Hoi An is a shoppers' heaven where you can find tailor shops everywhere on the streets. In fact, the tailors are almost similar and most of them should be fine. However, many tourists do not have good experience and end up paying for clothing that they will not wear. Please keep in mind that most recommendations that you get from hotels and restaurants are based on relationships rather than on the quality of the tailor. And the highest success rates come from playing it safe - copying clothes that you really like or customizing clothes found as a sample in the shop windows. With a new design or more expensive items, try with more reputable (and often expensive) tailors.

A DONG SILK - 40 Le Loi, Hoi An
Tel: (84-510) 863-170
Customer Quote: "My daughter & I have just come back from our second holiday in Hoi An. Both times we had clothes made at A Dong Silk & were extremely pleased with both the quality & the service. Garments are fully lined and finished off in a professional way. This time I had a few friends tried them & they were all very impressed."

BAO KHANH SILK - 101 Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An
Tel: (84-510) 861 818
Description: Popular tailors specialising in made-to-measure fashion, formal wear & casual clothing. Well patronised & has a good reputation. Ask for Mr Binh.

BIBI SILK - 13 Phan Chu Trinh, Hoi An
Customer Quote: We found our tailor from "Rough Guide" & we were very happy about it. It might be one of those "cheaper places", but very professional and service minded. It 's run by an expat/Vietnamese couple. We spent almost 400$ & we don't regret it."

MY MY - 164 Tran Phu, Hoi An
Customer Quote: "A little shop by the Japanese covered bridge, so I went there and started explaining the various items that I wanted made. My My takes Mastercard and even though the items were only $7-$15 each, it didn't take me long to spend $205."

PHUOC AN CLOTH SHOP - 6 Le Loi, Hoi An
Customer Quote: "They whipped up a suit for my girlfriend in 3 hours, which fitted perfectly for $48. I bought two perfect suits for $ 110. Check if the company double stitches and what kind of fabrics they offer. You can go a lot cheaper but this was western quality."

TAN TOAN TAILORS - 18A Hai Ba Trung, Hoi An
Email: tantoanclothshop@yahoo.com
Customer Quote: "The staff is very friendly & professional, they have good taste and their advice in colour, style and cut was very competent. We found the tailor shops where nobody tries to drag you in are the ones who provide quality service."

THUONG GIA - 41 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An
Tel: (84-510) 910 712
Description: Foreign-managed tailor shop housed in a converted ancient shophouse which was used as a set during the filming of The Quiet American. Known for having international standards in making stylish bespoke clothing.

THU THUY - 60 Le Loi, Hoi An
Description: Madame Thuy claims to be the first tailor shop to open in Hoi An. Her shop has a wide range of silks compared to other shops in town. The Queen of Spain ordered clothes in Thu Thuy on her trip to Hoi An.

TONY the TAILOR - 294 Nguyen Duy Hieu, Hoi An
Tel: (84-510) 861 923
Description: Tony and his family opened their tailor shop in 1996. They have a great reputation for warm & friendly service and VERY reasonable prices. Men's suits are especially well done here.

YALY COUTURE - 47 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An
Tel: (84-510) 910 474
Description: Classy bespoke tailors catering to women & men. Suits, shirts, dresses and more in traditional or modern styles. Known for detailed bead work & embroidery. Most expensive in town but can be worth it.