’s day gift? The latest collection of ilLupo ties and pocket squares which be found on Tailor-M.com would be an excellent choice. Their hand rolled edges and textile dyeing represent a high level craftsmanship and uniqueness. With the purpose...

【 Happy Father’s Day 2018 】 When, and What to Buy for Father’s Day

Happy Father's Day 2018! When is, and What to Buy for Father's Day? This year we will have our Father's Day on 17 June 2018 (it's a Saturday)! How to show your appreciation to dad without breaking the bank...

【White Day】 Gift Ideas for your Beloved Ones after Valentine’s Day

Along with Valentine’s Day, White Day is a special day women present gifts to their lovers. What to buy? Darmian gives you some gift ideas on White Day.

【On Sale!】 Leather Shoes from UK

Dear all leather shoes wearers, Good news to you! Clarks from UK is now offering summer sale on selected items including: workwear, casual, to sports shoes and sandals... men, women to kids' shoes.... leather shoes, nubuck, to textile... ...

Some Fathers’ Day Gift Ideas Beyond Phones & Watches!

Father's Day is coming (It's on 18 June in 2017) ! What are you going to buy for your lovely dad? Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S8, FitBit...... Your father may already have all these gifts. What about something more special this year? Here are some ideas! Bespoke...

【Ties】 Good Fit? Bad Fit? Can Tell in 3 Seconds

How well are your ties fitted? Are they bad fit or good fit? Ties - Good or ill-fit? The tie should simply sit under your collar, and should not tighten your collar. Your knot should vary depending on your collar. A wider collar, such as a cutaway, would call for a...

Yes, you can judge a man by his shoes . . . and his belt!

Yes, you can judge a man by his shoes . . . and his belt!! Shoes and belts can make or break an outfit Too shiny shoes and belts may draw too much attention; too distressed and they might come off as too casual. Here’s what you should do...

[Ties] 3-Fold, 5-Fold, 7-Fold, & 9-Fold Ties?

Fold ties? Bow-ties? Yes, this time we are going to talk about "fold-ties" (not bow ties). When it comes to neckties, there are words like "3-fold", "5-fold", "7-fold", and "9-fold ties". The word "folds" refers to the number of times the...

Tips in Choosing Leather Shoes (2) – Colour

Choosing leather shoes colour for men can be a very involved process. For instance, conventional wisdom says that men need to wear shoes to match their belt; however, the rest of the outfit and the environment must be taken into consideration, as well. If you are...

Tips in Choosing Leather Shoes (1) – Style

Choosing leather shoes for men can be a very involved process. For instance, conventional wisdom says that men need to wear shoes to match their belt; however, the rest of the outfit and the environment must be taken into consideration, as well. If you are choosing...

Why Vintage Watches Make Great Investments

Vintage Watches = Good Investments? When it comes to making a good investments, vintage watches can often be a great option. But don't assume that by simply purchasing a vintage watch you are automatically making a good investment because some watches are much better...

【Invest Watches = Bad?】 With One Notable Exception

Invest Watches = Bad Investments? There’s a tendency for people to refer to expensive purchases as investments. “I’m going to invest in a new TV,” someone might say. Yet televisions hold their value about as well as a Cosmo Kramer...

【 Uniform Stamps 】 HK Fire Services to Issue Commemorative Stamp

Fashion consultant Darmian S answers why he loves the sheetlet of this set of commemorative stamp most… he also answers “where to order uniforms” and shares with us a useful website……

【Hongkong Post】 “Qipao” Special Stamps

Qipao, a traditional Chinese dress for women that first came into vogue in the 1920s. How has Qipao emerged from the 1920s to the 1970s? Hongkong Post issues…

[Date, Ticketing] All You Need to Know about HK Rugby Sevens 2018

One of the most fascinating annual event in Hong Kong, the HK Rugby Sevens, is about to come! Hong Kong Rugby Union has just announced the details of the dates and ticketing. Date: 6-8 April 2018 Venue: Hong Kong Stadium, Causeway Bay Prices: Starting in 2018, prices...

【Dear Readers】 4 Tips Before You Going HK Book Fair…

One of the largest event in Hong Kong, HK Book Fair, is now open. Here are 4 tips before you going to the event…

【Tottenham Hotspur】 Thank You for Coming to Hong Kong

Dear Pochettino's Blue and White Army, Thank you for coming to Hong Kong and we hope you all enjoyed your stay! What a fantastic performance by both Tottenham Hotspur and Kitchee SC! We've finally ended the season with a trophy, and in front of our fans in Hong Kong!...

【More than Rugby Sevens 】 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong

Best things to do in Hong Kong – Rugby Sevens? A dim sum lunch? The Victoria Harbour? But don’t miss out getting bespoke suits by our Hong Kong tailors

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