Fabric & Tailor Market in Shanghai III

After two very "successful excursions" to the Fabric Market having lots of business shirts done. I decided to go back again, this time, for some pants and a suit. Not too long ago, I recommended three visitors to Shanghai try the Fabric Market instead of MaoMing Road. The female visitors, had a blast there of course, spending the whole day bargaining, getting suits, cashmere coats and others tailored for a fraction of what they would have spent in MaoMing Road.

Not wanting to any necessary risk, I opted for familiarity and decided to patronise the same tailor I visited before. On reaching his stall, he remembered me immediately (I think because I tailored so many shirts the last time round).

We immediately got to business and I of course, pressed him for a good discount. He looked around making sure no other customers around before typing the best price he can give on his calculator.

I felt the price was reasonable given the quality of his work. We agreed on the price. RMB520 for a business suit, 250RM for an additional pair of pants.

I collected the suit 3 days later. The workmanship and attention to details is as good as those much more expensive ones I made before.

Another successful raid at the Fabric Market. Next target...maybe a cashmere coat! 

PS: Stall details at this link if you need it.

Comments

[Thomas]

Hi -

Can you tell me the hours of this stall?

Thank you.

[David]

Hi Thomas,

I am not sure. I think they are open everyday. Try going in the afternoons to avoid a wasted trip.

[Meredith]

Hi David,
Thanks for your story on Shanghai Tailors. I plan to get some shirts and a suite while I am in Shanghai next week, but only got 3 days. Would you happen to know if they could get ready in such a short period of time?

[bill]

Meredith -- any chance you're on your way to CLSA? I arrive on Saturday - so if you're around - we can go to the fabric market together

[David]

Hi,

Yes..some turn around in 2 days if you tell them its urgent. Do set aside one day in case alterations are required.

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Hi David,

I love all your Chinglish photos - are you able to tell me where i can actually see them (or any other) in Shanghai for myself?

thanks
Daisy

[David Tan]

Hi Daisy,

Chinglish is actually peppered all over Shanghai. They can be found in menus, signboards, and flyers etc. Though the "clean up" is still in progress due to the World Expo, they are still found all over the city. One just need to be a bit more observant to see those.

In less urbanised cities, the situation is a lot worse.

By the way, I just posted another. Have a good laugh!

[Christian Louboutin Boots]

and criminal is that these asshats in Congress don't bother having

[Shanghai business interpreter]

hmmmmmmmmmmmm i should get one for my boyfriend maybe