The best and most trustworthy tailor in Patong - recommended by senior Swiss executives - I have been buying suits in Thailand for over 20 years (Bangkok and Phuket), the last time in Phuket two years ago at a tailor that has since sold his... read more operations. Overall, I must have bought over 50 suits in Thailand - some good, some bad, some ugly.
Exclusive Tailor in Patong, and its owner Johnny, were personally recommended to me by two close friends, both senior executives from Switzerland with significant experience in Thailand, both have actually lived and worked in Phuket. At first, I was a bit skeptical due to the Bangla Road location. But my Swiss friends were definitely right: this store is excellent.
At Exclusive Tailor, I bought a traditional costume (19th century style), a black smoking, a smoking shirt, a dark blue blazer, and a light grey suit (2 pants, vest). I was very impressed by Johnny's and his staff's professionalism: the measuring was smooth and quick - and with the first fitting just two days later, was almost perfect already! This is rare in my case, as I am quite tall with long arms, I usually take 3 to 4 fittings.
The quality of the garments is supreme, and Johnny provided great guidance and tipps on fashion and style. For example, my very traditional black smoking now has some cool dice and blackjack logos woven on its inside. Or my blue blazer now has the last buttonhole on the sleeves woven in a different color, the same as my initials on the jacket's inside.
I am very much looking forward to wearing my new suits in Zurich. And I am told that Johnny regularly travels to Switzerland to cater to his longstanding Swiss clients. I will definitely check that out, too. This tailor is excellent, highly experienced and trustworthy. Not exactly cheap, but you will get the best quality and fabric, as trusted by and recommended by many Swiss clients that, like myself, wear suits every business day.