Cover Asia’s Most Stylish 2022 honouree Ridduan Ismail wearing a tuxedo by Wardrobe during Tatler Ball 2022 (Photo: Imran Sulaiman)
Asia’s Most Stylish 2022 honouree Ridduan Ismail wearing a tuxedo by Wardrobe during Tatler Ball 2022 (Photo: Imran Sulaiman)
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From James Bond to Hollywood's leading men, tuxedos have become symbols of confidence and charm. Here are 5 local tailors where you can get yours
What makes a tuxedo a tuxedo? Is it the fit, the cut, or perhaps the tailor? The tuxedo is a simple design that has transcended fashion trends and time to remain a staple in men’s wardrobe, continuing to evolve while maintaining its essence of elegance.
Whether a wedding or casual event, the tuxedo symbolises timeless elegance and refined luxury. Finding a good bespoke tailor can be difficult, so as the celebratory season approaches, here’s a guide on the best local places to purchase yours from to channel your style and sophistication.
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Wardrobe
Located right at the edge of Bangsar, Wardrobe provides a wide variety of clothes for both men and women. The bespoke tailor has had years of expertise in crafting suits carefully for clients. Their clientele includes politicians, celebrities and the infamous Savile Row in London.
Lord’s Tailor
The Lord’s Tailor has been creating refined suits for Malaysians for more than 40 years. The store has opened multiple locations across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, like Bangsar Shopping Centre, The Gardens Mall, and Pavillion Bukit Bintang. The Lord’s Tailor offers suits and Batik-printed tops and pants. Tailoring suits to the likes of Jimmy Choo and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, its clientele speaks to a truly superior and unique business.
Vestio Bespoke
Deriving its name from the Latin word for clothing someone, Vestio Bespoke has made it its mission to satisfy customers by composing their ideal tuxedo. The designer, Vincent Siow, is a self-taught tailor who has previously showcased his designs at Paris Fashion Week. Unlike many other tailors, Vincent draws inspiration for his suits from visual art and paintings to create unique designs.
S Bahar
Since 2016, S Bahar has put endless energy into carefully curating suits and tuxedos for their clients. Believing that having a relationship with customers produces the best suits, they have memorised each client's likes and dislikes to create a tuxedo suited to each unique person.
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Ah Loke Tailor
Ah Loke Tailor is definitely the place for gentlemen. Nestled in Chow Kit, Ah Loke Tailor is well known for tailoring well-fitted wedding attire and suits. They also specialise in making Riding Breeches and Jodhpurs. The tailor has dressed many well-known people, including Bob Hawke, former prime minister of Australia, who donned the famous “Australia Jacket” in 1983.
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