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mad Aug 2nd, 2004 02:12 AM

outstanding bangkok tailor
 
Just returned from thailand and went to Monet Il Sarto (in the Marriot Plaza)in Bangkok for clothes. my husband had almost and entirely new business wardrobe made (including 6 shirts for $80). he had suits and pants made as well. I also had 2 dresses ($50 for both), skirts and some shirts made. everything came out amazingly. we each had 2 fittings and gave Jack, the tailor, a week to make our clothes, which I believe is integral for proper fitting. I can't say enough about him. what beautiful clothes at a major bargain!

emtravel Aug 2nd, 2004 03:51 AM

thank you mad for reference.
If you do not mind me asking, how much did you pay for men suit?
We will be staying in Mariiott in October and Bob also recommended this tailor. Does he work in the evening? Does he have an email?
sophia

rhkkmk Aug 2nd, 2004 06:20 AM

sophia---he does work in the evening....he will meet you at any time at any place you wish, especially for fittings...he has come to other hotels, like the jw marriott and the peninsula for me...


mad---glad you loved the clothes...and it makes it extra nice because jack is so nice, funny and accomodating...plus the good prices

StanKase Aug 2nd, 2004 02:13 PM

Mad; Considering we have been to Bangkok 4 times we really do not want to spend much time there on this trip.We only have 2 full consecutive days and 3 nights (but get in late)in Bangkok so it is wise to take a "pass" for we do not want to spend all the time having fittings.We are at the Pennisula but don't want to rush back for a fitting. What is your recommenation-take a "pass" and buy at a Hillifiger factory outlet or similar?

emtravel Aug 2nd, 2004 03:48 PM

thanks bob and mad.

rhkkmk Aug 2nd, 2004 08:51 PM

if i have been in bkk 50 times i still want to spend more time there....


mad Aug 3rd, 2004 06:44 AM

Stan, I think if you go to jack first thing yur first morning, you may be able to get time in for another fitting (he'll come to your hotel that night if you want). Not sure what to tell you, as I don't know how he does in so little time.

As for the cost of the men's suit, it was $150 ($110 for the jacket and $45 for the pants). We bought a lot of stuff and he cut us a deal. i recommend negotiating the price a bit, although he is very reasonable to begin with (3 times the amount in KO Samui).

StanKase Aug 3rd, 2004 07:10 AM

Mad; Thanks for the quidance. Do you have an e-mail address for him? Thanks again.

mad Aug 3rd, 2004 09:41 AM

his e-mail is: [email protected] web page is www.monetilsarto.com
you can tell him that Arpad and Madeleine sent you.

StanKase Aug 3rd, 2004 05:54 PM

Thanks for the address. I will ask him if he can accomodate my time table. I will say hello whether or not he can.


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