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Gentlemen, here are 6 places in Jakarta to get tailor-made suits
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Whatever their personal style, every man should have at least one suit in his wardrobe. (Shutterstock/-)
W
hatever their personal style, every man should have at least one suit in his wardrobe. And a gentleman never wears off-the-rack; he wears bespoke suits instead.
Below are six recommended suitmakers in Jakarta that offer custom services.
Those seeking a quick custom-made suit can consider visiting this place as it has a 24-hour workshop that can produce a finished product within 12 hours.
But if you have more time to spare, the process of creating a regular suit here is between seven and 10 days, which includes a consultation with a personal cutter and fitting time to make necessary amendments if needed. With a starting price of Rp 3,250,000 (US$247), Hariom's offers suits with half canvas and full canvas, which provides shape and weight across the garment. The latter version needs at least two weeks to make including the fitting process.
The tailor has more than 3,000 types of fabric but customers are also welcome to bring their own. In addition to providing services at its showrooms in Central Jakarta, Hariom's also make home or office visits with a minimum order applied.
Locations:
Jl. Pasar Baru 3A-5 Central Jakarta
Jl. Pasar Baru Selatan No. 1 Central Jakarta
Contact: +6221 3844179, +6221 3457403, info@hariomstailor.com, sanjaya@hariomstailor.com
Established in 1933, the Wong Hang family has made quite a name for itself in the country's tailoring business with the fourth generation currently running the show.
With a starting price of Rp 5 million, the place offers a three-day suit-making service with additional costs. But those in no rush can expect to wear their new clothes in one to two weeks’ time.
Besides Jakarta, Wong Hang also has stores in Surabaya in East Java, Bandung in West Java, Semarang in Central Java and Makassar in South Sulawesi.
Locations (in Jakarta):
Jl. Raya Mangga Besar 63C, West Jakarta
Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda, Arteri Pondok Indah 99F, South Jakarta
Jl. Boulevard Gading Barat LA-1 Kav. 3, North Jakarta
Jl. Muara Karang D7 B No.73, North Jakarta
Contacts: +62 21 6498489 (Mangga Besar), +6221 7227474 (Pondok Indah), +6221 4505123 (Boulevard Gading Barat), +6221 6602122 (Muara Karang)
Depending on the customers' needs, this place offers techniques like fused canvas and padstitch and a vast choices of fabrics. With a starting price of Rp 7 million, the longest time to finish a suit is said to be three months, while the fastest is around one month.
Amid the capital city's hustle and bustle, Brillington also makes office visits in the Sudirman and Kuningan areas. On Saturdays, a fitting service is available at Kota Kasablanka between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Location: Kota Kasablanka, Jl. Casablanca Raya Kav. 88, South Jakarta
Contact: +62 838 99311805
Kwong Tung Tailor
Available since 1930, this place boasts VVIPs as its loyal customers, including former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
With a starting price of Rp 7 million, Kwong Tung offers suit-making services between three weeks and one month.
Locations:
Jl. Pecenongan No. 10, Central Jakarta
Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda No. 15, Arteri Pondok Indah, South Jakarta
Contacts: +6221 3803788 (Pecenongan), +6221 7226903 (Sultan Iskandar Muda)
Having been around since 1949, this place has plenty of experience under its belt in the tailoring business.
With a starting price of Rp 5.5 million, it offers a service for gentlemen seeking to enhance their appearance within 10 to 14 days, including a one-time fitting process.
Location:
Jl. Pecenongan No 17B, North Jakarta
Senayan City, South Jakarta
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6D South Jakarta
Pacific Place, South Jakarta
Contacts: +62 21 3848250 (Pecenongan), +62 21 72781260+6221 72781260 (Senayan City), +6221 7198789 (Kemang), +6221 57973140+6221 57973140 (Pacific Place), sales@laxmitailors.com
With a starting price of Rp 10 million, this place is said to offer woolen blends from Italy, the UK and Scotland, among others.
Established since 1935, it offers a one-month service to create custom-made suits for its patrons. (kes)
Location:
Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 25, Central Jakarta
Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta
Contacts: +62 21 3451127 (Hayam Wuruk), +62 21 29923960+6221 29923960 (Plaza Indonesia)
