Italians in Asia
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 11:19 am
I'm of the opinion that versatility is not really a virtue in tailoring. That is: you get the best from a tailor by asking them to do what they do best, rather than trying to persuade them to explore unfamiliar territory.
I live in Hong Kong, and very much like the work of several tailors here. However I've always wanted to try Neapolitan tailoring, and though I could probably persuade one or two people here to try that, I'd rather not go that route. My travels don't often take me to Europe, and never to Italy: I stay within a small zone bounded by Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo and Delhi. Within that, there don't seem to be many options for Italian trunk shows. Liverano comes to Hong Kong a few times a year, though I don't want to have to wait a year for a suit, and my wallet would not thank me either. La Vera Sarta Napolitana makes occasional tours. I hear that a few other Italians travel to Tokyo periodically, but I have been having trouble tracking down any of them.
Does anyone know of Italian tailors that regularly visit? I would very much appreciate any advice or suggestions.
Ciao,
David.
I live in Hong Kong, and very much like the work of several tailors here. However I've always wanted to try Neapolitan tailoring, and though I could probably persuade one or two people here to try that, I'd rather not go that route. My travels don't often take me to Europe, and never to Italy: I stay within a small zone bounded by Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo and Delhi. Within that, there don't seem to be many options for Italian trunk shows. Liverano comes to Hong Kong a few times a year, though I don't want to have to wait a year for a suit, and my wallet would not thank me either. La Vera Sarta Napolitana makes occasional tours. I hear that a few other Italians travel to Tokyo periodically, but I have been having trouble tracking down any of them.
Does anyone know of Italian tailors that regularly visit? I would very much appreciate any advice or suggestions.
Ciao,
David.