Look Sharp: Tailoring and Fashion in Da Nang and Hoi An

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 on 2022.02.03
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Some attribute Hoi An’s plethora of tailor shops to its history as a center for the silk trade, even though the bespoke clothing boom is a recent one. Others maintain that the phenomenon comes from a Vietnamese propensity for copycat businesses. Either way, the ancient town has established itself as the place to get clothes made economically in Southeast Asia. If getting some new threads is on your Vietnam wish list, there are several reputable tailors and boutiques in town. Credit: Collected by Duncan Forgan, AFAR Local Expert

"Yaly Couture: Hoi An meets sophisticated fashion Behind these buttery walls, the most fashionable tailors are ready to help you design a gorgeous new wardrobe. Yaly may take an extra day or two for your items to be perfect, but it's worth the extra appointments... and the price. Sure, you can go to any number of tailors in Hoi An to get a blazer made in less than 24 hours, but as with most things, you get what you pay for. Eighteen months later and the items I designed here are still most coveted pieces in my closet. Don't know where to start? Take a stroll through thousands of fabric bolts in everything from wool to the finest locally made silks, or sift through pages of designer books as you sip on cucumber juice. And, be sure to bring photos of your desired item...Yes, even that DVF dress you swooned over in Vouge Italia last month! By Blaire Ottoboni"

A Dong Silk - hoian tailors

Custom tailor · Hoi An

"Fruit of the Loom Reputation is everything in the dog eat dog world that is tailoring in Hoi An. Luckily for A Dong Silk, they come highly recommended by past customers and guidebooks alike. This fame is deserved -- fittings are professional and materials exemplary -- but don't expect a bargain. This operator knows its own worth."

Photo by Gavin White

Thu Thuy Silk

Custom tailor · Hoi An

"Long Established Tailoring Pedigree One of the oldest and largest tailoring shops in town, Thu Thuy is well respected and is a good option for having a suit or a fitted dress run up. Good service and an adjoining coffee shop makes shopping here even more desirable."

Photo by Benjamin Vander Steen

Ava'na

Store · Hoi An

"A Touch of European Class When Hoi An's tailoring scene gets too much respite is offered at shops such Avana, a stylish boutique that stocks off the peg dresses, blouses, shoes and accessories. Although the designs are European in style, the work is carried out by skilled local artisans."

Photo by AVANA

Metiseko natural silk

Clothing store · Hoi An

"Sustainable Style This eco-minded fashion brand brings a western sensibility to Asian design. A winner of a sustainable development award, the brand uses certified organic products for its Vietnamese inspired range of collections for the home, kitchen and wardrobe."

Photo by METISEKO

Lotus Jewellery

Jewelry store · Hoi An

"Shining Examples of Craft One of the most reputable jewellers in Hoi An, Lotus has two shops located in town on Le Loi and Tran Phu Street. The handcrafted pieces here display strong Vietnamese influences with designs incorporating iconic images such as sampans, conical hats and butterflies."

Photo by Lotus Jewellery

Bao Khanh Silk

Permanently Closed

"Titan of Tailoring Featured in domestic and international newspapers as one of Hoi An's best tailors, this is an operation that can be trusted. Choose from a dazzling range of silks and materials and let the talented team do the rest."

Photo by Robert Sheie