Getting a suit made in London (Savile Row)
Real 2026 prices, construction reality, scam pressure and whether you can reorder after you fly home — the data that actually decides the question.
Full disclosure: this guide is published by Nathan Tailors, a Hoi An workshop. The data is sourced and every destination gets credit where it genuinely wins — including over us.
The short version
The ultimate garment, when price and months of patience are no object.
London (Savile Row) vs the Hoi An workshop baseline
Highlighted cells win the row. “Well-made” means genuine half/full-canvas work — not the street package deal.
What to know on the ground
London (Savile Row)
One famous street; a dozen storied houses.
- The pinnacle of the craft
- Lifetime pattern and service culture
- $4,000–8,000+
- 2–4 months and multiple visits
- 10–25× Asian prices for the canvas difference few can see
ScamsNone. The only trap is conflating Row-adjacent MTM with true bespoke.
Named shopsAnderson & Sheppard · Huntsman · Henry Poole · Richard James
GoYear-round by appointment.
Or skip the flight entirely
A Hoi An half-canvas suit, shipped to your door — from $149 + shipping.
Every price on this page assumes you fly somewhere. Our workshop takes the trip out: a master tailor reviews your guided self-measurements and photos over WhatsApp before cutting, sews genuine half-canvas, and ships worldwide by DHL/FedEx in 2–3 weeks. Shipping is quoted with your order and import duty, if your country charges it, is disclosed before you pay — no surprises at the door. Your pattern stays on file, so suit two never needs a flight either.
True canvas, not fused
Genuine half-canvas — the construction this whole page is about — from $149 + shipping.
No trip required
WhatsApp fittings, DHL/FedEx worldwide, 2–3 weeks door to door.
5.0★ · 400+ reviews
5,000+ clients in 50+ countries — most never visited Hoi An.
“WOW! Ordered a suit online with Linda. She contacted me by video call to go through the measuring process and once confirmed measurements again, around 4 weeks later a made to measure suit arrived in the UK. Fitted perfectly and I didn't even visit! Fantastic quality and customer service from Linda. Would definitely recommend!”
London (Savile Row) tailoring — common questions
How much does a custom suit cost in London (Savile Row) in 2026?
Walk-in/tourist quotes run $1,200–$2,500, but genuinely well-made (half/full-canvas) work costs $4,000–$8,000. Full Savile Row bespoke £3,500–6,500+; the "tourist" band here is Row-adjacent MTM, not street suits.
Are tailors in London (Savile Row) good quality?
Canvassed construction is the norm. The global benchmark: full-canvas, hand-padded, in-house pattern drafting, 50+ hours of work. On fabric: Absolute — the mills are down the road.
How do I avoid tailor scams in London (Savile Row)?
Low — regulated, little touting. None. The only trap is conflating Row-adjacent MTM with true bespoke. Book named shops directly, never follow a driver's recommendation, and ask to see the canvas inside the jacket.
How long does a suit take in London (Savile Row)?
8–16 weeks, 3–5 fittings. 3–5 fittings over months. Best months to go: Year-round by appointment.
Is London (Savile Row) better than Hoi An for a custom suit?
They solve different problems. London (Savile Row): The ultimate garment, when price and months of patience are no object. Hoi An: The best canvas-quality-per-dollar in Asia, multi-fitting culture, and the only hub where remote reordering after you leave is normal. On raw value, London (Savile Row) scores 6/100 vs Hoi An's 89/100 — and Hoi An workshops (including ours) take remote orders worldwide, so the comparison doesn't require a flight.
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