Tucked away in the South Plaza of S.C. Plaza on Century Avenue, this underground shopping center has become a sought-after destination for international visitors seeking something uniquely Shanghai: a tailor-made suit crafted for them.

Instead of simply buying off-the-rack clothing, visitors can explore a selection of tailoring studios offering made-to-measure suits, shirts, trousers, and attire for weddings and other formal occasions.

Here are 10 tailoring studios to explore.

 

Gentlefolk Dress Rental & Bespoke Suit

名门西服

Address: Room E10-12

Founder Johnson launched Gentlefolk in 2009 after graduating from a prominent UK fashion school. The studio focuses on custom-made business suits, wedding wear, tailored trousers, and premium shirts, all crafted with careful measurements and precise cutting. The brand states that it has served more than 10,000 clients from China and abroad.

 

Summer·Tailor

Address: Room K1-20

Founded in 2008, Summer·Tailor has a 30-person team dedicated to design, pattern cutting, and garment making. The brand combines simple styling with practical features and comfortable fits, developing its own designs and following a detailed production process for every suit. Its clients include Huawei, multiple consulates in Shanghai, and entertainment figures.

 

Suki·Cheng

Suki·诚

Address: Room K1-21

Since 2008, Suki·Cheng has specialized in suit tailoring, emphasizing precise cutting and meticulous workmanship. Its clients include professional tennis players, marathon runners, and corporate clients such as Huawei, Johnson & Johnson, and major airlines. The studio is known for structured silhouettes paired with a comfortable fit.

 

Mao Shenglong Yangzhuang

茂盛龙洋装

Address: Room K1-50

The brand's tailoring tradition spans two generations, with its founder, Zhou Tao, inheriting his father's craft as a Hongbang tailor. Hongbang is a traditional tailoring school from Ningbo, Zhejiang, with a long history of crafting Western-style suits for foreign customers.

Zhou later established his own garment factory in Shanghai and developed an online customization system. By combining traditional measurement techniques with modern production methods, the brand delivers fast turnaround, with some custom suits completed in as little as six hours.

 

VGEOUS

Address: Room K1-88

VGEOUS draws inspiration from classic Italian suit patterns, which have a history spanning more than a century. By adapting them to individual body shapes through detailed measurements and adjustments, the brand ensures a perfect fit. Experienced tailors focus on proportions and the way a suit drapes on the body. Its clients have included professional tennis players and Formula 1 drivers.

 

Wonderful Custom Made Suits

萬裁府

Address: Room K2-2

Wonderful Custom Made Suits has more than two decades of experience and is led by founder Ms. Ying, who has inherited her family's tailoring tradition. Specializing in classic British-style suits, the studio follows a "one person, one pattern" approach, ensuring each garment undergoes a meticulous process of design, cutting, sewing, and quality control in its own workshop, helping ensure a precise fit and consistent quality.

 

Michael & Tina

Address: Room K2-09-10

Founded by a husband-and-wife team, Michael & Tina has more than 20 years of experience tailoring suits and formalwear. The studio specializes in creating clothing for business, weddings, dinners, and other formal occasions.

 

Jenny & Peter

Address: Room K2-25

Founded in 2001, Jenny & Peter is known for selecting high-quality fabrics from around the world and for developing its own approach to suit patterns that focus on body proportions and comfort. The brand has extensive experience in making highly specific adjustments to ensure a perfect fit for customers. Its clients include NBA players such as Shaquille O'Neal and professional golfers. The brand has also worked with NBA clubs and major airlines.

 

John's Tailor

Address: Room K3-20

Since its opening in 1994, John's Tailor has more than 30 years of experience in the art of suit tailoring. The studio pays special attention to every aspect of the tailoring process, from taking precise measurements and selecting fine fabric to cutting and hand-finishing. The studio emphasizes clean lines and comfort, while its service covers the entire process from initial consultations to understand a customer's requirements to fittings and final adjustments.

 

Shanna Tailor

Address: Room K3-32

Since 2000, Shanna Tailor has specialized in crafting custom suits that emphasize both fit and personal style. Its clientele includes notable figures in sports and entertainment, such as Ramin Karimloo, Hadley Fraser, and Kyren Wilson. The studio's suits feature clean lines and structured silhouettes for a style suited to formal occasions.

 

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce