{"id":22833,"date":"2019-12-19T02:01:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T01:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/?p=22833"},"modified":"2022-03-04T11:18:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T10:18:39","slug":"tailor-markets-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/tailor-markets-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tailor Markets in China: The Guide for Foreigners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Best Tailor Markets in China – Index<\/h3>\n
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  1. Tailor Markets in Shanghai<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Tailor Markets in Beijing<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Tips when visiting tailor markets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Foreigners who visit China rarely leave without making a set of clothes at local tailor-markets. It\u2019s not strange, as prices are incomparable to tailors in Western countries. Quality suits can cost as little as 600 RMB (85 US dollars), which is 10 to 20 percent of the prices back home. <\/p>\n

    Not to forget, the tailors are generally friendly and efficient. You can make suits, dresses, and shirts in as little as 2 to 3 days. The tailors also allow a couple of fittings and can often send the clothes to your home country, if you don\u2019t have enough luggage or simply don\u2019t have the time to pick up the clothes.<\/p>\n

    However, before you visit any of China\u2019s acclaimed tailor-markets, you first need to do some research. Where are the best tailor markets located? Can I pay by credit card? These are just a couple of questions that you shouldn\u2019t leave unanswered.<\/p>\n

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    Tailor Markets in Shanghai<\/h2>\n

    South Bund Fabric Market<\/h3>\n

    Located in Huangpu District, South Bund Fabric Market opened in 2005 and is a three-floor tailor market with many foreign tourists and expats. It\u2019s one of the biggest markets in Shanghai<\/a>, having more than 300 stores and seamstresses. <\/p>\n

    Here, they help foreigners to make tailor-made suits, shirts, coats, dresses, costumes, and various accessories, like hats and scarves. Outside, you can also buy branded fake-products such as bags, sunglasses, and shoes<\/a>. <\/p>\n

    Suits generally start from 600 RMB, but can reach over a thousand RMB, depending on the fabric and style. Shirts usually cost 150 RMB to 300 RMB, again, depending on the style and fabric. Yet, many tailors offer discounts or even gifts. For example, you sometimes get a couple of shirts and ties for free. <\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t be surprised if a tailor invites you to their home to try out the clothes, if you can\u2019t manage to arrive before the market closes.<\/p>\n

    It doesn\u2019t take more than 2-3 days to make clothes in most shops, but you usually need one to three fittings. Keep in mind that the clothes aren\u2019t made on-site, but in other locations and later sent to the stores. As such, you should preferably visit the market at least one week before departure.<\/p>\n

    Walking around in South Bund Fabric Market can almost be like a labyrinth and the best tailors are not necessarily close to the entrance, but deeper down the hallways. I recommend you to ask any of your Chinese or foreign friends what tailors they prefer if they have experience of visiting the market.<\/p>\n

    Also, be prepared to pay by cash. Some stores accept WeChat Pay and AliPay<\/a>, but it\u2019s rarely used by foreign travelers. Depending on what clothes you plan to make, prepare a sufficient amount so that you can pay for the deposit, which is generally 30% to 50% of the total sales price.<\/p>\n

    If you want to make a couple of suits and some shirts, I would recommend you to bring at least 1,000 RMB (140 US dollars) for your first visit.<\/p>\n

    Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n