Not only is Hoi An a beautiful city, it is also famous for its tailoring and tailor shops. Over 630 tailors work in Hoi An, and it has become a huge part of their tourism.
A few days ago, we went into town to get some clothes made for our family. We wandered around and checked out different shops, finally landing on one called 'Mr. Xhe'. We looked at what they had on display, and talked to the ladies working there.
First, we asked about having a suit made for my dad. They took measurements and looked at colours and fabrics while my mom and I went to another room with Alex to ask about some coats and dresses.
We told them the styles we wanted and looked at fabrics we liked. At the end of our 'session', we had decided on what we wanted, and what colours we liked.
Alex and I got to help my dad pick out his suit lining colour. At first he just wanted black, (bo-ring) but we persuaded him and chose a dark purple. :)
Even though they already had our measurements, we had to go back the next day for our 'first fitting'. I had expected the clothes to be half-done and mostly held together by pins, but I was wrong! The clothes were almost finished, down to the buttons on my dad's suit. We made some minor adjustments and left.
Today, we will go back to the tailors for our last fitting, where we will have one last chance to change anything about the garments.
I'm very excited! 😋
The central area of Hoi An with all the tailoring shops is pretty amazing. Also amazing is how fast they are able to custom make your selections. I still have the two suit jackets that I had made when I was there with your Mom.... made out of beautiful, timeless silk.
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to see a photo of the finished products!
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