A Stitch In Time

These great tailors are NOT 24-hr sweatshops, but will do urgent orders. If you prefer quick, shoddy work, look elsewhere.

The Armoury. One-stop artisanal boutique for the chaps. 3/F / Pedder Bldg / 12 Pedder St / Central / 2804 6991 / thearmoury.com

Y. William Yu. Excellent handmade shirts, plus Loro Piana cashmere suitings and Holland & Sherry fabrics. 46 Mody Rd / TST / 2369 2141 / ywilliamyu.com.hk

Roger Concept. Trig shirts/suits, great fabrics/service. 5/F / Takshing House / 20 Des Voeux Rd / Central / 2537 8449 / advance payment required / rogerconcept.com

Moustache. Groovy, unique, retro geek-chic with MTM avail. 31 Aberdeen St / Central / 2541 1955 / moustachehongkong.com

William Cheng. Good value shirts for blokes and sheilas. 8/F / 38 Hankow Rd / TST / 2739 7888

Soong Salon de Mode. Expat gals love ’em for glam suits and gowns, or to copy an old fave or new must-have by pic. 2/F / Flat A / Hanchung Mans / 8-10 Hankow Rd / TST / 2723 1400

Margaret Court. Affordable yet nimble thimble skills. 8/F / Winner Bldg / 27-39 D’aguilar St / Central / 2525 5596

Linva. The cheongsam makers. Mr. Leung is the sifu. 38 Cochrane St / Central / 2544 2456 / BYO fabric or choose from their range / or Theresa Tailor is also tops for tailoring & dressmaking / 9/F / CS Tower / 50 Wing Lok St / Sheung Wan / 2543 6328

Shanghai Tang. Imperial tailoring = super deluxe qipaos. 1 Duddell St / Central / 2525 7333 / shanghaitang.com

For dresses, see also Olivia Couture (Shop./causeway Bay).