Assisi, the Korean tailors I have enjoyed using so much over the past year, have announced they are coming to London for the first time.
They will be here at the end of February, from Friday February 28th to Sunday March 2nd. The location is yet to be confirmed, but it will be central, around Mayfair.
We will also be helping them by organising a drinks event on the Thursday night, the 27th. I know it can be intimidating to go and see a tailor and order something when you've never even seen the garments in person. So this will be an opportunity to do so, and book an appointment if there are any left.
Assisi plan to visit twice a year. This is a little limiting, but on my experience I'd have a lot of confidence in them nailing the fit quickly.
They also do a made-to-measure offering that is very high end. The make is the same as bespoke, they bring fitting garments to try on, and they create a unique paper pattern.
They then deliver a finished suit six months later, at the next appointment. Minor changes like sleeve length etc can be made at that stage, but otherwise it's considered finished. I think it could be a really interesting way in for those on a more limited budget.
I've covered two things I've had made so far by Assisi - a double-breasted tweed jacket (above) and a summer suit (below). I've been really impressed, both by the style and by the execution.
The first jacket has some small things I'd change, but that was largely a result of me trying to fiddle with the style too much (lowering the gorge too far, creating slightly smaller lapels). The suit was perfect and I've recently received a navy cashmere DB as well, which I will cover before the trunk show.
I haven't tried their single-breasted style so far, but that's only because I like the DB so much and wear them so frequently these days. I'll likely try an SB at this show.
Appointments are from 12 to 6pm every day. Prices are:
Bespoke:
- Suit $3,600
- Jacket $2,880
- Trousers $1,100
Handmade to measure:
- Suit $2,700
- Jacket $2,160
- Trousers $810
All are exclusive of 10% Korean VAT. They are starting prices but include most standard cloths. Double-breasted styles have a 10% surcharge. Coat prices are available on request. Reservation is by email on [email protected]
