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Modernize Tailors
Category: Local Services Sewing & Alterations Sewing & Alterations [Edit]
5 Pender St WVancouver, BC V6B 1R3
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
(604) 685-0610
5 reviews for Modernize Tailors
5 reviews in English
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Review from Jonathan J.
Edmonton, AB
11/8/2010
These cool cats really know what they're doing. My suit is pretty slick if I do say so myself.
The suit was pretty pricey but it's great quality and it'll stay part of my wardrobe for a long long time. It also takes a while for the whole process from start to finish (about a month), 'cause you'll go in for a chat/consultation, choose the fabric, and do a preliminary sizing. Then there's the 2nd and subsequent sizings.
All in all, if you aren't in a rush and are ready to invest a chunk, this is a definitely a place to consider for your suit. -
Review from Live W.
Vancouver, BC
7/13/2009
My Modernize custom tailored suit is one my my most prized possessions. The Wong brothers took over the shop 60 years ago from their father who opened it in 1913. They are masters at their craft, and have a great sense of humor to boot. I believe you need at least 2 weeks to have a suit made, although they may be able to expedite the process. My 3 piece suit was around $800 and was worth every penny. I'm saving up for another one.
And if you don't believe me, just ask Sean Connery whose photo hangs in the dressing room. -
Review from Xixi L.
Vancouver, BC
10/20/2009
I was introduced to Modernize Tailors by a CBC television special. The brothers are semi-retired now and the shop is only open 3 days a week. They remind me of my own grandfather and their sense of humour takes you by surprise. Their experience and skill are demostrated by their work. Although I haven't had any suits made yet, the alterations I had done were all amazing. It takes a bit longer than regular alteration shops because there's just 3 old men working there now, but it's worth the wait. If you want to own a little piece of Vancouver history, you can purchase from their tailor shop a recipe book they printed as a private run called "Wong Family Feast".
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Review from Jeff T.
Vancouver, BC
3/12/2011
Read the previous reviews and decided to trust them with alternations to my brand new Zegna tuxedo. BIG MISTAKE! I finally gave up after 2 attempts to let them fix their shoddy workmanship. The day I took back my tux, I witnessed an irate lady causing a huge commotion over what she perceived to be unacceptable work. IMHO, you might be able to trust these tailors with minor alterations (hemming of pant bottoms etc... ), I won't trust them with anything else.
Don't say you weren't warned.
Jeff -
Review from Ella M.
Vancouver, BC
8/25/2010
I was *so* pleased to find Modernize! They repaired a stack of clothes for me within 48 hours, and didn't charge me an arm and a leg. Not only that, but they were the best repairs I've ever had done, and even caught some I hadn't seen.
I'm now considering taking them some skirts that I loved but have worn out to get them to replicate them for me.
Don't think they take plastic.
